The gaming industry is buzzing with excitement as the initial partner lineup for Summer Game Fest 2024 has been officially announced. A total of 55 companies are set to participate in this year’s event, promising a showcase of thrilling games, exciting announcements, and exclusive content. Let’s dive into the details!
The Lineup
The list of partners includes heavyweights like Xbox and PlayStation, as well as leading publishers such as Epic Games, Electronic Arts (EA), Bandai Namco, Capcom, Sega, WB Games, and Ubisoft. These companies will come together to create an unforgettable gaming experience for fans worldwide.
Here’s a look at some of the key participants confirmed so far:
1. PlayStation
Sony’s PlayStation is set to return with a strong presence. Fans can expect new game announcements, updates on highly anticipated titles, and possibly some surprises. PlayStation’s involvement promises to be a highlight of the event.
2. Xbox
Microsoft’s Xbox division will also play a significant role. Xbox is expected to showcase new titles, provide updates on upcoming games, and reveal more about their future plans. The competition between Xbox and PlayStation often brings out the best in both, making this a must-watch segment.
3. Nintendo
Nintendo, known for its iconic franchises and innovative gaming experiences, is part of the line-up as well. The company will likely reveal new games for the Switch, updates on ongoing projects, and possibly new hardware announcements.
4. Electronic Arts (EA)
Electronic Arts, the company behind popular series like FIFA, Madden, and Battlefield, will participate. EA’s segment might include new game announcements, trailers, and live gameplay demonstrations.
5. Ubisoft
Ubisoft is known for franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Just Dance. Fans can look forward to updates on these series and possibly new game reveals. Ubisoft’s presentations are often filled with surprises and detailed looks at upcoming games.
6. Activision
Activision, the publisher of the Call of Duty series, is also on board. With Call of Duty being one of the biggest franchises in gaming, new announcements or updates from Activision are highly anticipated.
7. Epic Games
Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, will have a segment at the festival. Epic is expected to showcase updates for Fortnite, new game announcements, and advancements in their Unreal Engine technology.
8. Capcom
Capcom, known for Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Street Fighter, will participate too. Capcom’s involvement suggests we might see new content for these popular franchises.
9. Bandai Namco
Bandai Namco, the publisher behind Tekken, Dark Souls, and Pac-Man, will be part of the event. They are expected to bring exciting news about their upcoming projects.
10. Square Enix
Square Enix, famous for Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts, will also join the festival. Fans are hoping for updates on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and other titles in development.
11. Bethesda
Bethesda, now part of Microsoft, will present updates on their games. This includes titles from franchises like The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Starfield.
12. Sega
Sega, known for Sonic the Hedgehog, will be part of the line-up as well. New Sonic games or updates to existing ones could be on the agenda.
13. Warner Bros. Games
Warner Bros. Games, the company behind titles like Mortal Kombat and the Batman Arkham series, will also participate. Fans can look forward to potential new game announcements.
This year’s Summer Game Fest promises to be a thrilling event for gamers worldwide.
SUMMER GAME FEST PARTNERS
- Amazon Games
- Annapurna Interactive
- Arc Games
- Atari
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Blumhouse Games
- Bokeh Game Studio
- Capcom
- Day of the Devs
- Deep Silver
- Devolver Digital
- Discord, Dolby
- Electronic Arts
- Embark Studios
- Epic Games
- Focus Entertainment
- Funcom
- HoYoverse
- iam8bit
- Indie Angels
- Innersloth
- Ironmace
- Jyamma Games
- Level Infinite
- Magic the Gathering
- Meta
- NCSoft
- NetEase Games
- Netflix Games
- Nexon
- Niantic
- Plaion
- PlayStation
- Pocketpair
- Private Division
- Razer
- Recreate Games
- Riot Games
- S-GAME
- Samsung Gaming Hub
- Seasun Games
- Sega
- SNK
- Steam
- Sunblink
- Supercell
- Thunderful Games
- TiMi Studio Group
- Torn Banner Studios
- Ubisoft
- Uncapped Games
- WB Games
- Xbox
What to Expect
The Summer Game Fest live showcase is scheduled for Friday, June 7, at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET / 10 pm GMT. The event will take place at the YouTube Theater in Hollywood Park and will be viewable on major streaming platforms. Fans can look forward to exciting game reveals, trailers, and behind-the-scenes glimpses.
Day of the Devs: SGF Edition
Following the live showcase, the Day of the Devs: SGF Edition will be presented online via livestream. This segment will provide a platform for indie developers to showcase their innovative projects and connect with the gaming community.
SGF Play Days
From June 8 to 10, an invite-only media and influencer event called SGF Play Days will be held in downtown Los Angeles. Produced by iam8bit, this exclusive gathering will allow attendees to get hands-on with upcoming games, meet developers, and explore the latest gaming trends.
Mark Your Calendars
Make sure to mark your calendars for June 7 and join us for an epic celebration of gaming. Summer Game Fest 2024 promises to be bigger and better than ever, and we can’t wait to see what surprises await us!
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the event. It’s time to level up!
Disclaimer: This article is a work of fiction created for entertainment purposes. The information provided is based on publicly available sources and does not reflect any official statements from the mentioned companies.
