The E3 2019 is just around the corner and some experts are already sharing their assessments for the companies’ press conferences. Insider Brad Sams expects that Microsoft will unveil their next-generation console (Xbox Two) and at least three new gaming brands.
This is the situation: Starting June 8th, E3 2019 kicks off in Los Angeles. As in previous years, companies and developers showcase the games and hardware they are currently working on. What exactly to expect is often secret or revealed shortly before the event.
However, some experts are already giving their assessments and expectations in advance. This is also the case for Microsoft’s press conference, which will take place this year on Sunday, June 9th at 10 PM our time.
This year, Microsoft’s press conference is particularly in focus for E3 2019, as Sony is skipping the conference. Microsoft has to rock E3 2019.
Expert anticipates 3 entirely new gaming brands
What is expected from Microsoft? According to Brad Sams, Microsoft could finally showcase Halo Infinite this year, after the game was announced last year.
However, Sams assumes that the upcoming installment of the Halo series will be shown on a PC with an Xbox controller. This could avoid the first impression of the shooter coming from an already outdated console.
In addition, the following is expected:
- the presentation of Gears of War 5
- new content for State of Decay 2 and Forza Horizon 4
- and possible information about Age of Empires and a new Fable
Sams also expects at least three new IPs to be presented at the press conference. These are “new gaming brands” that Microsoft can build here.
In response to Google’s Stadia, Microsoft could introduce its own cloud service xCloud. Additionally, new information about the next-generation Xbox is anticipated.
How likely is this? Brad Sams’ assessments all sound very plausible. Moreover, he is an expert and insider who can draw on sources within the industry.
New information about the next Xbox can be expected at E3 2019, as Sony’s competition has already begun to reveal details about the PS5.
Halo Infinite is also anticipated, as the title was announced at last year’s E3 2018, but only a demo for the new Slipstream engine was shown.
New IPs also make sense, as Microsoft is focusing more on its own games again and is steadily expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of studios. The Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, already announced via Twitter that they want to show 14 games from the Xbox Game Studios at the presentation.
This is what the players say: In the Games subreddit, Brad Sams’ assessment led to several discussions. Many users wrote about what they would like to see in the presentation and which games they would wish for. Especially the possible three new IPs caused excitement.
The post has 6.7k upvotes today, making it the most discussed post in the Games subreddit.
