The Xbox Developer Direct 2025 is how you start off a year in gaming. It had everything a gamer wants to see from a gaming showcase and more. We got 4 great looks at great games. We got game play. We got release dates. We got shadow drops. There were however some things in this Xbox dev direct that I did not expect. Let’s talk about them!
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What was unexpected? Microsoft does the same thing every year. They announce multi platform games with no exclusive games 🤣🤣🤣
Phil's interview with Parris really put my mind at ease. He says he wants to win the next gen hardware war! He also wants all of Xbox's games to reach more players which is a win within itself business wise..
Can't wait for playstation fans to finally be able to play Gears of War when Gow E day comes out!!
I got the ps5 pro and the series x. Ng2 runs the same if not even better on the series x compared to the pro.
Well at least theres going to be some good games coming to ps5 and not just dogwater like Fairgames….all hail the wierd new world..
The games that got me hyped from the direct were mostly Ninja Gaiden 4, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and Expedition 33.
Doom looks cool but the only Doom game I played was the first one back in the 90s.
Thinking about it Microsoft owns id Software and Raven Software. They worked together back in the 90s. I would love Raven Software to revive the Heretic/Hexen series.
What are you talking about Ninja Gaiden is being published by Microsoft which makes that game first party. That means that they paid for the game to be made and is offering it to everyone including PlayStation. Do you research dude
That "unexpected" mystery gap was really well done on this video lol great video as always!
The new Xbox strategy will probably give them a lot of leverage with third party developers. If they’re able to approach these devs with the kind of support they would give a game pass game and the devs also knowing they can recoup their costs by selling everywhere else, I don’t see why you would choose to work exclusively with PlayStation instead. More players/more revenue for the devs while Xbox gets more content to try and grow game pass.
To be fair they opened the event with a first party multi plat game. That’s why they showed off the xbox games studios logo before getting into ninja gaiden
I was really impressed with how Xbox/microsoft delivered that direct yesterday. Doom looks dope, south of midnight as you said looks like a vibe, ninja gaiden coming back was very cool, and expedition 33 is definitely right up my alley. With that said I really hope Microsoft can keep this up going forward.
This was a good developer direct. Xbox/Microsoft Gaming is a publisher now. No need to be acting like this new or making this a console war thing. Also were getting Ninja Gaiden 4 because Microsoft is Publishing it and that was probably the same for Black II.
Also you can bring up the PS5 pro optimizations and all that, PC will still be the best place to play, but not only that, if the games are bought outside of Xbox, theyre still funding Xbox
It’s kind of crazy as given Sony’s live service scorched earth disaster, and that likely being years to rebound from as studios start new projects, now would be the perfect time for XBox to strike. But they’re only making it easier for Sony by giving them all their titles, and not engaging in the same third party exclusivity deals Sony does to keep games off of PS5 further. It’s a lopsided dynamic that I’m just not sure how it will turn out. Although with Square leaving the exclusivity space and these mega budget games being less and less sustainable it makes me curious how long these quarter to half a billion dollar titles can sell on only one platform. Time will tell. But Sony def caught some luck with this new dynamic. I prefer PS5 anyway, and have a Pro, so this works out for me and is not a console war post. It’s just clear we are moving into a very different era for console gaming.
This is big win for anyone, even if you are on PC, Xbox and Playstation. I, can't wait for DOOM The Dark Ages!!
The PlayStation fan base spends money on games as well. Can't be mad at Xbox for going after it…
I really don't mind Xbox games going to PS5, as long as they keep producing games for Xbox Play Anywhere (which all of these are) so I can continue progress on my Xbox, PC, and Cloud, I'm good.
Why does bro sound surprised that they’re doing pro enhancements?
If you’re targeting that audience, you’re supposed to provide them the best possible experience that way they’re more inclined to buy
I thought it was a great event. The Pro enhanced games…was something else. But apparently NG Black 2 isn’t that great with PSSR. I hope this isn’t true.
My 5080 and 9800x3d will be an Xbox. So the best version of games will still be on Xbox. What don't you understand? 😂😂😂😂
GAMEPASS IS INSANE!
Game pass for PC is the best value in gaming hands down I’m keeping my subscription for the rest of the year definitely!
Xbots still havent learned smh. BUY YOUR GAMES.
Why unexpected? Ms is a huge publisher, they are bound to release a lot of games.
The games should be better on ps5 pro…
U cant be this dumb reforge
It's unfortunate that Xbox game quality seldom matches their showcases.
The Developer Direct was very enjoyable, very well done and executed, but unless I missed something, it didn't say on which platform the in-game footage was captured on.
I must agree with pretty much everything that was said this show case actually gives me confidence in what Xbox is doing anyhow great video
Why you act dumb if they puting games on PlayStation ofc that means ps pro enhancement everyone know and that’s not the best place to play the game pc will always be the best to play games.
I'll bet no1 clips this video lono. Sad people
Microsoft gaming really is going strong on 3rd party. Even promoting pro upgrades. It's big signal for what's coming this year and in the next. The end of red lines and the need to sell software
Ninja Gaiden 4 nuff said
thats the first dev direct that made me put EVERY game on my wishlist ….
It was an excellent presentation. My jaw was on the floor during Doom the Dark Ages.
Xbox is finally figuring things out and smoothing things out, I’m here for all the new titles. Every title day & date too. Console tribalism should be over at this point.
The developer direct was a win win if your have game pass ultimate you have new games to look forward to and if you love games in general your winning as well cause your platform will be enjoying the enhancements if u have a ps5 pro.
Everything they showed was pretty good, and the presentation was very well timed. What surprised me was, that they actually went ahead and mentioned PS5.
But not only that, the games are getting the Pro love too, this tells me that we are indeed looking at Microsoft Gaming as the new Activision/ Ubisoft/ Capcom big publisher, they have officially become the largest AAA game provider out there, and this solidify it.
Nevertheless great for gamers, good for Microsoft, and for their fans, well Microsoft will still make consoles, and if that is what they prefer, along with their controller, Microsoft is still providing that option for their loyal fans.
Win win for all. 🤙
The direct was fantastic and yet this is the first time I actually felt the Xbox shift.
This was such a great showcase. Not only did they show sustained gameplay for each game. They talked about what went into their creative process and sold you on the games. This is how you do it!
I have to agree, this has been one of the best Xbox Directs ever. I cant remember a time seeing this much gameplay on upcoming games along with dates. Add on top of that, Xbox decided to rip off the bandaid, showing even the most doubtful of Xbox players that yes, most of their games are coming to Playstation.
As a PlayStation (&PC) guy I’m excited to say: Xbox started the year off strong. If the rest of the industry can keep up that momentum, it’s gonna be a mind blowing year for gaming. Games over Grifting in 2025!!!
Xbox really does knock it out of the park with these displays. If the games turn out to be as good as they look, we’re all eating good.
Rip and Tear baby!!!
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