With E3 canceled, this summer is going to get messy. Here’s a full list of every video game showcase happening in its place.
Summer is one of the most exciting times to be a gamer, as it’s when most video game developers and publishers tease what’s coming next. For years, this was all centered around E3, but since that show went away during the COVID-19 pandemic, publishers have switched things up and held a variety of reveal-focused live-stream events over the course of the entire season. This year is shaping up to be no different, especially now that E3 2023 is canceled.
On May 24, Sony kicked things off with a PlayStation Showcase that revealed games like a Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater remake and that Bungie is reviving the Marathon series. In June, though, the number of showcases ramps up. From Meta to Microsoft to gaming’s main man Geoff Keighley, a lot of live-stream events have already taken place. It can be a lot to keep track of, but we’re here to help. This is every important, announcement-filled video gaming live stream happening over the course of summer 2023.PlayStation Showcase: May 24
The PlayStation Showcase kicked things off this year on May 24. The livestream was packed with new game announcements, including Haven Studios’ Fairgame$, Konami’s Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Bungie’s Marathon, Firewalk Studios’ Concord, Arrowhead Studios’ Helldivers 2, and Square Enix’s Foamstars.Meta Quest Gaming Showcase: June 1
The first major announcement-filled livestream of June was the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase, where we got a look at a lot of games coming to the Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro, and the newly announced Meta Quest 3. The biggest reveals of this event included Samba de Amigo, Bulletstorm VR, and Asgard’s Wrath 2.Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak: Final Digital Event: June 7
On June 7, Capcom revealed a lot of new information on the Bonus Update for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. This was also the final digital showcase dedicated to Monster Hunter Rise and its expansion, so Capcom also held a developer roundtable where they discussed the game and expansion’s developments.Guerrilla Collective Showcase: June 7
Those who enjoy indie games tuned into the Guerrilla Collective Showcase on June 7. This will likely turn out to be one of the best summer showcases for indie games, as a wide variety of developers and publishers will show off what they have in the works via new announcements and trailers. Highlights included Europa, Demonschool, Sticky Business, and Gori: Cuddly Carnage.Summer Game Fest: June 8
Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest showcase returned yet again on June 8, and it was a surprisingly packed showcase. We got new looks at known games like Mortal Kombat 1, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Alan Wake 2. That said, it also featured some surprising new announcements, like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Sonic Superstars, and John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando.Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition: June 8
Just as Summer Game Fest returned on June 8, the Days of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition that directly follows it is also coming back. This showcase put the spotlight on upcoming indie games. Specifically, it featured Beastieball, Hyper Light Breaker, Simpler Times, Viewfinder, Hauntii, Cart Life, Helskate, Henry Halfhead, Cocoon, Ete, Summerhill, Eternights, Retro Gadgets, Mars First Logistics, and Saltsea Chronicles.Devolver Direct: The Return of Volvy: June 8
Devolver Digital loves to inject a little bit of insanity into the video game reveal season every year, and 2023 is no different. On June 8, it aired Devolver Direct: The Return of Volvy. This year’s show was centered around Volvy, a totally real gaming mascot that Devolver claimed has been present for over 30 years and has appeared in games like Hotline Miami and Cult of the Lamb.
