Keep up with the latest news, trailers, announcements, and more, happening in the video game industry, by participating in these exciting virtual events coming in June.
The Guerrilla Collective
This year, The Guerrilla Collective will be highlighting some of the hottest upcoming indie titles with not just one, but 2 special events.
Date(s): June 5th & June 12th
Time: 8am PST/11am EST
Where to Watch:
GC Twitch
GameSpot
IGN
Eastasiasoft Summer Showcase
Publisher, Eastasiasoft will give a sneak peek at console titles coming in 2021, including games planned for release in June & July.
Date: June 8th
Time: 8am PST/11am EST
Where to Watch: YouTube
Playdate Presentation
Pre-order information, games, and more will be revealed about this quirky, pocket sized handheld with a crank, being created by software maker & publisher, Panic.
Date: June 8th
Time: 9am PST/12pm EST
Where to Watch: YouTube
New Battlefield Game Reveal
Watch the exciting reveal of the next Battlefield game for PC & consoles, slated to release later this year.
Date: June 9th
Time: 7am PST/ 10am EST
Where to Watch: YouTube
IGN Expo/Summer of Gaming
The worldwide media platform will be getting in on the month of fun, streaming E3 events, individual conferences, the Summer Games Fest kick-off, and their own, exclusive IGN Expo. The coverage begins June 10th.
Date(s): June 10th-15th
Full Schedule
Daily Start Times:
June 10th (10:30am PST/1:30pm EST)
June 11th (9am PST/12pm EST)
June 12th (8am PST/11am EST)
June 13th (8:45am PST/11:45am EST)
June 14th (8am PST/11am EST)
June 15th (8am PST/11am EST)
Where to Watch:
IGN YouTube
IGN Twitch
IGN Twitter
IGN Website
Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest
For the 2nd year running, producer (& host), Geoff Keighley, will be bringing a plethora of special events, musical showcases, world premieres, and more, to gamers worldwide, all throughout the Summer. The fun begins June 10th!
Date(s): Ongoing (Starts June 10th)
Time: SGF Kicks-off at 11am PST/2pm EST
Full Schedule
Where to Watch:
SGF YouTube
SGF Twitch
SGF Twitter
Day of the Devs
Hosted by iam8bit & Double Fine, in connection with the Summer Game Fest, this live event will bring fans a look at upcoming indie games and possibly a few larger titles as well. (Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time was announced during this event last year).
Date: June 10th
Time: 11am PST/2pm EST
Where to Watch:
SGF YouTube
SGF Twitch
SGF Twitter
SGF Website
Koch Primetime Gaming Stream
The parent company of publisher, Deep Silver, has announced a livestream event as part of this year’s Summer Game Fest. Although the company has confirmed Saints Row, Metro, TimeSplitters and Dead Island will not be part of this year’s presentation, they do promise something new and unexpected is in the works.
Date: June 11th
Time: 12pm PST/3pm EST
Where to Watch:
Koch Twitch Channel
SGF YouTube
SGF Twitch
SGF Twitter
SGF Website
Wholesome Games Direct
If you’re looking for indie titles with a more “wholesome” approach when it comes to gameplay & concept, then this event is for you.
Date: June 12th
Time: 10am PST/1pm EST
Where to Watch: YouTube
Ubisoft Forward
The company responsible for franchises such as Raving Rabbids, Just Dance, Assassin’s Creed, and Far Cry will be announcing what’s coming next to their line-up.
Date: June 12th
Time(s):
11am PST/2pm EST (Pre-Show)
12pm PST/3pm EST (UF Show)
Where to Watch:
Ubisoft YouTube
Ubisoft Twitch
SGF YouTube
SGF Twitch
IGN YouTube
E3 YouTube
Devolver Digital
A much anticipated yearly look at what fans can expect next from this intriguingly, unconventional indie publisher.
Date: June 12th
Time: 1:30pm PST/4:30pm EST
Where to Watch:
SGF YouTube
SGF Twitch
SGF Twitter
SGF Website
Gearbox Entertainment
Don’t miss out on this rarely occurring type of event from the creators of the Borderlands & Brothers in Arms series, which will take place hot on the heels of a new title announcement at the Summer Game Fest kick-off.
Date: June 12th
Time: 2pm PST/5pm EST
Where to Watch:
IGN YouTube
IGN Twitch
E3 YouTube
E3 Twitch
Upload VR Showcase
Enjoy an hour of trailers, game reveals, and close-up looks at some of the most anticipated VR titles.
Date: June 12th
Time: 3pm PST/6pm EST
Where to Watch: YouTube
E3 2021
This year, the ESA is pairing with video game companies both large and small, as well as media outlets, content creators, & social media platforms to bring fans all over the world a virtual version of the E3 convention.
Date(s): June 12th-15th
June 12th (Starts 10am PST/1pm EST)
– Ubisoft
– Gearbox Entertainment
June 13th (Starts 8:45am PST/11:45am EST)
– 24 Entertainment
– Microsoft/Bethesda
– Square Enix
– Back 4 Blood (Warner Bros)
– PC Gaming Show
– Future Games Show
June 14th (Starts 8am PST/11am EST)
– Verizon
– Intellivision
– Take-Two Interactive
– Mythical Games
– Indie Showcase
– Freedom Games
– VENN
– Capcom
– Razer
June 15th (Starts 8am PST/11am EST)
– Nintendo Direct/Treehouse Live
– Bandai Namco
– Yooreka Games
– E3 2021 Awards Show
Where to Watch:
E3 Twitch
E3 YouTube
E3 Twitter
IGN Twitch
IGN YouTube
GameSpot (June 14th & 15th)
Xbox & Bethesda Showcase
Two big names, 1 big showcase. Enough said.
Date: June 13th
Time: 10am PST/1pm EST
Where to Watch:
Xbox Twitch
Xbox YouTube
Xbox Twitter
IGN YouTube
IGN Twitch
SGF YouTube
SGF Twitch
Square Enix Presents
A new title from Eidos Montreal, an update on Babylon’s Fall, and a closer look at Life is Strange: True Colors are just a few of the promised highlights from this highly anticipated presentation.
Date: June 13th
Time: 12:15pm PST/3:15pm EST
Where to Watch:
SE YouTube
SE Twitch
IGN YouTube
IGN Twitch
SGF YouTube
SGF Twitch
E3 YouTube
Back 4 Blood Showcase
Take an in-depth look at this co-op, 1st person shooter, zombie horror title, from Warner Bros Games & Turtle Rock Studios, due out October 12th.
Date: June 13th
Time: 2pm PST/5pm EST
Where to Watch:
SGF YouTube
SGF Twitch
SGF Twitter
IGN YouTube
PC Gaming Show
A new game from tinyBuild, a new trailer for Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong, and an announcement regarding the Orcs Must Die! franchise are only the tip of the iceberg of what viewers will be able to see & hear in this 90-minute presentation.
Date: June 13th
Time: 2:30pm PST/5:30pm EST
Where to Watch:
PCG Twitch
PCG YouTube
IGN Twitch
IGN YouTube
Future Games Show
SEGA, Team 17, XSEED Games, and Private Division are just a few of the names you’ll hear announcements from during this showcase hosted by Troy Baker & Laura Bailey.
Date: June 13th
Time: 4pm PST/7pm EST
Where to Watch:
GR Twitch
GR YouTube
GR Facebook
IGN Twitch
IGN YouTube
Limited Run Games
This powerhouse of an indie publisher, located in NC, will be showcasing over 25 titles planned for physical release in the coming months. If you’re looking for some cool titles to add to your physical collection, this is a “must watch!”
Date: June 14th
Time: 1pm PST/4pm EST
Where to Watch: LRG Twitch Channel
Capcom Showcase
Get the latest news regarding the Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Ace Attorney series in this exciting showcase from Capcom.
Date: June 14th
Time: 2:30pm PST/5:30pm EST
Where to Watch:
Capcom Twitter
Capcom Twitch
Capcom YouTube
E3 YouTube
E3 Twitch
IGN YouTube
IGN Twitch
Razer E3 Keynote
The CEO of this worldwide provider of hardware, software, and services for gamers will be taking center stage to announce, well….something. If you have a great guess as to what that might be, enter here for a chance to win a Razer Orochi V2 mouse. Otherwise, stick around until the 14th of June to find out what Razer has up its sleeve.
Also, be sure to keep watching after the Keynote to get a close-up look at some of the new products Razer has to offer & have the opportunity to win some prizes.
Date: June 14th
Time:
3pm PST/6pm EST (Keynote)
3:50pm PST/6:50EST (Razer Store Live)
Where to Watch:
Razer Facebook
Razer Twitch
Razer YouTube
Nintendo E3 Direct/Treehouse Live
After promising fans there’s still a lot more to come in 2021, Nintendo has announced a 40-minute direct which will focus exclusively on Switch titles releasing this year, followed by a 3-hour Treehouse Live presentation to dive deeper into what was shown.
Date: June 15th
Time:
9am PST/12pm EST
Followed by Nintendo Treehouse Live
Where to Watch:
Nintendo Website
IGN Twitch
IGN YouTube
Bandai Namco
Although Bandai Namco will be bringing up the rear, conducting their livestream near the end of the E3 festivities, hopefully fans of the publisher (& those wanting to see more Elden Ring) will feel as if the best was saved for last.
Date: June 15th
Time: 2:25pm PST/5:25pm EST
Where to Watch:
IGN YouTube
IGN Twitch
E3 YouTube
E3 Twitch
GameSpot Play for All Showcase
Feast your eyes on a diverse variety of titles during this hour-long livestream, hosted by media outlet, GameSpot.
Date: June 15th
Time: 3:35pm PST/6:35pm EST
Where to Watch:
GS Website
GS YouTube
GS Twitter
GS Facebook
GameSpot Live Show
Tune in for developer interviews, gameplay reveals, trailers, and more during this 2-day livestream event which will take an in-depth look at some of the hottest games announced at E3.
Date(s): June 16th & 17th
Schedule TBA
Where to Watch:
GS Website
GS YouTube
GS Twitter
GS Facebook
The Steam Game Festival (Summer Ed.)
The Summer edition of the Steam Game Festival will kick-off on June 16th, offering PC fans a chance to watch live gameplay, chat with developers, and, go hands-on with hundreds of game demos.
Date(s): June 16th-22nd
Time: Kicks-off at 10am PST/1pm EST
Steam Game Fest
GameSpot’s “Play for All”
GameSpot will be conducting twice daily livestream events throughout the week with the purpose of raising money for AbleGamers, a charity which connects those with disabilities to the world of gaming.
Date(s): June 21st-25th
Where to Watch: Tiltify
Sonic Symphony Orchestra
Enjoy a symphonic presentation covering 30 years of Sonic titles during this special, Summer Games Fest event.
Date: June 23rd
Time: 12pm PST/3pm EST
Where to Watch:
SGF YouTube
SGF Twitch
SGF Twitter
SGF Facebook
Want to reminisce about E3 conferences of the past? Check out our picture galleries, interviews, and more from our 2017 visit.
Interview (Game Realms)
Interview (Limited Run Games)
Amiibo Gallery 2017
Capcom Gallery 2017
IGN Community Meet-Up
Sources: Steam, PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox, ThinkingStars, Wholesome Games, various websites/Facebook pages of companies mentioned/ESA
