Microsoft is apparently going to present some upcoming games via a showcase, according to rumors. The Xbox games showcase will be called “Developer_Direct,” and it’s expected to premiere on January 25 at 12PM PT.
The showcase is expected to include anticipated titles such as Forza Motorsport and Minecraft Legends. Because it’s an Xbox-only show, the scale won’t apparently be as big as reveals you’d see in presentations such as E3.
This is good news for Xbox users as we really didn’t get any information during the last major games showcase in The Game Awards. With Microsoft seemingly going for something more along the lines of Nintendo Direct and PlayStation’s State of Play, we should be able to get more regular information regarding games developed for the console.
While this report on its own doesn’t really have a whole lot backing it, we do have possible confirmation via an Xbox executive. Aaron Greenberg, Vice President of Xbox Games Marketing, teased that he was excited for the next few days, expecting it to be a “fun week.”
This should be a fun week, excited for the days to progress! 💚
— Aaron Greenberg 🙅🏼♂️💚U (@aarongreenberg) January 9, 2023
The rumored Developer_Direct showcase is supposed to premiere on January 25, so while Greenberg may not be hinting at the show itself, he may instead be referring to its official announcement. Microsoft has yet to reveal anything regarding the show, after all, and announcing it this week should create enough buzz for it to premiere to a wider audience.
If we hear any more information regarding this rumored show, we’ll let you know.