This document discusses the democratization of console game development and the increasing role of player-generated content. It outlines how console platforms were traditionally closed systems with strict developer controls but that projects like Microsoft XNA and Nintendo WiiWare have opened up development to smaller studios and indie projects. While these platforms have increased access, true democratization requires easy-to-use tools that allow players without programming skills to contribute content. The integrated internet browsers on consoles may provide such an open environment for player creativity and challenge concepts of what console gaming can be.

1. Democratizing the Console Environment? Console Games and Player-generated Content Olli Sotamaa University of Tampere FREE TO PLAY: USER GENERATED CONTENT IN COMPUTER GAMES October 29th 2008, Copenhagen

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