The fate of E3 remains uncertain, but that hasn't stopped the entire video games industry from coming together in June to celebrate the medium so many of us love. From Summer Game Fest to the Xbox Games Showcase Extended, audiences were treated to dozens of worthwhile updates and captivating new reveals. The energy shared by enthusiasts and professionals is impossible to ignore, and the associated media blitz shines an amplifying light on video game creation.
Now that we're on the other side of this exhilarating and exhausting gaming gauntlet, we've spent time reflecting on our favorite moments. As a PC and Xbox-centric outlet, starting with the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 seemed only fitting. Championing one game in an event packed with heaps of outstanding games is immensely difficult, but that's precisely what we've done. After some grueling deliberation and hard-fought decisions, here are our team's picks for the 'Best in Show' at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023.
