E3 may be gone (for now), but its legacy lives on. The former video game fair will not be held this year in Los Angeles either, but all the events that usually surrounded it will be there, with some exceptions. They’ve just spent another year under the banner of Summer Game Fest, the event created by former journalist and The Game Awards creator Geoff Keighley. An event intended primarily for fans rather than the press or industry professionals that E3 was primarily intended for.
Now that it has become a mainly online event, the summer of video games will nevertheless offer a very dense program. After a fanfare beginning of the year (Hogwarts Legacy, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Resident Evil 4, Diablo IV, Street Fighter 6expecting final fantasy 16 June 22), it’s time to find out what awaits the players for the second half of the year.
Surprises to look forward to, Starfield on the prowl
Nintendo and PlayStation, which lifted the veil on their games at the end of May, declined the invitation to the summer festivities, but the other big names will be there. Xbox and its galaxy of studios, led by Bethesda, will host Sunday June 11 with two hours of game presentations. In particular, we are awaiting information on the next Forza Motorsportbut especially in star field. After the failure of red autumn, the first game of the Xbox-Bethesda union that was received very coldly, the Microsoft gaming branch cannot, does not want to miss its great moment this year, its expected exclusivity as the messiah to give a push to the Xbox Series. The futuristic adventure game will even be the subject of a separate conference, just after the Xbox Showcase, which shows how far they carry all the hopes of the manufacturer, which should also give news. Fable and a plethora of games that will fill the Game Pass.
Another conference to be followed especially, Ubisoft Forward (06/12). The French publisher has promised a dense program with a long presentation Assassin’s Creed Mirageofavatar 2of crew 3 or even of The resurgence of the division. We are also waiting for news of the remake of fragmented cell and the one of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time announced last year. Without forget Beyond good and evil 2 been missing for a while and skull bones whose release was postponed once again.
After the release of resident evil 4 AND street fighter 6, Capcom wants to show that it still has some aces up its sleeve this year with an event of more than 36 minutes (sic) to celebrate 40 years of video games from the Japanese publisher. With new features and updates from the latest releases (probably a season pass and additions for street fighter 6).
If Guerilla Collective opened the ball on the evening of June 7, the first highlight and kickoff of this “non-E3” will be the Summer Game Fest conference that will take place this Thursday, June 8 at 9:00 p.m. Paris). Geoff Keighley promised world premieres of games, gameplay of expected releases and announcements from the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, near Los Angeles.
In view of the many partners, we can expect to discover the next flagship titles from Square Enix, Electronic Arts, Amazon Games, Bandai Namco or Activision. And maybe the event could be the occasion to finally see death stranding 2 by Kojima, Star eclipse wars of Quantic Dream or even the first images of GTA VI. Summer Game Fest, in recent years, has served as the (only) showcase for developers not in the Xbox or PlayStation stables. If you want to show off your flagship titles by the end of the year, now is the time.
The Summer Game Fest program:
8 of June:
- Summer Games Festival (9 pm)
- Developer Days (after SGF)
- Return Digital (Midnight)
June 9:
- Access-Ability Summer Showcase (5 pm)
June 10th:
- Healthy Live (6 pm)
- Future Games Show (7 pm)
June 11:
- Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct (7-9 pm)
- PC games show (10:00 p.m.)
June 12:
- Ubisoft Forward (7pm)
- Capcom Showcase (Midnight)
Among the conferences that also take place throughout the week, these are our favorite moments that may bring some pleasant surprises. Obviously, the editor completely crossed out developer (8/06) who always knows how to come up with (and sometimes with a touch of tacky and whatever) unexpected games that will become hits in the coming months.
if you like games feel good, then don’t miss the Wholesome Direct (10/06). The event has made the specialty of independent benevolent games. was announced here Unboxing, Spiritfarer, Dordogne, PowerWash Simulator either Terra Nile.
Used by Double Fine studio (psychonauts 2) and Iam8bit, a specialist in pop culture memorabilia and accessories, Day of the Devs follows Summer Game Fest on June 8 to showcase a plethora of indie games. In more than 10 years of existence, the conference has often been the scene of the presentation of future successes such as Untitled Goose Play, What Remains of Edith Finch either Disco Elysee.
PC gamers are not forgotten and even have a dedicated moment with the PC Gaming Show on the night of June 11. And the conference already promises 55 games, including 16 new ones, new gameplay and the intervention of renowned developers. Look out for the Access-Ability Summer Showcase on June 9, which gives pride of place to games made by developers with disabilities and welcomes titles that focus on accessibility to include as many gamers with disabilities as possible. visual, hearing or motor disabilities.
Source: BFM TV
