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Street Fighter 6 / Capcom
- E3, the video game industry's largest annual conference, has been canceled for 2022.
- In E3's place, new games are being announced through events like Summer Game Fest.
- Summer Game Fest begins with a showcase on June 9 at 2 p.m. ET and continues through June 14.
In the video game industry, the early weeks of June are typically filled with anticipation as publishers prepare for E3, the largest annual showcase for new games. However, E3 2022 is canceled due to ongoing concerns with hosting a large in-person event during the pandemic. The organizing group behind E3, the ESA, says the conference will return in 2023.
In its place, we have events like Summer Games Fest, a collaborative online showcase hosted by The Game Awards and founder Geoff Keighley. Summer Games Fest begins on June 9 at 2 p.m. ET with a series of announcements and gameplay showcases presented by multiple developers. Summer Games Fest continues into the weekend with a major press conference from Xbox and Bethesda on June 12, and several more events through June 14.
Below, we've broken down the schedule and streaming details for every major event during Summer Game Fest, along with info on what you can expect from the industry's biggest publishers: Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo.
Summer Game Fest schedule: How to watch every event from this year's E3 replacement
"Wizard with a Gun" / Devolver Digital
Devolver Digital is a popular publisher of indie games like Hotline Miami, Loop Hero, and Trek to Yomi. The company usually makes its E3 presentations into satirical skits, and so far 2022 looks to be no different.
Devolver released a teaser video parodying the anime "Neon Genesis Evangelion" and the countdown clocks that have become cliches for new video game announcements.
We don't know exactly what Devolver has planned for the showcase, but some previously announced titles include Terra Nil, Cult of the Lamb, and Wizard with a Gun.
The stream begins at 6 p.m. ET on June 9. You can stream it live at the Summer Game Fest site or Twitch.tv.
Netflix
Netflix is home to several shows inspired by video games, like "Castlevania" and "Cuphead," and even more on the way, including "Sonic Prime," "Tekken: Bloodline," and a new live-action "Resident Evil" series.
Netflix's Geeked Week presentation also promises info on more than 10 upcoming Netflix games, like Lucky Luna and La Casa de Papel. Netflix recently started offering games within its streaming app.
The stream starts on June 10 at 1 p.m. ET on the Summer Game Fest website.
Microsoft/Bethesda Game Studios
Xbox and Bethesda usually hold two of the biggest conferences at E3, but with the two companies recently agreeing on a merger, they now host a joint showcase.
Microsoft continues to focus on new additions to its Xbox Game Pass subscription, which is often compared to Netflix. Fans have been waiting for news on previously announced Xbox titles like Fable and Hellblade 2, as well as updates for existing titles, like the long-awaited multiplayer campaign for Halo Infinite.
Bethesda is planning to show off some major releases too, like the sci-fi roleplaying game Starfield and the cooperative multiplayer shooter Redfall, both of which were delayed to early 2023 to allow for more development time.
The Summer Game Fest site will stream the conference on June 12 at 1 p.m. ET.
"Street Fighter 6" / Capcom
Japanese publisher Capcom will present new footage of previously announced games, including the latest additions to hit franchises like Street Fighter, Resident Evil, and Monster Hunter.
Street Fighter 6 and a remake of Resident Evil 4 are due out in early 2023, but you can also expect to see reveals from Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, an expansion launching on June 28. Capcom also promised visual updates for Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 to make them look even better on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The stream kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on June 13. You can watch on the Summer Game Fest website.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet / Nintendo
Nintendo isn't included as a Summer Games Fest partner but it's entirely possible that a Nintendo Direct presentation happens before the end of June.
Nintendo revealed the launch date of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet last week, and formally delayed the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to Spring 2023.
source https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/how-to-watch-summer-game-fest-2022-e3-alternative-schedule