Updated on April 4th, 2023
Xbox Reveals: Fans Disappointed at The Game Awards 2022
Many Xbox fans were disappointed with the number of reveals at The Game Awards 2022. Despite Xbox teasing a “bigger” presence at the event, their presentation was light on big reveals. However, Xbox did reveal a new PvE survival mode and announced several updates to existing titles such as Forza Horizon 4, Minecraft, and Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Xbox also unveiled a trailer for the upcoming game, “Fable”, and announced the launch of an upcoming game subscription service called “Xbox All Access”. Overall, fans were expecting more, but even so, they still appreciate the content that was provided.
Microsoft has promised fans that it will have an "incredibly exciting" presence at the 2023 Game Awards after largely missing out on the show in 2020 and 2021. The company said it has "high ambitions" to make the show "as big and special as possible".
Microsoft's announcement follows its virtual in-absentia showing at the 2020 Game Awards, which earned it little acclaim. The company also skipped out on The Game Awards 2021 earlier this month, instead focusing its efforts on a series of Xbox-branded shows following the annual presentation.
While the exact scope of Microsoft's 2023 presence at The Game Awards has yet to be revealed, it could be the start of a long-term partnership between the company and the show. If Microsoft commits more heavily to making the show an Xbox-specific event, it could both boost the show's importance in the gaming world and increase the hardware manufacturer's reach. Microsoft would also potentially benefit from associating itself with one of the most prestigious events in the gaming community.
Microsoft has been known to take its time when it comes to developing and releasing high-quality games. This has frustrated some fans, but thankfully, it doesn't seem like Xbox fans will have to wait too long for new and exciting titles. Microsoft recently unveiled their new Xbox Game Studios, a collection of fifteen world-class gaming studios ranging from small indie developers to triple-A heavyweights. This new line-up of studios is sure to bring Xbox gamers some highly anticipated titles in the near future. Microsoft's commitment to games is further highlighted by its recent investments in major gaming franchises such as Age of Empires, Fable, and Gears of War. With these investments, Microsoft is ensuring Xbox fans won't have to wait "too long" to see new games. While Microsoft has never been in a hurry to release titles, the investments and new studios show that the company is serious about getting high-quality games to market quicker. So, Xbox gamers can rest easy knowing that Microsoft won't take another decade to complete a title.
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