How to pitch a video game to Microsoft Xbox

In its own words

“Turn your game into a published title on XBOX through ID@XBOX, with support, resources, and opportunities designed to help you launch and grow.”

“Reach players worldwide with world-class developer tools, a sustainable marketplace, and tailored publishing programs for console and PC.”

What it has bought from outside

1. 2014

   Mojang (Minecraft) from Markus Persson, Jakob Porsér and Carl Manneh $2.5 billion

   “Microsoft announced its agreement to purchase Mojang for $2.5 billion on 15 September 2014.…” en.wikipedia.org

2. 2020

   ZeniMax Media (Bethesda) from its owners $7.5 billion

   “In September 2020, Microsoft announced it had entered into an agreement to acquire ZeniMax and its subsidiaries for $7.5 billion.…” en.wikipedia.org

3. 2022

   Activision Blizzard from its shareholders $68.7 billion

   “On January 18, 2022, Microsoft announced its intent to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion in an all-cash deal, or approximately $95 per share.” en.wikipedia.org

Other companies that take a video game

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  NintendoHas a submission portalNintendo does not accept game or product ideas it did not ask for.

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  Sony Interactive (PlayStation)Has a submission portalPlayStation invites game developers and publishers to register at partners.playstation.net.

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  ValveHas a submission portalValve does not accept or consider game or character ideas it did not request, and anything sent anyway becomes its property.
• Devolver DigitalHas a submission portalDevolver takes game pitches at pitch.devolverdigital.com, now for games releasing in 2028 or later.

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  Activision BlizzardDoes not take outside ideasBlizzard refuses to accept or look at any submissions or ideas it did not ask for, including expansions, novels and screenplays.

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  Electronic ArtsDoes not take outside ideasElectronic Arts does not accept product ideas, game concepts or music it did not ask for, and returns or deletes any it receives.

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  Square EnixDoes not take outside ideasSquare Enix and its employees do not accept creative works or ideas they did not ask for, and it may use anything sent without pay.

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  UbisoftDoes not take outside ideasUbisoft’s policy bars the company and its staff from accepting or considering ideas it did not ask for.

All of them, open doors first