
Rumor: Microsoft to Host Smaller Xbox Event in the Coming Weeks - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 05 April 2021 / 1,301 ViewsMicrosoft is planning to host smaller "What's Next" virtual events this year instead of its traditional larger conferences, according to known leaker Mary Jo Foley over on ZDNet.
One of the upcoming virtual events from Microsoft includes a "What's Next for Gaming," which is "expected in the coming weeks." The upcoming Game Stack Live event set for April 20 and 21 is not the upcoming Xbox event, according to sources.
Xbox will be holding an Age of Empires: Fan Preview on Saturday, April 10 at 9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm UK that features Age of Empires IV, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, and Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. There will be a new look at gameplay, civilizations, campaigns, and more of Age of Empires IV.
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