All articles tagged with #summer game fest
Korean game ratings ahead of Summer Game Fest point to a lineup featuring Paradox's Lego Skylines, Atlus's Persona 4 Revival, and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (potential Switch 2 port), with Gears of War: E-Day and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve also noted; while not all are guaranteed for SGF, the listings fuel expectations for announcements and potential Switch 2 releases.
Gaming journalist Tom Henderson says a Rayman Legends remake is in development at Ubisoft, reportedly preserving what fans love and adding co-op, with a potential reveal this summer at a showcase or Summer Game Fest.
Xbox reveals a global roster of Play Days 2026 demos from studios including Irvine/Montreal, Hangzhou, Kraków and Melbourne, featuring nine titles such as Grounded 2, Aniimo, Grave Seasons, Gungrave Gore: Blood Heat, Valor Mortis, Erosion, Don’t Fret, Way to the Woods, and My Arms Are Longer Now, spanning co-op action, creature-collection, roguelikes, survival horror and more.
Kotaku reports on Pickmon, a new game that riffs on Pokémon and Palworld with card-based monster capture and gun-wielding creatures, featuring near-identical monster designs and a controversial early-access push for 2027; the developer is PocketGame and publisher NETWORKGO, with a Summer Game Fest trailer cited but no comment from the event yet.
Hideo Kojima humorously claims to have learned many ways to kill people, reflecting his interest in violence and game design, while also criticizing the lack of innovation in this year's Summer Game Fest trailers and hinting at his upcoming game, Death Stranding 2.
Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny, a new fantasy action RPG featuring Nickelodeon characters like SpongeBob, was announced at Summer Game Fest and is set to release on September 30, 2025, for Switch and other platforms, offering up to four-player co-op and epic combat.
The article summarizes key highlights from Summer Game Fest 2025, including previews of upcoming games like Crisol, Grave Seasons, and Escape Academy 2, discusses the use of AI in game development by 11 Bit Studios, reports on Xbox layoffs and Netflix's game cull, and covers esports betting and updates on Resident Evil: Requiem.
Fajrul FN, an independent Indonesian game developer, gained significant visibility for his game Acts of Blood, a violent, Raid- and Sifu-inspired beat-'em-up, after it was showcased at Summer Game Fest thanks to a direct outreach from Geoff Keighley. The game, set in Bandung, Indonesia, is a solo project with some part-time collaborators, emphasizing brutal combat and graphic violence, and is planned for release on PC and consoles.
The article discusses potential contenders for Game of the Year, highlighting Clair Obscur as a strong favorite due to its critical acclaim and emotional storytelling, while also considering other titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong, Silent Hill f, Death Stranding 2, and Ghost of Yōtei. The summer showcases have not produced many clear contenders, but Clair Obscur's popularity and quality make it a likely frontrunner.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a fun kart racing game that introduces track-crossing mechanics but falls short of its predecessors' cooperative and speed elements, making it feel like a lesser Mario Kart clone with some innovative features. It includes guest characters and a Grand Prix mode, but its departure from the teamwork focus of Team Sonic Racing and the speed of Sonic Riders limits its appeal.
The 2025 Summer Game Fest set a new record with over 50 million livestreams, marking an 89% increase from the previous year, driven by major game announcements and extensive global viewership across YouTube, Twitch, and X, with peak concurrent viewers exceeding 3 million.
The article discusses the author's approach to skipping live coverage of Summer Game Fest and instead catching up on game trailers afterward, highlighting several interesting upcoming games such as Wheel World, Paralives, Stranger Than Heaven, LEGO Voyagers, Relooted, My Arms Are Longer Now, and Garbage Country, emphasizing their unique features and potential impact.
The head of Sonic Team warns that leaks of game content can ruin licensing deals and plans, emphasizing the importance of controlling information to maintain excitement and avoid damaging collaborations. Despite leaks revealing characters and stages for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Sega announced the official details during Summer Game Fest, with the game set for release on multiple platforms including a future Switch 2 version.
Fortnite's Death Star Sabotage event, celebrating the Star Wars season finale, is scheduled for June 7 at 7pm BST in the UK, featuring battles against Emperor Palpatine and the Death Star, with Epic Games warning players of potential matchmaking errors and encouraging early login. The event includes a trailer debut, special Star Wars items, and the opportunity to pilot X-wings or TIE fighters, with the next season expected to have a superhero theme.
Splitgate 2's CEO Ian Proulx caused controversy by wearing a 'Make FPS Great Again' hat during a reveal, refusing to apologize and claiming it was not political. The stunt drew mixed reactions, increased player interest temporarily, but also raised questions about professionalism and the game's future impact in the FPS genre.