Xbox Series X gameplay showcase coming May 7, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla present

A new look at next generation games is right around the corner.

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What you need to know

What you need to know

As previously rumored, a May event for Xbox is happening — sort of. Xbox has announced a showcase of Xbox Series X games coming via Inside Xbox on May 7 at 8 a.m. PST / 11 a.m EST. This will include a first look at some Xbox Series X games.

You want to see games for the Xbox Series X? We want to show you games for the Xbox Series X.Check out First Look next-gen gameplay from our global developers partners within#InsideXboxon Thursday, May 7 at 8am PT.pic.twitter.com/xVdgIeRBJXYou want to see games for the Xbox Series X? We want to show you games for the Xbox Series X.Check out First Look next-gen gameplay from our global developers partners within#InsideXboxon Thursday, May 7 at 8am PT.pic.twitter.com/xVdgIeRBJX— Xbox (@Xbox)April 30, 2020April 30, 2020

This event appears to primarily be a showcase for third-party games, with Xbox Game Studios content coming later, according to comments fromAaron Greenberg, head of marketing for Xbox.Ubisoft Nordichas confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will be one of the games shown, with a gameplay trailer at minimum being present.

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Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Twitter@SamuelTolbert.