Microsoft Games Showcase Event Today (11am ET / 8am PT / 4pm UK)

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I just saw that its 'mostly' 3rd party games.... Ill take it... but I want to see first party!
 
It's a good question - how can you increase the graphical fidelity whilst still catering for the lowest Xbone model?

Just make it like that Project Mara trailer. TBH I first watched it in 360p and immediately could tell that was not a current-gen demo, especially with the RT effect on the housing objects and material. There was just a lot of little things and some big things all adding together to give it a pretty filmic quality that looked next-gen even at a shitty 360p resolution.

Granted, it was in-engine, but given the scope of the game I can see the final visuals looking up to that level. If it's a question about keeping things catered to the lowest-end, IF Lockhart's happening I think that should probably be the cut-off. Still think support of next-gen for the S and X should be streaming-focused.

That they're now wrapping Xcloud into Gamepass (hopefully) tells me MS has come to a similar conclusion.

Definitely. Even just the native 4k with maxed out settings/extra effects and details, higher quality textures, these should be apparent, I would hope

If anything looks like that Hellblade 2 trailer, holy shit

If we can get even a glimpse into some of the techniques they're using to achieve certain effects, especially if they incorporate Direct ML, VRS, emphasis of BCPack and the SSD features etc., that would be dope. But, don't bog it down into technical talk. Much as I liked Road to PS5, that was not a gamer-friendly presentation.

That they're now wrapping Xcloud into Gamepass (hopefully) tells me MS has come to a similar conclusion.
 
They wouldn't have an event strictly for 3rd party games. There's no reason to make that distinction. they're trying to sell next gen consoles. There will be at least one first party reveal, probably several.
 
They wouldn't have an event strictly for 3rd party games. There's no reason to make that distinction. they're trying to sell next gen consoles. There will be at least one first party reveal, probably several.

Hopefully. Maybe some gameplay for Halo:Infinite and a trailer reveal for Fable 4? I still think they'll save most of the big 1st-party stuff for the June event tbh.
 
Put me on the train! I'm down for anything next gen. I'll ride on the roof! you can just put my K. I'll know its me lol.
 
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They wouldn't have an event strictly for 3rd party games. There's no reason to make that distinction. they're trying to sell next gen consoles. There will be at least one first party reveal, probably several.
That's for the big blowout in July. There's too much content for just one show.
That only make sense if ms had shit load of first party but that's unrealistic to assume.
According to insiders, they do...
 
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Any guesses on what games we will see outside of assassins creed? What other 3rd party titles can we expect?
I think Dying Light 2 is very possible, same with Cyberpunk, but an 'Inside Xbox' may be not big enough for Cyberpunk. People are saying Eldern Ring but i dont even know if thats been announced for next gen yet. We will probably see that Gears style shooter again, i forget the name. There will be a few games that we dont even know about i guess.
 
So like I speculated yesterday, third party in May, first party in June. Then preorders in July and previews starting in August. And some thought AC was the first PS5 title, crazy. PS5 event is scheduled for June 4th.
 
not sure what other next gen game they will show, but i will wait for it just for Valhalla. first next gen gameplay.. it will be good start. Sony should follow it soon too
 
not sure what other next gen game they will show, but i will wait for it just for Valhalla. first next gen gameplay.. it will be good start. Sony should follow it soon too

They have 3rd party agreements with a number of studios. CD Project Red is another big one.
 
So there will be two MS games showcases? Why two? To show two different XBOX? Or why keep first party titles for another showcase?
 
So there will be two MS games showcases? Why two? To show two different XBOX? Or why keep first party titles for another showcase?

1st Showcase - Global Partners (3rd Party Developers) - May (Pre-E3 Hype 3rd Party Big Games for Holidays)
2hd Showcase - Microsoft Game Studios (1st Party Developers) - June (Big E3/Style)
 
Fuck it, count me in on the hype train please.

1st Showcase - Global Partners (3rd Party Developers) - May (Pre-E3 Hype 3rd Party Big Games for Holidays)
2hd Showcase - Microsoft Game Studios (1st Party Developers) - June (Big E3/Style)

Considering that they have a plan for 1st party studios makes me think they have a shit-ton of content to put on display.
 
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So like I speculated yesterday, third party in May, first party in June. Then preorders in July and previews starting in August. And some thought AC was the first PS5 title, crazy. PS5 event is scheduled for June 4th.

Yeah, I remember that too, but I think that may have been from Osiris Black who pretty much got NOTHING right.
 
You know what I would love to see is something from Arkane. We haven't heard/seen anything from them since Prey 2017.

I absolutely love Prey & Dishonored and am curious what they have been doing since Prey. Considering BGS has closer ties with Xbox than PS I would expect any of their games to to be showcased here.
 
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