Announced during today’s Xbox Games Showcase is developer inXile’s (Wasteland franchise, Arcanum) project titled “Clockwork Revolution.” This is a new time-bending steampunk action-RPG set to be released on the Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Check out the reveal trailer now.
Clockwork Revolution is a time-bending steampunk first-person RPG. After stumbling across an incredible invention that allows you to travel into the past, you discover the city you call home—the vibrant steam-powered metropolis of Avalon—has been carefully crafted through the alteration of historical events. By traveling back to key moments, your interactions and choices will have a butterfly effect on the deep, narrative-driven world and characters of Avalon, causing them to change and react in unprecedented ways.
No release date available for it just yet other than it’s “coming in due time.”
Overwatch 2 Invasion update is coming this August, and to get the hype levels up, Blizzard has released a trailer showcasing some of the update’s content, including story missions and what appears to be a new hero.
Overwatch 2: Invasion Trailer
If you stayed till the end, you might have noticed a short tease for what appears to be a new hero coming to the Overwatch universe. We don’t know a whole lot about the new hero, other than that they’ll be fitting in a support role.
As for everything else coming with the Invasion update, here’s what we know via Xbox.
Story Missions: The Rise of Null Sector
Humanity and Omnics, a race of sentient machines, have had a tense relationship since the Omnic Crisis, a global war that eventually led to the creation of Overwatch. Years later, Overwatch disbanded, and now the world is under new threats. When Null Sector begins their attack in Paris, Winston, Tracer, Mei, and a handful of other heroes are able to save the city from destruction; however, they soon realize that a global invasion has just begun.
The forces of Null Sector are bringing utter destruction to many cities and have a secondary motive to kidnap innocent Omnics for an unknown purpose. It will be up to the new Overwatch team to find out what their plans are and put a stop to them, but they’ll need help from both past allies and new faces alike if they hope to stand a chance. Team up with your friends or play with others online to take on three action-packed Story missions featuring many favorite heroes in Overwatch 2. Fight against the intensified forces of Null Sector and stay alert for challenging units, including the powerful Annihilators and the deadly Stalkers.
All New Co-op Events
In addition to Story Missions, you’ll be able to take part in a new bonus co-op mission on Kings Row. You’ll explore the King’s Row map, including all new areas not seen in PVP modes, as you guide the TS-1 push bot on a mission to save Tracer’s friend and the Omnic Underworld from Null Sector forces.
Turning Up the Competition with Flashpoint
Also launching in Overwatch 2: Invasionis Flashpoint, a whole new PVP core game mode that you’ll play in Quick Play or Competitive Play. This mode will feature two new locales, which are Overwatch 2’s biggest PVP maps to date!
Teams will fight for control of key positions across the map called “Flashpoints,” aiming to capture three of them before their opponents do. Things move fast – there won’t be any relaxing once a point is captured, as the next one is already waiting to be captured as well. Not only will this mode test your skills on the gamepad, but your ability to plan ahead and stop opponents from moving on to the next Flashpoint will be a huge key to victory.
New Ways to Master Your Skills
Whether you are brand new or a veteran player, we’re introducing new ways to play and practice your favorite heroes. Build up your skills with the all-new Hero Mastery mode, which features engaging training courses specifically designed for individual heroes. Each course will test your skills using that hero’s abilities and weapons and feature global leaderboards to showcase the top-performing hero masters across the world. Overwatch 2: Invasion will be launching our first courses for select heroes, with more to come in future seasons.
Also, the Practice Range gets its first major update with a brand-new firing range to hone your aim with any hero, including dozens of practice settings and multiple targets to choose from.
Unlock All Six Overwatch 2 Heroes with Game Pass Ultimate Perks!
If you are brand new to Overwatch 2, you’ll be able to jump right into the action with the Overwatch 2 New Heroes Starter Pack only with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks starting August 10. This bundle includes instant access to Sojourn, Junker Queen, Kiriko, Ramattra, Lifeweaver, and our newest hero, which we’ll shine more light on another day. Each of these heroes will come with a Legendary skin and other in-game cosmetics.
Overwatch 2 Invasion will launch on August 10 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles.
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After 20 years, Larian revisits the City of Baldur’s Gate as Baldur’s Gates 3 latest trailer gives us a sneak peek.
Showcased during today’s PC Gaming Show, below you’ll find an in-depth developer diary, as well as the first look at the iconic city of Baldur’s Gate.
Baldur’s Gate 3 – Returning to the City 20 Years Later
Yeah, that’s a pretty big upgrade from when we last were in the city, which comes as no surprise as the devs have explains the amount of effort they have put into it.
“We spent I think three times, four times more effort on the city than we originally planned to, but the result, the feeling of walking in there, is just fantastic,” said Vincke. “So the thing that I was the most afraid of when we started making this game turned out to be the thing that I’m the most proud of.”
“You have crowds that are walking around everywhere. You can talk to pretty much anybody, and they react to every single thing,” said Swen Vincke, creative director at Larian Studios. “It’s very alive in that sense.”
“One of the things that’s done is it’s added this level of believability and immersion and also complexity that wouldn’t have been there otherwise,” said associate writing lead Chrystal Ding. “It feels like you are walking around a place where there are lots and lots of people living their actual lives.”
I, for one, cannot wait to revisit this new next-gen reimagining of the city, and luckily that wait won’t be very long as the title is due to release this August 31 on PC and PS5. For PC players, you can already play the game via early access, though you may want to hold off if you’re looking to experience the whole game.
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Formally known as Project S, Behaviour Interactive and Lunarch Studios have officially announced Islands of Insight, an epic shared-world puzzle-adventure game set in a fantasy world.
As revealed during the PC Gaming Show 2023, below you’ll find the newest trailer for Island of Insight along with some key details about the title.
• A world brimming with puzzles – Players are encouraged to seek out and solve mysterious puzzles in every corner of the landscape. Thoughtfully crafted to be both relaxing and challenging, solving these puzzles offers a sense of accomplishment and are the key to unlocking new areas and adventures.
• Exploration & discovery – Players will also uncover an expansive realm of sublime beauty, natural wonders, and timeless architecture, freely and at their own pace. They’ll be able to wander the landscape on foot or spread their wings to glide above it.
• A shared experience – Those who partake in this unique experience will share a sense of discovery with others across the lively open world. They will be able to interact and collaborate to solve puzzles alongside friends and other online players or enjoy this tranquil experience as a solo adventure.
No release was given, and as of now, the only platform announced is PC (via Steam).
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Gamers are going to have to wait until next year to get their hands on Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, but for the meantime, here’s a brand new trailer showing the impressive visuals of Unreal Engine 5.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Xbox Games Showcase 2023 Trailer
The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.
Sink deep into the next chapter of Senua’s story, a crafted experience told through cinematic immersion, beautifully realised visuals and encapsulating sound.
Do mind that while this isn’t gameplay, it is running in-engine, so no CGI here. Unfortunately, no release date was announced at the showcase, but Xbox did reveal that the game is now targeting 2024. It’ll launch on PC and Xbox Series S|X and be available for Game Pass subscribers on day one.
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Just a few months ago, Cities Skylines 2 was announced and was set to launch sometime in 2023. Well, we now know the date! The Cities Skylines 2 release date has been revealed and it’s on October 24!
The release date announcement was part of the game’s official gameplay reveal trailer.
In addition to that, the game’s key features has been revealed as well.
Cities: Skylines II Key Features:
Deep Simulation: Make choices that have ripple effects across the city. Intricate AI and economic systems mean players will need to strategize, problem solve and react to changes, challenges and opportunities.
Epic Scale, Endless Possibilities: Build a thriving metropolis without compromise. In Cities: Skylines II, players will be able to build sky-high and across the map to realize their dream city like never before.
Cities That Come Alive: Follow the lives of individual citizens, from love and loss to wealth and well-being. Player decisions will shape the lives of their city’s citizens.
A Dynamic World: Pick a map to set the climate and biome of the city. These natural forces will shape the growth of players’ cities as they contend with rising pollution, changeable weather and seasonal challenges.
Cities Skylines 2 will be released on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
With today’s Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft has revealed some of the exclusive games it’s set to roll out in the foreseeable future. Outside of Starfield, it looks like Microsoft is seeking to deliver more exclusive games per year from the company’s stable of first-party studios.
In addition to that, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has shared that gaming revenue is double what it was in the Xbox 360 era, and that they are expecting more than $1 billion in gaming revenue this year.
At a behind-closed-doors presentation to press, Xbox boss Phil Spencer says gaming revenue for the company is double what it was in the 360 era, says Xbox has more players than ever, expecting more than $1 billion in PC gaming revenue this year
Those are very impressive numbers indeed. Let’s hope Microsoft can keep to that four first-party games released per year, since that will mean that Xbox gamers will be eating well annually. For now, the known first-party games left for 2023 are Forza Motorsport set for release this October 10, and Starfield which is set to take flight this September 6.
Making its debut during the Xbox Games 2023 Showcase, here’s our first look at Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (aka Yakuza 8.)
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Trailer Reveal
As you can see, the reveal trailer features a very naked Ichiban Kasuga, the star of the Like a Dragon series. And if you weren’t too distracted by it, you may have noticed that some characters were speaking in English while Ichiban spoke his native tongue. While there’s not a whole lot known about this new Yakuza iteration, these short lines of dialogue may hint that the series is finally visiting the West, and possibly Hawai if the palm trees and beaches are anything to go by.
We should learn more about Infinite Wealth later this week, as studio RGG is holding an event to discuss their upcoming titles.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will be released on the Xbox One, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. It’s currently targeting an early 2024 release.
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Amazon is celebrating Father’s Day in a big way, as they have kicked off a new buy 2 get 1 free sale that sees some of the biggest games part of the deal, including Street Fighter 6, Diablo 4, and even Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Here’s the full list of games included in the sale.
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As part of today’s Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft held a long look at Bethesda’s upcoming Starfield. Not only did we get a 45-minute gameplay look at the upcoming action-RPG, but we even got to see details about the limited edition Starfield Xbox controller, too.
Starfield 45-Minute Gameplay Deep Dive:
Here’s a look at each chapter’s time stamp for an easier way of finding what you’re looking for.
Chapters:
0:00 Welcome
1:28 Your Quest
12:22 Character Creation
16:14 Skills
20:00 Ships
22:54 Companions
25:07 Space Flight
30:22 Starfield Chronomark Watch
31:35 Xbox Controller and Headset
32:49 Exploration
36:51 Outposts
38:08 Combat
41:49 Thank You
We also got a short, three-minute gameplay look that doesn’t seem all that important given the deep dive.
We also got a trailer for the limited edition Starfield Xbox controller and headset:
As you can see, it has the Starfield branding and text that fits appropriately with the game’s controls and lingo. Both are available now with the controller priced at $79.99, while the headset costs $124.99.
Starfield launches this Sept. 6 on Xbox Series X|S and PC. You can check out what the different editions will house right here.
Bethesda unveiled a ton of Starfield info during today’s Xbox Games Showcase, and it didn’t end with just a gameplay deep dive. Bethesda has also revealed the Starfield different editions that will be available for purchase, as well as the pre-order bonuses players will get for plunking down some cash for the game early.
Access to Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack
***Constellation Patch
Credit Stick with Laser-Etched Game Code
*Actual play time depends on purchase date and is subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.
**Disclaimer: Phone connectivity limited. The Starfield Chronomark watch does not transmit phone calls, does not support cellular service, and is not a touch screen device.
***Only available at select retailers.
Access to Starfield Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack
Starfield Pre-Order Bonuses:
All active Game Pass members as well as players who pre-order Starfield will receive the “Old Mars Skin Pack” in-game bonus items, which includes:
Laser Cutter
Deep Mining Helmet
Deep Mining Pack
For those wondering how much each will cost, Bethesda hasn’t disclosed that yet. We’ve inquired about it, and will update the article if we hear anything back.
Starfield launches Sept. 6 on the Xbox Series X|S and PC, and will be available day one on Game Pass.
Update: The official Bethesda store has now listed the Constellation Edition for $299. We’ve update the article with the price. While the Premium Edition is at $100 according to the Xbox Store.
As the capper to today’s Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft head boss Phil Spencer took to the stage to unveil the Xbox Series S Carbon Black edition that comes with 1TB of storage.
This is another option for those who want another Xbox or just jumping in to current-gen. Priced at a competitive $349, this will be out on Sept. 21. Check out how it looks in the trailer:
Per Microsoft, the Xbox Series S Carbon Black color is the “same sleek, modern matte” finish as the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Wireless Controller. It also features the same speed and performance of the 512GB Series S though now with more storage.
At the Xbox Games Showcase today, CD Projekt Red has officially unveiled Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty’s release date as September 26, 2023. Alongside the reveal, a new trailer was also showcased featuring V, Keanu Reeves’ Johnny Silverhand and Idris Elba’s Solomon Reed all working together to take on chaos in the Pacifica Combat Zone.
Watch the new Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty trailer below:
From the developers:
#PhantomLiberty is an upcoming spy-thriller expansion for #Cyberpunk2077. Return as cyber-enhanced mercenary V and embark on a high-stakes mission of espionage and intrigue to save the NUSA President. In the dangerous district of Dogtown, you must forge alliances within a web of shattered loyalties and sinister political machinations. Do you have what it takes to survive?
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty will come out September 26, 2023 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Stay tuned here at MP1st for our coverage of the rest of the Xbox Games Showcase, featuring the reveals of Fable and Avowed, and Starfield Direct afterwards.
At today’s Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft announced the Forza Motorsport release date is set for October 10, 2023 for the Xbox Series X|S, Steam (and available day one on Game Pass).
Check out the high speed trailer showcased today:
Out-build the competition in the all-new career. Race your friends in multiplayer. Compete in 500+ cars on world-famous tracks with cutting edge AI and advanced physics.
Turn 10 Studios is developing Forza Motorsport, and once we know more info about it, we’ll let our readers know.
Announced today, Star Wars Outlaws is the Star Wars game previously confirmed by Ubisoft to be cooking in-house with Massive Entertainment (The Division) at the helm. Outside of that, the first story details about it have been revealed by Ubisoft as well.
In the press release sent out, the studio announced that we’ll get to see gameplay footage of the upcoming Star Wars action game this June 12 during the Ubisoft Forward event. In addition to that, the first Star Wars Outlaws story details have been revealed too.
With development led by Massive Entertainment*, Star Wars Outlaws will invite players to experience the Star Wars galaxy like never before through an original story set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™. As the Galactic Empire relentlessly pursues the final defeat of the Rebel Alliance, the criminal underworld thrives. Fans will play as cunning scoundrel, Kay Vess, brought to life by Humberly González, and her loyal companion Nix, played by Dee Bradley Baker (Star Wars: The Bad Batch™), as they attempt one of the greatest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen. Seeking the means to start a new life, players will join Kay and Nix as they fight, steal, and outwit their way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates and join the galaxy’s most wanted.
Here’s what Julian Gerighty, Creative Director at Massive, and Douglas Reilly, VP of Lucasfilm Games had this to say about the project:
“When we first imagined the first open-world Star Wars game, we explored where and when it could take place, and quickly realized that we had all the right ingredients for the journey of a scoundrel. These outlaws live life under the thumb of the Galactic Empire, but can still thrive given the opportunities that the criminal underworld opens up for people looking to take advantage of the turmoil. The time is ripe for a new outlaw to make their name, and Kay Vess is written in the stars.” – Julian Gerighty, Creative Director at Massive
“With Star Wars Outlaws, we’re excited to deliver the first truly open world Star Wars game, with an action-adventure story filled with characters and planets both new and well-known to the Star Wars galaxy. We have been working closely with the talented team at Massive Entertainment, and with their years of experience in creating richly-detailed worlds, we’re excited for fans to be able to jump into the Star Wars scoundrel fantasy like never before.” – Douglas Reilly, VP of Lucasfilm Games
Lastly, Ubisoft has confirmed that there are nine studios collaborating with Massive Entertainment on this project, and they are: Ubisoft Annecy, Bucharest, Chengdu, Milan, Montpellier, Shanghai, Toronto and Paris.
Ubisoft Forward will take place this June 12 at 10:00am PDT/1 pm ET/1am HKT/ 7:00pm CEST and can be watched on YouTube (youtube.com/Ubisoft) or Twitch (twitch.tv/ubisoft).
At the Xbox Games Showcase today, Obsidian Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios have officially unveiled Avowed following the old teaser trailer. Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG (or at least, it appears to be one) that will release on Xbox Series X|S consoles and PC (through Steam as well) in 2024, and will additionally be available on Xbox Game Pass as a day one release.
Watch the Avowed trailer below:
From the developers:
Explore the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger. As an envoy of Aedyr, you are sent to investigate rumors of a spreading plague with a secret that threatens to destroy everything. Can you save the island and your soul from the forces threatening to tear them apart? Avowed coming in 2024, Play Day One with Xbox Game Pass.
Avowed will be available sometime during 2024 on the aforementioned platforms. Stay tuned here at MP1st for our coverage of the rest of the Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct.
During today’s Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft announced Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, which is the follow-up to the best-selling aviation simulator!
Check out the impressive new trailer where we see some of fantastic locales we’ll get to experience in the game next year.
Coming 2024 – the next generation of the legendary franchise. Join the aviation adventure in a groundbreaking simulator developed for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Once again in development by Asobo Studio, expect the upcoming entry to be available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
At the Xbox Games Showcase today, Starbreeze Studios and Prime Matter have officially revealed Payday 3’s release date as September 21 on Xbox Series X|S consoles as well as Xbox Game Pass. Alongside the announcement of the release date, the developers have also showcased the first gameplay footage from the title, featuring the gang abandoning their retirement to once again conduct their legendary heists.
Payday 3 is set for a September 21 release on Xbox Series X|S, and will be available day on Xbox Game Pass. A PC release for the game was not highlighted at the showcase. Stay tuned here at MP1st for the rest of our coverage of the Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct.
At the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft unveiled a new third-party game based on the Star Wars license, and it’s titled “Star Wars Outlaws” and it’s being made by Ubisoft.
Check out the cinematic trailer released:
Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game, set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life, along with her companion Nix. Fight, steal, and outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted.
The game is being made by Ubisoft and is slated for release this 2024. Other than that, we’ll have to wait and see how it plays.
The legendary Fable RPG series has returned officially with a new installment, with the title named just “Fable.” The new Fable features Richard Ayoade as Dave, a Vegetable Enthusiast and is set once again in the fictional land of Albion. A release date was not revealed for the game, but it will be available as a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass.
Watch the Fable reveal trailer below:
The new Fable, developed by Playground Games, will most likely be exclusive to Xbox Series X|S consoles, and is once again third-person. It will be available on the day of launch to Xbox Game Pass subscribers, though the release window has not been revealed. Stay tuned here at MP1st for the rest of our coverage of the Xbox Games Showcase and the following Starfield Direct event, which is likely to show off Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty expansion and perhaps even the long-awaited Avowed.
