TOKYO GAME SHOW 2021 HIGHLIGHTS
– Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Available in Japan–
Jeremy HintonHead of Xbox Asia
Today, Microsoft took part in the virtual stage of Tokyo Game Show 2021 to deliver the latest Xbox news to fans in Asia, including Japan.
This year's theme was ``We'll always have games''. We are both deeply inspired and humbled by the power of games to bring communities together around the world. At today's "Tokyo Game Show 2021 Xbox Live Stream" session, Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will be available in Japan, allowing players to play their favorite games with their favorite people and devices. I announced that I will be able to enjoy it freely.
Forza Horizon 5 from Playground Games, Todd Howard's introduction to Starfield from Bethesda, and an introduction to Japanese Minecraft creators, as well as Xbox chief Phil Spencer ) and Shinji Mikami, CEO of Tango Gameworks, and Sarah Bond, who oversees Creator Experience and Ecosystem, announced that Bandai Namco Entertainment's "SCARLET NEXUS" will be compatible with Xbox Game Pass globally. Various latest information was also introduced, and I think it was a content that everyone could enjoy.
Here, let me give you an overview of the news and content we announced to our fans.
Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Available in Japan, Australia, Brazil and Mexico
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer and Head of Cloud Gaming Kareem Choudhry announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will launch tomorrow in October in four new regions: Japan, Australia, Brazil and Mexico. We have announced that it will be officially available from the 1st.
The evolution of Xbox Cloud Gaming will allow players in serviced territories to play on their preferred method: PC, mobile device or tablet. Enjoy over 100 Japanese-enabled games in the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library when available October 1st.
Learn more about Xbox Cloud Gaming here.
Celebrating the launch of Cloud Gaming with Japanese Minecraft creators
As a token of our appreciation to our community of Minecraft creators in Japan, we unveiled the first gameplay of Minecraft Dungeons made possible by Cloud Gaming. With the advent of Cloud Gaming, your gaming experience will expand across devices such as PCs, tablets, and mobiles, greatly expanding the ways you can play.
Forza Horizon 5 PC Specs Announced Addition To Cloud Gaming
We have told PC game fans about the appeal of Forza Horizon 5. Soon, you will experience breathtaking adventures in the ever-expanding open world of Mexico, enjoying limitless driving action with hundreds of cars from around the world in the latest installment in the series. I can.
Playground Games' Forza Horizon 5 Creative Director Mike Brown and Principal Designer Ben Thaker-Fell demonstrate PC gaming on the new Surface devices announced last week. I did. You can enjoy adventures in the open world through cross-play enabled by various play methods such as Xbox, Windows 10 PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming (*) with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. As with Forza Horizon 5, Xbox is committed to continuing to give you the freedom to choose what and where you play.
*In areas where it is available
Japanese Creators and Commitment to PC Gaming Experiences on Windows 11
Sara Bond, who oversees Xbox Creator Experience and Ecosystem, took the stage to convey her commitment to creators in the Asian region. platform continues to support the development of compelling indie titles. Many of these games are available on Xbox Game Pass. Xbox Game Pass gives you access to over 100 [email protected] titles that you can play on any device.
We also introduced the new gaming experience on Windows 11 that will be available from October 5th. Auto HDR, a Windows 11 feature, automatically updates the game's lighting and colors from his SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) to HDR (High Dynamic Range), making your game look better than ever. DirectStorage technology will also allow games to load faster in the future. This means you can experience amazingly detailed game worlds without long loading times.
New content coming to Xbox Game Pass: SCARLET NEXUS and more
We introduced a number of attractive game titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in the future, including "SCARLET NEXUS", "Back 4 Blood", "AI: Somnium Files", and "Mighty Goose".
Microsoft has announced that SCARLET NEXUS, developed by the industry-acclaimed team at Bandai Namco Entertainment, is now available on Game Pass starting today. The title will be playable on Cloud Gaming on consoles, PC and tablets, and will also support touch controls. See here for details.
Back 4 Blood
Turtle Rock Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead series and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, are bringing a thrilling co-op FPS to Xbox Game Pass on October 12th. Detailed information about the shooting game "Back 4 Blood" has been released.
Bethesda announces Japanese support for Starfield and Redfall, the company's largest ever
Starfield is Bethesda Game Studios' most recent title in 25 years, creators of the award-winning The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4.
Todd Howard, Executive Producer of Bethesda Game Studios, said in conjunction with the announcement of the title that the development of the Japanese version had 300 voice actors and 150,000 lines of dialogue in the company's history. I revealed that it was the largest one. Starfield will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC on November 11, 2022 and available from day one with Xbox Game Pass.
Arkane Austin director Harvey Smith has also officially announced Japanese support for Redfall. Redfall is a cooperative FPS set in an immersive open world. The studio's creative devs put a lot of love into the meticulously designed world, infusing co-op and FPS genres with sublimated gameplay. Redfall will be available on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC in summer 2022 and will be available from day one with Xbox Game Pass.
Tango Gameworks founder Shinji Mikami talks about the present and future of games
With more than 30 years of gaming industry experience, Tango Gameworks founder Shinji Mikami has worked on titles such as Vanquish, The Evil Within, and the acclaimed series Resident Evil ("Resident Evil"). It has been associated with legendary game titles. He sat down with Xbox chief Phil Spencer to discuss the current state and future of creativity and game development in Japan.
Fascinating updates from third parties: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV and more
In this showcase, there were announcements from the development teams of "Hyakueiden", "Marvel's Guardians of Galaxy", "Re:Legend, Ghostrunner", and "THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV".
Square Enix's forthcoming Marvel's Guardians of Galaxy game trailer reveals the incredible world of Marvel created by the development team and will be released in October this year. We were able to get a glimpse of the wild world that fans have come to expect, with legendary heroes, colorful backgrounds, and hit numbers from mixtapes of classic 80s songs.
A new experience created by an independent developer in the Asian region will bring a breath of fresh air to the Xbox
The team in charge of [email protected] is scheduled to be included in the Xbox Game Pass. Introducing various great game titles such as RPG Time! ~The Legend of Light~, Mighty Goose, Lapin, Unsouled, and Eternal Return through trailer videos created by developers and publishers. bottom.
We are very much looking forward to the future development of Xbox, and at the same time, we are excited to see the momentum of the Xbox community expanding in Asia, including Japan. We look forward to welcoming more players and creators into the world of Xbox this holiday season and beyond.
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