After a premature leak of their Xbox One 4K Slim console, Microsoft starts this year’s e3 briefings in traditional early afternoon fashion. With the gaming giant set to join their rival in virtual reality this fall, fans still patiently await details for their imminent 4K VR Scorpion system unveiling.
As the high-end-like PC-worthy console is likely to cost more than $600 in total, those of you who have no interest in the genre will likely receive an official release date for the 4K Slim console – which was leaked over the weekend. The likes of Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3, Crackdown 3, Scalebound, Minecraft and the AAA-title ReCore confirmed for the big event, look for details on potentially a streaming stick to premiere today.
12:00 The countdown as officially started!
12:30 The Xbox One 4K Slim console is formally revealed.
Introducing the new Xbox One S, featuring 4K Ultra HD video, streamlined controller, and more. #XboxE3https://t.co/CWuG5QEeF7
— Xbox (@Xbox) June 13, 2016
12:33 WHOA: Xbox One Anywhere has been unveiled, meaning any title you purchase on XB1 will be downloadable on PC. Still no update on how much the transactions will cost.
12:35 Gears of War…single player is being shown for some reason.
12:46 Rare Studios hits the stage to showcase season 3 of Killer Instinct and it’s additional characters. Gears of War locust Raam will be a playable character as well.
General RAAM drops today in Killer Instinct FOR EVERYONE. Try him this week! https://t.co/kjXHk0m7z9 pic.twitter.com/WRdgBUJSqi
— Killer Instinct (@KillerInstinct) June 13, 2016
12:50 Forza Horizon three with #XboxAnyWhere + cross platform play has been revealed. For the first time ever, 4-player online co-op mode will be added – including the ability to hop into a game on the fly. These graphics look kind of insane. September 27th is the official release date as well.
We're happy to announce #ForzaHorizon3, out later this year on September 27 exclusively on #XboxOne and #Windows10! pic.twitter.com/qPcQoMow8p
— Forza Motorsport (@ForzaMotorsport) June 13, 2016
12:55 The first ever Final Fantasy XV demo on Xbox One is being shown.
Fast action. Massive scale. Open world. Join the adventure of Noctis in #FFXV, coming 9/30 [RP]. #XboxE3 pic.twitter.com/CkxCNTaYrH
— Xbox (@Xbox) June 13, 2016
1:00 The same Battlefield 1 trailer hits the floor, but Microsoft will have the game exclusive for an entire week, when it launches on October 13th! Did we mention how amazing the multiplayer looks?
Battles just got a whole lot bigger. This is Operations Mode. https://t.co/586HycyYJy pic.twitter.com/kVBfii9rpg
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) June 13, 2016
1:02 Rejoice Division players, new DLC is coming later this month!
Tom Clancy's The Division v1.3 'Underground' available first on Xbox One, 28th June.
— The Division Blog (@TheDivisionBlog) June 13, 2016
1:04 The Xbox One fall update is being explained. Background music is the first new addition!
1:09 Minecraft with Oculus Rift hits the stage. The title also has cross platform play from tablet, iOS, PC and XB1.
HOT FROM E3: Pocket / Win10 gets Realms & cross-device play powered by Xbox Live! Friendly! https://t.co/3USuM5yFmS pic.twitter.com/FX6IXwm88D
— Minecraft (@Minecraft) June 13, 2016
1:13 Xbox One customization color controllers are coming soon
Personalize your very own #Xbox Wireless Controller with Xbox Design Lab. #XboxE3 pic.twitter.com/QEywccy9nt
— Xbox (@Xbox) June 13, 2016
1:16 Limbo creator, Play Dead is readying their next indie-gem – #INSIDE! Coming this June 29th.
"It is one of the best games I've ever played…" – @iocat
Here's the teaser trailer for #Inside. #E32016 https://t.co/rLMunX3e0Q
— IGN @ E3 (@IGN) June 13, 2016
1:28 Tekken is back with #Tekken7! Look for the game to arrive EARLY 2017. No news on Tekken vs. Street Fighter, just yet.
#TEKKEN7 is coming to XB1 & PS4 in early 2017! 😯 #XboxE3 #E32016 https://t.co/QnrUpLZ0zL pic.twitter.com/NDfADkO0wn
— OnSMASH DOT COM (@OnSMASH) June 13, 2016
1:30 To get you ready for Tekken 7, Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is available now on Xbox One backwards compatibility, FREE!
1:32 Let the slay ride begin. Dead Rising 4 is officially hitting XB1 this holiday!
Nice smile #FrankIsBack #DeadRising4 pic.twitter.com/XRsEcdJcUS
— Frank West (@DeadRising) June 13, 2016
1:39 Scalebound looked really amazing until gameplay was shown :-(.
Beat(ing dragons) by Dr. Dre. #Scalebound #XboxE3
— Ryan McCaffrey (@DMC_Ryan) June 13, 2016
1:40 Microsoft is finally using RARE after of years of waiting! Sea of Thieves might be a top 5 trailer today.
Did you catch the new @SeaOfThieves artwork? Have a closer look! pic.twitter.com/Rs3RRIbg1q
— Rare Ltd. (@RareLtd) June 13, 2016
1:45 “No one survives alone.” Find your community in #StateofDecay2!
THANK YOU, @XboxP3. THANK YOU, @undeadlabs! THANK YOU, @XBOX! #stateofdecay2 #e3
— Greg Miller (@GameOverGreggy) June 13, 2016
1:50 Thank GOD, No Halo 6 yet! Halo Wars 2 has been announced for 2017, with an open beta available now.
Nice cgi trailer but I really need to see gameplay, thanks. #haloWars2
— Steven Williams (@Boogie2988) June 13, 2016
1:58 Microsoft closes out with confirming Project Scorpio was indeed real!
2:00 Check back tonight for Sony’s show.
Microsoft Officially Announces Xbox One Virtual Reality 4K ‘Scorpio’ Console