Xbox Games Showcase 2023

Xbox Games Showcase 2023

Author: DiddiDoesGames/JayDimes June 26, 2023 Duration: 55:05
The FTC goes full United States and sues to block the Microsoft - Activision Blizzard merger. Sony is ramping up it's cloud gaming game but the big event of the last week was the XBox games showcase which of course we'll dig into and give our thoughts on.http://www.joystickandmouse.comhttp://shop.joystickandmouse.com/https://www.patreon.com/joystickandmouse The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block Microsoft from completing its deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard, the latest antitrust challenge to the proposed merger but one that could hasten a conclusion to the drawn-out dispute.https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/12/ftc-to-file-injunction-blocking-microsofts-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/microsoft-activision-blizzard-xbox-ftc-ab5dd455ed5a2785983d8373915e3531 The revamped PlayStation Plus is one year old as of June, and Sony Interactive Entertainment is observing the milestone with a 10-day stretch of activities and giveaways. More importantly, it’s begun testing cloud streaming of PlayStation 5 games, a big step for PlayStation Plus premium members.https://www.polygon.com/23760883/playstation-ps-plus-extra-games-june-2023-premium-collection Xbox brought a ton of games to the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, giving us a good idea for what to expect on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, and PC for the rest of the year and beyond. Let's go through what they announced and see what we are looking forward to.https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-games-showcase-2023-everything-announcedhttps://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/06/11/xbox-games-showcase-starfield-direct-recap-everything-announced/

Ever find yourself scrolling through gaming headlines, wishing you had a couple of trusted friends to help make sense of it all? That’s the space Joystick & Mouse | Video Games News & Reviews occupies. Hosts Don (known online as Diddi) and Tim (JayDimes) bring their conversations directly to your headphones, diving into the week’s biggest stories and releases. What sets this podcast apart isn’t just their knowledge, but their perspective: both are fathers balancing full-time careers with their passion for gaming. This reality shapes their discussions, focusing on games that fit into a busy life and trends that matter to players who can’t spend every hour online. You’ll hear genuine reviews of what they’re actually playing, not just the blockbuster titles, offering honest impressions on whether a game is worth your limited time. Their dynamic feels less like a formal broadcast and more like you’re sitting in on a chat between two pals who’ve been talking games for years. Tune in for a grounded, relatable take on the gaming world that cuts through the hype and gets to what’s genuinely interesting or fun. It’s a refreshing listen for anyone who loves video games but lives a full, adult life.
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