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Xbox Developer Direct
Xbox Developer Direct (stylized as ''Developer_Direct'') is a series of livestream events produced by Microsoft Gaming to showcase upcoming Video game developer, first-party content from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks, Activision, Blizzard Entertainment, and King (company), King. The livestreams also include Video game developer, third-party titles. The Developer Direct usually takes place at the beginning of each year in January. History Xbox Developer Direct was founded as part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to enhance communication and engagement with gamers worldwide. Prior to Devolder Direct, some critics argued that Xbox needed to have a showcase to establish "brand identity" and differentiate themselves from other competitors. Additionally, there were suggestions that Xbox should be more transparent regarding the development of their video games. The first showcase was announced on January 11, 2023, and took place on January 25, 2023. Developer Direct has evo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microsoft Gaming
Microsoft Gaming is an American multinational video game and digital entertainment division of Microsoft based in Redmond, Washington, established in 2022. Its five development and publishing labels consist of: Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks (publisher of ZeniMax Media), Activision, Blizzard Entertainment, and King (company), King (the latter three are publishers of Activision Blizzard). It produces the Xbox video game consoles and services, in addition to overseeing production and sales, and is led by CEO Phil Spencer (business executive), Phil Spencer, who has overseen Xbox since 2014. Prior to 2022, Microsoft had several different video game-related product lines, including Xbox hardware, Xbox operations, and game development studios. Microsoft Gaming was created with the announcement of Microsoft's plans to Acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, acquire Activision Blizzard to unify all of Microsoft's gaming groups within a single division. With the completi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forza Motorsport (2023 Video Game)
''Forza Motorsport'' is a 2023 sim racing video game developed by Turn 10 Studios and published by Xbox Game Studios. The game was released for Windows and Xbox Series X/S on October 10, 2023. It is the thirteenth main installment in the ''Forza'' series. Although it is the eighth ''Forza Motorsport'' title, succeeding ''Forza Motorsport 7'', it is a reboot for the titular sub-series, dropping the sequential numbering from past entries' titles. The game received positive reviews from critics upon release, but with a generally negative community reception. Gameplay ''Forza Motorsport'' is a sim racing video game. At launch, ''Forza Motorsport'' featured more than 500 vehicles and 800 upgrades, as well as 20 newly built tracks. While over 100 of these are new to the series, many of them return from earlier ''Forza Motorsport'' games. ''Forza Motorsport'' includes elements such as ray tracing in real-time on the track, tire wear, dynamic time of day, damage model changes wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starfield (video Game)
''Starfield'' is a 2023 action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. In the game, the player character joins a group of space explorers who must venture to various corners of the galaxy to acquire mysterious artifacts. The game features an open world in the form of an area within the Milky Way galaxy, containing both fictional and non-fictional planetary systems. ''Starfield'' takes place in a space-themed setting, and is the first new intellectual property developed by Bethesda in 25 years. It was described by its director, Todd Howard, as "'' Skyrim'' in space". Like Bethesda's previous games, it was powered by the Creation Engine, though it was heavily modified to accommodate the game's procedural generation system. Active development of the game started following the release of '' Fallout 4'' in 2015. Announced in 2018, ''Starfield'' was delayed several times. The game was released for Microsoft Windows and Xbox Series X/ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Expedition 33
''Clair Obscur: Expedition 33'' is a 2025 role-playing video game developed by French studio Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive. Taking place in a dark fantasy Belle Époque setting, the game follows the volunteers of Expedition 33 as they set out to destroy the Paintress, a being causing the yearly Gommage, which erases those at or above an ever-decreasing age. In the game, the player controls a party of characters from a third-person perspective, exploring areas and engaging in combat. Coupled with its turn-based mechanics are real-time aspects such as quick time events and timed actions in combat. The developers sought to create a high-fidelity turn-based role-playing game, which they felt was neglected by AAA developers. They took inspiration from Japanese RPGs such as the ''Final Fantasy'' and ''Persona'' series. Development began with Unreal Engine 4 and later switched to Unreal Engine 5, providing rendering improvements. ''Clair Obscur: Expediti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Of Midnight
''South of Midnight'' is a 2025 action-adventure game developed by Compulsion Games and published by Xbox Game Studios. The game is set in a fictionalized American Deep South. It was released for Windows and Xbox Series X/S on April 8, 2025. Upon release, it received generally positive reviews from critics. Gameplay ''South of Midnight'' is a third-person action-adventure game. Players take on the role of Hazel, who learns an ancient weaving power to explore the Deep South mythos. Throughout her journey, she must cleanse "Stigma" and defeat enemies known as "Haints", both of which are physical manifestations of deep-rooted sorrows and trauma that had festered for decades. The game emulates stop-motion animation for its cutscenes, though it also provides an option for players to toggle it off. Hazel's primary weapons of choice are a pair of hooks. Five consecutive melee attacks form a combo, damaging enemies significantly. She can perform a quick dodge to evade attack. If she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
''Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2'', stylized as ''Ninja Gaiden Σ2'', is a 2009 action-adventure game developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo, Tecmo Koei for the PlayStation 3. It is a port of the 2008 Xbox 360 video game ''Ninja Gaiden II''. It includes the entirety of the original story mode as well as various changes to the game's design, along with updated textures and a 720p resolution. The game changes ''Ninja Gaiden II'' in a similar, but not identical way to how ''Ninja Gaiden Sigma'' changed the original ''Ninja Gaiden (2004 video game), Ninja Gaiden''. A port for the PlayStation Vita, titled ''Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus'' (''Ninja Gaiden Σ2+''), was released in 2013. ''Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2'' was released for the Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One as part of the ''Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection'' on June 10, 2021. An Unreal Engine 5 remaster that blends more aspects from the original game with ''Sigma 2'', titled ''Ninja Gaiden 2 Black'', wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
