BioWare's New IP "Anthem" Looks Like The Destiny and Mass Effect that We Deserved

After a lackluster showing in Mass Effect: Andromeda, BioWare returns with a beautiful and exciting new franchise, "Anthem." The gameplay loop seems very reminiscent of Activision's Destiny, but with its own little flavor. The traversal probably being the most exciting difference. We can't wait to seamlessly transition from running, flying, and swimming with our friends as we grind for loot. 

"In Anthem™, a new shared-world action-RPG from EA's BioWare studio, team up with friends as Freelancers—the bold few with the courage to leave civilization behind and explore a landscape of primeval beauty." [via Anthem]

Here is the gameplay reveal from Xbox's E3 press conference. (It should also be noted that this game isn't exclusive to the Xbox One).

In Anthem™, a new shared-world action-RPG from EA's BioWare studio, team up with friends as Freelancers-the bold few with the courage to leave civilization behind and explore a landscape of primeval beauty. Wield an arsenal of Javelin exosuits, each equipped with unique weapons and abilities.

Crackdown 3 Gameplay Trailer and Release Date

Crackdown has always been fun, crazy, and a little bit absurd. That is why the casting of Terry Crews makes a lot of sense. We can't wait to cause destruction and mayhem alongside Mr. Crews this fall!

"Xbox One and Windows 10 exclusive. CRACKDOWN 3 OFFICIAL E3 2017 TRAILER. Step up your BOOM! Suit up and throw down as a superpowered agent on a mission to take back the city. Terry Crews as Commander Jaxon wants you to join in on the open world mayhem, dropping November 7, 2017. " [via Xbox]

Xbox One and Windows 10 exclusive. CRACKDOWN 3 OFFICIAL E3 2017 TRAILER. Step up your BOOM! Suit up and throw down as a superpowered agent on a mission to take back the city. Terry Crews as Commander Jaxon wants you to join in on the open world mayhem, dropping November 7, 2017.

Minecraft to be Available for Crossplay Across PC and Consoles

Do you still play Minecraft? Do you wish you could play wit your friends who have it on a different console? Well you will be able to starting this summer!

"Minecraft! Servers! Crossplay! 4K! The Better Together Update brings community marketplace, massive servers and cross-platform play to console this summer, unifying Minecraft across mobile, Windows 10, VR and console! And that’s not all: see a first reveal of the new Super Duper Graphics Pack, coming this fall! " - [via XBOX]

Minecraft! Servers! Crossplay! 4K! The Better Together Update brings community marketplace, massive servers and cross-platform play to console this summer, unifying Minecraft across mobile, Windows 10, VR and console! And that's not all: see a first reveal of the new Super Duper Graphics Pack, coming this fall! Song: Alakazam!

State of Decay 2 Coming in Spring 2018

The long awaited follow up to the Xbox 360 exclusive State of Decay, is finally coming to the Xbox One in the Spring of 2018!

Here's the E3 trailer:

Xbox One and Windows 10 Exclusive. 18 months after the zombie apocalypse, the military abandons a refugee camp in small-town America. Those left behind must band together to survive the fall of civilization and the rise of the undead. In State of Decay 2, it's up to you to gather survivors, build a community, and redefine what it means to survive.

Assassin's Creed Origins Gameplay and Release Date

The third game shown during Xbox's E3 press conference was the return of one of the most popular franchises of the past decade. Assassin's Creed Origins will take players to ancient Egypt on October 27, 2017.

Watch the world premiere of Assassin's Creed Origins and get a glimpse of ancient Egypt and the beginnings of the Assassin's Brotherhood. Available October 27. Available for pre-order now. #AssassinsCreed https://AssassinsCreed.com https://www.facebook.com/assassinscreedUS https://instagram.com/AssassinsCreed_US https://twitter.com/assassinscreed http://www.youtube.com/Ubisoft_US ABOUT Assassin's Creed Origins : Journey into Ancient Egypt, the most mysterious place in history, during a crucial period that will shape the world.

Watch the first gameplay walkthrough of Assassin's Creed Origins and get a look at the game's all-new combat, weapon system, and more. Available October 27. Available for pre-order now. #AssassinsCreed https://AssassinsCreed.com https://www.facebook.com/assassinscreedUS https://instagram.com/AssassinsCreed_US https://twitter.com/assassinscreed http://www.youtube.com/Ubisoft_US ABOUT Assassin's Creed Origins : Journey into Ancient Egypt, the most mysterious place in history, during a crucial period that will shape the world.

Forza 7 Announce Trailer

The first game to show off the power of the Xbox One X was Xbox's long running racing series, Forza. Take a look at the trailer below!

Xbox One and Windows 10 exclusive. Experience the danger and beauty of competitive racing at the limit in Forza Motorsport 7. Enjoy gorgeous graphics at 60fps and true 4K resolution in HDR. Collect over 700 Forzavista™ cars, including the largest assortment of Ferraris, Porsches, and Lamborghinis ever.

XBOX ONE X and Release Date and Price Revealed

During their press conference at E3 2016, Microsoft announced their development for the beefed-up iteration of the Xbox ONE, then called "project Scorpio." 

"Lose yourself in worlds built for immersive true 4K gaming, where action is brought to life with 2160p frame buffers. Enjoy brilliant graphic details in lights, shadows, and reflections with High Dynamic Range and Wide Color Gamut. Experience premium audio that puts you in the center of 3D spatial sound. Stream and record game clips in 4K at screaming-fast 60FPS. With 6 teraflops of processing power and 12GB GDDR5 graphic memory, Xbox One X is 40% more powerful than any other console. Feel true power." - [via Xbox]

The Xbox One X is available world wide on November 7, 2017 for $499.

Lose yourself in worlds built for immersive true 4K gaming, where action is brought to life with 2160p frame buffers. Enjoy brilliant graphic details in lights, shadows, and reflections with High Dynamic Range and Wide Color Gamut. Experience premium audio that puts you in the center of 3D spatial sound.