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Beast of Reincarnation: Game Freak Defends Ambition and Focus on Experience

At Xbox Developer Direct, Game Freak unveiled Beast of Reincarnation and defended its ambitious scope, with director Kota Furushima saying the team prioritizes delivering a specific gameplay experience and does sufficient bug fixing and optimization to support it. The project relies on a large network of partner studios while the internal team remains relatively small, suggesting a potential difference from Pokémon in how its fidelity is handled. The game is headed to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S this summer.

via Kotaku|

#beast-of-reincarnation #external-studios #game-freak

gaming1 month ago•6 min saved

Forza Horizon 6 Slated for May 19 Release Ahead of Xbox Developer Direct

A May 19, 2026 release for Forza Horizon 6 is reportedly corroborated by leaker Dealabs, with Standard, Deluxe, and Premium editions and a physical Xbox Series X version; Japan will be the open-world setting, and PS5 will receive a post-launch version. Microsoft had stated FH6 would launch on Xbox and PC in 2026 with a PS5 version later, and the reveal is expected during today’s Xbox Developer Direct (6pm GMT).

via Eurogamer|

#dealabs #forza-horizon-6 #gaming

gaming1 month ago•6 min saved

Leaked Fable Concept Art Teases Expansive Open World Ahead of Xbox Developer Direct

Fresh Fable concept art leaked online hints at an expansive open world with villages and underground dungeons for Playground Games’ reboot, ahead of the full gameplay reveal at Xbox Developer Direct on January 22, 2026; the artwork is early concept and may change as development progresses.

via Pure Xbox|

#concept-art #fable #gaming

gaming1 month ago•2 min saved

Upcoming Xbox Developer Direct to Showcase 'Beast of Reincarnation' and More

Game Freak is set to reveal more about its new action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, at Xbox's Developer Direct on January 22, 2026. The game is a single-player, post-apocalyptic action RPG featuring a human and dog duo navigating a dangerous, monster-infested world in Japan. It will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Game Pass, marking a notable departure from Game Freak's usual Pokémon projects.

via Nintendo Life|

#action-rpg #beast-of-reincarnation #game-freak

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Fans Go Wild as Quake 6 Tease Surfaces During Xbox Developer Direct"

During the Xbox Developer Direct 2024, fans spotted a potential tease for Quake 6 on MachineGames' whiteboard, sparking excitement and speculation. While there isn't an official Quake 5, the studio's history with the franchise and its work on Quake expansions and remasters make it a natural choice for developing a new installment. The tease has ignited discussions about what a new Quake game might entail, and fans are eagerly awaiting further updates from MachineGames.

via IGN|

#gaming #machinegames #quake-6

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Fans Uncover Hidden Tease for Quake 6 in Xbox Developer Direct"

During the Xbox Developer Direct 2024, a teaser for a new Quake game, possibly titled 'Quake 6', was spotted during MachineGames' Indiana Jones segment, hinting at a new mainline entry in the franchise. With id Software's last major game released in 2020, fans are speculating that a new Quake reveal could be imminent, especially after the recent re-release of Quake 2.

via Pure Xbox|

#bethesda #gaming #id-software

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"MachineGames Teases New Quake Game in Xbox Developer Direct"

MachineGames may have teased a new Quake game during the Xbox Developer Direct, with a screenshot showing "AKE6" and the Quake logo on a whiteboard. Rumors from 2021 suggested a new Quake game in development with both single-player and multiplayer modes and a female lead. The potential tease has sparked speculation about an upcoming announcement, possibly indicating a development timeline of over three years. While this remains unconfirmed, the tease has fueled excitement among fans, especially following the recent release of a Quake 2 remaster.

via Insider Gaming|

#gaming #machinegames #quake

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Ara: History Untold - A New Civ-Like Strategy Game for Xbox and PC"

Ara: History Untold, a new strategy game from Oxide Games, was showcased during the Xbox Developer Direct, featuring a "living world" with a procedurally generated map and a Prestige System. Developed by former Firaxis developers, the game is set to release on PC and PC Game Pass in the fall, with plans for an "Insider Program" to gather player feedback post-launch.

via Game Informer|

#ara-history-untold #firaxis-developers #gaming

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Xbox Developer Direct 2024: Where and When to Watch the Latest Reveals"

Microsoft will broadcast an Xbox Developer Direct on Jan. 18, featuring highlights of upcoming games such as MachineGames’ Indiana Jones game, Obsidian’s Avowed, Oxide Games’ Ara: History Untold, and Ninja Theory’s Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2. The livestream will be available on Xbox’s YouTube and Twitch channels at 12 p.m. PST, followed by ZeniMax Online Studios’ broadcast of The Elder Scrolls Online 2024 Global Reveal at 1 p.m. PST. No Activision Blizzard titles are expected, and rumors of Xbox exclusives like Sea of Thieves potentially coming to PlayStation 5 are circulating but unlikely to be announced during the event.

via Polygon|

#avowed #gaming #indiana-jones-game

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Exclusive: Bethesda Unveils Indiana Jones Gameplay at Xbox Developer Direct"

Bethesda and MachineGames will reveal the first look at the Indiana Jones game, including more than 10 minutes of gameplay and developer insights, during the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct on January 18, 2024. The game, developed by MachineGames and executive produced by Todd Howard, was first announced in 2021 and will finally showcase details about the game's setting, story, and gameplay trailer. Additionally, Obsidian will reveal Avowed, and more information will be shared about Oxide Games' Ara: History Untold and Senua's Saga: Hellblade II.

via 80.lv|

#bethesda #gameplay-reveal #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Xbox Developer Direct to Unveil Indiana Jones, Avowed, and Hellblade 2 Updates"

Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct on January 18 will showcase updates on highly anticipated games including Indiana Jones, Avowed, Hellblade II, and Ara: History Untold. The event will feature the first gameplay trailer for Indiana Jones, deep dives into Avowed and Ara, and a behind-the-scenes look at Hellblade II. The one-hour presentation will not include updates on games from Activision Blizzard, but more news from those teams is expected later in the year.

via Game Informer|

#ara-history-untold #avowed #gaming