Xbox Games Showcase 2023 and Starfield Direct: all the news and trailers – The Verge

Watch 45 minutes of new Starfield gameplay

2023-06-11T15:16:57-04:00

We got a solid 15 minutes of Starfield gameplay at Microsoft's Xbox & Bethesda showcase last year, and today we're getting a really in-depth look at Bethesda's first new IP in 25 years. Described as "Skyrim in space," by game director Todd Howard, the RPG is really shaping up ahead of its debut on September 6th.

Today Bethesda decided to show us a lot more detail about Starfield, including the cities and settlements in the game, the skill trees, upgrades, and space combat. The 45-minute deep dive is a lot, and it really feels like if Bethesda can pull this off then you'll be able to live out all your dreams of exploring space.

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The main sto …

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Overwatch 2’s getting its first story missions and teases a new hero

2023-06-11T15:14:33-04:00

Overwatch 2: Invasion will finally kickstart Overwatch 2's story. Revealed during the Xbox showcase, Overwatch 2's story missions are finally here - if "here" actually means August 10th. Last month, game director Aaron Keller revealed that Overwatch 2's long-hoped-for story mode was being cancelled, citing an ambitious but ultimately unfeasible development process. However, Keller said that the game's story missions would still be coming, giving players a chance to see what's going on with Overwatch's beloved characters.

Story missions aren't new to Overwatch. The game got its first story mission back in 2017, and it was a prequel of sorts …

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The biggest announcements from the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 and Starfield Direct

2023-06-11T15:09:56-04:00

Microsoft just wrapped up its annual summer showcase for Xbox games, and it was a big one. Not only did Microsoft share tons of information about new titles coming to Xbox, but the company also showed a long look at Starfield, Bethesda's long-awaited sci-fi RPG.

Here's the biggest announcements from the show.

A Starfield trailer and special Direct revealed an incredible amount about the upcoming sci-fi RPG

We got a lot of new info about Starfield during Sunday's event. First, there was a sweeping new trailer promising grand adventures among the stars and with some footage of how the game will actually play. Then, during the 45-minute Starfi …

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Microsoft’s new Starfield Xbox controller and headset are available now

2023-06-11T15:08:43-04:00

After weeks of leaks Microsoft is making its Starfield Xbox controller and headset official today. The Starfield-branded Xbox controller is the latest in a long line of special edition controllers that Microsoft has created since the launch of its Xbox Series X / S consoles in 2020.

Priced at $79.99, the Starfield-branded controller will be available to purchase today and includes a design inspired by elements in Starfield. The controller has accents of grey and gold to match the Starfield branding and textured hand grips.

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The Starfield-branded headset, priced at $124.99, will also launch today. The wireless headset is based on Microsoft's …

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Like A Dragon sequel trailer shows off Ichiban’s best assets

2023-06-11T14:33:20-04:00

Ichiban is back and still number one! During the Xbox showcase, the developers at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio teased the next part in the Yakuza: Like a Dragon saga- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

In the trailer, Ichiban, the floofy-haired protagonist of Like a Dragon, has washed up on a beach butt-ass-naked. As he comes to consciousness, English-speakers react to his nudity (somewhat enthusiastically if you know what I mean) before Ichiban realizes he's not in Japan anymore.

Earlier this week, during Summer Game Fest, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio gave us a look at another installment in the Yakuza series - Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His N …

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Clockwork Revolution is a new steampunk RPG from Microsoft’s inXile

2023-06-11T14:18:31-04:00

At its Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday, Microsoft debuted a trailer for a new steampunk RPG from its inXile Entertainment studio, titled Clockwork Revolution.

Here's a short description of the game, from the reveal trailer's description:

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 d …

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Persona has two new games coming to Xbox

2023-06-11T14:09:17-04:00

Xbox and Atlus have one helluva partnership going on. Last year Xbox announced that Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Portable were coming to Xbox Game Pass. Now, we're also two more Persona games and a brand new Atlus RPG.

Persona 3 Reload is a remake of the original Persona 3. The Verge's entertainment editor Andrew Webster wrote a great breakdown of Persona 3, a game that was released on the PlayStation 2 back in 2006 and therefore might not be well-known to wealth of people who came to the series with Persona 5. (It's me, I'm wealth of people.)

Persona 5 Tactica, is exactly what its name implies, Persona 5 remixed from an …

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Microsoft announces black Xbox Series S with 1TB of storage for $349

2023-06-11T14:06:16-04:00

Microsoft has just announced a new black version of the Xbox Series S with 1TB of built-in storage at the Xbox Games Showcase. Little has changed here since the original Xbox Series S, apart from a black paint job and more storage inside. Microsoft is launching the 1TB black Xbox Series S on September 1st priced at $349, and pre-orders start today.

The carbon black Xbox Series S was announced on stage by Xbox chief Phil Spencer, who also mentioned that the company has also increased its shipments of Xbox Series X to meet demand.

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The Xbox Series S originally launched at $299 with just 512GB of storage, so this bump to 1TB is very welcome. I …

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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty’s action-packed new trailer also includes a release date

2023-06-11T13:57:03-04:00

CD Projekt Red (CDPR) shared new details about Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, the forthcoming expansion to CDPR's sci-fi hit, at Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday.

In a new trailer, CDPR showed that the expansion will bring players to Dogtown, a new location in Night City, to rescue the president of the New United States. CDPR revealed a new look at Idris Elba's new character - and don't worry, Keanu Reeves is back for the expansion. It's set to release on September 26th, according to the trailer.

In December, CDPR announced that Idris Elba would be joining the cast of the game for the expansion. He plays a new character named So …

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Forza Motorsport has a fall release date

2023-06-11T13:46:52-04:00

Forza Motorsport was teased back in 2020 and again earlier this year, and now, during the Xbox Games Showcase, the racing sim finally has a release date. Forza Motorsport is heading to Xbox and PC on October 10th.

The Forza trailer highlighted the game's partnership with General Motors. The Cadillac V series R and the Corvette E-Ray - two slick-looking cars - will be a part of the roster of cars that'll be available when Forza Motorsport releases on October 10th.

Forza Motorsport is the serious counterpart to the more whimsical and colorful Forza Horizon series. Back in April, the developers at Turn 10 Studios featured one of Forza Motorsp …

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