2024 Gaming Showcase and Directs and Where to Watch Them
This summer has already been a big month for gaming directs, and keeping track of them can be hard. I will list a few gaming directs below with information on when and where to watch them. For those unfamiliar with the term, a gaming direct is a showcase companies give to announce new games, features, consoles, and more.
1. Nintendo Direct
The highly anticipated Nintendo Direct has not given a specific date yet, but many speculate that June 11th will be the day. Although it was formally announced that we will be getting a successor to the Nintendo Switch this fiscal year (before the end of March), it was stated that no information regarding it will be announced in the June Direct. The June Direct focuses on the games coming in the latter half of 2024.
You can visit Nintendo of America on YouTube to watch the Nintendo Direct.
2. Summer Game Fest
The Summer Game Fest is an annual event hosted by journalist Geoff Keighley. This event takes place over several days and several different live streams. Several live streams will be aired during this festival; we will list a few below. For a list of everything, visit Summer Game Fest’s homepage.
Wholesome Games Direct
The Wholesome Games Direct is returning on June 8th, 2024. This direct specifically features various wholesome games from multiple companies. A wholesome game is also known as a cozy game—basically, a game that provides comfort and allows you to relax.
You can visit Wholesome Games on YouTube to watch the direct.
Xbox Games Showcase
The Xbox Games Showcase will take place on June 9th, 2024. It will reveal upcoming releases and news about Xbox’s new features. Directly after the showcase, there will be an additional direct, specifically discussing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
You can visit Xbox YouTube to watch the directs.
PC Gaming Show
Also, on June 9th, 2024, the PC Gaming Showcase will air and reveal the greatest up-and-coming PC games. This is PC Gamers Showcase’s 10th Anniversary, so we will likely get some great reveals and game announcements.
You can visit PC Gamers on YouTube to watch the showcase.
Ubisoft Forward
On June 10th, 2024, Ubisoft Forward will make new announcements, updates, and previews about its games. Ubisoft is currently running the “Ubisoft Forward Challenge,” where you compete in community challenges. This challenge ends on June 10th, so join now!
You can visit the Ubisoft Forwards site for more details on what to expect and links to watch.
3. Access-Ability Summer Showcase
The Access-Ability Showcase, developed by Laura Dale, is a newer showcase that started in June 2023. It focuses on the accessibility side of gaming, showcasing projects from disabled developers and games that benefit disabled players.
You can visit Laura Dale’s YouTube to watch this year’s showcase.
Gaming Showcase and Directs
There is plenty to watch in the coming weeks. The Game Conference Guide has a full list of gaming showcases. For more details about these gaming showcases, return to MFG’s Good Gaming Blog, where we will discuss our thoughts.
