E3 or no E3, Microsoft were going to hold their annual video game showcase, bringing not only their classics but some recently acquired friends along for the ride. While there is a Part 2 to this due to come as part of an extended showcase on 15 June 2022 at 3.00am AEST, the limit to the excitement of this showcase is whether you most favoured franchise got some attention.
The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase for 2022 primarily focused on games and downloadable content to be offered by the development studios in the next twelve months, with this nifty infographic showing all that is in the works. And wait, is that some long-time Playstation console exclusive Persona games in the list?
For those who don’t have the time to watch the recorded stream of the showcase or just want to enjoy some high-res assets, click through for a debrief of the major announcements and some of my top picks.:
Minecraft Legends
Another Minecraft game for creative souls young and like to enjoy? Yes-sir-ee! Mojang Studios announced a new action-strategy game titled Minecraft Legends, being co-developed by Blackbird Interactive. According to the Xbox Team, “Minecraft Legends takes players to the Minecraft universe in a fun and unique new way, as they lead their allies in heroic battles to defend the Overworld“.
In a statement attributed to Dennis Ries, Executive Producer of Minecraft Legends:
In Minecraft Legends, players will discover a gentle land, both familiar and mysterious, full of lush biomes and rich resources. But this beautiful land is on the brink of terrible change – the piglin invasion has begun and threatens to corrupt the Overworld. It´s up to the player to make unexpected friends (including some classic mobs you’ll recognize from Minecraft) to form valuable alliances and lead the way into strategic battles against the fierce invaders from the Nether.
The game will have a very exciting campaign that will introduce many surprises for both new and seasoned Minecraft player alike. And for those looking to play with friends, there will be online campaign co-op and competitive multiplayer which we’re looking forward to sharing more on later this year.
