Tag: Developer Direct
News 'Quake 6' Was Teased At Xbox Developer Direct, And We Didn't Even Spot It
You cheeky fellows
The dust is beginning to settle on Xbox Developer Direct 2024, but not before fans have managed to extract one final teaser from the showcase. During MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle segment, Bethesda seems to have teased a new Quake game. Yep, during a section of Indiana Jones developer chit-chat, a whiteboard is...
Reaction Xbox Developer Direct 2024 Proved That Microsoft's New Format Really Works
Another home run
Well, that's it folks, another Xbox Developer Direct is in the bag after the 2024 event came to a close yesterday evening. It was a fantastic showing all-in-all, with four Xbox studios and one surprise Square Enix appearance packing out a neat livestream that never outstayed its welcome. We didn't get an unexpected shadow release...
Guide Xbox Developer Direct 2024: Event Date, Start Times & Where To Watch
Everything you need to know
It's almost time for Xbox's 2024 Developer Direct event, where various teams will provide closer looks at their upcoming projects. Last year's event was Microsoft's debut effort, and we're expecting big things from its second outing. Here's everything you need to know about the Xbox Developer Direct 2024 event. What...
Soapbox Microsoft, We'd Love Another Surprise Xbox Game Pass Release At 'Developer Direct'
Hi-Fi RUSH was an amazing surprise last year!
It's always exciting times when an Xbox event is coming up, isn't it? The big summer showcases are always good fun but I particularly liked Developer Direct last year. The more in-depth looks at those 2023 titles made Dev Direct a fantastic new format, and that surprise launch of Hi-Fi RUSH was just...
Poll Which Games Will Get Release Dates At Xbox Developer Direct?
Proper dates, that is!
We're very excited for Xbox's second-ever Developer Direct event later this month - featuring four upcoming titles. Sure, we've heard about all of these games before in some fashion, but last year's Dev Direct followed a fantastic deep-dive format and we're looking forward to getting some juicy details on each of these titles...
News Xbox's New Developer Direct Will Feature First-Look Gameplay From Indiana Jones
Whips at the ready
Remember when Bethesda unveiled its Indiana Jones project right before being acquired by Microsoft? Well, three years later and we're about to finally see the game in action. Yep, Xbox has announced its second-ever Developer Direct event this week - and Indiana Jones will feature. In fact, we're set to see "the premiere of the...
Soapbox 'Xbox Developer Direct' Needs To Return In Early 2024
TGA is good, but Dev Direct is better
The Game Awards 2023 is right around the corner at this point, with Geoff Keighley's big show landing on December 7th this year. While I enjoy what TGA brings to the table most years, it is a bit bloated these days, and its impending arrival is making me yearn for another
News Xbox Boss Reveals His Thoughts On Showcases Like Bethesda's Starfield Direct
"I really like the format"
2023 saw the debut of Xbox Developer Direct - a new showcase format created to highlight specific games outside of Xbox's big summer showcases. January's multi-game dev direct gave us the surprising Hi-Fi RUSH shadow drop, while Bethesda's June presentation focused on all-things Starfield. And, it looks like we could see...
News Microsoft Confirms Another Xbox Showcase Will Take Place 'This Summer' In LA
Following the upcoming 'Starfield Direct'
Wow, what a busy day for Team Xbox! After wrapping up its first ever Developer Direct event earlier today, the team is already looking ahead at what's next. We know that a Starfield specific show is coming soon, and now we've been teased with some summer 2023 plans as well. In short, as expected, Xbox will...
News Forza Motorsport Features 500+ Cars And 'Cutting Edge' Ray Tracing, Launches In 2023
New gameplay, straight from 'Developer Direct'
Turn 10 Studios has provided a brand-new look at Forza Motorsport during today's Xbox Developer Direct event, and it's looking rather incredible we must admit. The team's latest iteration of high-speed track racing brings 500+ cars, including over 100 that are new for the series, to Xbox Series X and S...
Guide 'Xbox Developer Direct' Event Date, Start Time & Where To Watch
Today's the day!
It's almost time for Xbox's first ever 'Developer Direct' livestream! Yep, Microsoft is about to deliver deep dives into some of Xbox and Bethesda's biggest upcoming titles, in a brand-new event format for 2023. Here's everything you need to know about the Xbox Developer Direct January 2023 event. What Can We Expect From Xbox...
News Xbox's New Tango Gameworks Project Has Just Leaked Before The Developer Direct Event
Update: It's out now on Xbox Game Pass!
Update: Well, this leak was correct! Hi-Fi RUSH is out right now on Xbox Game Pass! <related ids="144084"> Original story: Just over 24 hours before the Xbox Developer Direct January 2023 event, the next game from Japanese developer Tango Gameworks appears to have leaked, and it sounds like it's g
News Xbox Exec Wants Fans To Keep Developer Direct Expectations In Check
"Our goal has been to be as transparent as possible"
It's officially Developer_Direct week here in Xbox land, and we have to admit we're pretty excited to see some fresh deep dives on Xbox's 2023 games lineup. However, ahead of the livestream later this week, Xbox's Aaron Greenberg is urging fans to not get too carried away. The exec recently took...
Soapbox January's Developer Direct Could Be The Start Of Something Big For Xbox
Comms on lock
Since Xbox basically ghosted The Game Awards in late 2022, I've talked at length about the form of future Xbox events; asking the question of whether Xbox should go down the 'Nintendo Direct' route for upcoming showcases. Well, that future is almost upon us, as the
Pick One Which Game Are You Most Excited For At The Xbox 'Developer_ Direct' Event?
Redfall? Forza? Minecraft? Tell us!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the announcement of the Xbox Developer_Direct event happening on January 25th, we want to know which of the four confirmed titles you're most excited for. Microsoft has revealed information about what we can expect from Forza Motorsport, Minecraft...
News Xbox Exec Confirms Overall Length Of January's 'Developer_Direct'
"Our goal has been to be as transparent as possible"
When the Xbox showcase rumours began showing up late last year, we heard suggestions that the January event would be a smaller scale affair than a typical Xbox live show. Well, Xbox exec Aaron Greenberg has confirmed the overall runtime following yesterday's official Developer_Direct announcement,...
News Xbox DACH Teases 'Release Date' Announcements For January's Event
Hopefully for Redfall, Forza Motorsport and more!
Yesterday, we were treated to the announcement of an Xbox "Developer_Direct" event for late January, which promised "big features" and "extended gameplay showcases" for games coming out in the next few months. As mentioned in our Talking Point, we hoped and assumed that we also might get release...
News Xbox & Bethesda 'Developer_Direct' Event Confirmed For This Month
It's official!
Well, the rumoured Xbox event for January 2023 is official! It's been announced today that Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda will be hosting a "Developer_Direct" show on January 25th at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm GMT. The livestream will feature "an inside look at some of the games coming to Xbox, PC and Game Pass over the next few months",...
