Every summer 2023 gaming showcase: full schedule of live streams

This story is part of the Digital Trends Summer Gaming Marathon series

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 things like a Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater remake and that Bungie is reviving the Marathon series. As we enter June, though, the number of showcases is only going to ramp up. From Meta to Microsoft to gaming’s main man Geoff Keighley, a lot of live-stream events have already been announced. 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

At 7 a.m. PT 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 at 9 a.m. PT 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 at 12 p.m. PT 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. At 3 p.m. PT 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. If you know anything about Devolver’s shows, you know things with Volvy get weird. If you’re just concerned about games, Devolver showed off Baby Steps, Human Fall Flat 2, The Talos Principle II, and Wizard with a Gun.

Access-Ability Summer Showcase 2023: June 9

At 8 a.m. PT on June 9, YouTube creator LauraKBuzz will hold the Access-Ability Summer Showcase 2023. This showcase will include 15 games and highlight all of the accessibility features included in them.

Tribeca Games Spotlight: June 9

The Tribeca Festival is once again holding a game showcase to highlight its selections this year. This showcase will give us new looks at seven games: A Highland Song, Chants of Sennaar, Despelote, Goodbye Volcano High, Nightscape, Stray Gods, and The Expanse: A Telltale Series. It will be streamed on Tribeca’s YouTube Channel at 3 p.m. PT on June 9.

Wholesome Direct: June 10

Cozy games that trade in intense combat and dark themes for more lighthearted aesthetics are a growing trend in the game industry, and they even have a dedicated gaming showcase. Wholesome Games is holding another Wholesome Direct at 9 a.m. PT on June 10. During that live stream, Wholesome Games says it will show “an hour of exclusive footage and announcements from 70+ amazing indie games.”

Future Games Show: June 10

GamesRader+ is going to hold another Future Games Show at 10 a.m. PT on June 10. A GamesRadar+ article about the showcase promises that it will contain more than 40 new trailers for games coming out across all major gaming platforms. Expect some interesting indie and AA announcements that didn’t make it into other showcases to be featured here.

OTK Games Expo: June 10

Streamer-run media company OTK will hold its second annual OTK Games Expo at 11 a.m. PT on June 10. This event will be hosted by content creators Asmongold, Emiru, Esfand, Mizkif, and Sodapoppin and will feature over 30 indie games.

Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct Double Feature: June 11

Starting at 10 a.m. PT on June 11, Microsoft is going to hold two showcases back to back. First is the Xbox Games Showcase, which Microsoft says will feature “new surprises and first looks from our incredibly talented internal studios and our many creative partners around the world.” Immediately after that comes the Starfield Direct, which will provide a meaty deep dive into Bethesda Game Studios’ next RPG ahead of its September release.”

PC Gaming Show: June 11

At 1 p.m. PT on June 11, PC Gamer will hold yet another PC Gaming Show. As its title suggests, the primary purpose of this showcase is the highlight upcoming indie and AA games intended to release on PC over the coming months. If that’s your primary gaming platform, you definitely want to keep an eye on this presentation.

Ubisoft Forward: June 12

After pulling out of E3 2023, Ubisoft told Video Games Chronicle that it “will be holding a Ubisoft Forward Live event on [June 12] in Los Angeles.” It went on to confirm in a tweet that the showcase would take place at 10 a.m. PT on that day. Hopefully, it gives us another look at games like Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

Capcom Showcase: June 12

At 3 p.m. PT on June 12, there will be a third annual Capcom Showcase. The Street Fighter 6  publisher says the show will contain “new information about Capcom’s upcoming releases and future titles.” Hopefully, that means we’ll get new looks at titles like Exoprimal and Dragon’s Dogma 2 as well as the Resident Evil 4 remake’s VR mode. Capcom doesn’t typically announce new games during these showcases, though.

Xbox Games Showcase Extended: June 13

Following up Microsoft’s two June 11 presentations is Xbox Games Showcase Extended at 10 a.m. PT on June 13. This live stream will be slower-paced and give deeper dives into some of the games shown off during the June 11 live stream. It may also contain some smaller-scale announcements of its own.

Guerrilla Collective Presents Dames 4 Games and Black Voices in Gaming: June 13

Guerrilla Collective will follow up with more programming on June 13 as well. It begins with the Dames 4 Games showcase at 1 p.m. PT, which will highlight women who work in the video game industry and the games that they make through interviews and new game trailers. After that will come the Black Voices in Gaming show at 3 p.m. PT, which will do something similar for game developers from the Black community.

UploadVR Showcase: June 14

Following up the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase is yet another VR-centric presentation. Expect this show to be a bit more indie-focused, highlighting some of the smaller and more experimental VR titles on the horizon. The showcase is sponsored by game developer nDreams, so it’s possible we see some of its games like Synapse, Powerwash Simulator VR, and Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord there.

Grasshopper Direct: June 14

Grasshopper Manufacture, the Japanese studio founded by eclectic developer Suda51, will hold a showcase of its own at 9 p.m. PT on June 14. The showcase will contain “exciting new announcements from Goichi “SUDA51” Suda and the rest of the Grasshopper Manufacture team,” according to a press release. Namely, we will see more of the remaster of Shadows of the Damned that was announced alongside this event.

RGG Summit Summer 2023: June 15

Fans of Like A Dragon (the series formerly known as Yakuza) will want to tune into RGG Summit Summer 2023 at 8 p.m. PT on June 15. During this live stream, Sega developer RGG Studios will give us another look at what it is working on. Hopefully, we’ll get new glimpses at the games it revealed at last September’s summit, including Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Like a Dragon 8.

Annapurna Interactive Showcase: June 29

Boutique indie game publisher Annapurna Interactive announced it would hold another showcase during the Summer Game Fest kickoff livestream. The Annapurna Interactive Showcase will begin at 12 p.m. PT on June 29, and will give us “a first look at new titles, gameplay footage, teaser trailers and developer partnerships,” that it has in the works.

THQ Nordic Digital Showcase: August 11

Jumping to August, we can expect the third annual THQ Nordic Digital Showcase at 12 p.m. PT on August 11. The Embracer Group-owned game publisher has confirmed that the showcase will give us new looks at Alone in the Dark, Outcast 2, and Trine 5, in addition to some world premiere announcements.

Destiny 2 Showcase: August 22

During the PlayStation Showcase in May, Bungie actually revealed that it will be holding an event of its own at a currently undisclosed time on August 22. On that date, it will hold a Destiny 2 Showcase focused on giving us details on the game’s next expansion, The Final Shape.

Gamescom Opening Night Live: August 22

Geoff Keighley’s annual Gamescom showcase returns at 11 a.m. PT on August 22. Like Summer Game Fest, Gamescom Opening Night Live is yet another place where developers of all shapes and sizes from different corners of the industry will show off their upcoming games ahead of this large European gaming trade show.

Future Games Show @ Gamescom: August 23

Keighley isn’t the only one planning to hold a showcase around Gamescom. GamesRadar has also confirmed that another Future Games Show will take place sometime on August 23. Expect it to be similar in format to the June showcase.

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