Microsoft E3 Press Conference 2017 Recap

Microsoft E3 Press Conference 2017 Recap

Microsoft's E3 2017 press conference showed off a massive list of 42 games, including 22 with some form of Xbox One console exclusivity. The line-up included a mix of big new AAA franchises, sequels, and smaller games.

First up was the reveal of the Project Scorpio 

(Xbox One X)  

Project Scorpio's official name is the Xbox One X. Kareem Choudhry, Head of Xbox Software Engineering, took the stage to talk Xbox One X specs, compatibility, features, the Scorpio engine, and the release date.

The Xbox One X launches worldwide on November 7, 2017 for $499.

Original Xbox (The OG Disc will work) backward compatibility and free 4K updates

Perhaps one of the biggest announcements was that the Xbox backward compatibility program is expanding to original Xbox titles later this year. Old Xbox games will get a performance boost on new consoles. (Update) You will be able to link! Your Xbox One X and 360 and Xbox OG for lain play! 

According to Phil Spencer, 4K updates for 30 Xbox One games, including Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3, Killer Instinct, Halo Wars 2, Minecraft, and third-party titles like Resident Evil 7 and Rocket League, will also be available for free.

Next up was 

Forza Motorsport 7 

Microsoft has announced Forza Motorsport 7 at its E3 2017 press conference, and it'll be available on October 3 for Xbox One and Windows PC with over 700 cars.

Next up was a nice surprise 

Metro Exodus 

 The Xbox One X. A follow-up to Metro: Last Light, Metro Exodus is coming in 2018

Next up was my personal favorite

Assassin's Creed Origins 

Journey into Ancient Egypt, the most mysterious place in history, during a crucial period that will shape the world. Discover the secrets behind the Great Pyramids, forgotten myths, the last pharaohs, and – engraved in long-lost hieroglyphics – the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.

Assassin's Creed Origins Will be released October 27 2017

For the last four years, the team behind the acclaimed Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag® has been focused on crafting a new beginning for the franchise. Fight in a completely new way where you transition seamlessly between unique ranged and melee weapons, and take on multiple enemies at once. Choose your Assassin skills while exploring the full country of Ancient Egypt, engaging in multiple quests and gripping stories along a journey that will change civilization.

Next up was State of Decay 2 trailer and release window

Microsoft first announced State of Decay 2 in June 2016. This zombie-infested sequel is slated to launch on Xbox One and PC in spring 2018.

Next was The Darwin Project 

The Darwin Project is reinventing the battle royale sub-genre. It challenges players to survive the cold and fight to the death in a treacherous, snow-covered arena. In the Darwin Project the environment is as dangerous as the players themselves.

Next up was PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds!

Xbox One console launch exclusive will be coming out later this year.

Next up was a new Dragon Ball game! 

Dragon Ball Fighter Z

Not a lot of info was shared.. Really it was just this trailer

Next up was Minecraft 2! (ok not really) but new Minecraft Cross Platform Play and more

Mojang has announced a new update coming to Minecraft this summer, that will unify the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One with mobile and Windows 10 PC versions of the game.

The Better Together update will bring these two platforms into the Bedrock Engine family for the game, an engine designed for cross-platform play. Players across Switch, Xbox One, Windows, and mobile devices can play together. That means cross-console play will be available for players between Microsoft and Nintendo consoles. Saved data, purchased content, and world progress will transfer over from the older versions of the game to the new one.

When it comes to platform specific content, such as the Switch and Wii U Super Mario Mash-Up Pack, a representative for the Minecraft team said “We are still working out [if platform-specific content will be available to a player on all platforms] and hope to have more details on that as we get closer to launch.”

Minecraft will also get a 4K update this fall, as will the Super Duper Graphics Pack.

The Minecraft team is also looking into including the PlayStation 4 as part of this shared, cross-platform ecosystem for Minecraft, but has nothing to announce regarding concrete plans at this time (BY JONATHON DORNBUSH)

Next up was Black Desert 

The PC MMORPG, is headed to Xbox One in early 2018.

Next up The Last Night 

was revealed in a new trailer

Xbox One console launch exclusive. The Last Night lets you explore a two-dimensional cyberpunk open world, built with four unique districts each with distinct architecture, cultures and industries. Experience action and infiltration gameplay in the great tradition of cinematic platformers and travel between districts using taxis, ferries, or monorail while trying to keep a low profile and remain undetected. Meet a diverse, inclusive cast of complex characters to interact with through meaningful, branching dialogue and enjoy varied gameplay such as driving down epic highways, flying drones, and hacking droids to do your dirty work

Next was The Artful Escape 

Xbox One console launch exclusive. The Artful Escape of Francis Vendetti is a video game about great expectations, famous folk singers, lingering shadows, space Gods, hallucinogens, individuality, reptile shops, and wild imaginations. It's an action, adventure, exploration, narrative driven, musical-laser-light-battle kind of game and is the debut of release from Beethoven & Dinosaur.

Are you still with us?! 

Next up was Code Vein

Code Vein, Bandai Namco's dystopian, vampire-themed action RPG, is headed to Xbox One in 2018.

Next we got Sea of Thieves gameplay reveal

Xbox One and Windows 10 exclusive. Shipwrecks and skirmishes, skeletons and storms: join us on this voyage across the Sea of Thieves for a taste of the treasure hunting adventures that lie ahead!

Next up Tacoma gets a release date

August 2nd

Next was Super Lucky's Tale

Xbox One console exclusive. "Super Lucky's Tale" is a playground platformer for all ages. Join Lucky, the ever-optimistic, energetic, and lovable hero on his quest to find his inner strength and help his beloved sister rescue the Book of Ages from Jinx. Jinx, the scheming and mysterious villain, is trying to reshape the world...but for what reason?

Official announce trailer for Super Lucky’s Tale. Coming November 7, 2017. Super Lucky’s Tale is a 4K UHD, Xbox One X Enhanced, Xbox Play Anywhere title.

Next Cuphead finally gets a release date

September 29 on Xbox One and PC.

Xbox One console exclusive also coming to Windows 10. Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s.

Next up was Crackdown 3

Coming out November 7

Xbox One and Windows 10 exclusive. CRACKDOWN 3 OFFICIAL E3 2017 TRAILER. Step up your BOOM! Suit up and throw down as a superpowered agent on a mission to take back the city. Terry Crews as Commander Jaxon wants you to join in on the open world mayhem, dropping November 7, 2017.

Next Ashen was revealed for Xbox One

Xbox One console launch exclusive. Ashen is an action role-playing game is about a wanderer in search of a place to call home. There is no sun, and the only natural light comes from eruptions that cover the land in ash. This is a world where nothing lasts, no matter how tightly you cling to it. At its core, Ashen is about forging relationships. Players can guide those they trust to their camp — together, you might just stand a chance.

Almost done! Hang in there

Life Is Strange: Before the Storm 

releasing August 31, 2017.

Not a lot of info was given

Next was Deep Rock Galactic

Xbox One console launch exclusive. In Deep Rock Galactic, join a team of badass space dwarves in this stylish one to four player co-op first-person shooter. Fight, dig and explore your way through enormous procedurally generated cave systems, uncover the riches, and make it out alive.

Next was another nice surprise 

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Xbox One and Windows 10 exclusive. From the creators of the multi-award winning "Ori and the Blind Forest" comes the highly anticipated sequel: "Ori and the Will of the Wisps.” Embark on an all new adventure to discover the mysteries beyond the forest of Nibel, uncover the hidden truths of those lost, and unravel Ori's true destiny.

Next was Xbox @ID

And Last but not least 

Anthem gameplay demo was revealed

In Anthem, a new shared-world action-RPG from EA's BioWare studio, team up with friends as Freelancers—the bold few with the courage to leave civilization behind and explore a landscape of primeval beauty.

Wield an arsenal of Javelin exosuits, each equipped with unique weapons and abilities. Band together with friends, confront the dangers you find, and grow in power with every step. 

Microsoft E3 recap.

So officially E3 kicked off today with the Microsoft pres conference. Here you will find a rundown on everything they announced. The show opened up with this

Xbox One - E3 Jump ahead trailer

1.) First thing they showed was Halo 5 Gameplay and reviled that Nathan Fillion will be in the game

2.) Next up was Halo 5 multiplayer demo Halo 5 Warzone Trailer
Halo 5 Warzone Trailer. XBOX ONE EXCLUSIVE. Revealed at E3, this all new multiplayer mode is a brand-new multiplayer experience more ambitious than anything ever introduced in Halo, combining the best elements of Halo gameplay into one, gigantic multiplayer mode. Available October 27, 2015 in Halo 5: Guardians.

3.) Next Microsoft dropped a bomb shall 

Backward compatibility becoming available for the Xbox one! Play all your 360 Retail Dices and digital download coming holiday 15 for free! And you can broadcast your 360 games

                                   

With over 100 titles available by this holiday, and more coming in the future, retail disks will also work with the Xbox One. During the announcement, Mass Effect was shown running on the Xbox One.

4.) ReCore an XBOX ONE EXCLUSIVE from the legendary creator Keiji Inafune and the makers of Metroid Prime.

Presenting ReCore an XBOX ONE EXCLUSIVE from the legendary creator Keiji Inafune and the makers of Metroid Prime. As one of the last remaining humans, forge friendships with courageous robot companions and lead them on an epic adventure through a mysterious, dynamic world.

5.) Next up was Bethesda Game Studios' Todd Howard.

Todd Howard took to the stage to show some more Fallout 4 in-game footage and to announce that mods that are made on the PC version will transfer to Xbox one version coming 11-10-15


During today's Microsoft E3 conference, Bethesda's Todd Howard took the stage to share an extended Fallout 4 demo. Along the bottom of the screen, a note quickly popped up confirming that Fallout 3 will be included with Fallout 4 on Xbox One. It was not made clear whether this will be a remastered version or one that makes use of Microsoft's new backward-compatibility technology, or whether it will make use of the same mod compatibility we'll see in Fallout 4


(In case you missed Bethesda conference last night, here's a 30 min gameplay recap of Fallout 4)

6.) Next up was EA access, EA exec Peter Moore

Madden 16 is coming August 25th if you have EA access you can play it the 20th.

Also Titanfall and Dragon Age Inquisition are coming to EA access as well.

Also All Xbox Live Gold members will be able to play EA Access Vault games for the next week,

EA announced at Microsoft's press conference today.
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 is coming to Xbox One, EA revealed during Microsoft's E3 media briefing today. EA's website confirms PVZGW2 will also come to PlayStation 4 and PC.

7.) Next up was Forza 6

Experience unrelenting action in the most beautiful and comprehensive racing game of this generation, available exclusively on Xbox One beginning September 15th, 2015. Collect, customize, and race over 450 Forzavista cars, all with working cockpits, opening doors and full damage, including the all-new Ford GT. Compete in epic 24-player races across 26 world-famous locales. Master wet weather and night racing on your road to victory.

8.) Dark Souls 3

The next game in the popular series, published by Bandai Namco, is slated for release early 2016.

The trailer revealed people walking with sticks across a barren wasteland and a giant castle looms over them. The trademark creepy environments of the souls series were front and center, with the trailer's climax featuring a giant man wielding a massive cleaver at the end.                                                                                  

The game's publisher, Bandai Namco, stated in European press release: "We are blessed to have such a supportive and loving community, and we are happy to dedicate this final episode to them!”


7.) Microsoft introduced a new generation controller for Windows 10 and Xbox One

Microsoft introduced a new generation controller for Windows 10 and Xbox One with the Xbox Elite Controller during its E3 2015 press conference today.

The Xbox Elite Controller offers a slew of new features, such as hair-trigger locks and improved thumbstick sensitivity. Physically, it features swappable components and a different D-pad. Players can also take advantage of paddle remapping along with button remapping.

The Elite controller is different from the device Microsoft previously revealed. The "new Xbox One controller" is due for release in June, and its main distinguishing feature is a standard headphone port on the base.                        

                            

8.) Ubisoft

Tom Clancy's: The Division's beta will begin on Xbox One this December, Ubisoft's Laurent Detoc announced on Microsoft's E3 stage today.and During the Microsoft E3 2015 Press Conference, Ubisoft revealed that those who purchase Siege when its released on October 13 will be able to download the pair of Xbox 360 shooters for free.  If you buy Rainbow Six Siege on Xbox One this Fall, you'll get free copies of Rainbow Six Vegas 1 and 2.

9.) A lot of indie games coming

Xbox is finally jumping on the indie band wagon over a thousand Indies coming to Xbox one within the next year. ARK is one

Also A new game from the creator of DayZ, titled Ion, was announced during Microsoft's E3 2015 press conference. Its coming first to Xbox One and PC, and it's coming to Game Preview as well.

Developer Fullbright's follow up to Gone Home, Tacoma, is coming to consoles first on Xbox One and PC.

The Gigantic beta will begin in August 2015 on Xbox One and Windows 10.

Cuphead, a run-and-gun platformer with a 1930s art style, is coming to Xbox One in 2016.

Developed by indie dev StudioMDHR, we haven't seen much of the game since E3 and Gamescom last year. An extended stage demo was shown at Microsoft's E3 2015 press conference, ending with the release year above

10.) Rise of the Tomb Raider Gameplay and release date

At today's Xbox E3 conference, it was revealed that Rise of the Tomb Raider is coming November 10, 2015.

The release date was preceded by a long demo showing Lara's harrowing ascent up an icy cliff. In true, over-the-top Tomb Raider fashion, the cliff begins to crack and fall apart.

                                 

11.) Gears of War: Ultimate Edition

A remake of the Gears of War is coming to Xbox One on August 25 as Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, Microsoft has officially announced.

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition's week-long public beta begins today. The remaster runs 1080p at 60 frames per second and includes 90 additional minutes of content previously exclusive to the PC version..

12.) Rare Replay

Microsoft is releasing Rare Replay, 30 games for $30. It will include many classic games from Rare's history including Conker's Bad Fur Day, Perfect Dark, Banjo Kazooie and Battletoads. Comes out August 4th for the Xbox One!

Rare turns 30 this year, and to mark the occasion it’s looking back, collecting together 30 of its most iconic games into Rare Replay. When I first heard about it, it sounded like one of those compilations where a bunch of games are thrown onto a single disc, but it’s a very different type of collection from the others I’ve played. Tellingly, the project hasn’t been outsource, with a third-party porting over titles. Rare is in total control, not only selecting the games but combining them into an experience full of the character and charm associated with its original output. And there’s more than just the games themselves, with additional challenges, cheats, and behind-the-scenes extras, creating a premium box-set experience.

Also Rare has announced Sea of Thieves, a first-person, multiplayer pirate adventure game coming to Xbox One and PC Holiday 2016.

13.) Gears of War 4

During its E3 2015 Press Conference, Microsoft revealed that Gears of War 4 is coming Holiday 2016.
Gears of War 4 XBOX ONE EXCLUSIVE. Live from E3, the world premiere gameplay preview of the upcoming Gears of War 4. A new saga begins, coming Holiday 2016

Now some Honorable mentions

1.) Lionhead's Fable Legends is finally coming out of beta, and will release on Xbox One and PC during the holiday months of 2015.

2.) During Microsoft's E3 2015 press conference, third-person action RPG Ashen was confirmed to be a console exclusive for Xbox One.

Developed by New Zealand-based studio Aurora44, Ashen is about a wanderer in search of a place to call home. In a short stage demonstration, the game depicted stylish, faceless characters in a cel-shaded world, with glimpses of flying serpentine monsters and skeleton foes.