The Xbox and Bethesda showcase was the defining moment that Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S owners have been patiently waiting for. In a 90-minute conference packed with truly exciting new announcements, Microsoft not only responded to the fiercest criticism leveled at its new hardware, the lack of games, but also showcased that its multi-billion dollar investments in Bethesda and many other studios are about to pay in bulk. And that's a relief, as Xbox owners will undoubtedly have cast more than a few envious glances at Sony's PS5, which has delivered next-gen gaming since day one. While Microsoft has been content to supplement the first six months of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S lifespan with enhanced titles, Sony has at least released actual PS5 games, such as Ratchet and Clank: A Rift Apart and addictive Returnal. roguelike. And he has more to come. Nintendo Switch owners found themselves completely pampered during the console's first year on sale, with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 all ensuring that the hybrid system got off to a good start. - not to mention the current rumors of a 'Switch Pro' successor set to distract from Microsoft and Sony machines. Suddenly though, the prospects for what will happen with Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in 2021 and the years to come seem plentiful, and with Xbox Game Pass as the driving force, that has made new Microsoft consoles a proposition. extremely attractive to users. players. Microsoft should get credit for not only putting together a show that featured blockbusters like Starfield and Halo Infinite, but also for including such a diverse selection of titles. From impressive indie titles like Replaced and The Ascent, to the goofy mayhem of Party Animals, it was a show that catered more to the masses than those who simply own the Microsoft machine. We also got a look at what the Xbox Series X hardware can do, something some fans are crying out for. Stalker 2 promises to be a graphical tour de force for the system, Microsoft Flight Simulator seems to be just as engrossing on Xbox as it is on PC, and the phenomenal look of Forza Horizon 5 was stunningly beautiful. So it was a completely free-of-charge program, with plenty of surprises for gamers, including but not limited to the Xbox Mini Fridge on holiday in 2021.
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(Image credit: Microsoft) But if there's one key message Microsoft has managed to get across with each reveal, it's this: You'd be crazy not to sign up for Xbox Game Pass. Seriously, if you play on Xbox or PC, you're doing yourself a disservice by not signing up for Microsoft's subscription service. Not only has Microsoft added 10 new Bethesda games to the popular subscription service, with the excellent Yakuza: Like a Dragon, but of the 30 titles featured during the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, 27 of them are coming to Xbox Game Pass, with many arriving. the first day. The prospect of being able to play virtually every game announced at E3, for a monthly subscription, was simply unheard of a few years ago. Even impossible, but it is a reality on Xbox. Xbox Game Pass continues to redefine the gaming industry in terms of content delivery and unmatched value. But it's easy to forget that this is always an add-on service, one that doesn't stop you from buying physical or digital copies of games (although subscribers do get a 20% discount on any game available on Xbox Game Pass). But like Netflix and Spotify, its convenience and ability to keep subscribers constantly engaged is where it trumps old, traditional buying models.
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(Image credit: Rare) While you may have to wait months for the next big game to release on other platforms and shell out a hefty sum when it launches, Xbox Game Pass will offer at least one notable title every month for you to play. subscribers play from now until the end of 2021. In June, there's Yakuza: Like a Dragon, a big update to Sea of Thieves and Dark Alliance. The Ascent and Flight Simulator will be released in July, while Hades, Twelve Minutes and Psychonauts 2 will be released in August. The luxurious Saber will arrive in September, and from October to December, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to Back 4. Blood, Force Horizon. 5, Halo Infinite, and many more (seriously). So it's a glut of content for players to spend their time on, and 2022 will be no different. Subscribers will receive Redfall, Contraband, Starfield, Somerville, Atomic Heart, Party Animals, Stalker 2, A Plague Tale: Requiem, Superseded, and more on the first day at no additional cost, as long as the recent industry trend toward near production abates. inevitable.
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(Image credit: Microsoft) Microsoft has previously stated that it aims to release a proprietary title every three months, and it seems like a real possibility thanks to its wide range of studios. For a company that has relied so heavily on three series in the past - Gears, Halo and Forza - this is a remarkable change and shows that Microsoft's long-term plan was the right one. So Microsoft removed it, but what's even more encouraging is the number of games it hasn't shown. We haven't seen Avoué, Forza Motorsport, Fable, Perfect Dark, Hellblade 2, Everwild, or The Elder Scrolls 6, which means there's a lot more to come on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S'. . It was always going to be a long rebuilding process to repair the damage caused by Microsoft's decisions for the Xbox One. The company made a bid to make the Xbox One a multimedia device first rather than a dedicated game console, and let its portfolio of proprietary studios was reduced to the point where there were barely any left. Now, however, the sprouts of those seeds that Microsoft planted a few years ago are beginning to blossom, and it's gamers who will reap the rewards. Today's best Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Ultimate deals
