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The Xbox Developer Direct just went down
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And coming out, while we did get some answers as far as release dates go
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I feel as if there's even bigger questions surrounding Xbox. Find out why, up next
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What's going on guys, it's Kalo, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on all things gaming
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The Xbox Developer Direct overall was pretty solid. We got a peek behind the curtain when it comes to Xbox's slate of games in 2024
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And it's pretty safe to say they got a stacked lineup this year. We've seen the gameplay trailers, we got release dates or release windows depending on the game
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and, at least for me coming out of all this, my hype levels are all the way up
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Now I know for some this Direct was rather slow. We got five different games, each getting their proper time to shine
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But the way I see it, with there only being five games shown off
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this kind of showcase only tickles your fancy if you're interested about the games being presented
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And I can speak to that because for me, Aura, History Untold, and Visions of Mana
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are two titles I don't see myself picking up, so it was really only down to three games for me
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That being Indiana Jones, of course, Avowed, and Hellblade II. Speaking of Hellblade II, let's chat about this game just a little bit
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Now I'm excited about this game, no doubt. The story looks amazing, the gameplay looks smooth
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and this is one of those games that's really gonna dig deep into your mind
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But something Xbox said at the end of this reveal didn't sit right with me
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Earlier this week, we got a story that came out that centered around someone at Ubisoft
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essentially saying gamers just have to accept the idea of an all-digital future
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And just a few days later, we are hit with the news that Hellblade II will be an all-digital release
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This is a major AAA title for Xbox, and I'd go as far to argue they're pushing this game like it's a pillar for the brand
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So I'm just kinda confused as to why they're going all-digital, and not releasing a physical version too
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I don't know, maybe it's just me showing my age here, but the same thing happened with Alan Wake 2 last year, and that didn't sit well with many people
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The only reason why I bring all of this up is an all-digital future in gaming scares a lot of people
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This is because digital games on paper are pretty much a luxury
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You can download any and all of your games whenever and wherever you want
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But I've always said this idea is a textbook definition of a double-edged sword
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especially when talking about game ownership, and what it really means to own a digital game
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Now I don't want to be all doom and gloom because I'm still going to play this game
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and I'm really excited for it. And hey, for those of you who'd like to purchase the game
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it will come in at this cheaper price point of $50. This price point also reflects the length of the game which I think is great
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which is around 8 hours. But this is something to keep an eye on
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because when one game starts a trend like this, others no doubt will follow suit
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And with all that being said, I'm going to pass this question off to you guys
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Of all the games shown off here, which ones did you enjoy the most
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For me, Indiana Jones and Avowed take the cake. Fall of 2024 for Xbox is going to be insane
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But hey, drop a like and comment on this here video, and subscribe to Game Sandwich for all your gaming news, rumors, and reviews
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I've been K.Lo, and this has been your daily Game Bite, and I'll see you guys next time
