Time: 2024-06-01
In the absence of E3, Summer Game Fest 2024, hosted by Geoff Keighley, will feature a plethora of gaming showcases and conferences in June. The event serves as a platform for teasers, trailers, and world premieres of highly anticipated games, attracting attention from both industry giants and indie developers.
Sony is kicking off the festivities with a May 30 State of Play, while Nintendo is rumored to have a big Direct planned for mid-June. Beyond these, the month will be filled with various gaming conferences focusing on different aspects of the industry, from indie projects to major franchises like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
One of the highlights of the event is Summer Game Fest, which has become a significant player in the gaming industry alongside Gamescom Opening Night Live and The Game Awards. The show, held at the YouTube Theater, will feature creators, studios, and publishers showcasing their latest games. Expect exciting reveals, possible celebrity appearances, and exclusive presentations from developers like 2K Games and Hideo Kojima.
Guerilla Collective, Access-Ability Summer Showcase, Day of the Devs, and Devolver Direct are just a few of the events happening during the Summer Game Fest. These showcases offer a platform for indie developers to share their innovative ideas and upcoming projects, catering to a diverse range of gaming interests.
Future of Play Direct, Wholesome Direct, Latin America Games Showcase, Women-led Games Summer Games Fest, and Future Games Show are some of the other events lined up for the Summer Game Fest weekend. From top-secret showcases to highlighting women in gaming, these events promise to provide a unique and inclusive experience for gamers worldwide.
Xbox Games Showcase, set for June 9, will be a key event during the not-E3 festivities. Microsoft will aim to impress fans with updates on titles like Diablo IV, Fable, Perfect Dark, and Gears of War 6. The presentation will also shed light on recent acquisitions and upcoming releases, including details on Blizzard's involvement and the much-anticipated Black Ops 6.
Following the Xbox Games Showcase, the Black Ops 6 Direct and PC Gaming Show will offer insights into the highly anticipated sequel and a diverse range of PC-centric games. Ubisoft Forward will close out the event with exciting reveals and updates on titles like Star Wars Outlaws and Assassins Creed Shadows, promising surprises for fans of the publisher's popular franchises.
With a packed schedule of events and a lineup of diverse showcases, Summer Game Fest 2024 is set to be a celebration of the vibrant and ever-evolving world of video games.
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