It’s no secret that Microsoft’s Inside Xbox event back in May didn’t exactly go the way the major console manufacturer would’ve liked, with the event drawing considerable backlash from players waiting for their first official look at next-generation gameplay. It didn’t help matters thatPlayStation’s turn on the stage was vastly better received, with the company showing off a consistent stream of impressive next-gen experiences.
However, it seems Microsoft has learned a lot from their Inside Xbox event, revealing earlier on Twitter that the upcomingXbox Series X July streamwill focus entirely on games. The news came from Aaron Greenberg, who confirmed that players can expect an hour of new games that can only be experienced on Xbox and PC devices.
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“I know everyone is excited for Xbox Games Showcase next Thursday,” Greenberg tells fans on Twitter.“Seen some wild expectations so if helpful this show has one focus, games. No business, devices or similar news, just games. A whole show about hour long focused on games. Hope you enjoy it!” The statement alone is an incredibly exciting piece of news when coming fromMicrosoftspecifically, with the company often getting flack from players for their conferences spending too long discussing hardware and not enough time highlighting what matters most. Games.
The announcement also seems to confirm some rumors that Microsoft will be holding a third conference in August, with the intention of the final showcase being to display new console models and other Series X plans. Most notably, many expect the mysteriousXbox Lockhartto make its appearance at this rumored event, which is allegedly meant to be a cheaper version of the Series X that has lower visual fidelity but the same SSD, frame rate, and overall power. If this conference is about the games, the second conference will likely be about the hardware they’re running on.
Regardless, it’s great to hear that Microsoft is getting ready to unleash a stream ofXbox Series Xtitles on fans next week, especially as players have a lot of expectations for what might show up.Fable 4is perhaps the biggest rumor, with leaks seeming to paint a vivid picture of what Playground Games' take on the seminal RPG franchise will look like, while a newPerfect Darkis speculated to show up as well. In more official news, fans have known for months now thatHalo: Infinitewill be a huge part of the event, with the first-ever gameplay of the long-awaited sequel making its debut.
