E3 is a thing of the past, but a new summer video game show has taken its place. The Summer Game Fest has become a central part of the gaming community, with Geoff Keighley leading the charge. Here’s a rundown of some of the top announcements and highlights from the event.
ROUND-UPS
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PREVIEWS
Various previews were shown at the event, including a sneak peek at Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Marvel Rivals, Metal Slug Tactics, and more. These previews offer a glimpse into the exciting new games coming soon.
UBISOFT FORWARD
Ubisoft Forward showcased upcoming releases such as Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, and Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time Remake. Fans can look forward to new DLCs, gameplay reveals, and character highlights from these popular franchises.
XBOX SHOWCASE
The Xbox Showcase featured gameplay reveals for Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6, Doom: The Dark Ages, State of Decay 3, and Starfield Shattered Space DLC. Exciting new trailers and announcements were made for highly anticipated games like Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Playground Games’ Fable.
NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS
Several new games were announced at the event, including Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind, Battle Aces, Cairn, and Silent Hill Creator’s Slitterhead. These new titles offer a diverse range of gameplay experiences for players to enjoy.
In addition to these announcements, there were updates on existing games like Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Batman: Arkham Shadow VR, and Sid Meier’s Civilization 7. The gaming community has a lot to look forward to with these upcoming releases and updates.
What was your favorite announcement from the Summer Game Fest 2021? Let us know in the comments!