Microsoft’s E3 2018 conference has come and gone, bringing along a slew of new games with it. And by a slew, we mean 50 whopping titles. Microsoft sure wasn’t kidding around during this year’s E3 2018 conference. We’ve seen a pretty solid lineup for the Xbox One, including Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 4, Devil May Cry 5, and Dying Light 2. Let’s not even forget that surprise Cyberpunk 2077 story trailer at the end of the show!
And, of course, we’ve seen plenty of reactions from the people on the internet. Microsoft has really set the bar for E3 2018 this year, and the netizens are loving it! From memos to memes, Twitter’s been buzzing with all sorts of juicy responses from the Microsoft E3 2018 conference, and we’ve got the best ones right here!
That Microsoft press conference was great! It is the best press conference of E3 2019 #XboxE3
— Ex-CEO Kaz Hirai (@KazHiraiCEO) June 10, 2018
YO MICROSOFT WENT FOR THE NECK
— Etika @ 999 (@Etika) June 10, 2018
Hands down one of the strongest E3 conferences I've seen from Microsoft in the last few years god damb really good stuff
— Buns (@SuperButterBuns) June 10, 2018
https://twitter.com/RiseFallNick/status/1005930223186206720
We asked for Microsoft to deliver this year, and HOY BOWDY did they ring the doorbell, set off fucking fireworks, and deliver the hype train to us on a golden fucking platter. Well done, #XboxE3. Well. Done.
— Mica Burton (@MicaBurton) June 10, 2018
Congratulations @Xbox on that conference!!!! Exceeded all my expectations and it feels like gamer christmas. 💚 #XboxE3 pic.twitter.com/n9RRiV6M9j
— Stein (@steinekin) June 10, 2018
One of Microsoft’s biggest problems over the recent years was their lack of focus on their exclusives. After announcing a handful of new first-party games, they astounded their audience with upcoming titles such as Gears of War 5, Forza Horizon 4, and Halo Infinite. On top of that, they’d also been stressing the importance of choice and encouraged players into playing games their own way by pushing boundaries and expanding their options in the market.
SOMEONE SHUT DOWN THE INTERNET BEFORE GEARS FANS SEE THAT GEARS 5 HAS A FEMALE LEAD
— Anne Munition (@AnneMunition) June 10, 2018
I genuinely can’t even tell you how happy I am to get to play AS Kate through Gears of War 5 <3. https://t.co/Gc74112x72
— Alanah Pearce (@Charalanahzard) June 10, 2018
Halo Infinite is running on a new engine! Holy crap that is HUGE. And evoking Halo 1 vibes is YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. #XboxE3 #E32018
— Ryan McCaffrey (@DMC_Ryan) June 10, 2018
#Xbox have stepped up to the plate – it was make or break for them today. Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon and Gears of War 5 all look great. New IPs and more exclusives next year; 2019 will be a corker for Microsoft and #Xbox! #XboxE3 #E32018
— 𝓚 𝓐 𝓡 (@KareemKaraman) June 10, 2018
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Playground Games RPGVIDEO GAMES ARE GREAT <333 pic.twitter.com/KUX4KPwhN0
— Phazon (@Phazon4G) June 10, 2018
With Microsoft being the first to present out of the big three gaming giants, there was a lot at stake. Not only did they have to impress fans with bigger and better games, but they also had to set the stage for the coming days of the event. This year, they came prepared with a collection of third-party announcements that was nothing short of spectacular.
In an attempt to diversify the Xbox One’s growing library, Microsoft has been traveling around the globe to meet and collaborate with new partners. We’ve seen their efforts pay off with upcoming titles such as Kingdom Hearts 3, NieR: Automata, and Jump Forces. They’re also expanding their games with new DLC for Cuphead, PUBG, and Sea of Thieves, as well as acquiring five new studios. With these recent revelations, we can’t help but wonder what the future of the Xbox One holds.
I don’t even own a (working) Xbox One, but that conference was hype. Congrats to Microsoft for scooping up those third party announcements!
— Scott Strichart (@TriggerRedd) June 10, 2018
https://twitter.com/Gaming48423214/status/1005944716788199424
Okay Xbox has brought the fire so far, but again and don't fekkin chastise me but there STILLL hasn't been any new exclusives. Those 5 new studio acquisitions were desperately needed! Guess we'll see what they bring to the table in 2020. damn good third party showing though!
— marsza (@MarsRSA) June 10, 2018
Xbox is in an unusual position of power this #E3: they’re the underdogs with a lot to prove. Expecting some big first-party announcements and hopefully some first looks at third-party’s! Keeping expectations low, but somewhat hopeful! #XboxE3
— Jack Nix (@nixwjack) June 10, 2018
https://twitter.com/Eriugam_/status/1005938200521723904
I am very freakin' hyped for Xbox fans for the studios, AND for me, SDT, SOTTR, Cyberpunk are HUGE HIGHLIGHTS.
Jump Force and Metro and Forza Horizon were really cool too!!!
— Roni Amikam (@VolumeRX) June 10, 2018
That said, not everyone took too kindly to the latest news. While Microsoft has given their best effort, they can’t really impress all of their consumers. Some fans were left feeling a bit lackluster after the show, having hoped for something more.
Meanwhile, other netizens are looking forward to seeing how the other E3 2018 press conferences will stack up to Microsoft’s presentation. The company has set the bar pretty high, after all. What other surprises do Sony and Nintendo have up their sleeves this year?
Let's be honest, it was a strong showing at #XboxE3 but Microsoft cannot fix the problems they caused by a reduction in investment in first party titles. Taking a step back though, the next 12-18 months look promising for gaming.
— Andrew McVittie (@Andrew_McVittie) June 10, 2018
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Overall, Twitter pretty much seems to agree that Microsoft managed to deliver during this year’s E3 2018 presentation. The announcements for new first and third-party games helped hype up the event, setting the expectations for this year’s conferences. After acquiring five new studios, perhaps the Xbox One could see a bigger and better library in the near future. E3 2018 is far from over, however, and more games are just around the corner!
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