As the image above proclaims, E3 2015 is a mere two weeks away. In preparation for the show, we're sharing our predictions and hopes for the publishers and developers that will be appearing and presenting. Here's what we have for Microsoft.
An Xbox One dashboard redesign
One of the biggest complaints against the Xbox One is the difficulty of using its interface. It's difficult to tell where things are and how to get to them until you've developed some familiarity with the system. Xbox One has been receiving regular updates to add features, but E3 2015 could be a good platform to show off a complete redesign. The Xbox 360's interface went through multiple extreme changes ad refreshes, and it might be time for the Xbox One to do the same now that we're coming up on two years since launch.
Not much in the way of new IP
We saw a number of new IP surface in the last two years, like Sunset Overdrive, but that early grace period is over. Now it's time to push out the sequels and get people excited about the franchises they're familiar with.
Time for Battletoads
Speaking of sequels, we've been seeing quite a few Battletoads teases from Microsoft recently – like the one on head of Xbox Phil Spencer's t-shirt above. It might be time for a legitimate Battletoads announcement from Rare.
T-shirt tease
We're thinking Spencer liked the attention his Battletaods shirt received, so keep an eye out for logos on t-shirts under suit and sport jackets.
Phantom Dust is alive
Phantom Dust was announced at E3 2014 and two months later Spencer told us we will learn more at E3 2015. A few months later, we learned its developer, Darkside Games, was no longer on the project, but Microsoft insists it is moving forward. We're thinking we will learn more in 14 days.
Microsoft will spend a lot of time on Rise of the Tomb Raider
Rise of the Tomb Raider is a big exclusive, and Microsoft will make sure everyone is aware. We're expecting an extended gameplay trailer on stage, and maybe even a jab at Sony for Uncharted slipping out of 2015.
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