The summary of ‘The WINNERS and LOSERS of the Xbox Showcase’

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Actman reviews Xbox's 2024 game showcase, initially expecting to criticize it due to past disappointments but ends up pleasantly surprised by the quality and creativity of new games, notably "Doom: The Dark Ages." The discussion covers various titles, including the long-awaited "State of Decay 3," "Dragon Age: Veil Guard," and "Starfield's" expansion, "Shattered Space." There is criticism for art style changes in "Dragon Age" and excitement for innovative concepts in games like "Expedition 33" and "South of Midnight." The showcase features updates on popular franchises such as "World of Warcraft: The War Within," "Sea of Thieves," "Age of Empires," and upcoming releases like "Perfect Dark."

Actman weighs in on the multiplayer experience of "Fallout 76: Skyline Valley," the new Fable game, and an intriguing FPS called "Frag Punk." He shares enthusiasm for a Red Dead Redemption prequel and niche titles like "Wuang Fallen Feathers" and "Mecha Break," showing excitement for "Life is Strange: Double Exposure" and "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle." Interest in "Avowed" and the controversial reception of "Assassin's Creed Shadows" are also mentioned, along with praise for "Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl" and renewed excitement for "Gears of War," featuring a young Marcus Phoenix.

Evaluating Xbox's genre coverage and commitment to Game Pass, he notes frustration over stagnant updates for "Elder Scrolls Online" and the lack of news on "Elder Scrolls 6." Despite the absence of Halo announcements and slow development compared to other franchises, Actman sees the showcase as a success, giving it a 9 out of 10 rating and inviting viewers to share their perspectives and subscribe for more content.

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In this part of the video, Actman discusses his experience with the latest Xbox game showcase for 2024. Initially, he anticipated giving a negative review due to Xbox’s past troubles, including game development issues and general disappointment. However, he was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the games presented. Actman mentions that although not all the games were outstanding, the majority were interesting and appealing, rekindling his faith in Xbox. He highlights the new game “Doom: The Dark Ages,” praising its classic yet innovative elements like the new shield and weaponry. He appreciates the creativity and solidifies the showcase as a success, urging viewers to give it a fair chance.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses several upcoming games. They express high anticipation for “Doom of the Dark Ages,” set to release in 2025. The speaker highlights the importance of games having a clear launch timeline, contrasting it with titles like “State of Decay 3,” which lacks a release date and feels stagnated despite being announced in 2020. The trailer for “State of Decay 3” is criticized for being artsy and unclear about gameplay. Next, the speaker discusses “Dragon Age: Veil Guard,” expressing disappointment with its direction, stating it feels like a drastic departure from the dark fantasy roots of the original “Dragon Age: Origins,” which they praise highly. The new tone is likened to a light-hearted Disney Channel show rather than the epic, dark narrative expected from the series.

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In this part of the video, the speaker critiques the redesign of monsters in the latest Dragon Age game, expressing disappointment with how the darkspawn now appear less scary and more cartoony compared to earlier versions. They lament the loss of the original Dragon Age art style and express no interest in the new game. The speaker also discusses Starfield’s next expansion, “Shattered Space,” showing limited excitement and noting their main issues with the game, including a lack of engaging enemies. They mention a new update featuring community-made content but doubt it will renew their interest in the game.

Additionally, the speaker touches on the Fallout 76 expansion, “Skyline Valley,” appreciating the good marketing despite the game’s poor first impression and their disinterest in its multiplayer nature. They briefly describe their positive impression of a new game, “Expedition 33,” particularly its art style, turn-based RPG mechanics, and impressive music. Finally, they mention “South of Midnight,” liking its bayou setting and unique vibe.

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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their personal preferences and reactions towards various game announcements and updates. They express a dislike for low frame rates in media, finding it unappealing and choppy. An independent game’s gameplay is described as unremarkable but not offensive. The speaker mentions the announcement of a new World of Warcraft expansion titled “The War Within” due out on August 26th, but they feel disconnected from Blizzard’s current offerings, suggesting the company might benefit from exploring new intellectual properties or another good RTS game.

Furthermore, they mention “Metal Gear Solid Triangle: Snake Eater,” expressing excitement despite never having played the series before. They also highlight the announcement of a new season of Sea of Thieves, noting Xbox’s broad genre coverage and commitment to Game Pass. Finally, there is a discussion on the ongoing support for real-time strategy games like Age of Empires and the Age of Mythology series, which excites the speaker as a fan of the genre. They briefly touch upon the Perfect Dark remake, stating that the new trailer and gameplay did not particularly impress them.

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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their lack of nostalgia for a game with no announced release date despite a reboot, predicting it may take years to release but hoping it will be done correctly. They then talk about the new Diablo expansion trailer, initially finding it cringey but eventually appreciating its dark and spooky tone, although they don’t find the story interesting and won’t try it out. An update on the new Fable game is mentioned, highlighting its lighthearted trailer, improved NPC interactions, and updated character appearances. The speaker expresses cautious optimism but remains skeptical due to the lack of gameplay shown. They also discuss an unexpected game called “Frag Punk,” which features an interesting concept of using cheat codes in an FPS multiplayer setting, expressing excitement about its potential. Finally, they mention the announcement of a new Red Dead Redemption prequel, expressing excitement about exploring the Wild West.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses various upcoming video games and their impressions. They mention the bold art style of an unspecified game, and the bizarre appearance of “Mixtape,” which they feel is more suited for TV than a video game. When asking their stream audience, they were surprised by the number of people still playing “Microsoft Flight Simulator” and appreciate Xbox catering to niche communities. They express frustration over the ongoing updates for “Elder Scrolls Online” and the lack of news on “Elder Scrolls 6.” The speaker looks forward to the supernatural murder mystery “Life is Strange: Double Exposure” and praises the “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” game for capturing the essence of the Indiana Jones franchise. They are also interested in trying “Mecha Break” due to their positive experiences with Mech games, and “Wuang Fallen Feathers,” a Souls-like game set in the Ming Dynasty.

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In this segment, the creator discusses various upcoming and anticipated games. They express interest in “Wuang Fallen Feathers” and cautious optimism for “Avowed” due to its Obsidian origins. They mention the controversial reception of “Assassin’s Creed Shadows,” despite their general lack of interest in the franchise. “Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl” catches their attention due to recommendations, despite the long gap since the last release in 2009.

The segment wraps up with high praise for the “Gears of War” series, specifically highlighting a new trailer that features young Marcus Phoenix. The creator appreciates the emotional depth of the series and considers it a remedy for toxic masculinity. The trailer evokes nostalgia and excitement, emphasizing a return to the elements that fans loved in the original games, and hinting at a successful prequel narrative.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the emotional connection people have with the Gears of War franchise and how its essence seems to have been recaptured. The speaker mentions the excitement of new releases like Doom and Gears of War and the urge to get back to the gym grind. The segment reflects some disappointment over the absence of Halo announcements at a recent showcase, noting the slow development of new Halo products compared to more frequently released franchises like Call of Duty. The future of Halo remains uncertain, and the speaker hopes for better news next year. Despite some skepticism, the speaker finds the Xbox game showcase to be highly successful overall, awarding it a 9 out of 10, and potentially a perfect score if it had included certain franchises. The video concludes with the speaker inviting viewers to share their thoughts and subscribe for more content.

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