Xbox Showcase + Black Ops 6 Direct - This Week In Gaming | MER Clan Gaming

hello everyone this is Josh B and welcome to a special twig episode where today we're going to be covering all of the exciting announcements and games shown off at this year's Xbox showcase on June 9th there was a ton of games to cover so we will only be going over some of the major titles revealed here so let's just jump right into things first up let's go ahead and quickly cover the Black Ops 6 direct Xbox started off the Showcase with a full reveal trailer for Black Ops 6 but after this Xbox showcase was over a special 25-minute showcase for Black Ops 6 started first up in this Black Ops 6 direct they showcased the entire movement system being completely revamped to offer a more natural and fast-paced experience players can now Sprint dive and slide in all directions at all times additionally smart movement options have been introduced allowing for automatic mantling and crouching when needed reducing the number of button presses required and making gameplay a bit smoother these settings can be turned off or tweaked depending on how you'd like to play the campaign promises to be expansive featuring The Safe House system that was first introduced in Call of Duty Cold War this time however it will be set in the 9s and the story will actually be continuing from Black Ops 2's flashback scenes bringing in new twists and turns along with a returning cast of characters multiplayer fans will also be pleased to know the old Prestige system is making a comeback this means that every time players prestige all items will be relocked and reset providing a new challenging progression system there will be 10 Prestige ranks followed by a significant number of ranks leading up to prestige master which comes with a hidden reward the multiplayer will feature 16 new maps and the return of round-based zombies launching with a total of two zombies experiences ensuring plenty of content for players to enjoy now there's a lot more to actually dive into in all of these categories of the direct so if you want a separate video going over any of the specific parts of the direct do let us know down in the comments below Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is shaping up to be a super exciting addition to the franchise and we are eagerly awaiting its release on October 25th and now on to the Xbox showcase itself where they unveiled the latest addition to the Doom franchise Doom Dark Ages this new installment transports Doom guy to a medieval setting where he battles demons using a mix of ancient and futuristic Weaponry the trailer showcased Doom guy wielding a classic round shield outfitted with spinning saw blades around its edges as well as a flail combining traditional medieval Weaponry with a futuristic twist the game promises to retain the series's signature fast-paced combat while also introducing some new elements like the giant mechs and dragon riding hopefully adding an exciting layer of Epic Fantasy to the gameplay the trailer highlighted the brutal and visceral combat that Doom fans have come to love but with a fresh new setting and Innovative Weaponry Doom Dark Ages is honestly set to bring quite a unique twist to the franchise and we are super excited next up we were presented with a cinematic trailer for State of Decay 3 I am super pumped for this one while the trailer didn't delve deeply into gameplay details it did highlight the core elements that fans have come to expect that being intense zombie slaying and vehicular action the trailer culminated with the reveal of a new massive zombie hinting at Fresh challenges and threats players will face in the new game now despite the lack of specific gameplay footage the Cinematic definitely set the stage for what promises to be another thrilling installment in the state ofk series following the reveal of State of Decay 3 the Xbox showcase continued with an exciting announcement from BioWare a new Dragon AED game titled Dragon aged Veil guard the trailer offered a glimpse into the game's Rich World showcasing a diverse range of NPCs who are likely to become party members The Narrative seems to revolve around two dwarves in search of a leader for a new mission setting up the players roles in this Epic Journey the trailer hinted at a deep engaging storyline filled with intriguing characters and the classic RPG elements that fans of the Dragon Age series love Dragon Age Veil guard promises to bring fresh and captivating experiences to this beloved franchise we saw an intriguing trailer for starfields first expansion shattered space this expansion promises to introduce a wealth of new content including a chilling array of new enemies that appear to be space horror monsters moners complete with strange growths infesting spaceships this trailer also teased a new hubtown featuring cult worship a mysterious statue and a spectral figure possibly connected to the bizarre growths adding to the excitement it was announced that this expansion will include creation Club content and support this means that players on all platforms will be able to download user generated mods enhancing and refreshing their Starfield experience with creative player-made content shattered space looks set to significantly expand the universe of Starfield and hopefully bring some new adventures and Mysteries for players to explore we then got an exciting look at South of midnight a character action game set in the atmospheric Louisiana beos the trailer featured the main character writing a giant talking catfish with a distinct Regional accent adding a unique charm to this game we also got a glimpse of the movement mechanics showcasing some fluid gliding and grappling abilities along with a brief look at the combat system the combination of these elements hints at a dynamic and engaging experience and we're super eager to see what more comes out of south of midnight especially in the terms of its combat system and how it leverages its Rich Southern Gothic setting Perfect Dark was quite the surprise during the event this firstperson stealth-based shooter while lacking a release date gives us a taning glimpse of gameplay for its surprising reboot announcement the footage showcased of a game reminiscent of deus X blending stealth and action elements seamlessly players also have the choice to employ lethal or non-lethal methods when dealing with enemies as well as multiple strategic options during combat engagements the reboot really looks to honor the spirit of the original game while introducing some more modern gameplay mechanics next up we got an exciting announcement about the upcoming Age of Mythology remake this beloved classic RTS game features multiple factions each based on ancient civilizations and their deities these Gods will Aid you on the battlefield with magical effects that can actually Grant some significant advantages adding a layer of strategy to the game fans are pretty eager to revisit this fantastic campaign and see some of those new changes or improvements the developers might have added make sure to mark your calendars for September 4th as we can't wait to dive back into the mythological battles and relive this Epic Adventures Xbox also showcased Diablo I's first expansion vessel of hatred while the presentation primarily featured on a cinematic trailer there were two key announcements the most significant reveal was the addition of the new class though they didn't really specify what it was additionally they announced the release date for the expansion October 8th fans are super excited to see what this new chapter will bring in the world of Diablo I and discover what that new class actually will be following this we were also treated with a mostly cinematic trailer for The highly anticipated Fable reboot scheduled for a release in 2025 the trailer showcased The Beloved humor that the Fable series is known for along with some darker twists hinting at the challenges ahead although there were some brief glimpses of the combat it was difficult to discern whether these were cutscene highlights or actual gameplay as the release date approaches we are definitely sure to get some more footage of the reboot and see what is in store for the new Fable Universe in the pipeline is the highly anticipated next installment of Microsoft flight simulator 2024 this version promises a plethora of new experiences including helicopter rescue missions commercial flights aerial advertising in Endeavors and private chartered flights with an already stupidly impressive map we are hoping to see some further enhancements and additions ensuring that we get an even more immersive flying experience Pilots can anticipate a diverse selection of aircraft to take to the skies so stay tuned for more details as we approach the release date on November 19th we were finally treated to some more details about the Indiana Jones and the great circle game while the presentation primarily focused on the story content with only a brief 20 second glimpse of Gameplay at the end it was enough to Peak our interest the story elements felt reminiscent of the Indiana Jones movies promising an exciting Adventure filled with Intrigue and action in terms of gameplay what we were shown reminds us of a slower paced Wolfenstein experience complete with the iconic Whip and a greater emphasis on melee combat while the Snippets shown left us wanting even more the overall Impressions suggest that this game could offer a super enjoyable journey into the world of Indiana Jones we're super excited for what lies ahead and hopefully we get some game play reveals to get a better sense of what to expect from this anticipated title Xbox treated us with a new story trailer for a vow accompanied by tantalizing Snippets of the gameplay the trailer offered a deeper glimpse into the game's narrative and World immersing Us in its Rich lore and atmosphere however the one missing piece of information was the release date leaving us on our toes for further details as for now the only real timeline we have is a very vague sometime in 2024 Xbox then featured gameplay footage for a long awaited release date for stalker 2 heart of Chernobyl the sequel appears to be shaping up magnificently and the gameplay showcased some intense Gunplay encounters with both human adversaries and the Eerie creatures inhabiting the Zone's depths with its promise of uncovering strange and mysterious Secrets anticipation for this game is at an alltime high so make sure you mark your calendars for September 5th when players can finally immerse themselves in the hunting world of stalker 2 heart of Chernobyl and wrapping than up on this Xbox showcase was the announcement of the brand new additions for the Gears of War franchise Gears of War eay I am super super pumped for this this sequel will transport players into the early days of the Locust Invasion where they first emerged from the depths and ignited the devastating conflict that defines this series unfortunately more details are kind of scarce due to this being an early stage of development and this trailer just simply being a cinematic trailer and as such no release year has been confirmed yet nevertheless fans are super excited and eager for further reveals and insight into this new exciting title and are ready to witness how it will expand upon the rich lore and intense action that the Gears of War Universe provides and that will be it for our June 2024 Xbox showcase and the major announcements that were shown off please do make sure to check out all of our other videos and don't forget to hit that subscribe button and click that notification Bell so you never miss an update this has been Josh B with mclan gaming and I'll catch you next week for another exciting episode of this weekend gaming

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Keywords: Xbox Showcase 2024, Black Ops 6, Doom Dark Ages, State of Decay 3, Dragon Age: Veilguard, Starfield Shattered Space, South of Midnight, Perfect Dark, Age of Mythology Remake, Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred, Fable Reboot, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Avowed, STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl, Gears of War: E-Day, Gaming News, Xbox Event, Game Announcements, Xbox Showcase Recap, New Game Releases, video games, gaming news, microsoft, xbox, xboxshow

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Length: 11min 5sec (665 seconds)

Published: Mon Jun 10 2024