The Not-E3 Guide To Summer Game Fest Showcases

While E3 has been dead and buried for a few years now, Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest has stepped in to fill that void. In what is undeniably the busiest month in video game news, Summer Game Fest is just the tip of the iceberg.

The main event has several themed showcases that officially accompany it, while other publishers and developers from across the world also host unaffiliated events of their own.

Two of the biggest names in gaming--Sony and Microsoft--will be revealing what's next for PlayStation and Xbox with dedicated livestreams, but if you're looking for something that suits your niche interests, you can also grab livestreams dedicated to indie games, projects from various parts of the world, and more. To help you keep track of what's on the horizon, we've gathered up all the upcoming video game showcases below, when you can watch them, and their streaming links.

We'll keep this list updated, so you can check back often to see what else you can look forward to as soon as it's announced.

MIX Summer Showcase - June 1

Formerly known as the Guerrilla Collective, the summer showcase will still continue to highlight new game announcements.

When to watch:

June 1 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

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PlayStation State of Play -- June 2

Kicking off in early June, the PlayStation State of Play showcase will be headlined by Marvel's Wolverine, updates, announcements, and gameplay reveals across an hour-long broadcast.

When to watch:

June 2 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET

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Black Voices in Gaming - June 2

Dedicated to showcasing Black representation, visibility, and inclusion within the video game industry, the digital event will once again show multiple games in development from a wide variety of creators and developers.

When to watch:

June 2 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET

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Latin American Games Showcase - June 4

Part of this year's Summer Game Fest. the Latin American Showcase returns with multiple world premieres, release date reveals, and a focus on Latin America with its content.

When to watch:

June 4 at 2 PM PT / 4 PM ET

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Women-LED Games - June 4

It's a kind of magic with this year's Women-Led Games Showcase, as Briana White (Aerith in Final Fantasy Remake and Rebirth) joins Warframe's creative director and community director, Rebecca Ford and Megan Everett, to host the event. The show is teasing several world premieres and big announcements from studios that are primarily led and populated by women in the gaming industry.

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Summer Game Fest Live - June 5

Summer Game Fest 2026 will kick off this year from the Dolby Theatre, and showrunner Geoff Keighley has promised a "spectacular, cross-platform showcase of what's next in video games."

When to watch:

June 5 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET

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Day of the Devs - June 5

Immediately after Summer Game Fest Live, tune in to Day of the Devs for a deep dive into new games from various indie developers.

When to watch:

June 5, after Summer Game Fest Live

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Access-Ability Summer Showcase - June 5

Back for a fourth year, the Access-Ability Summer Showcase is your next stop for a look at video games, the people who make them, and how they're being designed with accessibility settings to help more people enjoy them.

When to watch:

June 5 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET

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Story Rich Showcase -- June 6

A brand-new video event dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games, the Story-Rich Showcase will take place within the Summer Game Fest period. The event will spotlight a lineup of 20-25 narrative-driven games, and viewers can expect first looks, new trailers, release dates, updates, and a few surprises.

When to watch:

June 6 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

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Wholesome Direct 2026 -- June 6

The Summer games showcase season wouldn't feel right without some cozy warmth, and that's where the Wholesome Direct steps in. The showcase for uplifting, joyful, and hopeful games, this year's livestream will feature a curated selection of over 50 games, including world premieres, demo announcements, and more.

When to watch:

June 6 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

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Southeast Asian Games Showcase - June 6

Southeast Asian developers are in the spotlight in this showcase, and you can expect plenty of new game reveals alongside updates on upcoming games.

When to watch:

June 6 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET

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Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 - June 6

Featuring world premieres, exclusive trailers, and stealth demo drops , this year's Future Games Show Summer Showcase will be followed by a live event in Los Angeles.

When to watch:

June 6 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET

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PC Gaming Show 2026 - June 6

Back for another year, the PC Gaming Show will offer new looks at over 50 PC games, including world premieres, exclusive announcements, developer interviews, and updates.

When to watch:

June 7 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET

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Green Games Showcase - June 6

Designed to be a gaming livestream that also reconnects with nature, the Green Games Showcase is all about games inspired by our planet.

When to watch:

June 6 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET

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Xbox Games Showcase -- June 7

The annual Xbox Games Showcase is almost here, and this year is shaping up to be a big one for Microsoft's gaming division. Coming in hot after the launch of Forza Horizon 6, this year's Xbox Games Showcase will feature first gameplay looks and news on games from first-party studios, several reveals from third-party partners, and it'll be followed immediately by a deep dive into Gears of War: E-Day.

When to watch:

June 7 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

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Deutsche Indie Showcase - June 7

Over in Europe, game developers from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria are banding together to show the rest of the world what they've been working on.

When to watch:

June 7 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET

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India Games Showcase - June 8

Once you're done seeing what European developers are up to, you can catch a flight to the India Showcase for a look at dozens of upcoming games from studios in that region.

When to watch:

June 8 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

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The Game Awards 2026 -- December 10

Geoff Keighley has announced the date for The Game Awards 2026 almost an entire year in advance, and it'll be broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. More details will be revealed later this year.

When to watch:

December 10

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In case you missed it

With so many video game showcases scheduled for 2026, there's a chance that you might miss one. Fret not, because we'll be keeping track of them, and you can keep browsing below to grab links to the original livestream and the stories we wrote about them. We've arranged the list according to the date that each event originally aired.

Resident Evil Showcase -- January 15

Capcom showed off more gameplay for Resident Evil Requiem, teasing thrilling survival-horror and action, creepy zombies, and one really big revolver.

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All the news:

Xbox Developer Direct -- January 22

The first big Xbox showcase of the yearkept things short and sweet, focusing on games like Forza Horizon 6, Fable, Kiln, and Beast of Reincarnation.

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All the news:

World of Warcraft: State of Azeroth -- January 29

The State of Azeroth livestream revealed what's next for World of Warcraft and Classic World of Warcraft, introduced Azeroth interiors for budding home decorators, and teased the launch of Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition.

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All the news:

Nintendo Direct: Tomodachi Life -- January 29

One of the weirdest games coming out this year, Tomodachi Life is shaping up to be an interesting social-life sim.

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All the news:

Overwatch Spotlight -- February 4

A new era of Overwatch is upon us, as Blizzard is introducing some massive changes to the game. From dropping the "2" from its title to introducing several new heroes, Blizzard's popular hero shooter is being changed on a fundamental level as the company aims to transform it into a "Forever Game".

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All the news:

Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase -- February 5

Nintendo's third-party partners were in the spotlight during a livestream dedicated to upcoming Switch and Switch 2 games.

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All the news:

Hearthstone Spotlight -- February 9

Another developer-led showcase, Blizzard revealed that Hearthstone will celebrate its 12th year with a new Core Set and a new expansion based on one of World of Warcraft's most iconic events.

Where to watch:

All the news:

Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight -- February 11

The Diablo franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and Blizzard revealed some big updates for current games in the franchise like Diablo 2, Diablo 4, and Diablo Immortal.

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All the news:

PlayStation State of Play -- February 12

The first State of Play from Sony kicked with an impressive hour-long presentation. Alongside Konami announcing the first new Castlevania game in many years and a port of Metal Gear Sold 4, the show also featured a first look at Ghost of Yotei's new multiplayer mode, the confirmation of a PC port for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and much more.

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All the news:

Silent Hill Transmission -- February 12

Konami's Silent Hill Transmission livestream wasn't too long, but it did reveal that the next game is expanding into first-person survival horror. Set in the Scottish seaside town of St. Amelia, protagonist Simon Ordell will have to use a handheld portable TV to detect the monsters around him. The game is being developed by Scottish team Screen Burn, who previously produced Stories Untold and Observation.

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All the news:

Convergence Showcase -- February 19

A two-hour show hosted by indie-focused streamers Dodger and Jesse Cox, the Convergence Showcase featured dozens of indie and AA games.

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Black Voices in Gaming Showcase -- February 19

An event that aims to address the lack of visibility for Black creators, the Black Voices in Gaming Showcase showed off games at various stages of development--from early concepts to near-launch titles--and also celebrated creativity, culture, and innovation in games.

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All the news:

Indie Fan Fest -- February 19

The second Indie Fan Fest presented new game reveals, world premiere trailers, and more for unreleased games. Even better, several of these games now have demos that you can check out

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All the news:

Pokemon Presents -- February 27

While this year's Pokemon Day livestream mostly focused on mobile games, it did end with a bang as we got our first look at Pokemon Winds and Waves.

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All the news:

Nintendo Indie World Showcase -- March 3

Like previous broadcasts, the March 2026 Indie World Showcase was dedicated to all the indie games headed to Switch consoles soon.

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All the news:

Capcom Spotlight -- March 5

Hot off the success of Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom kept the momentum going with a closer look at Pragmata, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and several more upcoming games.

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Future Games Show: Spring Showcase -- March 12

The first of three Future Games Show events planned for 2026, the Future Games Show Spring Showcase offered exclusive trailers and developer deep-dives on a wide range of video games.

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Xbox Partner Preview - March 26

The Xbox Partner Preview lifted the lid on what several publishers like Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games have been cooking up lately, and there were also a few new Xbox Game Pass announcements to spice things up during the broadcast.

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All the news:

Triple-I Initiative - April 9

The Triple-I Initiative returned for its third year, dropping dozens of new game reveals across its 45-minute runtime. Big highlights for this year included fresh looks at games like Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and Dead as Disco.

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All the news:

Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 - April 16

With a rock-solid hour of announcements and world premieres, the Galaxies Spring 2026 Showcase was a fun livestream featuring dozens of indie games. Highlights included a new gameplay breakdown on Directive 8020, a first look at ReVamp from the developers of Moonlighter, and the announcement of a crossover between Alan Wake 2 and Phasmophobia.

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Warhammer Skulls -- May 21

A celebration of all things Warhammer, this year's Warhammer Skulls livestream featured plenty of new reveals and announcements. Actor and director Alanah Pearce hosted the event, which featured games like Space Marine 2, Darktide, Rogue Trader, Dark Heresy, Boltgun 2, Warhammer Survivors, Dawn of War IV, and more.

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Six One Indie Showcase -- May 21

Another one of the big livestreams for independent developers, the Six One Indie Showcase was headlined by world premieres, digital showcase debuts, and exclusive news from studios all over the globe.

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Thinky Games Direct 2026 - May 28

If you're looking for games that'll leave you scratching your head, you've come to the right place! This year's Thinky Games Direct was full of puzzlers and brain-teasers, with more than 40 titles showcased.

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