It’s almost that time of year again. Summer Game Fest starts on June 6. The annual kickoff stream begins at 5PM ET on that date. Yeah, we know. The time isn’t ideal for folks with regular jobs, but we’ll be in Los Angeles to cover the event in person, so you can just hit up the site for updates.
The best way to watch this is likely . After all, the event is being hosted at the YouTube Theater. There will also for the YouTube-averse.
The organizers, including host Geoff Keighley, are promising “spectacular new video game announcements, surprises and reveals.” I like all three of those things. We don’t know that much about what games will be discussed during the two-hour event, but we aren’t going in totally blind.
The stream will feature a new look at Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, which is a nifty-looking Soulslike action RPG. The open-world MMORPG Chrono Odyssey (no relation to Chrono Trigger) is also making an appearance.
There’s also the Kojima of it all. This event is taking place just a couple of weeks before we get our hands on the . The legendary game creator will be on-hand to discuss the title during a dedicated event on June 8, but maybe he’ll pop up at the kickoff to give viewers a peek at
However, the kickoff stream is just the beginning. The weekend is host to the Day of the Devs showcase, the Devolver Direct, and really so much more.
