As the weather gets hotter, so does the excitement for the biggest gaming events. This June, gamers everywhere are looking forward to watching some awesome shows and hearing big news from the most famous names in gaming.
One of the most awaited events is the Summer Game Fest. It’s a yearly celebration where game developers, publishers, and fans come together to enjoy everything about gaming. This year’s Summer Game Fest 2024 live show will be on June 7 at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. And it will be live on YouTube Theater.
Let’s check out the Summer Game Fest 2024 schedule.
Summer Game Fest 2024 Schedule
The Summer Game Fest 2024, now in its fifth year, is the main gaming event of the summer. It’s beginning on Friday, June 7 at 2 p.m. PT.
Geoff Keighley, known for the Game Awards, organizes and presents the Summer Game Fest. It starts with a big livestream and then there are exclusive previews and announcements. The main showcase usually lasts for about one-and-a-half to two hours. After that, there’s a Day of the Devs showcase focusing on indie games.
Since E3 is no more, publishers and developers are now using Summer Game Fest to showcase their stuff during the same time.
Here’s a quick schedule:
Summer Game Fest 2024 Showcase (Friday, June 7, 2024)
The Summer Game Fest 2024 Showcase is a key event. It is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 7, starting at
- 2 pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
- 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
- 10 pm British Summer Time (BST)
- 11 pm Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Day of the Devs (Friday, June 7)
This is a special showcase that takes place immediately after the main Summer Game Fest 2024 Showcase on Friday, June 7.
Day of the Devs is a fun event that celebrates indie games. It started in 2012 and is organized by two well-known companies: Double Fine Productions and iam8bit.
Double Fine Productions is known for making games like Costume Quest, and its sequel, Costume Quest 2. And Double Fine’s partner is iam8bit, which calls itself a “creative production emporium.” They work with game-makers to create vinyl video game soundtracks, art installations, and more.
Access-Ability Summer Showcase 2024 (Friday, June 7)
The Access-Ability Summer Showcase 2024 is a special event that is part of the Summer Game Fest. It focuses on video games that everyone can play, including people with disabilities.
The event will happen on Friday, June 7. You can watch it on YouTube and Twitch and it starts at:
- 8 AM PT
- 11 AM ET
- 4 PM BST
- 12 AM JST (June 8)
- 1 AM AEST (June 8)
Devolver Direct (Friday, June 7)
Devolver Digital’s fun showcase is back in 2024, celebrating their mascot Volvy’s 15th birthday. Join the party at the following times for updates on current games, new release dates, and exciting new game announcements.
- 5 PM PT
- 8 PM ET
- 1 AM BST (June 8)
- 9 AM JST (June 8)
- 10 AM AEST (June 8)
Wholesome Direct (Saturday, June 8)
Wholesome Direct is a show that features indie games designed to make you feel good, comfortable, and cozy.
In past events, they have shown games like Eastward, Lightyear Frontier, and Mail Time, and this year their presentation will start at:
- 9 AM PT
- 12 PM ET
- 5 PM BST
- 1 AM JST (June 9)
- 2 AM AEST (June 9)
Future Games Show: Summer Showcase (Saturday, June 8)
GamesRadar’s show is coming back in 2024 with Roger Clark, the actor who played Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2, as the host.
Earlier this year, the Future Games Show Spring Showcase shared updates on games like Hauntii and Still Wakes the Deep. The upcoming show will feature over 40 new games for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC and will start at:
- 12 PM PT
- 3 PM ET
- 8 PM BST
- 4 AM JST (June 9)
- 5 AM AEST (June 9)
Future of Play Direct (Saturday, June 8)
Future of Play Direct is a show all about indie games with an anime theme.
This year’s Future of Play Direct will share updates from game developers like Mighty Yell, Texel Raptor, and Mechanistry. And just like before, it will be hosted by VTuber Melios, and the event will start at:
- 8 AM PT
- 11 AM ET
- 4 PM BST
- 12 AM JST (June 9)
- 1 AM AEST (June 9)
Xbox Games Showcase (Sunday, June 9)
The Xbox Games Showcase happens every year and it’s all about celebrating everything related to Xbox, including games for both the Xbox console and PC. They feature games from big companies like Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda, and Xbox Game Studios, as well as smaller studios.
And the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase will begin at:
- 10 AM PT
- 1 PM ET
- 6 PM BST
- 2 AM JST (June 10)
- 3 AM AEST (June 10)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Worldwide Reveal (Sunday, June 9)
The big reveal for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is happening at the Summer Game Fest 2024. It’s going down on June 9, 2024, during the Xbox Games Showcase at 10 AM PT. Get ready for a sneak peek at the gameplay and other cool stuff about the game.
The teaser suggests that Black Ops 6 might take place during the Gulf War, which has got fans super excited.
After the reveal, there’s going to be a special event called Black Ops 6 Direct where they’ll dive deep into the game. This is a huge deal for Call of Duty fans and gamers everywhere.
PC Gaming Show (Sunday, June 9)
PC Gamer has hosted the PC Gaming Show every year since 2015. It started because PC gaming didn’t get much attention at E3. This year, in 2024, they’re celebrating their 10th anniversary with over 70 games.
They’ll have special updates on games like Killing Floor 3 and Killing Floor 2, as well as news about Stormgate’s next faction. You can also learn about how Unreal Engine is helping Frost Giant Studios make this faction. Plus, there’s news about Mars Tactics and Citizen Sleeper 2. And the event will start at:
- 1 PM PT
- 4 PM ET
- 9 PM BST
- 5 AM JST (June 10)
- 6 AM AEST (June 10)
Ubisoft Forward (Monday, June 10)
The upcoming Ubisoft Forward will start at:
- 12 PM PT
- 3 PM ET
- 8 PM BST
- 4 AM JST (June 11)
- 5 AM AEST (June 11)
Ubisoft hasn’t spilled the beans on what gamers can expect from its live broadcast in LA this year. However, they might reveal games like Star Wars Outlaws, the Splinter Cell remake, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Overall, June is going to be super exciting for gamers everywhere. There are still some big events like the Nintendo June Direct and the Upload VR Showcase that haven’t announced their dates yet. However, we can still look forward to lots of cool news and updates coming our way with Summer Game Fest 2024.
These events will have loads of announcements, new games, and awesome experiences that will shape the future of gaming. So, keep an eye out for these events and get ready for some fun.
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