Hello everyone.
I wanted to pop in here with a note on how N4G is handling the Coronavirus (COVID-19) news as it relates to gaming and the industry.
As this news is affecting everything around us, it is important to ensure that the news our users are getting related to this topic is accurate and not rash or irrational. It's an important topic that should not be burdened by rumors or the opinions of journalists. It needs to be treated carefully and respectfully.
Because of this, we will not be allowing rumors, opinion pieces, or the like about the Coronavirus for gaming events, the industry, or related topics. We will instead be focusing on official and specific sources for the topic.
For example, the current rumors about E3 being canceled due to a tweet from Devolver, as well as Jason's anonymous insider information from earlier, is a telling sign that it could happen. But we will not be posting about it or allowing opinion pieces about it until ESA or the official E3 site posts news of this. At this time, their site still lists what considerations they and the LA Convention Center are taking, not that it is canceled nor have they made any public announcement otherwise.
This news is important and we can take the time to make sure the information is as accurate as it can be for an event that is months away let alone hardware that is even further away from being released. It doesn't deserve to be treated as standard rumor mill material. It deserves the respect, attention, and assurance that the news being presented is exact and non-reactionary.
I understand some of you will disagree, but this is how it will be handled here regardless of how other sites choose to report on everything related to the current pandemic. At least be comforted that so many other places are discussing it the way you may want, but we feel it inappropriate to promote anything but facts on this matter.
Thank you for your understanding in this,
Christopher
The upcoming Xbox Games Showcase should be full of exciting announcements. Here is what John Hansen from GameSandwich thinks we will see.
Percentages time
Gears 6: 95% very high chance it'll get announced. It'll be in engine trailer but no deep gameplay.
State Of Decay 3: 60% fair chance development was said to be rough development but now is going very smooth recently according to Jez Cordin. It's a fairly good chance they could show it off but don't be surprised if it no shows... Again...
Blade: 20% very small chance. It's still a few years away and they probably don't want to show it off this early.
Fable: 80% High chance. I believe we'll see another trailer from Fable with a 2025 release.
Perfect Dark: 80% High Chance: apparently they wanted to be shown off last year but Matt Booty blocked them. Development was going badly for a while but according to New report it's smoother now. Yeah high chance and it's time to show something.
Avowed 100% chance guaranteed. Gameplay released date and all.
Indiana Jones 100% chance guaranteed. New trailer gameplay and release date.
Stalker 2 100% chance guaranteed. New trailer Day one on gamepass.
Contraband: 70% good chance. The game is said to be up and running with lots of play tests. Confident they'll show gameplay. If not it's vaporware 1000%
South Of Midnight: 80% High chance. There was a rumor it was releasing this year I'm actually expecting gameplay actually.
Clockwork Revolution: 50%. Maybe if it's a 2025 release then yeah they'll show off a new trailer. If not then it's a no show this time.
ABK gamepass stuff:100% New cod of course. Retro games crossing my fingers for remastered Tenchu games but I highly doubt it. One can hope I guess. These aren't all the games I missed some but wanted to hit the main stuff everyone's been waiting on.
Hope we hear about more about Playstation there lol, but I doubt they even dare utter that name at this showcase lest the steadfast faithful form a mob and burn the whole place down and "hold the line".
"Here's all the studios we're buying look at these trailers"
Years later, shuts them all down.
The one and only Jez Corden of Windows Central has intimated today that Ninja Theory is working on their next title already, and it's not one previously announced
Good. I hope they ramp up their ambitions and make a bigger game with better gameplay and combat.
"To celebrate its 20th anniversary, QubicGames is bringing a curated collection of its top titles on Steam. As a launch gift to players, there is even a "20 for 20 - Anniversary Bundle" that will be heavily discounted to allow gamers to purchase their favorite titles at irresistible prices. Players who purchase the entire bundle at once will pay less than $20!" - QubicGames.
I feel kind of strange. You are enacting a new policy, and I'm not displeased by it.
Maybe the world truly is ending.
I won't lie, I'm surprised to see anyone handling this COVID-19 stuff rationally.
Thanks for opting to be different and not feed into the ongoing rumor mill and overreacting.
You’re doing a good job, Christopher.
I agree.
Warm it up, Chris.