Microsoft is creating excitement for the December edition of The Game Awards by promising important Xbox revelations.In promotional materials released this week, the tech giant hinted to "important announcements" planned for the event, as well as other exciting Xbox platform improvements.
According to the company's press release, "Celebrate the best games of the year and the big winners live at The Game Awards on December 7th at 19:30 ET / 4:30 PM PT / 12:30 AM+1 GMT, along with important announcements and other Xbox news that you don't want to miss!"
Microsoft used The Game Awards in 2019 to introduce both the Xbox Series X platform and Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. This was a smart move reminiscent of the past.
In September, legal documents were mistakenly leaked, hinting to the potential disclosure of important aspects of the company's gaming strategy. This includes plans for the release of a redesigned Xbox Series X console dubbed 'Brooklin,' with a 2024 release date.
The upcoming Game Awards in 2023 will be televised live from Los Angeles' Peacock Theatre, guaranteeing an amazing spectacle. The annual event's ninth edition was a lavish affair, with musical performances by an on-stage orchestra and Hozier, celebrity visitors, an awards ceremony, and exclusive game announcements.
Notable announcements from the previous year included Hideo Kojima's highly anticipated Death Stranding 2 and BioShock creator Ken Levine's latest effort, Judas. New titles revealed included Hades 2, a prequel to Bayonetta, and Armoured Core 6: Fires of Rubicon.
In the past, important titles such as Final Fantasy 16, Diablo 4, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League were given release dates. The outstanding winners of the awards event were Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarök.
Baldur's Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 lead the nominations with eight each in the upcoming the event, sharing the spotlight with Marvel's Spider-Man 2, which is a competitor in seven categories. The gaming community is anticipating The Game Awards in December, and Microsoft's cryptic promise of "important announcements" has heightened the excitement.