Xbox Games Showcase - 23rd July 2020 Xbox

[David76]

Microsoft has finally set a date for its highly-anticipated July event.

Today, Microsoft announced that this month's big Xbox event – Xbox Games Showcase – will take place on Thursday, July 23 at 9am PT, 12pm ET, 5pm UK. Fans have been looking forward to this particular show since it was first announced back in May.

You'll be able to watch it on the official Xbox channels on Youtube and Twitch. An hour before it kicks off, Geoff Keighley will be hosting a pre-show as part of Summer Game Fest.

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Microsoft previously said the focus will be almost entirely on first-party content, coming to Xbox Series X, PC and potentially Xbox One. May's showcase didn't feature any of the projects Microsoft's teams are currently working on, and the platform holder caught some flak for over-promising on reveals, such as in the case of Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

We know Halo Infinite gameplay will debut at Xbox's event, and we expect to see more from Obsidian, The Initiative, Playground Games, Ninja Theory and perhaps other Microsoft studios.

It's possible Microsoft will also talk about the rumoured Xbox Lockhart, said to be a cheaper, less powerful version of Series X. Price remains a mystery for either console, but it would make sense for it to be announced alongside Lockhart.

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[Gemma]

Looking forward to seeing what they bring to the table in terms of games and hardware. Will there be one, two or three new consoles and what exclusives can we expect?

 

[David76]

Looks like we will have an entire hour of nothing but games during the Xbox Games Showcase next week.

According to Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg, we can expect an hour of games to feast our eyes upon during the Xbox Games Showcase.

Don't expect anything console or business-related, according to Greenberg.

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As you know, next week's event will take place on Thursday, July 23 at 9am PT, 12pm ET, 5pm UK.

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We know Halo Infinite gameplay will debut at Xbox's event, and we expect to see more from Obsidian, The Initiative, Playground Games, Ninja Theory and perhaps other Microsoft studios.

The show will take place on Youtube and Twitch, and one hour before it starts, Geoff Keighley will host a pre-show as part of the Summer Game Fest so tune into that as well.

Speaking of the Summer Games Fest, Microsoft will host a demo event as part of the Summer Games Fest 2020. During this time, July 21-27, you will be able to play demos for around 60 upcoming, unreleased Xbox games.

 

[Gemma]

As mentioned above, Microsoft confirmed it would be hosting Xbox One demos on the Microsoft Store between July 21-27, 2020 as part of Summer Game Fest. Now, it turns out some of those trials are already showing up.

The storefront is already showing some of the 70 different Xbox One demos people will be able to sample. Not everything is there yet. For example, games like Cris Tales, Haven, and Skatebird aren't there. But a few of the announced titles are showing up.

For example, the games below are already ready.

• 9 Monkeys of Shaolin
• Clea
• Destroy All Humans
• Freshly Frosted
• Hellpoint
• Raji: An Ancient Epic
• Road to Guangdong
• Sail Forth
• Seasons of the Samurai
• Skycadia
• Solaroids
• Welcome to Elk
• YesterMorrow

The final totals for how many trials will appear still haven't been set, but Microsoft's reports have suggested between 70 and 100 could appear. Also, these will be different than ordinary demos that are specifically prepared for occasions and are going to be more like the samples that would be at conventions. So what people could try may be very different than the final project or even be a bit broken.

 

[Gemma]

Remember the Xbox Showcase is on today from 5pm (UK)

 

[Gemma]

Xbox has unveiled several exciting new games coming to its platform this year, including Halo Infinite.

The gaming giant's Games Showcase event has just ended, in which it announced several new games, and even gave us a glimpse at some of the gameplay.

Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief, said: "Just months from the launch of Xbox Series X, in today's Xbox Games Showcase, we debuted the largest, most creatively diverse games lineup in console history, led by Halo Infinite – and all in Xbox Game Pass day one.

"Halo Infinite is the biggest and most-ambitious Halo ever, and today we provided the first glimpse of its stunning campaign gameplay, giving you a taste of what to expect this holiday season.

"From expansive new worlds in Fable, Avowed, and Everwild to unprecedented realism with Forza Motorsport, we took you back to some familiar universes and introduced a few you've yet to traverse."

Here's a round-up of all the games announced at the Xbox Games Showcase tonight.

Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite is the biggest and most ambitious Halo game ever created, and will launch in Holiday 2020

As Dusk Falls

As Dusk Falls is a multi-generational story set in the American Southwest about resilience, sacrifice and how the mistakes of the older generation transmit to the younger

Avowed

An epic first-person RPG set in the fantasy world of Eora

Fable

A new beginning for the legendary franchise. Explore a land of fantastical creatures and wondrous places

Forza Motorsport

Currently early in development, Forza Motorsport will run at 4K, 60 frames per second with scenes connected and dynamic

The Gunk

Embark on an all-new adventure in a vast and exotic world where you'll encounter terrifying enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel the mystery of a forgotten planet, while saving it in the process

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis

Online action RPG Phantasy Star Online 2, well known for its unparalleled character customization and battle action which captivated the world

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2

The award-winning PC franchise loved by millions of players is making a true next-gen console debut with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 on Xbox Series X

State of Decay 3

The next evolution in State of Decay is currently in development, bringing fans the new ultimate in zombie survival simulation.

Tetris Effect: Connected

Tetris like you've never seen it, or heard it, or felt it before—an incredibly addictive, unique, and breathtakingly gorgeous reinvention of one of the most popular puzzle games of all time

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a new 4-player co-op game set in hive Tertium. Fight together with your friends against hordes of enemies in this new Warhammer: 40,000 adventure.

Check out our collection of trailers below for some visuals.

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[David76]

A few things caught my eye but not really feeling enthused for what looks like an Elder Scrolls effort from Obsidian. That said they'll do a better job than Bethesda ever would.

 

[Gemma]

There wasn't really anything the jumped out at me. I was a little disappointed, to be honest.

It probably means that I'll stick with my Xbox One for a little longer (probably after Christmas).

 

[Fraser]

A few things caught my eye but not really feeling enthused for what looks like an Elder Scrolls effort from Obsidian. That said they'll do a better job than Bethesda ever would.

Avowed being set in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity means they at least have fairly robust lore already in place.

 

[Snoops]

Hard to get overly excited about anything in that reveal, but then that's been the story of this next-gen transition. In truth, it's been a good few generations since I've been absolutely blown away by a game that comes out in the first few years of a generation.

Still looking forward to getting a Series X, if only for the improvements that come around it, like the SSD, etc.