Summer of Gaming Schedule for June 2020
Between IGN's Summer of Gaming and Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest, gamers have a lot of exciting news and events to take in during the coming weeks.
As of writing this article (6/9/2020), Nintendo has yet to announce any of their plans on making announcements this month. They are set to reveal an ARMS character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate this month but, no date has been confirmed.
Summer Game Fest Schedule
Tuesday, June 9th - 9am PT
Destiny 2: The Next Chapter
Thursday, June 11th - 1pm PT
PS5: The Future of Gaming
Saturday, June 13th
Guerrilla Collective - 10am PT
A new look at Baldur's Gate 3 and more.
PC Gaming Show - 11am PT
A look at upcoming PC games and announcements.
Future Games Show - 1pm PT
A digital showcase of upcoming games.
Tuesday, June 16th
The Steam Game Festival: Summer Edition
Play and wishlist upcoming PC games on STEAM. The event goes from June 16-22.
UPLOAD VR Showcase - 9am PT
New VR game announcements.
Thursday, June 18th
EA Play Live - 4pm PT
EA unveils a new slate of games.
Monday, June 22nd
Developer Showcase: June - 9am PT
Tune in for a look at upcoming independent and larger-scale projects.
Tuesday, June 23rd
New Game + Expo - 8am PT
Announcements and updates from companies including SEGA, Atlus, and more.
Wednesday, June 24th
Marvel's Avengers: War Table - TBA
New gameplay and details on Marvel's Avengers
Thursday, June 25th
Cyberpunk 2077 - TBD
Tune in for a special broadcast on Cyberpunk 2077 from CD Projekt Red.
Friday, June 27th
BITSUMMIT GAIDEN - TBA
A look at upcoming Japanese independent games.
IGN's Summer of Gaming Schedule
Wednesday, June 10th
IGN
Pre-Show Charity Stream (11:45am PT):
Doom Eternal Speedrunner Countdown Challenge by Xamide
IGN Expo Debut (1:30pm PT):
Exclusive Reveals, Trailers, Gameplay Demos, Developer Interviews, Hands-On Impressions
Reveals:
Unannounced Classic Revival (Merge Games) - Exclusive Game Reveal
Unannounced Game (Fabraz) – Exclusive Game Reveal
Unannounced Game (Funcom / The Outsiders) - Exclusive Unannounced Gameplay Reveal with The Outsiders' David Goldfarb
Unannounced Games (Arcade1Up) - Exclusive Arcade and Pinball Machine Reveals and Interview
Trailers:
Beyond Blue (E-Line Media) - Exclusive Trailer Reveal
Chivalry 2 (Torn Banner Studios and Tripwire Presents) – Exclusive Announcement and Trailer Reveal
Dual Universe (Novaquark) - Exclusive Trailer Reveal
Pathfinder: Kingmaker (Deep Silver) - Exclusive Trailer Reveal
Voidtrain (Nearga) - Exclusive Trailer Reveal
Wasteland 3 (Deep Silver) - World Exclusive Trailer
Werewolf: The Apocalypse (Nacon) – Earthblood Exclusive Cinematic Trailer
Gameplay:
GTFO (10 Chambers Collective) - Exclusive Gameplay
Mortal Shell (Cold Symmetry) - Exclusive Gameplay World Premiere
Observer: System Redux (Bloober Team) - Exclusive Next-Gen Deep Dive
Second Extinction (Systemic Reaction) - Exclusive Gameplay World Premiere
Yakuza: Like a Dragon (SEGA) - Exclusive Gameplay and Interview
Previews:
Borderlands 3 (Gearbox) - Exclusive “Bounty of Blood” DLC Preview w/ Gearbox Creative Director Matt Cox
The Waylanders (Gato Studio) - Exclusive Trailer and Launch Date Announcement, and Hands-On Impressions
Check Out This Game! With Tom Marks:
Rustler (Grand Theft Horse), Jutsu Games, Games Operators - Exclusive Gameplay
The Riftbreaker, EXOR Studios - Exclusive Gameplay
Bravery Network Online, Gloam - Exclusive Gameplay
Special Icons Interview:
David Hayter, the original voice of Solid Snake, discusses Metal Gear.
Thursday, June 11th
Pre-Show Charity Stream (9:45am PT):
Titanfall 2 Speedrunner Countdown Challenge by Bryonato
IGN Expo #2 (11:30am PT): Exclusive Reveals, Trailers, Gameplay Demos, and Developer Interviews Reveals:
Unannounced Game (Merge Games) - Exclusive Game Reveal
Unannounced Game Reveal - Exclusive Reveal Trailer
Trailers:
Stronghold: Warlords (Firefly Studios) - Exclusive Multiplayer Trailer and Launch Date Announcement
XIII (Microids) - Exclusive Gameplay Trailer Reveal
Gameplay:
Blankos Block Party (Mythical Games) - Exclusive Trailer Debut, Exclusive Gameplay
Iron Oath (Humble Bundle) - Exclusive Reveal Trailer and First Gameplay Reveal and Interview
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time (Soleil Games) - Exclusive Gameplay First Look
Spellbreak (Proletariat, Inc) - Exclusive Announcement, Gameplay Interview, and Trailer
Check Out This Game! With Tom Marks:
Star Renegades, Massive Damage - Exclusive Gameplay
Boyfriend Dungeon, Kitfox Games - Exclusive Gameplay
Publisher Showcase:
PS5 event (1pm PT, with IGN pre- and post-shows)
Friday, June 12th
GameScoop! LIVE (12pm PT) Pre-Show Charity Stream (12:45pm PT):
Bloodborne Speedrunner Countdown Challenge by heyZeusHeresToast
IGN Expo #3 (2:30pm PT): Exclusive Trailers, Gameplay Demos, Developer Interviews, Previews Trailers:
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (SEGA / ATLUS) - Exclusive Reveal Debut
Castlestorm 2 (Zen Studios) - Launch Announcement Trailer
Everspace 2 (ROCKFISH Games) - Exclusive Alpha Gameplay Reveal Trailer and Interview with ROCKFISH Games CEO & Co-Founder Michael Schade
Guilty Gear Strive (Arc Systems Works) - Exclusive Character Reveal Trailer
Phantasy Star Online 2 Update (SEGA) - Exclusive Trailer Reveal
Ranch Simulator (Excalibur Games) - Exclusive Gameplay Trailer
Gameplay:
Chicken Police (THQ) - Exclusive Gameplay Reveal and Interview With U@N
Hardspace Shipbreaker (Blackbird Interactive) - Exclusive Gameplay Deep Dive
Skater XL (Easy Day Studios) - Exclusive Switch Footage Reveal and Demo
Total War: Troy (Creative Assembly) - Exclusive Gameplay Interview
Warhammer 40k: Mechanicus (Kasedo Games) - Exclusive Gameplay and Commentary
Previews:
Blue Fire (Graffiti Games/Robi Studios) - Exclusive Preview
Check Out This Game! With Tom Marks:
Unto The End, 2 Ton Studios - Exclusive Gameplay
Special Icons Interview:
Brian Fargo discusses the founding of Blizzard, and why RPG fans should be looking forward to Wasteland 3.
Saturday, June 13th
Partner and Publisher Showcases:
PC Gaming Show
The Guerrilla Collective Showcase Day 1
Sunday, June 14th
Publisher Showcase:
The Guerrilla Collective Showcase Day 2
Monday, June 15th
Publisher Showcase:
The Guerrilla Collective Showcase Day 3
Pre-Show Charity Stream (11:15am PT):
Portal 2 Speedrunner Countdown Challenge by CantEven
IGN Expo #4 (12:30pm PT): Exclusive Reveals, Trailers, Gameplay Demos, Developer Interviews, Previews Reveals:
Unannounced Game Reveal - Exclusive Reveal Trailer
Unannounced Game Reveal - Exclusive Beta Reveal Trailer
Trailers:
Humble Bundle Indies Showcase
Ninjala (GungHo Entertainment) - Exclusive Trailer Reveal
Vigor (Bohemia Interactive) - Exclusive Trailer Reveal
Overcooked! 2 (Team 17) - Overcooked! 2 DLC Announcement and Exclusive Reveal Trailer
Gameplay:
Corepunk (Artificial Core) - Exclusive Gameplay and Interview
Destroy All Humans! (THQ Nordic) - Gameplay and Interview
Fight Crab (PLAYISM) - Exclusive Trailer Reveal and Gameplay
Forgotten City (Modern Storyteller) - Exclusive Trailer Reveal, Gameplay, and Interview
Mafia: Definitive Edition (Hangar 13) - Worldwide Gameplay Debut w/ Hangar 13 President and CCO Haden Blackman
Recompile (Phigames) – Exclusive Gameplay Interview
New World (Amazon Game Studios) - Exclusive War PvP Gameplay, Developer Interview
Shing! (Mass Creation) - Exclusive Developer Gameplay Walkthrough
Solasta Crown of the Magister (Tactical Adventures) - Exclusive Gameplay Trailer and Gameplay Interview
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom (THQ Nordic) - Rehydrated Exclusive Early Access Livestream
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom (THQ Nordic) - Rehydrated Exclusive Gameplay Interview
Scarlet Nexus (Bandai Namco) - Exclusive Trailer and Gameplay Interview with Game Director Kenji Anabuki
Special Icons Interview:
Tony Hawk tells us about the origins of the upcoming Pro Skater remake, and how it might answer hardcore fans' prayers.
Check Out This Game! With Tom Marks:
30XX, Massive Damage - Exclusive Gameplay
Post-Show Charity Stream:
Spongebob: Battle for Bikini Bottom Speedrunner Countdown Challenge by Rubbertoe64
Tuesday, June 16th
Partner and Publisher Showcases:
Upload VR Showcase (9am PT)
Pre-Show Charity Stream (10am PT):
Super Mario 64 Speedrunner Countdown Challenge by Biinny
Charity Stream (11am PT): IGN’s Celebrity Tours in Animal Crossing: New Horizons: With special segments of the viral hit talk show Animal Talking with host and creator Gary Whitta and guests Candice Patton, Simu Liu, Felicia Day, Shannon Woodward, Cliff Bleszinski, Matthew Mercer, Austin Creed, Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, Jessica Chobot, Lauren Lapkus, Naomi Kyle, the Merrell Twins, Andrea Rene, Alanah Pearce, Arin Hanson of Game Grumps
Thursday, June 18th
Pre-Show Charity Stream (8:45am PT):
Resident Evil 3 Speedrunner Countdown Challenge by Hazeblade
Publisher Showcase:
D&D Adventure and Product Reveal (12pm PT)
IGN Exclusives, Trailers, Gameplay Demos, and Developer Interviews: Trailers:
The Falconeer (Wired Productions) - Exclusive Story Trailer
Drake Hollow (The Molasses Flood) – Exclusive Gameplay Trailer and Announcement
Gameplay:
Fallout 76 (Bethesda) – DLC Roadmap
Remnant: From the Ashes (Gunfire Games) - Gameplay and Interview with Gunfire Games
Humankind (SEGA) - Exclusive Gameplay Interview
Unannounced - Developer Interview and Exclusive Gameplay Deep-Dive
Special Icons Interviews:
Chris Avellone, writer of Fallout New Vegas and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, discusses the magic ingredients in a great RPG.
John Romero, creator of Doom, and game designer Brenda Romero, discuss RPGs and shooters in 2020.
Publisher Showcase:
EA Play LIVE (4pm PT, with IGN pre- and post-shows)
Wednesday, June 24th
Pre-Show Charity Stream:
Sekiro Speedrunner Countdown Challenge by LilAggy
Publisher Showcase:
Marvel's Avengers WAR TABLE stream (Square Enix) [with IGN pre- and post-shows]
IGN Exclusives, Reveals, Gameplay Demos, and Developer Interviews: Reveals:
Unannounced Game Reveal - Exclusive Reveal Trailer
Trailers:
Cartel Tycoon – Exclusive Trailer Reveal
Dreamscaper (Afterburner Studios) - Exclusive Gameplay Feature Deep Dive
Shadow Arena - New Hero Exclusive Trailer Reveal
Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One (Frogwares) - Exclusive Behind the Scenes Look
Gameplay:
Unannounced Game - Exclusive Gameplay
BioMutant (THQ Nordic) - Exclusive Gameplay and Experiment 101 Interview
Overcooked! 2 (Team 17) - DLC Exclusive Gameplay Reveal
Thursday, June 25th
Pre-Show Charity Stream:
TBA The Witcher 3 Speedrunner Countdown Challenge
Publisher Showcase:
CD Projekt RED Livestream (with IGN pre- and post-shows)
Gameplay:
Torchlight III (Perfect World Entertainment) - Gameplay and Interview with Series Creator Max Schaefer
Special Icons Interview:
CD Projekt Red's Marcin Blacha discusses how the studio imbued The Witcher series with meaningful choices and iconic consequences.
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