In early December, Microsoft completed an entire year without releasing a major exclusive AAA game. The situation, extremely worrying and recognized by the company itself, has caused the pressure Xbox is under to increase significantly. However, everything seems to indicate that this year will bring major releases and that Xbox's best cards will soon be revealed for this year. After months of relative silence from Microsoft on the gaming front, the company plans to show part of its Xbox Game Studios lineup at a new showcase called Developer Direct, an event that takes place on January 25 will have a smaller format than a Game Showcase and takes place on January 25.