2022 was a little bit of a barren yr for Xbox followers, not simply when it comes to releases, however when it comes to updates from Microsoft and its builders. Effectively, it appears 2023 could also be beginning on a greater notice. Rumors have been bouncing round that we may even see a brand new Xbox showcase early this yr, and Xbox advertising boss Aaron Greenberg has stepped in to do some teasing of his personal.
This needs to be a enjoyable week, excited for the times to progress! 💚
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In the meantime, Home windows Central’s Jez Corden, who has an extended historical past of leaking Microsoft data, has come ahead with extra particulars a couple of potential January Xbox showcase. In keeping with Corden, the present shall be an “Xbox Developer Direct” (stylized as Developer_Direct), a brand new format considerably much like a Nintendo Direct or Sony State of Play. In different phrases, don’t count on an enormous blowout present, however Microsoft is aiming to get information out to followers on a extra common foundation, moderately than saving all of it up for these large reveals like E3 or The Recreation Awards.
Per Corden, the present will concentrate on some upcoming video games we already learn about, together with the brand new Forza Motorsport, Arkane’s open-world vampire recreation Redfall, and Blackbird Interactive’s action-strategy title Minecraft Legends. Anticipate an “intimate” have a look at these video games, so stay up for precise gameplay, moderately than quickie cinematic trailers. One factor you shouldn’t get too hyped for, is a brand new have a look at Starfield, as Corden says that could be saved for a “larger advertising beat in a while.”
In fact, take this with a grain of salt till Microsoft really confirms one thing. That mentioned, it might definitely make sense for Xbox to take the “Direct” method with their advertising. It’s labored nicely for Nintendo and Sony and would do so much to fight the largely-false notion that Microsoft doesn’t have something for Xbox homeowners within the works.
The Xbox Developer Direct is rumored to drop on January 25 Assuming these rumors pan out, what are you wanting ahead to seeing in the course of the showcase?