Xbox and Bethesda Showcase
Xbox Bethesda Showcase
Introduction
Microsoft's
acquisition of Bethesda has many fans excited about what's to come for the Xbox and PC exclusive games, so it makes
sense that they would want to showcase all the new content. On June 13,
Microsoft will host their first-ever Xbox
Bethesda Showcase where we'll see some of our favorite games from the studio
and maybe even get a closer look at Starfield.
Xbox will be showing off their Bethesda games at
the Xbox Bethesda Showcase on June 13.
Xbox will be showing off their Bethesda
games at the Xbox Bethesda Showcase on
June 13. The event will take place at E3 2019 and will be streamed on Mixer,
Twitch, YouTube Gaming, Google Stadia, and other platforms.
It looks like we'll finally get a closer look at
Starfield, the next game in development after Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls
V: Skyrim.
In case
you’re not familiar with the series, Starfield is a space-based RPG created by
Bethesda Softworks. The game will be the next title in development after
Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which are both getting remastered
editions for release on November 14th, 2020. Starfield will follow up on those
titles as well as being available on multiple platforms including Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC (Windows), and
Nintendo Switch. You can expect it sometime in 2022 or 2023 but nothing has
been confirmed yet.
Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda means that they
now own multiple well-known gaming franchises like The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Dishonored,
The Evil Within, Prey, and Doom.
Bethesda
is a game developer that has been around since 1986. They are best known for
creating popular games like The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Dishonored. Bethesda
Softworks was a subsidiary of ZeniMax Media from 1999 until February 2019 when
it was acquired by Microsoft Studios.
Bethesda
has created many different franchises including:
- The Elder Scrolls - A
fantasy RPG series that began with Arena in 1994 and continues today with
Skyrim (2011), Morrowind (2002), and Oblivion (2006).
- Fallout - An apocalyptic
role-playing game series that began with Fallout 3 in 2008, followed by
New Vegas in 2010, 4 and 5 in 2015 & 2077 respectively.
The relationship between Microsoft and Bethesda has
been building for a while, but this seems like their first "official"
showcase focusing only on their latest games.
Bethesda
and Microsoft have been working together for a while now. In fact, their
relationship goes back to the days of the original Xbox. Bethesda's games have appeared on
every major console since then, but they've never had their own showcase in the
past. This might be because Bethesda is such a big name in gaming that not even
Microsoft can hold them down for long—or it could be because of all of that
other stuff going on between EA and Microsoft lately. Either way, it looks like
this new partnership is off to a good start!
There was a bit of controversy recently when a
Bethesda marketing representative tweeted that they "don't know we own it
yet" when a Twitter user asked if Starfield would be available on the PlayStation
5.
And then
there was a bit of controversy recently when a Bethesda marketing
representative tweeted that they "don't know we own it yet" when a
Twitter user asked if Starfield would be available on the PlayStation 5.
The tweet
has since been deleted, but not before screenshots were taken and shared across
social media. The response was swift: fans expressed their disappointment in
the company's perceived lack of support for Sony's next-gen console. Many even
called for boycotts against Bethesda until they were convinced otherwise.
Though
some speculated that this may have been an intentional move by Bethesda to drum
up publicity for its upcoming titles, it's clear now that it wasn’t—the
offending employee was fired shortly after sending out his ill-advised tweet
(and issued an apology).
Microsoft is being very tight-lipped about what we
can expect from the showcase, but with all of these new games coming out -
including new titles like Starfield - it makes sense to give each of them some
time in the spotlight.
Microsoft
is being very tight-lipped about what we can expect from the showcase, but with
all of these new games coming out - including new titles like Starfield - it
makes sense to give each of them some time in the spotlight.
The
showcase will be hosted on Mixer, Twitch, and YouTube at 9:30 AM PDT on June
13th.
I am excited to see what Microsoft and Bethesda
have in store for us!
I am
excited to see what Microsoft and Bethesda have in store for us! I loved
Fallout 4, so it's no surprise that I'm looking forward to seeing what new
games they will be showing off at the showcase.
- Introduction Section:
The
Microsoft Xbox Showcase is an event that
happens once per year. Each year, Microsoft announces games that are coming out
on their Xbox One console or Windows 10
PC computers. This year was no different as they announced many titles
including Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Battletoads Returns, and Deathloop by
Remedy Entertainment among others.
I am
excited to see what new games they will be showing off at the showcase!
Conclusion
I'm
really excited to see what kinds of games Bethesda has been working on, and I'm
sure that you are too. The showcase is being held at 2pm EDT on June 13th, so
tune in if you want to see some new games! Until then, keep an eye out for any
new announcements from Microsoft or Bethesda as we approach the date of this
event.
I hope
everyone is having a great day and I wish all students good luck with their
summer classes!