Going under the assumption they are having a Games Showcase, and will merge BE3 and P3 shows, I think these will be the main candidates to open and close the show.
What do you think will open and close the E3 equivalent this year? My guess is the event opens with Hellblade 2, has Halo as the “centrepiece”, looks like it will finish with Starfield but the actual last game shown in a “surprise” moment is Elden Ring.
For comparison’s sake:
Opening Games:
2020 - Halo Infinite
2019 - The Outer Worlds
2018 - Halo Infinite
2017 - Forza Motorsport 7 and the Xbox One X reveal
Man some of yall be real hopeful about Elden Ring Lolol but I like it
Xbox having good relationship with From software would be enough for me for the whole xbox needs Japan thing. Imagine if that game comes on gamepass day 1, oh my god. But I can see it being that one more thing at the end. Would be fan service at its best and reinforce a new relationship between the two companies and associate the brands in a cool way.
Now that I’m done talking fairy tales, I’d say the show will start with Halo infinite again. It’s gonna be meant to be almost poetic - a new beginning, a restart, a second chance, any more metaphors you can think of.
The show will end with Starfield. Both coming 2021. Boom. Instant nut all over the screen.
True. Who the hell knows with Elden Ring. I think Starfield will be at rhe end of the show. Even if not a 2021 title (I still hope to god it is), showing a bit would go a long way.
As for Halo, I think because it opened the show twice and closed it once, it won’t open again. It could send a message to people joining the stream it’s just “Halo again” so I’m thinking they open with Hellblade. NT have been teasing a lot more lately, by all accounts it looks like a graphical showcase, the game is MSM friendly being the closest Xbox has to a “God of War” type game and the original is very cinematic with moments that could serve as a good vertical slice.
Idk, could still be Halo. Delays aside, it is their most anticipated game this year, but after 3 years in the marquee slot, a divisive showing last year and a high profile delay, I could see the slot going to one of the new studio’s games.
Hmm. I just think MS is still like that overly attached girlfriend who will want to prop up halo at every instance, despite past history showing all the mistakes, and ignore smart thinking lol. Hellblade 2 is definitely a great opening candidate, I mean, it’s what was shown alongside the reveal of Series X, so there’s definitely some important association going on there. That would definitely be my pick if I didn’t think MS wants Halo to be the biggest fucking thing this year from them. And closing with Starfield is almost orchestral, like everything leading up to that, a new era and finally answer some questions - Xbox pc exclusive and day 1 gamepass, drive that philosophy home and watch the world burn.
Elden Ring i really hope is shown at the showcase if not possible before that like next month (relying on Jeff Grubb’s teasing). It’ll be THE biggest third party hype they can get. Definitely one of the only few that can warrant a “one more thing” spot.
Yeah they will open with Halo no question asked but Im surprised you think they will end with Starfield. As I see it every Bethesda game studio reveal is at least 10 min long. Either they tease it and Bethesda will make their own showcase to go deep or it will happen inbetween.
Its just I dont see anything right now being that one more thing like Fable was it would have to be an old Ip or a studio that is well know for making great games and looking at what I think will be there it just doesnt have that
After the Nintendo Direct stuff it really stood out to me, wow MS is going to be the best out of the 3 for having constant games because how many teams they have compared to Sony and Nintendo. I can’t wait to see E3 showcases in like 2-3 years time when everyone is all settled in completely, they’re going to be nuts.
All the games I think will show up at Xbox E3 2021, now I’m sure it wouldn’t be everything but here’s just a taster of what I think in no particular order what will be at the show (if they all are there then it would be a very good show imo) ;
