Hundreds of new games were showcased during the weekend during the annual preview marathon for gaming.
The industry was facing layoffs and uncertainty about its future, so there were minimal hopes for fresh blockbuster releases this year.
A fantastic display by Microsoft concluded the main events, and Call of Duty fans were treated to a longer preview of the upcoming Black Ops 6, which is set in the 1990s.
The first title in the franchise to launch on Xbox Game Pass, its creators will be looking to erase memories of the divisive Modern Warfare III campaign from the previous year.
But it was only the cherry on top of a highly intricate dessert.
Throughout the weekend, News watched endless hours of announcement livestreams.
The post-match discussion on who “won” would make showcase season complete, despite the increasingly hazy boundaries between console exclusivity.
And the majority concurred that Microsoft made a powerful show.
One was required. Xbox’s 2024 has so far been dominated by news reports regarding widespread layoffs and backlash at the closing of four internal studios.
While Microsoft didn’t focus on any of that during its demonstration, it did take the opportunity to remind everyone that, as a result of its $65 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, it now controls a sizable portion of the AAA games market.
This year, Free decided to show off its merger powers after concluding the deal. It began with a montage from the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which is true.
