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  "description": "Xbox Fanfest is returning. You won't want to miss these shows!",
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  "textContent": "I am super excited about the Gears of War news, but I know that the whole show is sure to excite.\n\n> It’s time for another look at the future of gaming – **Xbox Games Showcase 2026** will air on Sunday, June 7, starting at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time. It will be followed immediately by a deep-dive into the return of one of Xbox’s most legendary franchises in the form of ** _Gears of War: E-Day_ Direct**.\n>\n> We’ll begin the day with our annual Xbox Games Showcase, including first gameplay looks and huge news on upcoming titles from our first-party studios across the Xbox family, as well as our third-party partners around the globe – from the biggest franchises to soon-to-be indie darlings.\n>\n> Immediately following Showcase, we’ll go even deeper on one of the games coming later this year, directly from the team behind the Gears franchise, The Coalition Studio.  _Gears of War: E-Day_ Direct will take players into the start of Emergence Day, offering new details, gameplay and insights about the hugely anticipated origin story to the Gears of War saga.\n>\n> To help celebrate the Xbox 25th anniversary, we’re excited to bring back Xbox FanFest at Showcase. This year’s experience will include a look back at the last 25 years, alongside a forward view of what’s next. Enter for your chance to win free tickets to attend here: https://www.xbox.com/fanfest (_No purchase necessary. Open to legal U.S. residents 18+. Ends 4/12/26._ Official Rules).\n>\n> You’ll be able to enjoy our June 7 double feature through a variety of outlets, in over 40 languages, as well as American Sign Language, British Sign Language and English Audio Descriptions. These include (but won’t be limited to):\n\n  * YouTube.com/Xbox\n  * Twitch.tv/Xbox\n  * Twitch.tv/XboxASL\n  * Facebook.com/Xbox\n\n\n\n> Airtime for the Xbox Games Showcase followed by  _Gears of War: E-Day_ Direct in local time zones:\n\n  * **PDT** : June 7, 10am\n  * **EDT** : June 7, 1pm\n  * **BST** : June 7, 6pm\n  * **CEST** : June 7, 7pm\n  * **JST** : June 8, 2am\n  * **AEST** : June 8, 3am\n\n\n\n> The double feature also kicks off a week’s worth of coverage here on Xbox Wire, the Official Xbox Podcast, and the Xbox YouTube channel, featuring updates, extra details, and deep-dives on many of the games you’ll see in the show.\n>\n> Join us on June 7 for the Xbox Games Showcase followed by  _Gears of War: E-Day_ Direct. Be sure to check back here on Xbox Wire for more information and tune-in details ahead of the show.",
  "title": "On June 7th, tune in for the Xbox Games Showcase followed by the E-Day Direct!",
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