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Summer Game Fest 2023: Everything you need to know about it

Swetabh Shekhar
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Summer Game Fest 2023

Summer Game Fest 2023 is all set to go live on June 8, and for Australian viewers, the event premieres on June 9. The gaming and entertainment media giant IGN will host the event across its online platforms. In fact, one can also attend the SGF 2023 live since it’s an in-person event scheduled at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California.

Ever since the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) canceled the popular yearly E3 event, everyone’s been eyeing SGA 2023. As expected, the community has very high expectations for this upcoming event, as fans are looking for some big announcements from renowned game studios.

Former E3 mainstays, gaming giants, and technology conglomerates such as Activision, Ubisoft, Netflix, CD Projekt Red, and many more are expected to mark their presence at this much-awaited event. Moreover, the best part of the event is none other than the popular and fan-beloved game journalist Geoff Keighley, who will host the SGF 2023. Let’s dive deeper into the event.

Contents

  • Summer Games Fest 2023: Schedule
  • Summer Game Fest 2023 official live stream & expectations
  • Expected Game announcements at the Fest

Summer Game Fest 2023: Schedule

Here are the exact timings for when the Summer Game Fest kicks off on June 8, 2023.

  • PT – 12 PM
  • ET – 3 PM
  • BST – 8 PM

Additionally, if you’re from the land down under, the event will premiere on June 9 at 5 PM AEST.

Companies to expect at Summer Game Fest 2023 and its official live stream

From gaming companies’ perspectives, SGF 2023 is already this year’s biggest gaming event, making it a perfect opportunity to showcase at least a few of the best upcoming projects.

Summer Game Fest 2023
(Image via Microsoft)

Hence, here’s a list of some big names in the gaming and tech industries who are very likely to appear at the event:

  • Epic Games
  • Activision
  • CD Projekt Red
  • Microsoft
  • Capcom
  • Sony
  • Netflix
  • Electronic Arts
  • Ubisoft
  • Sony
  • Valve
  • Amazon Games
  • Razer
  • Netflix
  • Gearbox
  • Square Enix
  • Xbox

Here’s the official livestream link to the Summer Game Fest 2023, mark the date and timings and get ready to witness this year’s biggest gaming fest so far.

View on Website

Everyone’s indeed excited for this much-awaited event; let’s see what titles we get to witness out there.

Expected game announcements at SGF 2023

Here comes the most exciting part of the event that we are all hungry for, which is some upcoming kickass gaming titles this year. Well, according to IGN, Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XVI trailer is a debut for sure.

Idris Elba to star in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion
Idris Elba to star in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion (Image via CDPR)

Moreover, fans can also expect the iconic reboot Mortal Kombat 1 gameplay reveal and more footage of the action-horror sequel Alan Wake II with the Cyberpunk 2077 DLC Phantom Liberty. Besides these, Bethesda’s Starfield is also likely to get featured since Xbox has signed up for the event.

About the author

Swetabh Shekhar

Swetabh Shekhar

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Swetabh Shekhar is a gaming journalist at The SportsRush and holds a Master's degree in mass communication. He has been playing video games since his childhood and has witnessed the evolution of the gaming industry. GTA, Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty, Prince of Persia, and The Walking Dead are some of his all-time favourites. Beside gaming, Swetabh is also very passionate about fitness and loves reading books on finance.

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