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Xbox is once again hosting a Tokyo Game Show broadcast in 2025, and this time it's happening today, September 25, at 3am PT/6am ET/11am BST/7pm JST. While we don't know exactly what will be featured in the show, Microsoft did share that it will "feature titles from our creative teams, alongside exciting updates from our partners in Japan, across Asia and around the world."
No matter what they announce, we will be right here covering all the biggest moments live, so we encourage you to keep checking back to ensure you don't miss any of the reveals, trailers, gameplay, and more.
007: First Light Casts Eternals' Gemma Chan as Dr. Selina Tan
007: First Light not only was featured during the stream with quick looks at gameplay, but we were also introduced to MI6's Head of Tactical Simulation, Gemma Chan's Dr. Selina Tan. For those unfamiliar, Chan has previously been seen in Eternals, Raya and the Last Dragon, and Crazy Rich Asians.
"Selina oversees a cutting-edge program designed to test and refine the skills of MI6’s most promising recruits," the official description reads of the brand-new character. "With her background in psychology, strategy, and immersive technologies, she is as formidable as she is innovative."
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Gets a Story Trailer, First Two Monster Hunter Stories Games Headed to Xbox in November
A new story trailer was revealed for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Reflection, and it was also revealed that the original Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will be headed to Xbox Series X/S on November 14, 2025.
Bruce Lee Is Joining Hitman: World of Assassination as Your Partner
The legendary Bruce Lee is joining Hitman: World of Assassination as 47's partner "against the Dragon" later today. 47 will need to identify threats and protect Bruce Lee and work together with him to bring down this threat.
Lee will play a character named Agent Lee, a character trying to infiltrate the Concorn Union in Hong Kong. The mission, called The Infiltrator, will take place at the Himmapan Hotel in Bangkok, where the Concord Union is hosting a secret international martial arts tournament. Agent Lee needs to win this tournament and identify the leader of the Concorn Union, and he needs 47 to help him do so. There will even be new mechanics to help 47 be the ultimate protector, which is a change from his usual missions.
The Infiltrator will be available from September 25 - November 20.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's World Update 20 Is Out Today and Adds a Lot of Detail to Japan Locations
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's World Update 20 is out today and adds a ton of detail to locations in Japan, including Mount Fuji, Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, Naruto's Otsuka Museum of Art, the Port of Kobe, Osaka Castle, Kyoto, Todaiji Temple, and so many more. In total, there are 23 areas of interest and 67 points of interest to explore, five new airports, more immersive missions, and it's all free.
Oh, and the update will also add Local Legend #22: NAMC YS-11 for players to fly.
Gungrave Gore Blood Heat Lets You Dualwield Guns and Use a Massive One As a Weapon and a Shield
Gunegrave Gore Blood Heat is a remake of 2022's Gungrave Gore and its "newly added systems preserve the legacy while delivering a modern and more explosive feel." These updates will be felt in level design, motion, visuals, player interactions, combat system, and more.
And yes, you'll be playing as Beyond the Grave, who was once known as Brandon Heat, and will have full access to his dual Cerberus pistols and the gigantic Death Hauler that can be used as a weapon and a shield.