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Microsoft was the only console company to have an actual conference at E3 this year. All eyes were physically on them and there was a lot of hopes that they could steal the show. Their big showcase was the Xbox: Scarlett. The Scarlett is the code name for the next generation Xbox that will release Holiday 2020.

Scarlett

While the physical console wasn’t shown, the main take away is that it will faster, stronger, and the most impressive console ever (their words). It won’t release this year so it won’t have an early start against the PlayStation 5.

Halo Infinite

Teased back in 2018, the last Halo in the 343 Industries‘ Trilogy will release in 2020 when the Xbox Scarlett releases. The trailer looks like the opening of the game but it is unclear where it takes place after Halo 5: Guardians as Master Chief is found in space. It will release for Xbox and PC.

Gears War 5

The game will come out on September 10, 2019. Gears 5 will feature a new story focusing on Kat Diaz. The campaign will have a three-player co-op mode. There will be their famous Horde mode, mapmaker, and versus mode. A new mode called “Escape” will be a three-player co-op mode where you work together to destroy the enemy hives from within. If you pre-order the game or play on Xbox Pass, you’ll be able to play as the Terminator T-800 or Sarah Conners.

Final Review: 3/5

All eyes were on Microsoft and they didn’t deliver. The Xbox Scarlett messaging sounded scripted and really didn’t show anything about it. While it won’t be released until late next year, the trailer for it was awful and didn’t excite me. Halo Infinite also didn’t show anything besides a small trailer opening. It doesn’t have the same story impact as the original Halo trilogy. While Halo 5 sold well, it didn’t capture people’s attention as the game used to. However, the non-exclusive games that were shown are great. Star Wars: Fallen Jedi Order, The Outer Worlds, and Cyberpunk 2077 look amazing. At least we don’t have to watch the same trailers for PlayStation’s showcase. Luckily Keanu Reeves saved the day. “YOU’RE BREATHTAKING!!!”

 

 

Google has finally announced Stadia’s actual services and offerings. Earlier this year, Google announced that Stadia would provide video games through Cloud Services; you don’t need to buy any physical or download any games. The game will be streamed via the internet and it can be played over the TV, computer, or cell phone device. Google Stadia will launch in 14 countries on November 18, 2019. It will launch in United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland.

Founder’s Edition:  $129.99

• This is the only way to play Stadia at launch on November 18th
• Limited-edition Night Blue controller
• Chromecast Ultra to connect to your TV
• Three-month Stadia Pro subscription
• First call for usernames
• One 3-month Buddy Pass to give Stadia Pro to a friend

Google Stadia Pro: $9.99 per month

Comes with the Founder’s Edition

• Up to 4K/60fps/HDR with 5.1 surround sound (if your internet can provide it)
  • If your internet isn’t good enough, your experience will differ
• Free games (access available as long as Stadia Pro subscription is active)
• Exclusive discounts on games for purchase
• Limited: You get full access to the full Destiny 2 experience: the base game, all previous add-ons, the new Shadowkeep expansion, and the annual pass. You will be able to transfer your Guardian from other platforms (currently PC and Xbox)
• Includes all Stadia Base benefits

Google Stadia Base

Available in 2020

• Up to 1080p/60fps with stereo sound (if your internet can provide it)
• Buy and keep the games you want (Wow, what a feature…)
• Play in a Chrome browser on any computer or on your Pixel 3 or 3a phone (expanding to other phones over time)

What type of Internet Speed do I need?

It will be more draining on your internet in comparison to Netflix or Amazon Prime.

List of Games Announced:

• Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Ubisoft
• Baldur’s Gate 3 – Larian Studios
• Borderlands 3 – 2K
• The Crew 2 – Ubisoft
• Darksiders Genesis – THQ Nordic
• Destiny 2 – Bungie
• Doom – Bethesda Softworks
• Doom Eternal – Bethesda Softworks
• Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – Bandai Namco
• The Elder Scrolls Online – Bethesda Softworks
• Farming Simulator 19 – Giants Software
• Final Fantasy 15 – Square Enix
• Football Manager – Sega
• Get Packed – Coatsink
• GRID – Codemasters
• Gylt – Tequila Works
• Just Dance – Ubisoft
• Metro Exodus – Deep Silver
• Mortal Kombat 11 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
• NBA 2K – 2K
• Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid – nWay Games
• Rage 2 – Bethesda Softworks
• Rise of the Tomb Raider – Square Enix
• Samurai Shodown – SNK
• Shadow of the Tomb Raider – Square Enix
• Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint – Ubisoft
• Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 – Ubisoft
• Tomb Raider Definitive Edition – Square Enix
• Thumper – Drool
• Trials Rising – Ubisoft
• Wolfenstein: Youngblood – Bethesda Softworks