Even though E3 2023 is no longer happening, it certainly doesn't feel like it as Summer Game Fest fills the void. Here is a breakdown of the Summer Game Fest and the surrounding Not-E3 conferences happening this week in Los Angeles.
The highlight of gamers each summer, the developer press conferences, are still mostly going forward this year. While we won't have a Nintendo Direct and Sony has already shown what it has coming down the pipeline, we'll see if Microsoft can pick up some momentum with its Xbox and Bethesda Showcase. Ubisoft will be hosting its normal Ubisoft Forward press conference, where we're likely going to see Assassin's Creed Mirage, among other titles. Capcom just announced that they too will be getting into the press conference fray with a show of its own right on the heels of its successful launch of Street Fighter 6.
Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest is the center of it all, though, taking the place of what would have been E3 2023 this year. The showcase will see myriad game trailers, from world premieres to chatting with developers themselves about the games they have coming down the pipeline. Over forty different publishers will be there, including Black Desert's Pearl Abyss, Magic the Gathering, Amazon Games and more.
Here is the full Schedule breakdown of both the press conferences as well as Summer Game Fest proper:
Summer Game Fest 2023 And Game Press Conference Schedule
- Wednesday, June 7th - Guerrilla Collective at 9am PT/ 12pm ET
- Thursday, June 8th - Summer Game Fest 2023 Opening Showcase at 12pm PT/ 3pm ET
- Thursday, June 8th - Day of the Devs Digital Showcase at 2pm PT/ 5pm ET
- Thursday, June 8th - Devolver Direct at 3pm PT/ 6pm ET
- Friday, June 9th - Access-Ability Showcase at 8am PT/ 11am ET
- Friday, June 9th - Tribeca Games Spotlight at 12 pm PT/ 3pm ET
- Saturday, June 10th - Future of Play Direct at 8 am PT/ 11am ET
- Saturday, June 10th - Wholesome Games 2023 at 9am PT/ 12pm ET
- Saturday, June 10th - Future Games Show at 10am PT/ 1pm ET
- Sunday, June 11th - Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct at 10am PT/ 1pm ET
- Sunday, June 11th - PC Gaming Show at 1pm PT/ 4pm ET
- Sunday, June 11th - Final Fantasy XVI Pre-Launch Celebration at 3pm PT/ 6pm ET
- Monday, June 12th - Ubisoft Forward at 10am PT/ 1pm ET
- Monday, June 12th - Campcom Showcase at 3pm PT/ 6pm ET
- Tuesday, June 13th - Xbox Games Showcase Extended at 10am PT/ 1pm ET
- Wednesday, June 14th - UploadVR Showcase at 11am PT/ 2pm ET
- Thursday, June 15th - RGG Studio Summit Summer 2023 at 8pm PT/ 11pm ET
Guerrilla Collective Showcase - 9am PT / 12pm ET June 7th
The Guerilla Collective kicks things off on Wednesday, June 7th with a look at some indie titles. Some games confirmed to be at the showcase include Europa, Nocturnal and Lil' Guardsman, though the publisher is promising more.
"New summer showcases to reveal fresh announcements, trailers, gameplay, and more from many of the world's top developers and publishers!"
These great games can be seen during the next Guerrilla Collective showcase TOMORROW, 6/7 - 9AM PST! ???? Hello Neighbor VR: Search and Rescue (@NeighborGamesHQ)?? Farworld Pioneers (@FarworldPioneer)?? A Bonnie Odyssey (@Astrodreamer_)More info:?? https://t.co/lj68oroG0y pic.twitter.com/wjDggfYFL5
— Guerrilla Collective (@GuerrillaCollec) June 6, 2023
Summer Game Fest 2023 - 12pm PT / 3pm ET June 8th
The big show - this is what many of us have been waiting for ever since it was announced (and E3 was subsequently canceled). Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest is billed as a celebration of "what's next in video games."
Summer Game Fest will see trailers and premieres from over forty developers, including some of the biggest names in the industry like Square Enix, Xbox, PlayStation and more. We're also spotting some MMO dev names in the mix, with the official Twitter account showcasing a list that includes New World developer Amazon Games as well as Black Desert creator Pearl Abyss. The showcase also just confirmed that Throne and Liberty will be at Summer Game Fest this year.
This year more than 40 publishers will participate in #SummerGameFest activities.Stay tuned for event announcements at https://t.co/gO9QVWFCdl pic.twitter.com/oYMGrbC78W
— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) May 29, 2023
Day Of The Devs - 2pm PT / 5pm ET June 8th
Iam8bit and Double Fine's indie showcase is back as part of Summer Game Fest, showcasing the best of the indie game world to a wide, captive audience. Games from Day of the Devs have gone on to become indie darlings, such as Tunic, Celeste and even Disco Elysium.
oh we are SO back Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition returns June 8th! Tune in right after the @summergamefest showcase to see some of the best & brightest upcoming indie games around! ????? pic.twitter.com/6F4ezkmwQe
— Day of the Devs (@dayofthedevs) May 11, 2023
Devolver Direct - 3pm PT / 6pm ET June 8th
Devolver's irreverent take on gaming showcases is back with a new look at what the publisher is up to next, this time with the help of "the world's most beloved video game mascot," Volvy.
Devolver Direct: The Return of VolvyJune 8 at 3PM PacificThe world's most beloved video game mascot returns with new game reveals, announcements, and surprises - it's Volvy!#SummerGameFest pic.twitter.com/9tv2hNapJ3
— Devolver Digital (@devolverdigital) May 30, 2023
Access-Ability Summer Showcase - 8am PT / 11am ET June 9th
The Access-Ability showcase highlights games coming from disabled game developers. This showcase brings to the forefront of the gaming world games which put an emphasis on accessibility, highlighting each of the accessibility options in the game as it's shown. This is the first annual showcase hosted by games critic Laura Kate Dale.
"Our aim is to make sure that if a game looks exciting, you don't have to worry about getting hyped up, only to learn later that a game you saw that you went, 'Ohh, I want to check that out,' doesn't support your needs as a disabled player," Dale says in the announcement video.
Tribeca Games Spotlight - 12pm PT / 3pm ET June 9th
The Tribeca Festival is, well, spotlighting some games this Friday, some of which we know ahead of time. From the upcoming The Expanse: A Telltale Series to Nightscape, the Tribeca Games Spotlight won't just show trailers, but also chats with the developers themselves.
Watch on YouTube
Future of Play Direct - 8am PT / 11am ET June 10th
Saturday kicks off with the Future of Play Direct, an Indie game showcase which will highlight over 30 games, from new titles to "show-stopping galaxy premieres." According to the organizers, "Future Of Play Direct is a new spin on indie direct showcases, inspired by the quintessential hype machine that was Toonami."
Quite the billing.
It also will be hosted by a V-Tuber AI called Melios, which could be interesting.
Watch on YouTube
Wholesome Games 2023 - 9am PT / 12pm ET June 10th
Get ready for a wholesome break as the Wholesome Direct is back with "cozy" games to cleanse the palate. An hour-long showcase, the direct will feature games from over 70 indie developers, all with an aim to be uplifting and, well...wholesome.
?? Wholesome Direct will premiere Sat, June 10? 9am PT / 12pm ET / 6pm CET? See the future of cozy and uplifting gaming with an hour of exclusive footage and announcements from 70+ amazing indie games!! pic.twitter.com/15mkewJ0PS
— Wholesome Games | Wholesome Direct June 10 12pm ET (@_wholesomegames) May 15, 2023
Future Games Show - 10am PT / 1pm ET June 10th
It's not long now before the #FutureGamesShow Summer Showcase! ??World premieres??Hosted by @LauraBaileyVO & @YuriLowenthal??Exclusive trailers Saturday, June 10, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BSTSet a reminder to be notified when we go live: https://t.co/fkEtvwZZEK pic.twitter.com/bi7oFEoj3P
— FutureGamesShow (@FutureGamesShow) May 24, 2023
The Future Games Show is back, bringing with it over 50 different titles to see, hosted by Marvel's Spider-man's Yuri Lowenthal and Laura Bailey (last year it was Geralt of Rivia and Yennefer, so nice to see the game duo theme going).
The 70-minute long showcase brought to you by the team at Future's GamesRadar will highlight over forty games across multiple platforms.
Xbox Games Showcase & Starfield Direct - 10am PT / 1pm ET June 11th
Microsoft is hosting its dual event this year, taking Sunday morning and cramming it full of games for Xbox fans to look forward to in the future. Off the heels of the disappointing release of Redfall, it's going to be interesting to see how Microsoft can pivot Xbox's outlook right now to something that feels a bit brighter. Hopefully, we'll see not just games coming out in the next few years, but more about games players can get their hands on this year, including Forza and others.
Certainly talking about Starfield helps too.
The whole affair should last about two hours, with a dedicated showcase solely for Bethesda Games Studios' upcoming new IP, Starfield, which launches this fall.
PC Gaming Show - 1pm PT / 4pm ET June 11th
Following the Xbox goodness, PC Gamers can strap in for a look at some of the best PC titles coming to the platform. 2023's show this year will feature at least 55 different games, including some world premieres. PC Gamer has confirmed we'll see new information about Baldur's Gate 3 as well as the upcoming survival MMO Dune Awakening.
"If there's a game you're eager to hear more about, there's a good chance you'll see it at the show. We're talking appearances from Baldur's Gate 3, Frostpunk 2, Dune: Awakening, a brand-new game from Klei, and—hang on, let me do the math—51 other games, a significant chunk of which will be completely new reveals," the publication says.
Ubisoft Forward - 10am PT / 1pm ET June 12th
Starting off Monday, Ubisoft is bringing back its in-person event to Los Angeles. Ubisoft Forward will highlight what the publisher has on deck for gamers both in the near future and down the road, including a look at Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and the next entry in The Crew series.
We also know that we'll be seeing Assassin's Creed Mirage at the Ubisoft Forward, which was recently given an October 12th release date.
Capcom Showcase - 3pm PT / 6pm ET June 12th
Just announced today, Capcom's showcase will be taking place on Monday, June 12th. While there aren't any real details on what will be shown, we do know that the stream will be just over thirty minutes long and will feature news and updates on Capcom's games. However, Capcom is promising more details closer to the event itself as far as the lineup of games on offer.
Tune in on June 12, 3pm PDT for a Capcom Showcase digital event featuring roughly 36 minutes of news and updates on our latest games.See you there!?? https://t.co/uLbZaxUHOW#CapcomShowcase pic.twitter.com/ws8B8d93s5
— Capcom USA (@CapcomUSA_) June 6, 2023
There will also be a pre-show that starts at 2:30 PT / 5:30 ET for those who want to tuck in early. Hopefully some more details on Dragon's Dogma 2?
Xbox Games Showcase Extended - 10am PT / 1pm Et June 13th
Coming into Tuesday, Xbox will be focusing on giving an extended look at the games and developers showcased during its main stage show that past Sunday. The Xbox Games Showcase Extended follows the tradition of the company of pulling the veil back a bit more and talking with developers in in-depth interviews and more that couldn't be added to the main showcase.
UploadVR Showcase - 11am PT / 2pm ET June 14th
The showcase schedule is winding down, with UploadVR taking the sole spot on Wednesday, June 14th. This showcase looks to highlight VR titles (as you might expect with the publication's focus on VR), highlighting new reveals and more. Maybe a new VR MMO could be in the running?
Watch on YouTube
RGG Studio Summit Summer 2023 - 8pm PT / 11pm ET June 15th
Get ready for RGG Summit Summer 2023!?? June 15? 11PM ET / 8PM PT?? Stay tuned for live stream details#RGGStudio#RGGSummitSummer2023 pic.twitter.com/01WYJ4uAqI
— RGG Studio (@RGGStudio) May 28, 2023
Rounding out the entire schedule is the Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) Studio Summit Showcase, from the makers of the wildly popular Yakuza/Like A Dragon series. We don't know anything else about what will be shown at this showcase, but as someone who loves these games, I'm pretty eager to see what the studio is highlighting next week.
Watch on YouTube
