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We’ve just been shown something I have personally been looking forward to since it was announced years ago.  Ori and the Will of the Wisps.  With this being a Microsoft product, it’s undoubtedly playable at launch on GamePass

Onto the trailer, we were treated to a stunning sequence where you were fending off the attack of a giant spider and then shown a beautiful flying sequence.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps launches February 11, 2020.

-Darren

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XBOX Accessories and Hardware reveals at E3

We’ve had the first look into Microsoft’s new console.  It’s got all of the hallmarks about what makes everything about Xbox so good.  They talked about their dreams to alleviate loading times.  Delving into the tech specs it’s been touted as 4x the power of the One X.  

Hardware accelerated, an SSD on board with some gift trickery to use the SSD as RAM.  With all of the Xbox team on board from Game Studios to the Tech Architects this looks like nothing you’ve seen before. Project Scarlett coming holiday 2020.  Oh and it launches with Halo Infinite!  We were shown a trailer with Master Chief’s resurrection and then a brief interaction with Cortana

We’ve been given a little look at what Microsoft have been working on controller-wise.  They’ve upgraded the Elite Controller with Bluetooth Connectivity, 3 User Profiles, Rechargeable Battery and so much more.

That’ what Microsoft have revealed on the Hardware and Accessories front (with a AAA development thrown in) We hope you enjoyed it but visit our live channel for everything Microsoft had to offer.

-Darren

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Xbox at E3 Roundup!

At a packed E3 conference, Microsoft went through some of their biggest titles coming soon to Xbox and PC

We were first taken to a post-apocalyptic world of  The Outer Worlds.  You are digging up the secrets of the Halcyon colony Obsidian have really upped their game and The Outer Worlds will be playable at launch on GamePass

We were then given a short World Premiere which opened on a country road. Action quickly turned dark and then it took a sinister turn.  What followed were a few harrowing sequences.  The camera panned up and the title was revealed ‘Blair Witch’

Oh yes, next was what has been long, long-awaited.  Cyberpunk 2077.  Opening in a night setting.  Our protagonist stepped out of a car and into a meeting with what appeared to be a gang overlord and a deal going down.  Cut to a fight scene with a car for cover and turns out our protagonist’s friend has been critically injured.  Looks like a double-cross!  A battle ensues and what looks like blades appear from your hero.  He escapes, the title shows but wait.  Who’s that?  It’s Keanu Reeves!  what a tie-in!  Pre-Order Cyberpunk 2077 now at The Game Collection

A title that has been dormant for a while now has new life on Xbox One and PC, Flight Simulator!  No release date as yet but what a reveal 

In another resurrected franchise, after the successful Age of Empires Definitive Edition it would be silly not to follow this up.  Age of Empires II launches soon on Xbox One and PC

Another World Premiere!  Wait?  LEGO Star Wars?  Yes, is getting the addition of the newest three movies.  LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga launches Summer 2020!

Ninja Theory  have lifted the lid further on the mega impressive Bleeding Edge. Looks to be chaotic action with colourful characters.  Another big announcement, this is playable at launch on GamePass on launch.

Bandai Namco next and yet another World Premiere (not sure about you but I’ve lost count).  This looks absolutely beautiful and has the hallmark of what makes Namco Bandai the true how of this unique art-form. Tales Arise, coming 2020.

We haven’t even mentioned Borderlands 3 yet!  Wait, there it is.   We got a better look at some of the heroes.  FL4K and Moze and some of that sweet Borderlands action, oh and there’s Lilith as well (of course).  Over 1 Billion guns in Borderlands 3, you know!  Can’t wait for this one. Oh one more thing.  Commander Lilith and the fight for Sanctuary (new Borderlands 2 Content?!?) is available today on Xbox One, PS4 and PC.  Bridge that gap between Borderlands 2 and 3 today and why not Pre-Order Borderlands 3 today and secure your copy with us at The Game Collection

It’s been rumoured for a while but we got our first look at the George RR Martin and From Software time in.  We’ve saw a cave, a fiery action sequence, a shattered planet and well, what you would imagine George RR Martin and From Software to do together.  What a soundtrack too, It’s titled Elden Ring and we can’t wait to find out more.

That wraps up a snapshot of what we seen from the recent Microsoft conference.  Stop by our live channel for the full show even this isn’t enough!

-Darren

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Bound by Blood…

Gears 5 is launching September 10th.  Wow, that’s just over 3 months away, so much hype.  Not much is being revealed yet but over the next few months more and more will be revealed in July and August at GamesCom.  There was a new mode revealed called ‘Escape’ which has been termed Gears turned up to 11

Cut to a scene which reveals and Escape from the fallen enemy.  All hell then breaks loose with a battle breaking out.  Our heroes escape and then bring down a door on the enemy and ultimately their death at the hand of what looks like a nerve agent!  It’s 3 player co-op you can play from your couch.  Wow!

Another treat was then unveiled.  Anyone that Pre-Orders the game will get access to a Terminator Dawn of Fate pack.  Lucky you that already have pre-orders!

Grab yourself a drink and then watch the trailer for yourself.  When you’re done remember you can pre-order Gears 5 here with us at The Game Collection

-Darren