Microsoft has announced the release date for Gears of War: E-Day. They did so last Sunday, June 7, during the Xbox Games Showcase, where they presented some of their exclusives for both 2026 and 2027. Positioning the new installment of Gears of War as their next big bet for the fall of 2026, being the grand year-end closing for Microsoft, they took the opportunity to do a deep dive into the game and show us more about it. Classic, but modern Taking us to the origins of the Locust invasion, the creatures that threaten to wipe out humanity, the […]
Taking us back to the origins of the Locust invasion, the creatures that threaten to wipe out humanity, the game takes place 14 years before the first game, with these creatures decimating humanity in a matter of hours.
The game will tell the story of these first hours of the invasion, with Marcus Fenix dressed casually and adapting to the circumstances as best as he can, trying to prevent the extinction of humanity. Even if, as we know, things will not go well for either humanity or for him personally.
Promising that they have rebuilt from scratch the foundations of the original games, while respecting what made them special, they have abandoned the open world of the latest installments in favor of a more classic gameplay, but with a more modern flavor. With larger environments, greater destructibility, and a faster style, it feels like Gears of War, but much more dynamic and spectacular than ever.
During the recent Xbox Games Showcase, Activision unveiled the cinematic trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, marking the return of the well-known character David Mason, who has received a renewed design inspired by actor Milo Ventimiglia. This new installment is set in the year 2035, more than four decades after the events of Black Ops 6 and will take place in a world where adversaries manipulate fear as a combat tool. A great representation of cinema and television The trailer also announced the participation of Kiernan Shipka, known for her role in Mad Men, who […]
During the recent Xbox Games Showcase, Activision unveiled the cinematic trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, marking the return of the well-known character David Mason, who has received a revamped design inspired by actor Milo Ventimiglia. This new installment is set in the year 2035, more than four decades after the events of Black Ops 6 and will take place in a world where adversaries manipulate fear as a weapon of combat.
A great representation of cinema and television
The trailer also announced the participation of Kiernan Shipka, known for her role in Mad Men, who will play Emma Kagan, a character that seems to be a novel addition to the franchise. In addition, Michael Rooker, famous for his role in Guardians of the Galaxy, will return as Mike Harper, a character that fans remember from Black Ops 2. The choice of Ventimiglia to embody Mason has been described by Activision’s marketing director, Tyler Bahl, as suitable to bring to life an “iconic character of the franchise.”
This trailer is just the first phase of an extensive marketing campaign that will unfold in the coming weeks, with the possibility of more announcements and details about the game being revealed. Although an exact release date has not been confirmed, it is certain that Black Ops 7 will be available this year for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, and PC through platforms like Steam and Battle.net. It is rumored that it could also be released on Switch 2.
Additionally, the trailer has begun to generate speculation among fans about a new battle royale map for Warzone, which could open doors to new experiences within the Call of Duty universe. Fans are eagerly awaiting more information and announcements in this exciting development of the series.
The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 has hinted at one of the most intriguing titles of the near future: Mudang: Two Hearts. Developed by the debuting South Korean team EVR Studio, this video game presents itself as an action and stealth thriller, set in a contemporary South Korea and a future where reunification with North Korea is on the horizon. A game that places a lot of weight on its Korean identity. According to the details revealed in the official trailer, the narrative focuses on a soldier investigating a terrorist attack on the National Assembly of South Korea. While […]
The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 has hinted at one of the most intriguing titles of the near future: Mudang: Two Hearts. Developed by the debuting South Korean team EVR Studio, this video game presents itself as an action and stealth thriller, set in a contemporary South Korea and a future where reunification with North Korea is on the horizon.
A game that places a lot of weight on its Korean identity
According to the details revealed in the official trailer, the narrative focuses on a soldier investigating a terrorist attack on the National Assembly of South Korea. As he unravels this mystery, the player must protect a famous K-Pop singer, a key character in resolving the conflict that engulfs the country. This blend of action, intrigue, and cultural elements could attract both stealth game enthusiasts and fans of the K-Pop phenomenon.
Mudang: Two Hearts has been compared to established titles like Ghost Recon and Splinter Cell, suggesting that the developers are aiming to provide a tactical and immersive gaming experience. However, given that it is the debut project of EVR Studio, there are mixed expectations regarding the quality and innovation of the game, which could influence its reception among critics and the public.
Although the release date is not yet confirmed, Mudang: Two Hearts is expected to arrive sometime in 2026, at least for PC and the Xbox ecosystem, leaving open the possibility of expanding to other platforms in the future. In an increasingly competitive market, the narrative proposal and gameplay based on stealth and strategy will be crucial for the success of this new title.
The highly anticipated Xbox Games Showcase event will return on June 8 with news about a variety of games, both from internal studios and external partners. This year, the event will take on a double presentation format, similar to the showcases of 2023 and 2024, starting with the general Showcase and continuing with a live segment dedicated to The Outer Worlds 2. The stream is scheduled for 10 am PT and will be available on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook. The focus will be on the upcoming game from Obsidian, The Outer Worlds 2, a sequel to the acclaimed sci-fi RPG developed […]
The highly anticipated Xbox Games Showcase event will return on June 8 with news about a variety of games, both from internal studios and external partners. This year, the event will take on a double presentation format, similar to the showcases of 2023 and 2024, starting with the general Showcase and continuing with a live segment dedicated to The Outer Worlds 2. The broadcast is scheduled for 10 am PT and will be available on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook.
The focus will be on Obsidian’s next game
The Outer Worlds 2, sequel to the acclaimed sci-fi RPG developed by Obsidian Entertainment, promises to be one of the highlights of the presentation. The sequel, which is set to be released in 2025, is expected to offer an expanded and improved gaming experience while staying true to the formula that made the original a success. In this special event called The Outer Worlds 2 Direct, the developers will share news about gameplay, additional details, and insights directly from the team behind the game.
In addition to The Outer Worlds 2, announcements about other important Microsoft titles are anticipated, including Clockwork Revolution, Gears of War: E-Day, and the reboot of Perfect Dark. Although no revelations about The Elder Scrolls 6 are expected, some optimists might fuel hope that something about this title or even a remaster of Oblivion will be shared, although these are still just rumors.
The gaming community is eager to discover what surprises will be unveiled at this event, which has transcended beyond the simple presentation of games, becoming a crucial meeting point for fans of the video game industry. The transition to a bright future in 2025 is closer than ever.
We leave you a small compilation with all the games and announcements presented during this Xbox Games Showcase 2023.
Microsoft doesn’t mess around: during this 2023 Xbox Games Showcase, the company has brought out all the heavy artillery when it comes to video games. It’s also worth mentioning that many of these exclusives (and some third-party titles) will be available on Game Pass from day one, Microsoft’s subscription service.
From the creators of We Happy Few, we now have South of Midnight, a new third-person fantasy IP. With a stop-motion animation style, South of Midnight manages to capture attention with its unique art direction and gloomy atmosphere.
Star Wars Outlaws
Massive Entertainment, the developers behind The Division, took advantage of Xbox Games Showcase 2023 to present their new title, Star Wars Outlaws. The creative director of Massive, Julian Gerighty, explains that this game will be the first in the franchise to offer “a truly open world.” If you enjoyed the Outlaws trailer, you shouldn’t miss the upcoming Ubisoft Forward (June 12 at 19:00), as more details and gameplay footage of the game will be shown.
33 Immortals
The new game from Thunder Lotus Games (Sundered, Spiritfarer) looks promising. 33 Immortals introduces a cooperative roguelike where we will have to face God (no big deal) alongside 32 other players. Its exact release date is unknown (sometime in 2024), and it will be available on Xbox consoles and PC via the Epic Games Store, as well as on Game Pass.
Payday 3
Heists are back stronger than ever. The third installment of the Payday franchise returns to our consoles on September 21, 2023. The team at Overkill Software and Starbreeze showcases in this new trailer everything we could expect from a typical Payday game: action, shooting, and adrenaline.
Persona 3 Reload
Although it had been previously leaked, it’s still great news to see the official confirmation from Atlus about Persona 3 Reload. The remake of the PlayStation 2 game will be coming soon (early 2024) to Xbox (Xbox One, Series X/S) and PC.
Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island
Rare showcases in this trailer how the crossover between Sea of Thieves and the classic Monkey Island will be. For free, players will be able to encounter Guybrush Threepwood (alongside other characters) during this adventure divided into “three tales filled with secrets and side quests […] that present an authentic story in response to a hypothetical question: what would happen if Guybrush and his crew arrived in Sea of Thieves?“
Avowed
Obsidian‘s new RPG shines once again during the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, showcasing elements of traditional fantasy. In Avowed, players will experience a first-person perspective as they navigate through battles against various monsters and enemies. Although no release date has been announced, it is known that the game will be released at some point in 2024.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
After all the fantasy and action, it’s nice to take a little break. Asobo Studio is back to provide us with the most realistic flight experience we have ever seen in gaming. In the upcoming installment of the Flight Simulator series, players will be able to engage in a variety of tasks, including cargo transportation and even firefighting.
Yakuza 8 has a name, and it’s Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. The upcoming game from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios continues the path set by the previous Yakuza: Like a Dragon and will once again offer turn-based combat.
Fallout 76
Fallout 76 continues to expand. Despite its rocky start, Bethesda’s game can boast of maintaining over 15 million active players. With this new announcement, Bethesda has revealed what the upcoming expansion for Fallout 76, Atlantic City, will bring.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
Capcom (the company behind Resident Evil) has unveiled a new trailer for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess during the event. This hack and slash game promises to give us the freedom to eliminate any monster that stands in our way with clean sword strikes.
If we had to choose one word to describe Starfield, it would undoubtedly be “ambition”. Following the Xbox event, we had a Starfield Direct where detailed information about some of the features of this space game was revealed, and it’s definitely no small feat. In their quest to create the most realistic title possible, Bethesda has worked closely with NASA to leave no stone unturned.
The character creator has also been unveiled and promises to be highly complex and advanced. But that’s not all: we’ll be able to build outposts, collect resources, analyze animals, and explore our surroundings… everything sounds incredible indeed.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Journey to Necrom
While Journey to Necrom is already available for PC, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One players still have to wait a little longer to enjoy it on their consoles (specifically, on June 20th). In this trailer, you’ll get a glimpse of what The Elder Scrolls Online has in store for you.
Overwatch 2: Invasion
Cooperative mode, narrative missions… Blizzard brings us a new free DLC with many novelties that aims to breathe new life into the popular online title.
Persona 5 Tactica
The name of Persona 5 resurfaces once again, but this time in a more tactical form than ever before. In this new spinoff of the popular Atlus game, we will experience a gameplay style closer to what Fire Emblem offers. If you enjoy strategy, Persona 5 Tactica might be of great interest to you.
Still Wakes the Deep
The creators of Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs showcase their new horror project: Still Wakes the Deep. Anguish and fear become the cornerstone of this title, which also utilizes the Unreal Engine 5 (and unsurprisingly, looks spectacular).
Jusant
Dontnod, the studio behind Life is Strange and Tell Me Why, among others, presents their latest game, Jusant. As described by Dontnod on their website, Jusant is an “action and puzzle title that takes players on a meditative journey to the top of a towering structure.” While the game is set to be released in the fall of this year, a demo is already available on Steam for players to try out.
Dungeons of Hinterberg
Dungeons of Hinterberg, a new action-adventure RPG, made its debut at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023. With its captivating and colorful aesthetics, players will embark on a journey where they must wield various types of magic, solve puzzles, and defeat a wide array of monsters.
Cities: Skylines II
Paradox Interactive had previously announced in March that we would be getting Cities: Skylines II, so its appearance at the event wasn’t a big surprise. Nevertheless, it remains one of the most highly anticipated games among the community. The best part is that we now have a confirmed release date: October 24th. Additionally, it’s worth noting that the game will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
CD Projekt aims to redeem itself and provide what players did not initially receive with Cyberpunk 2077. An incredible trailer showcased during the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 gives us a glimpse of what Phantom Liberty, the upcoming DLC, has in store. It is set to be released on September 26th of this year.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
As if Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Tactica weren’t enough, Atlus has taken advantage of this occasion to showcase Metaphor: ReFantazio. Adding to the excitement, this game marks the first title developed by the creative team behind Persona 3, 4, and 5. Metaphor: ReFantazio is set to be released at some point in 2024.
Towerborne
Stoic, the studio behind The Banner Saga, has unveiled Towerborne, a vibrant 2D action-adventure with a cooperative mode for up to three players. Check out the exciting announcement trailer for a glimpse into this colorful adventure.
Clockwork Revolution
What’s that flying? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a new Bioshock? Well, no. inXile Entertainment has surprised us with Clockwork Revolution. This action-packed game with RPG elements and time manipulation is still in its early stages of development and does not have a release date yet.
We are in the dates of the big events, which means that there are many leaks. Today we are going to teach you how to differentiate the legitimate ones from the fake ones.
E3 (or well, non-E3 rather) time is approaching and again we have to deal with a classic of this time: fake lists of leaks. This is a common occurrence. With the PlayStation Showcase already upon us, the Xbox Showcase coming soon and Geoff Keightley having announced that he has a two-hour show with three or four major announcements lined up, leaks lists have already started popping up all over the place.
The problem is that this kind of lists are usually more false than a three-euro coin. That’s why, because you’ve probably come across some of these lists and maybe you’ve got your hopes up or wondered if they’re true, we’re going to explain why it’s very likely that these lists are fake and what tricks they use to try to look legitimate. With what intention? To generate clicks and influence. What if they don’t.
Here we see a list of titles, their studios and where they will be released. That there is a subtle watermark saying “confidential” and the background of Sony’s streamings might lead us to believe that this is a legitimate leak. Chances are it’s not. That there are only PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2 titles, forgetting PlayStation 4 when it is still actively receiving games is suspicious to say the least. The absence of less high-profile games, the virtual absence of third parties and that PlayStation VR2 games are not all bundled together, as Sony has always done, plus the elaborate formatting for something that should be an internal communication, makes this leak highly implausible.
The conference name centered at the top and the logos of all the games, with a wide variety of titles that aren’t just Microsoft exclusives and not just high profile titles might make one think that this is straight out of a screenshot of the show itself. Anyway, there are too many things that don’t fit. For one thing, the fake leakers love to take out-of-focus photos as if they were invited to the Iker Jimenez show to talk about alien abductions or their encounter with a ghost on the deep web. On the other hand, that’s the original logo for Jet Set Radio, the Dreamcast game released in 2000. Even if it was a remaster or remake, it doesn’t sound believable that they would use the same logo by copypasting 23 years later – we expect SEGA to coddle their franchises more than that.
Speaking of credible leaks, this one makes sense. It looks like a play-by-play and in fact, it makes sense as a play-by-play. It has exact durations, titles of each game and the kind of content it features. It has not only all kinds of games, but also non-game announcements. It’s credible. Except for the fragrant misspellings, like putting “Titel” instead of “Title”; that the photo is to a screen-one of the immortal classics of fake leaks, along with the photo being blurry; or that the leak, appearing on 4chan, doesn’t come from any known name. Does this make it fake? Not necessarily. It may be a legitimate bug by someone at Sony, and it may be an internal document. But unless the leaker has a track record that makes us trust what they say, if something looks fake, it’s best to always assume it’s fake.
To finish, here is a soup of everything we have discussed. Screenshot. Slightly out of focus. Confidential well printed large and all over. Streaming image in the background. Wish list with nothing but great titles, all of them exclusive. Completely unknown source. Clearly false, so absurd it’s impossible to believe, but that’s what these kinds of leaks live on: people’s illusion. On people wanting to believe it, because it sounds like everything they’ve ever dreamed of. But that’s what we’re here for. So that you now know how to identify when one of these leaks is likely to be true or not.
