Chris Crawford, founder of GDC, criticizes the event for its high costs and suggests it is becoming outdated due to the rise of online interaction methods, questioning the value of attending in person.
Ubisoft Forward Summer Game Fest showcase event will feature game announcements, trailers, demos, and more. The event will start at 1:00 PM ET, with a pre-show at 12:45, and can be watched via Ubisoft's YouTube stream and Twitch feed, as well as streams available via the festival itself. Ubisoft will release information regarding Assassin’s Creed Mirage, a new The Crew racing title, and a game adaptation of Avatar. Other titles like Skull and Bones, Tom Clancy’s The Division Heartland, and XDefiant may also make an appearance.