Today, Xbox launched its first Direct presentation of the year, delivering an impressive lineup of announcements and updates that left fans excited.
The event featured exciting games, new gameplay, new trailers, and insights into upcoming releases, showcasing the company’s commitment to providing gamers with an exceptional experience.
NINJA GAIDEN 4: NINJA GAIDEN 4 Is Coming, and NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black Is Out Today
Ninja Gaiden has always occupied a cherished spot in my heart. When it made its debut on the Xbox in 2004, it captivated players with its fast-paced and exhilarating gameplay, breathtaking graphics that pushed the limits of the console, and a compelling narrative that drew us into its world. After a long 13-year absence, Team Ninja is finally reviving this beloved franchise, and the anticipation and excitement among fans are palpable!
Team Ninja also has more exciting news for fans of classic action games. Ninja Gaiden 2 Remastered is available today! This revamped version promises to enhance the beloved gameplay and graphics, bringing both nostalgic and new players an exhilarating experience filled with intense combat and stunning visuals.
South of Midnight – Launching April 8, 2025
Compulsion Games took us behind the scenes at their studio in Montreal, Canada to learn more about South of Midnight, their new third-person action-adventure game which releases on April 8, 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox app for Windows PC, Steam, cloud, and play it on day one with Game Pass.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Launching April 24, 2025
This turn-based RPG is set in a fantasy version of late 19th Century France, where the world is facing an existential threat, one year at a time. The developer shared a deeper look at the game’s innovative mechanics, such as the “Reactive Turn-Based” system, and the unique art direction that brings the game’s world to life. We even got a first look at Expedition 33’s expansive overworld map.
As the coup de grace, Sandfall Interactive confirmed the game’s release date: our journey to stop the Paintress begins April 24.
DOOM: The Dark Ages – Launching May 15, 2025
Doom: The Dark Ages promises to take players on an exhilarating journey through a dark, immersive world filled with intense action and captivating storytelling. The graphics and sound design we experienced during the preview were nothing short of stunning, creating an engaging environment that truly captures the franchise’s essence.
We are eager to dive deeper into the gameplay and discover all the intricacies that this installment has to offer in the coming months.
Yesterday, we had the remarkable opportunity to participate in a hands-off preview event for Doom: The Dark Ages, hosted by Bethesda, Xbox, and ID Software. This event gave us an early look at the game’s features, mechanics, and overall atmosphere, leaving us with high expectations for its release.
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