XBOX & ACTIVISION JOIN FORCES FOR BACK-TO-BACK SHOWCASES

Exciting times for Xbox and Call of Duty fans as Xbox gears up to host its summer games showcase on June 9 followed immediately by what is strongly hinted to be a Call of Duty Direct, as renditions of the Activision logo fit neatly into the redacted promotional material. This year's showcase promises to include a broad range of games from the expanded Microsoft family, including Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda, and Xbox Game Studios, as well as offerings from third-party partners. With Todd Howard recently teasing the Starfield expansion Shattered Space for this autumn, there's a chance that it could also make an appearance. Fans might also be treated to news on potential new titles such as a Gears of War game and the much-anticipated next instalment of Call of Duty, which could possibly be a new Black Ops title.

Fans can look forward to a comprehensive portfolio of games from Microsoft's extensive family of studios, including Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda, and Xbox Game Studios. There's a high likelihood of seeing more on the anticipated Starfield expansion, potential teasers for a new Gears of War title, and a speculated reveal of the next Call of Duty game, possibly a new Black Ops entry.

As additional context, Call of Duty is a first-person shooter video game franchise published by Activision. Starting with the original Call of Duty game, released in 2003, the franchise has released numerous titles across various settings from World War II to futuristic and space-based narratives. One of the most enduring and influential series in the gaming industry, it has seen iterations developed by several studios including Infinity Ward, Treyarch, and Sledgehammer Games. A Call of Duty announcement is always a significant event in the gaming calendar and often comes with much anticipation and speculation from the community.