The highly anticipated Xbox Games Showcase is shaping up to be a marathon event for gamers, with rumors suggesting that the digital showcase could run for a staggering two hours and feature a lineup of around 30 games.
According to reports from Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb, the upcoming showcase, scheduled for June 9 at 10 AM PT, could be one of the most expansive gaming events of the year. Grubb, who discussed the rumors on the Kinda Funny Gamescast, mentioned that while he cannot reveal specific details, the event is expected to include “at least a handful of games that we’ve never heard of before.”
The showcase, which will be the first to combine titles from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and the recently acquired Activision Blizzard, promises to be a comprehensive look at the future of gaming on Xbox platforms. Grubb speculated that there could be around five entirely new game announcements across various genres and development studios.
One highly anticipated reveal could be related to BioWare’s upcoming Dragon Age title. While Grubb joked that “Dragon Age: Dreadwolf” might not be present, he hinted that the game might receive a name change, with “Dragon Age” being showcased instead. This speculation has been corroborated by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, who suggested that the rumor alludes to a potential name change for Dragon Age 4, rather than a separate game entirely.
According to JeffGrubb Xbox June Showcase will be 2hrs long with 30 Games
"Not to spoil anything, but the numbers I’m hearing are about two hours and thirty games. Ah, and, at least a handful of those games are stuff that we’ve never heard of before." https://t.co/uR6EnFVB5c pic.twitter.com/6FjVM1nAh5
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Beyond new game announcements, the Xbox Games Showcase is expected to provide updates and release dates for many of Xbox’s upcoming first-party titles. This includes highly anticipated releases such as Starfield’s Shattered Space expansion, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Avowed, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
Rumors also suggest that the showcase could be used to announce major new entries in beloved franchises like Gears of War and Doom, potentially unveiling Gears of War 6 and a new Doom game from id Software.
With such an extensive lineup rumored, the two-hour runtime seems justified, allowing Xbox to showcase its commitment to delivering a diverse and ambitious slate of games across its first-party studios and third-party partners.
The Xbox Games Showcase promises to be a marquee event for gamers, offering a glimpse into the future of gaming on Xbox platforms and potentially setting the stage for the next generation of console hardware. As the industry eagerly awaits the digital showcase, Xbox seems poised to deliver a massive lineup of games that could shape the gaming landscape for years to come.