Xbox 20th Anniversary Celebration Broadcast Set for November 15 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 19 October 2021 / 1,379 Views
Microsoft announced it will host a special broadcast on November 15 celebrating the 20th anniversary of Xbox and Halo at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm GMT. You will be able to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and Facebook.
No new games will be announced during the broadcast, however, there will be special look back at the 20 year history of Xbox.
"We invite you to join us on Nov. 15 to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Xbox and Halo with a fun, digital broadcast for fans around the globe," said Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty. "While we won’t announce any new games, this anniversary broadcast will be a special look back at 20 years of Xbox. We’ll share more details soon, so stay tuned.
"We’ve been hard at work to deliver three months of back-to-back game launches. And while we hope you’ll join us in celebrating 20 years of Xbox history, know that we’re hard at work on the road ahead and what’s to come in the next 20 years."
Microsoft is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Xbox with three months of back-to-back games launching on Xbox Game Pass:
- The Age of Empires franchise has been a major part of Microsoft’s gaming legacy for 24 years and the Oct. 28 launch of Age of Empires IV will be our biggest yet, bringing the evolved real-time strategy game to a new generation on Steam and Game Pass for PC on day one.
- Minecraft will join Game Pass for PC on Nov. 2, followed by new Minecraft Dungeons Seasonal Adventures in December, and Caves & Cliffs: Part II later this year.
- On Nov. 9, gaming’s premier racing franchise returns when Forza Horizon 5’s open-world adventure in Mexico speeds into Xbox Game Pass. Our biggest Forza Horizon ever and winner of the Most Anticipated Game of E3 award, Forza Horizon 5 will launch simultaneously on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC and Steam, and Game Pass including console, PC and Cloud Gaming (beta).
- Microsoft Flight Simulator: Game of the Year Edition launches Nov. 18 as a free update for existing players, including Game Pass members, with five new aircrafts, eight new airports, new Discovery Flights and tutorials, and highly requested community features like DX12 support. Microsoft Flight Simulator will also release the exciting Reno Air Races, which features the fastest motorsport on Earth will also be available on Nov. 18.
- The Master Chief returns on Dec. 8 with Halo Infinite. This is the Halo we imagined 20 years ago, finally come to life in the largest Halo game we have ever made. Halo Infinite will be available in Game Pass when it launches across Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Game Pass Ultimate members will also receive monthly multiplayer bonuses as part of the Perks program.
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No new game announcements?
Well, that makes this event just a bit less exciting now.
For a 20 year celebration you would think that Microsoft would want to show gamers a total showcase of why X box is the place to be going forward. I'm sure we will still see footage of games Microsoft has already unveiled over the last year but it's hard not to admit that Microsoft may be missing out on a great opportunity to win over some new converts.
-DROPPED THE BALL NINJA APPROVED-
Pretty much what I'm expecting as well. Microsoft is probably going to show off their crown jewel (Halo.) as well as some other titles they know are coming out right in time for Christmas as it will build hype and overall sales.
I have a feeling they are going to keep their stuff that is coming out later (new things they haven't revealed yet.) for the VGAs in December.
-VIDEOGAME STRATEGY NINJA APPROVED-
I'll take it! I'm ready for some Halo campaign footage! For sure we will see some new BC games already leaked, Game Pass releases for the month, and maybe something from one of the already announced titles like Fable or Redfall.
D-GENERATION X!!! (Box)
Sorry, the neongreen branding and the X reminds me very much of Attitude era WWE’s Degeneration X, which had somewhat similar logos of black and a neongreen X. Love it :D
