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[Captain Toad]

They really only need Starfield.

But there will be so much more.

No, they need a lot more than one game at this point.

There is no world in where Starfield alone saves Xbox. Ask Phil.

Showcases have never been the problem. It's delivering on the promises made at the showcases that trips them up.

 

[Mr Moose]

If it's worse then they fucked up badly.

They really only need Starfield.

But there will be so much more.

That's after the Xbox show, so erm...

 

[X-Wing]

I think Xbox will show more first party games.

 

[Killer8]

It's funny how things change in a week. Xbox's poor position is the same, but Sony's showcase was so lackluster that it's an open goal right now for Phil. All he needs to do is get Starfield, Forza and something like Hellblade II out this year and I think Xbox could be the console to own in the later half of this year. It could be a similar story to late 2021 unfolding where Sony had like one good game versus a handful from MS.

 

[Flabagast]

For the first time in years there is absolutely 0 chance that it will be worse than Sony’s showcase, as this one was straight up abysmal.

So there is no pressure at all

 

[feynoob]

Did people lose their mind with this showcase, that they are anticipating Xbox showcase?

 

[JohnnyFootball]

Fallout 3 and New Vegas remaster. THat is literally all I have wanted for 10 fucking years!

 

[TheAmazingSpiderMan]

Can it really be any worse than Sony’s? Probably not.

 

[MDSLKTR]

Ooof

 

[T4keD0wN]

IDK, in any case the Digital Devolver show is going to trash them both (if there is one).

 

[Lone Wolf]

I will keep my expectations very low. This way I can only be pleasantly surprised. I think.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Ooof

We watched the MS showcase today.

 

[Astray]

This is the best opportunity for MS to upstage Sony in years imo. They need to take it, and it won't need a 10/10 show to do it either.

 

[RoboFu]

That’s a hard one. On one hand I don’t think they have SHOWED anything shocking or great in one of these in a long time.

On the other hand they did shadow drop runner up to GOTY Hi Fi rush.

 

[Lone Wolf]

Ooof

I was wondering what was multiplat. Thanks.

 

[Stafford]

I mean....

We should be finally seeing Avowed, Hellblade 2 and probably more. And right after will be Starfield time. For me already better than today. But hey, we'll see.

I'm sure as hell gonna start believing insiders less and less from now on.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

They should be relieved.

but the better show:

Actual Gameplay

 

[ThaMonkeyClaw]

Ooof

It would be funny if they just played the same exact trailers (minus the Sony owned studios), dejavu

 

[Holammer]

MS have an open goal after Sony fumbled their presentation.

 

[Riky]

At the very minimum we're getting Starfield, Forza and Hellblade 2 gameplay, all next gen exclusive.
Throw in Avowed and a couple of new announcements and it isn't even close.

 

[Camreezie]

This is the best opportunity for MS to upstage Sony in years imo. They need to take it, and it won't need a 10/10 show to do it either.

Completely agree , i think they will squander the chance though. If they come through with good game and release dates they could gain ground

 

[Sleepwalker]

They really only need Starfield.

There wont be much more.

I agree, as long as starfield looks good theyll be fine.

 

[FoxMcChief]

MS, the net is empty. All you need to do is show a good segment of Starfield.

 

[NickFire]

My expectations for Xbox have nothing to do with Sony's show.

But hoping for the best.

 

[BootsLoader]

I’m sure he will deliver….despair!

 

[Robb]

Pretty much expecting the same quality as Sony’s. Only difference is that I expect a poor show from MS going in, I didn’t from Sony.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

MS, the net is empty. All you need to do is show a good segment of Starfield.

Thats all it takes is for Starfield to look decent

I am just shocked Sony greenlit that "showcase" honestly

 

[DarkMage619]

Some recently announced titles unlikely to be at the showcase.

 

[Astray]

Completely agree , i think they will squander the chance though. If they come through with good game and release dates they could gain ground

I have a feeling this will be a solid show.

Some recently announced titles unlikely to be at the showcase.

Not unlikely, basically confirmed. Anything we saw tonight on the PS showcase is either signed to an exclusivity or a marketing contract with Sony. I assume we will see other 3Ps going with Xbox + Xbox 1P.

 

[Loxus]

MS, the net is empty. All you need to do is show a good segment of Starfield.

Is this the Starfield you're talking about?


If so, MS is going to need more than Starfield.

 

[Dr. Claus]

Is this the Starfield you're talking about?


If so, MS is going to need more than Starfield.

If they have a good presentation with StarField, they already beat Sony's first party showing from this presentation. The only thing of note was HellDivers 2, which looks fun but shallow - and SpiderMan 2, which looks like a glorified expansion to the first game. Again. After we arleady got a glorified expansion to the first game with Miles Morales.

 

[ShaikhCroft]

Why Bungie game isn't exclusive?

 

[Chukhopops]

Some recently announced titles unlikely to be at the showcase.

I still cannot believe that second row is real, what a lineup. Really glad there's basically zero 3rd party moneyhat I care about right now.

AW2 is going to be an incredible showcase on recent PCs.

 

[Vognerful]

Just imagine

MGS4 on Xbox

No need for remake, just 60fps port of the unrealsed xbox360 port

Do it Phil!

 

[Loxus]

If they have a good presentation with StarField, they already beat Sony's first party showing from this presentation. The only thing of note was HellDivers 2, which looks fun but shallow - and SpiderMan 2, which looks like a glorified expansion to the first game. Again. After we arleady got a glorified expansion to the first game with Miles Morales.

Did you see that Starfield gameplay?
Hopefully it gets a major overhaul.

This is definitely Xbox last chance, Sony left the bar low enough.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

At the very minimum we're getting Starfield, Forza and Hellblade 2 gameplay, all next gen exclusive.
Throw in Avowed and a couple of new announcements and it isn't even close.

Hoping Hellblade 2 delivers, got a soft spot for Ninja Theory and it’s the only game Xbox has shown so far that’s impressed me.

 

[Dr. Claus]

Did you see that Starfield gameplay?
Hopefully it gets a major overhaul.

This is definitely Xbox last chance, Sony left the bar low enough.

Yep, wasn't too impressed. But it is at least something *different* than the same generic ubisoft style game with a focus on Narrative elements like Sony has been pushing for years. Even if starfield is a broken mess, it would still be infinitely more interesting to me than Spider-Man 2.

 

[freefornow]

Why Bungie game isn't exclusive?

Part of the aquisition agreement with Sony. Bungie wanted to remain multiplat

 

[Gone]

It's not that hard

Starfield in December. (Gameplay confirmed)
Forza Motorsport in November. (Almost confirmed to show gameplay)
Hellblade II in February, 2024. (They better fuckin show some fuckin gameplay)

Avowed, Contraband (with gameplay glimpses and release windows)

Maaaaaybbbe
Everwild, State of Decay 3, the Indiana Jones thing and maybe something by ID Software.

Some solid Gamepass additions for the next six months.

And we're golden.

 

[ShaikhCroft]

Hellblade II in February, 2023. (They better fuckin show some fuckin gameplay)

2024 you mean?

 

[Gone]

2024 you mean?

Yes, edited.

Thanks

 

[Topher]

Sony just tossed a softball your way, Microsoft.

 

[fermcr]

Starfield, Forza and Avowed would likely be enough to win.
Fable, The Outer Worlds 2, Hellblade II, Stalker 2 would be a bonus.

 

[Raonak]

People were way overhyped for these conferences.

There is a very good chance that the Xbox showcase is gonna be worse than the PS one.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Sony just tossed a softball your way, Microsoft.

Sony set it on a T and giving them professional hitting instructions.

 

[adamsapple]

I think Xbox will show more first party games.

They would really have to go out of their way to not.

 

[Topher]

People were way overhyped for these conferences.

There is a very good chance that the Xbox showcase is gonna be worse than the PS one.

I don't think you can say anyone was "overhyped" when there hasn't been a decent showing of Sony's first party studios in over two years. Folks were due for a great show and this was shit.

And Microsoft cannot possibly have a worse show than that.

 

[Dr. Claus]

They would really have to go out of their way to not.

They already have one which will guarantee to be more interesting than what Sony showed. 4 CGI trailers and a CooP Shooter and one single player title with Spiderman that is already the same. exact. game. we have seen twice before?

Even just reshowing the same Forza trailers we have already seen and the Starfield deepdive will be an improvement over Sony's showing.

 

[adamsapple]

They already have one which will guarantee to be more interesting than what Sony showed. 4 CGI trailers and a CooP Shooter and one single player title with Spiderman that is already the same. exact. game. we have seen twice before?

Even just reshowing the same Forza trailers we have already seen and the Starfield deepdive will be an improvement over Sony's showing.

We know for sure Starfield is there, Forza will be there, I hope to hell Avowed is there. Fable is a toss-up.

Let's see. The ball is in MS's court now.

 

[Hawking Radiation]

I hope everyone learned a valuable lesson today.

Don't hype these shows up in any way shape or form. Go in expecting a pile of shit.