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–have revealed what’s next for PlayStation and Xbox with dedicated livestreams, with Nintendo up next, 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.

Summer Game Fest Live – June 5

Summer Game Fest 2026 kicked off this year from the Dolby Theatre, and featured big reveals like Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Resident Evil Veronica, and a whole lot more.

Where to watch:

• YouTube
• Twitch

Xbox Games Showcase — June 7

The annual Xbox Games Showcase had several first looks at games from first-party studios, even reveals from third-party partners, and was followed by a deep dive into Gears of War: E-Day.

Where to Watch:

• YouTube
• Twitch

All the news

• Gears Of War E-Day Looks Mobility-Focused, And Don’t Worry, There’s A Chainsaw
• Fable Release Date Announced, With A Look At New And Old Villains
• Persona 4 Revival Coming February 2027, Included In Game Pass
• State Of Decay 3 Finally Resurfaces With New Trailer, And It’s Coming To PS5
• Metro 2039 Arrives Next February, And Nazis Have Overtaken Moscow
• New Hellblade Game Already Coming, But Is Just Called “Senua”
• New Crazy Taxi Game Revealed Using That Classic Offspring Song
• New Co-Op Game, Join Us, Is Like GTA With Cults And The Apocalypse
• Magicians: The Devil’s Deal Looks Like BioShock With Stage Magic, Coming To Game Pass
• Doom: The Dark Ages Swaps The Shield For An Awesome-Looking Spear In New Revelations DLC
• Xbox Unveils New 25th-Anniversary Edition Xbox Series X Based On Original Xbox–And It’s Gonna Be Pricey
• Next Big Minecraft Game Is Coming This September
• Spyro The Dragon Returns After 20 Years, And He’s Finally Taking Flight
• Clockwork Revolution Is Another Xbox Console Exclusive, Coming In 2027

Nintendo Direct – June 9

As rumored, a Nintendo Direct will be held on Tuesday, June 9, at 7 AM PT/10 AM ET. It’s expected to be a big one, as it will run for about 50 minutes and then be followed by an approximately 95-minute Nintendo Treehouse livestream. The Treehouse stream will dive into more detail on some of the Switch or Switch 2 games featured during the main broadcast.

Where to watch:

• YouTube

• Twitch

Convergence Showcase — July 16

An online-only, creator-led digital broadcast, the Convergence Showcase will be heavily focused on AA and indie titles, with 70 new indie games from 29 different countries in the spotlight.

When to watch:

• July 16 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET

Where to watch:

• YouTube
• Twitch

For One Night Only — July 29

This mid-summer indie and AA digital-only showcase will offer a selection of gameplay deep dives and updates for existing titles in development from various UK developers.

When to watch:

• July 29

Where to watch:

• YouTube
• Twitch

THQ Nordic Showcase 2026 — August 7

THQ Nordic’s Digital Showcase will offer new looks at upcoming games like Titan Quest 2, Wreckfest 2, The Guild: Europa 1410, Fatekeeper, Expeditions: Samurai, The Eternal Life of Goldman, and more.

When to watch:

August 7 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET

Where to watch:

• YouTube
• Twitch

Gamescom Opening Night Live

Geoff Keighley’s annual kick-off show for Gamescom is back for another year, and once again, you can expect world premieres, gameplay reveals, and major studio announcements.

When to watch:

• August 25

Where to watch:

• YouTube
• Twitch

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

Where to watch:

• YouTube
• Twitch

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.

PlayStation State of Play — June 2

Kicking off June, the PlayStation State of Play showcase was headlined by Marvel’s Wolverine, updates, announcements, and gameplay reveals across an hour-long broadcast.

All the news:

• PlayStation State Of Play June 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
• Marvel’s Wolverine Trailer Breakdown: 20 Easter Eggs And Hidden Details
• I’m Starting To Think Phranque The Cube Is Why People Are Excited For God Of War Laufey
• God Of War Laufey’s Phranque Is Far From Just A Cube
• God Of War Laufey Brings Back One Of The Best Parts Of The Previous Games
• God Of War Devs Explain Laufey’s Place In The Franchise
• Wolverine Dev Changed Things To Avoid Logan Appearing To Be A “Sadist”
• There Will Be More Kratos Stories, Sony Promises, After God Of War: Laufey Reveal
• Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Features “AI-Assisted Assets” That Were “Refined By Humans”
• The X-Men Don’t Exist In Insomniac’s Wolverine, But Another Important Team Does
• The Boys Star Jack Quaid’s Next Role Is Utterly Baffling, But We’re Here For It
• Silent Hill: Townfall Looks Part Resident Evil 7, Part Scary Myst In Release Date Trailer
• New PlayStation Plus Games Announced During State Of Play Include Rare PS2 Rhythm Cult Classic
• You Can Now Preorder Marvel’s Wolverine Physical Edition
• Until Dawn 2 Finds Horror In The Sun
• God Of War Laufey For PS5 Revealed, And Its Co-Star Is A Cube Played By Jack Quai
• September 2026 Is Packed With Games Trying To Avoid GTA 6
• We’re Getting Sunset Overdrive Vibes From Ikumi Nakamura’s New Game
• Control Resonant Trailer Drops A Release Date And Teases The Return Of Control’s Best Character
• Wolverine Gameplay Trailer Reveals Jean Grey Team-Up And More Marvel Characters
• Rayman Legends Retold Is More Than A Remake–It Could Be The Future Of The Series
• Stuntman Series Returns Featuring Knight Rider, Back To The Future, And More
• Marvel’s Wolverine Has The Classic Brown Suit–And There Will Be Plenty More
• Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Gets Out Of The Way Of GTA 6 With Delay To 2027
• Wolverine Gameplay Demo Violence Makes It Look Like Mortal Kombat

Where to watch:

• YouTube

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.

Where to watch:

• YouTube

All the news:

• Resident Evil Requiem Showcase Reveals Grace And Leon Gameplay Differences

Xbox Developer Direct — January 22

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

Where to watch:

• YouTube

All the news:

• Xbox Developer Direct 2026: All the announcements
• Forza Horizon 6 Channels Initial D-Inspired Anime Racing With Its New Mode
• Fable And Forza Horizon 6 Are Coming To PS5 To Help Reach The “Largest Number Of People Possible”
• Forza Horizon 6 Gets Official May Release Date, More Than 550 Cars
• Fable’s New Open World Has 1,000+ NPCs As A “Living Population”
• New Fable Keeps Series Tradition Of Kicking Chickens Alive, And You’ll Be Judged For It
• Fable Is Pulling Inspiration From An Unlikely (And Extremely Popular) TV Show
• Fable Releases This Autumn, Coming To PS5 At Launch
• Game Freak’s Beast Of Reincarnation Team Is “Relatively Small” With Many External Developers
• Beast Of Reincarnation Doesn’t Look Like Anything Game Freak Has Made Before
• Double Fine’s New Game, Kiln, Features Pottery Battles To The Death

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.

Where to watch:

• YouTube

All the news:

• What to expect from World of Warcraft in 2026

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.

Where to watch:

• YouTube

All the news:

• Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Lets You Have A Love Square With A Clown Because Why Not?
• Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Adds Same-Sex Relationships And Non-Binary Miis
• Nintendo Places Image-Sharing Restrictions On “Certain” Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Features

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”.

Where to watch:

• YouTube

All the news:

• Overwatch Is Dropping The 2 And Launching A New “Story-Driven Era”
• Overwatch Is Finally Getting A Cat Hero, A Decade After Inception
• Overwatch Is About To Reach Peak Cute With Sanrio Hello Kitty Collab
• Overwatch Director Says Upcoming Changes Will Upset The Game’s Balance: “There’s No Getting Around That”
• Yes, Overwatch Characters Have Been Getting Sexier, But Not For The Obvious Reason
• Overwatch Is Getting Five New Characters, Here’s A First Look At What They Do
• Overwatch Kills Its First Character, But That Won’t Stop You From Playing As Them
• Goodbye Overwatch 2, Hello Overwatch: The Story-Driven, “Forever Game” Blizzard Promised Is Finally Here
• Overwatch Team Is “Not Comfortable” Releasing AI-Generated Content, But Blizzard Is Open To Experimenting

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

Where to watch:

• YouTube

All the news:

• Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Hits Switch 2 This June
• This Dinosaur Stealth Game On Switch 2 Lets Four Players Share Controls, For Whatever Reason
• A New Paranormasight Game Is Coming And I’m Begging You Not To Sleep On It Again
• This Game Looks Like If Split Fiction Were An 80s Anime And We’re Obsessed

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:

• YouTube
• Twitch

All the news:

• Hearthstone’s Next Expansion Cataclysm Coming March 17, Imagines If Deathwing Won
• Hearthstone Isn’t Getting A Physical Trading Card Game Anytime Soon, Here’s Why

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.

Where to watch:

• YouTube
• Twitch

All the news:

• Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred Puts Badass Amazons Front And Center
• If You Thought Diablo 4 Didn’t Have Enough Skill Trees, You’re In Luck
• Warlock Is Diablo’s Newest Class, And It’s Coming To (Almost) Every Diablo Game
• Diablo 4’s Next Location Won’t Be “Grotesque, Destroyed, And Ruined,” And Its Devs Appreciate The Break
• How A Diablo 2 Game Manual Found New Purpose In Diablo 4’s Latest Expansion
• Major Diablo 2 DLC Adds Features Fans Have Waited Decades For–But It’ll Cost You

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.

Where to watch:

• YouTube
• Twitch

All the news:

• PlayStation State Of Play February 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
• PlayStation Is Bringing Back An Unexpected Series With A New, Zelda-Like Spin
• Ghost of Yotei Becomes Legendary With New Multiplayer DLC Coming In March
• Death Stranding 2 PC Port Releases In March
• 4 Loop Has A Giant Rubik’s Cube Boss And Alien Berries That Teleport Enemies
• Here’s A First Look At Resident Evil Requiem’s Raccoon City Police Department Decades After RE2
• New Legacy Of Kain Game Revealed, And It’s Out Next Month
• A New Dead Or Alive Game Is In The Works
• Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Includes Five Versions Of Game, Interactive Documentary
• Metal Gear Solid 4 And Peace Walker Coming As Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2
• New Castlevania Game Is Coming From The Dead Cells And Rogue Prince Of Persia Devs
• Silent Hill: Townfall Shifts First-Person Survival To New Town
• John Wick Is Getting A 3D Action Game, Lets You Murder Gangsters With Household Objects
• Marathon Open Beta Announced, Coming Very Soon With Special Perks For PS Plus Members
• New PlayStation Plus Games Revealed, Including Day-One Release For All Subscribers
• Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Is Building A Packed Roster, New Trailer Shows
• God Of War Trilogy Remake Announced, Brings Back Original Voice Actor
• Sony Reveals New God Of War Sidescroller, And It’s Out Right Now

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.

Where to watch:

• YouTube

All the news:

• Silent Hill: Townfall Shifts First-Person Survival Horror To New Town

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.

Where to watch:

• YouTube
• Twitch

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.

Where to watch:

• YouTube
• Twitch

All the news:

• The Biggest Games From February’s Black Voices In Gaming Showcase

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

Where to watch:

• YouTube
• Twitch

All the news:

• Suddenly, There Are 14 New Games You Can Try For Free

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.

Where to watch:

YouTube

All the news:

• GameCube’s Pokemon XD: Gale Of Darkness Will Appear On Switch 2 Soon
• Pokemon Winds And Waves, The 10th Generation Of Pokemon, Officially Revealed
• The Wait For Pokemon Winds And Waves Will Be The Franchise’s Longest Yet
• Those Pikachus In The Pokemon Winds And Waves Trailer Are More Important Than You Think

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.

Where to watch:

• YouTube

All the news:

• Nintendo Indie World March 2026 Showcase: All The Biggest Announcements

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.

Where to watch:

• YouTube

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.

Where to watch:

• YouTube
• Twitch

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.

Where to watch:

• YouTube
• Twitch

All the news:

Xbox Partner Preview 2026: All The Big Announcements

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.

Where to watch:

• YouTube

All the news:

Triple-I Initiative Showcase 2026: Castlevania, Dead As Disco, And Every Game Shown

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.

Where to watch:

YouTube

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.

Where to watch:

• YouTube
• Twitch

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.

Where to watch:

• YouTube

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.

Where to watch:

• YouTube

MIX Summer Showcase – June 1

Formerly known as the Guerrilla Collective, the summer showcase was another highlight of new game announcements and updates.

When to watch:

• June 1 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

Where to watch:

• YouTube

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.

Where to watch:

• YouTube

• Twitch

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 will have several world premieres and big announcements from studios primarily led and populated by women in the gaming industry.

Where to Watch:

• Twitch

• YouTube

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.

Where to Watch:

• Twitch

• YouTube

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

Where to watch:

• Twitch

• YouTube

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

Where to watch:

• YouTube

• Twitch

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

Where to watch:

• YouTube

• Twitch

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

Where to Watch:

• YouTube
• Twitch

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

Where to watch:

• YouTube

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

Where to watch:

• YouTube

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

Where to watch:

YouTube

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

Where to watch:

• YouTube

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

Where to watch:

• YouTube

• Twitch

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

Where to watch:

• YouTube

• Twitch