Going live at 2:00pm Pacific
Microsoft has been ramping up its Inside Xbox shows, or it at least feels that way. Love ’em or hate ’em, I appreciate their communication efforts, particularly afterSony’s underbaked first State of Play stream. The April 2019 episode of Inside Xbox begins streaming today at 2:00pm Pacific. Let’s watch!
You’ll be able to follow along with the news right here and onTwitch,YouTube,Facebook, andMixer.
Leading the way, there’s talk of “the latest news on E3, including Xbox FanFest.”Cupheadon Nintendo Switch was a great start, but I’m keen to hear ifany other recent rumblings pan out in a meaningful way. You have to expect Microsoft to make an even bigger case for its GamePass program in June. We also still haven’t seen a confirmation of theleaked disc-free, all-digital Xbox One S console.
As for individual games,the next episode of Inside Xbox promisesto divulge the latest onSea of Thieves,Rage 2, andWarhammer Chaosbane, plus a guest spot from The Coalition (andGears of War)’s Rod Fergusson. Beyond that? “Several surprises” and “a handful” of backward-compatible titles.
If you’re someone who’s taken the time tofine-tune your Mixer account, heads up that Microsoft is bringing back the Flintlock reward forSea of Thievesand “an avatar item” forRage 2. What could it be?
Lastly, it’s worth stressing that this show will run for an hour. My main complaint with Inside Xbox has been that they can drag on if the caliber of news isn’t quite there, so hey, this seems like tangible progress. There’s a balance to be struck between the numerous annual gaming expos and these regularly-scheduled news shows. Lean too far in either direction, and the other side suffers.
