Breaking Down the CRAZIEST Xbox Showcase

The latest Xbox showcase didn’t try to overwhelm us with dozens of trailers. Instead, it slowed things down and focused on just a handful of games. That approach made it easier to dig into what was actually being shown—but it also made the strengths and weaknesses of the lineup impossible to ignore.

Some reveals genuinely sparked excitement. Others raised eyebrows. And taken together, the showcase felt like a snapshot of an industry caught between creative ambition and financial caution.

Here’s how it all shook out.