Episode 364 - The Xbox Showcase 2023

·1 hr 7 min·5 clips

Dave and Dan dive into the Xbox Showcase 2023, debating whether it's an S-tier event or a disappointing B-minus.

Dave and Dan open the episode by comparing the Xbox Showcase to E3, calling it the 'Super Bowl of video games.' They start with Fable, where Dave criticizes Peter Molyneux's past promises while expressing excitement for the new teaser featuring Richard Ayoade. The hosts then discuss South of Midnight, noting its magical American South setting and black female protagonist. Star Wars Outlaws is revealed as an open-world game set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Atlus games like Persona 3 Reload and Persona Tactica are announced for Xbox Game Pass. Sea of Thieves gets a Monkey Island crossover story. Forza Motorsport is set for October 2023. Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is shown with a 2024 release window. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 adds helicopters and hot air balloons. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth features a comedic naked beach scene. Clockwork Revolution is introduced as a steampunk RPG with time manipulation. Avowed's trailer disappoints the hosts with its graphics. The hosts critique a presenter's scripted segment before Phil Spencer announces new hardware and Starfield. Starfield's deep dive covers character creation, cities, space combat, and a special edition with a smartwatch. Quick takes include Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Payday 3, and Fallout 76's Atlantic City expansion. Dave rates the showcase S-tier for its announcements, while Dan gives it a B-minus due to lack of gameplay.

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A relaxed Xbox showcase debate turns missing Gears news, Halo concerns, and Manhattan flight-sim chaos into a lively forecast.

Rated G for Gamers frames the Xbox showcase run as a welcome flash of old E3 energy, then follows that feeling into a wider argument about what might shape Xbox's next stretch.

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You want that not-quite-E3 buzz, a real Gears 6 release-window argument, and a Flight Simulator detour through Manhattan.

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