Update: In a strange turn, the listing for Xbox's presentation at the Tokyo Game Show has been altered. It no longer claims to be bringing "exclusive news and content to share". Instead, it simply reads: "JUMP IN and join Xbox as we bring the joy and community of our gaming ecosystem to the world."
Xbox's Aaron Greenberg has chimed in on Twitter to provide an explanation, saying there will be "regionally relevant updates, but no major reveals or announcements" at the Tokyo Game Show this year.
Original Story: Xbox is returning to the Tokyo Game Show this year for another showcase on September 30 at 2am PT / 5am EDT / 10am BST / 11am CET with some "exclusive news" ready to share.
The 50-minute presentation has appeared on the Tokyo Game Show schedule and is said to include some "exclusive news and content". However, it's not clear what this may be.
"JUMP IN and join Xbox as we bring our gaming ecosystem gaming to the world. We have some exclusive news and content to share and... Tokyo Game Show 2021 is our stage."
Compared to last year's show - which kept expectations in check by declaring there would be no acquisition or next-gen console news - it certainly sounds like this year could be a bit more exciting. While it's best not to go in expecting world premieres and studio acquisitions, it will hopefully at least be worth tuning in for.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has previously said he's "motivated" by the Xbox Series X|S sales in Japan, which got off to a fantastic start. Spencer also added that Xbox's acquisition of Tokyo Gameworks is a "great step" for the the brand's Japanese presence. It'll be interesting to see what the show has in store for us.
Excited to tune in to Xbox's Tokyo Game Show presentation? Let us know in the comments below.
[source tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp]
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Sega acquisition imminent, along with Sony fan reaction that Sega games (including Atlus) aren't that good, anyway.
I'm sorry, it was just too tempting not to troll...
I just want to see more Japanese games on Xbox. Maybe we'll finally get to hear what Kojima has been working on with Microsoft. Or some partnerships with Japanese companies, such as Atlus, in order to bring games like Persona 5 Royal to Game Pass. It's true that the announcement of an acquisition may not be fitting for TGS, although it has been almost a year since the ZeniMax acquisition was announced. Maybe it is time to announce the next acquisition? I think it would personally be awesome if Microsoft's next acquisition was a Japanese company just to prove to us that they care about bringing more Japanese games to Game Pass.
Banjo Threeie announcement I'm sure... 😀
Please bring Sakura Wars to Xbox please!
@BANJO
Maybe put Double fine on this one now.
Jet Set 3, JSRF Remastered, I can dream right?
@IronMan30 I can see it already. Yeah, Persona 5 Royal wasn't all that anyway...
Banjo with Double Fine's humor. This is a no brainer and could be a Super Mario killer.
He's going to buy out Japan isn't he, like, he's literally going to buy Japan.
Imagine if they brought out Sony hahaha.
Seriously though, I'll keep my expectations at the door, but that's not to say I'll be wishing for something big. Something to do with Hideo, maybe. Sega acquisition would be cool. Tons of FROG's (jrpgs, my kindle autocorrect it to frogs so I felt it necessary to keep it ahah) on game pass. Either way....more Xbox news is good news
With the quote having "JUMP IN" and shohen jump or something being popular makes me think there is a link lol
@Dezzy70 Tim Shafer has been asked about Banjo Kazooie before and he said he is not interested in working with someone else's IP, Double Fine would rather make its own thing.
Maybe the return of backwards compatibility with new additions including important SEGA games like JSRF, Sonic Heroes, Sonic 06, etc.
Hoping for Project Diva!🤞
Rocks back and forth in chair mumbling
Lost Odyssey 2
Lost Odyssey 2
Lost Odyssey 2
Lost Odyssey 2
Realistic announcement: Final Fantasy VII Remake coming to Game Pass before Christmas.
Wishful thinking: JSRF rerelease on B/C.
I don’t expect anything “big”. If they haven’t already maybe reveal the Japanese voice cast for Halo.
It’s hard to say.
@John117 Tales week 3 on gamepass would be dope
Wasn't there a rumour of some kind of announcement involving Nintendo in the autumn? It was probably just speculation based on the Switch on Phil's shelf though...
@dmcc0 I think Nintendo and Microsoft collaboration news would be more likely to appear in a Nintendo Direct than a Xbox event. There's always a September Direct so perhaps if anything comes of that rumour, it'll be there.
@dmcc0 it could be Nintendo is going to use Azure as well. The rumored collab isn’t necessarily something for fans.
I just want more Japanese games on Xbox.
Let's hope for FF7 Remake and Persona news.
@Dezzy70 Good idea, we live in hope...
@Shigurui I wouldn't be surprised , one of the questions on the rewards app recently was about jet set radio
Aaron Greenberg also responded saying not to expect any “major reveals or announcements”.
twitter.com/aarongreenberg/status/1433157779187847170
@awp69 Thanks, updated!
@Would_you_kindly Yeah, I noticed that. I'd love to see JSR make a comeback one day.
@JohannVanDerSmut
I personally have no interest as I've played it on PS5 and will play the sequels there.
But from a business point of view, why wouldn't it hit Xbox?
The paid deal with Sony expires towards the end of the year.
It's already leaked to be a paid exclusive on PC with the Epic Store.
Do you think Square-Enix wouldn't accept some nice Game Pass money for an Xbox port?
Just curious as to what your thinking is?
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