Summer Game Fest 2024
Join Engadget live from LA for Summer Game Fest 2024! Expect a week of game updates, release dates, hands-on previews and plenty of surprises.
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Watch three back-to-back Summer Game Fest shows here starting at 12PM ET
Another busy day of Summer Game Fest events is upon us, with the Wholesome Direct, Future Games Show and OTK Games Expo running back to back. You'll be able to watch everything right here starting at 12PM ET.
Kris Holt06.10.2023‘Lysfanga’ is what happens when hack-and-slash meets tactical time travel
While some action-game prowess helps, you’ll only beat most levels in Lysfanga by thinking before you act.
Mat Smith06.10.2023Watch Summer Game Fest's Tribeca Games Spotlight here at 3PM ET
The Tribeca Games Spotlight will showcase titles with a focus on artistic storytelling. It will include looks at 'The Expanse: A Telltale Series,' 'Stray Gods,' 'Goodbye Volcano High' and several other titles.
Kris Holt06.09.2023Generative AI can help bring tomorrow's gaming NPCs to life
Today's non-playable characters are a step above the Ghost Gang of yesteryear but they're still a far cry from human-level fidelity. Generative AI can fix that.
Andrew Tarantola06.09.2023'Baby Steps' is the 3D 'QWOP' we've all been waiting for
Bennett Foddy is co-creating 'Baby Steps,' a QWOP-like game that's all about putting one foot forward.
Jon Fingas06.09.2023Watch the Summer Game Fest keynote in under 20 minutes
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Final Fantasy VII Remake: Rebirth, Alan Wake II and other games were featured at the event.
Mariella Moon06.09.2023'Helskate' mashes together Tony Hawk and Hades
'Helskate' is an upcoming skateboarding action game in which you'll need to pull off killer combos to power up attacks and take out monsters.
Kris Holt06.08.2023'Final Fantasy VII Remake: Rebirth' is delayed to early 2024
Summer Games Fest's final reveal was the sequel...est of all sequels: Final Fantasy VII Remake's second chapter, Rebirth.
Mat Smith06.08.2023Fortnite's next season features Transformers and rideable raptors
Fortnite's next season, which starts on June 9th, features rideable raptors and Optimus Prime.
Kris Holt06.08.2023‘Alto’s Adventure’ devs announce new game, and it's all about sheep herding
Indie game developer Land & Sea, the team behind ‘Alto’s Adventure’ and ‘Alto’s Odyssey’, just announced a new title ahead of this year's Day of the Dev's showcase during Summer Games Fest. Summerhill is described as a “story-driven puzzle adventure game” that casts you as both a sheepherder and your intrepid canine companion.
Lawrence Bonk06.08.2023Watch Devolver Digital’s Summer Game Fest stream here at 6PM ET
Devolver Digital is rounding out a busy day of Summer Game Fest events with its latest Direct stream. We may learn more about the likes of 'Skate Story' and 'The Lucky Squire.'
Kris Holt06.08.2023‘Like A Dragon Gaiden’ revives Kiryu on November 9th 2023
Kiryu has some new fighting skills that look a little… familiar
Mat Smith06.08.2023'John Carpenter's Toxic Commando' brings a co-op apocalypse to PS5, PC and Xbox
Itching to make a whole bunch of undead all-the-way-dead with the generous application of high velocity lead? 'John Carpenter's Toxic Commando' has got you covered.
Andrew Tarantola06.08.2023'Alan Wake II' gameplay shows newcomer Saga battling a resurrected murder victim
'Alan Wake II' is finally happening, as the long-awaited sequel is set to arrive in October. Remedy creative director Sam Lake made an appearance at Summer Game Fest to reveal more details and show off some new gameplay.
Kris Holt06.08.2023'Sonic Superstars' gives classic gameplay another modern makeover
Sonic the Hedgehog is returning with a modern look. The Sega Genesis mascot (and friends) will star in Sonic Superstars, a new take on the 2D platform franchise that trades in his classic 16-bit graphics for a contemporary coat of paint.
Will Shanklin06.08.2023'Sand Land' is a new adventure game based on a manga by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama
Sand Land is a new adventure game from Bandai Namco, featuring character design from Akira Toriyama, the man who gave us Dragon Ball’s Goku, the art of the Dragon Quest series, the characters of Chrono Trigger, and countless manga creations.
Mat Smith06.08.2023You can play a demo of the goth Pinocchio game 'Lies of P' right now
Lies of P is a dark, steampunk take on the legend of Pinocchio, and it's due to come out on PC, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S (plus Game Pass) on September 19th.
Jessica Conditt06.08.2023Watch Summer Game Fest's Day of the Devs livestream here at 5PM ET
You can watch the Day of the Devs Summer Game Fest showcase here at 5PM ET.
Kris Holt06.08.2023'Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown' is a Metroidvania-style platformer coming in 2024
This time you'll rescue the Prince, not play as him.
Watch Summer Game Fest 2023 here at 3PM ET
E3 may be dead, but Summer Game Fest kicks off today with an opening-night livestream from the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
Jessica Conditt06.08.2023