Solely an entire yr to attend

Summer time Sport Fest 2023 is about able to wrap up, however Geoff Keighley is already getting ready individuals for subsequent yr’s occasion. In the event you managed to take a look at, and revel in, the showcases which were broadcasting just lately, you might be excited for SGF’s return in 2024. Truly, the occasion is even technically over but, as Annapurna’s showcase continues to be to return.

Not solely is Keighley desirous to announce that Summer time Sport Fest shall be again in June of subsequent yr, he goes on to say that this yr’s occasion was “record-setting.” Not fairly sure what meaning, but it surely seemingly refers back to the quantity of people that attended the occasion, each in particular person and on-line. Given the dry spell from gaming conventions over the previous two or three years, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the likes of SGF see an uptick in attendees.

After a record-setting 2023, we’re excited to share some information:#SummerGameFest  will return in June 2024, together with our dwell showcase occasion hosted by @geoffkeighley and #SummerGameFest  Play Days from @iam8bit

Keep tuned for extra particulars within the coming months. pic.twitter.com/za4BeK9gbP

— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) June 13, 2023

At the moment, there aren’t any particulars concerning the 2024 showcases, apart from it should clearly be hosted by Keighley himself. There will even be the return of Play Days from studio iam8bit, however once more, particulars received’t be introduced till additional down the road.

Summer time Sport Fest 2023 noticed a whole lot of content material from a wide range of studios, publishers, and trade consultants. Trailers from the likes of Alan Wake 2, Mortal Kombat 1, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Ultimate Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and plenty extra have been on show. There was additionally the Day of the Dev occasion, hosted by iam8bit and Double High-quality, which gave indie studios the chance to showcase what they’ve been engaged on.

With E3 being cancelled this yr — maybe by no means to return — that leaves the area open for SGF and different expos to proceed their dominance of the summer season interval. See you all for Gamescom 2023.

Andrew Heaton

Andrew has been a gamer for the reason that seventeenth century Restoration interval. He now writes for quite a few on-line publications, contributing information and different articles. He doesn’t personal a powdered wig.

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