It was only last year that I was ruminating that we might have a Silent Hill announcement at last year’s Summer Game Fest. Now, we have that, so what else could I want?
I’m not sure, but I stayed up until 3AM to bring you all the latest announcements, so please read on and make it all worth it. Thank you.
There are heaps of announcements, so be sure to read ahead to recap yourself in the most stylish way possible.
ALL OF THE SUMMER GAME FEST 2023 ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Show Closed With Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
It’s looking mighty fine, with the trailer showing off a lot of the expansive open worlds you’ll be able to explore this time around. It’s releasing in early 2024 for PlayStation 5.
Insomniac Showed Off The Box Art And More Details About Spider-Man 2
We got a look at some cool concept art and lots of teases about Venom which is what people care about. The release date was also revealed, and it’s coming on October 20th.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Is A Brand New Take On The Franchise
It’s an action-adventure platformer that’s releasing on January 18th 2024 for all major platforms. It’s basically the old Prince of Persia style but with a more high octane action-filled style.
A Brand New 2D Sonic With Co-Op Is On The Way
There are abilities to master, friends to play with and a crispy and colourful art style. I was ready to shit on this, but I’m actually pretty keen for it. It’s called Sonic Superstars and it’s coming to all major platforms. It’s out this year.
We Finally Got Our First Look At Mortal Kombat 1 Gameplay
The gameplay reveal showed off a heap of characters, the story mode and characters we’ll be able to summon mid-battle using the brand new Kameo system. It’s just as gorey as you’d expect and releases in September.
We Got To Have A Peek At Some Gameplay Of Path of Exile 2
We have Diablo at home. You’ll be able to find out more on July 28th at ExileCon.
Exoprimal and Street Fighter Are Crossing Over
The trailer showed us robotic Ryu and Guile fighting dinosaurs in Exoprimal. I’m not sure how to feel, but bless Capcom for throwing Exoprimal a bone.
Nicolas Cage Joined Geoff On Stage To Show Off……Himself in Dead By Daylight
Geoff even brought out Nicolas Cage himself to chat about it. He’s coming to Dead By Daylight in July. I will still not be playing. Sorry. Shannon thought it was Alan Wake. It’s all so much.
The Season 3 Trailer For The Witcher Was Shown
Mmm. Witchery. Not the David Jones brand, but the err Witcher. There was lots of blood and magic but no sex, but I’m sure that will come when the season premieres later this year.
We Got A Brief But Juicy Look At Witchfire And A Date Too
It’s like a ye olde first-person shooter with some cool magical effects and skulls. The full package really. It’s launching in early access in September.
We Got A Better Look At Remnant II And It’s More Sci-Fi Than You’d Expect
It has a much more science-fiction tinge than the previous game. It’s releasing on July 25th. Tom, if you’re reading this, we’re playing this. xoxo
Honkai Star Rail Is Coming To PlayStation 5
This was Shannon’s pick of the show. The free to play RPG is coming to PlayStation 5 at the end of the year.
Lies Of P Got A New Trailer, A Demo And A Release Date
This has the potential to be “we have Bloodborne at home” but my nose would grow if I said I wasn’t still keen to try it out. See what I did there? I hope you can grow your nose, snap it off and use it as a weapon. Is that too much to ask? It’s releasing September 19th. It’s also on Game Pass.
Sandland Is A Manga Adaptation From Akira Toriyama
It features a post-apocalyptic desert setting and vehicular combat. Groundbreaking. It’s from Akira Toriyama, and it’s called Sandland. Mmm.
Yet Another Free To Play MMORPG From The Makers Of Guild Wars Is On Its Way
It’s called Throne and Liberty. NCSoft and Amazon Games have teamed up to offer another free-to-play RPG with PvPvE elements. I guess NCSoft succeeded with Lineage and Guild Wars, but I’m still unsure if this is it.
Another Warhaven Trailer Was Shown
It’s a 16v16 third-person action game set in a medieval battlefield. It’s not my vibe, once again, but I’m sure someone will enjoy it.
Party Animals Finally Got A Release Date
It’s looking like a more cooked Gang Beasts. It’s out on September 20th, and is also coming to Game Pass.
The Next Batch of Dying Light 2 Updates Were Teased
The June update will bring more dangerous nights and improved parkour, while future updates will be unlike “anything we’ve done before”. Cute, I guess.
Sam Lake Rocked Up And Chatted About Alan Wake II And Show Us More Of It
The brief gameplay clip showed off some of the combat in Saga’s side of the story. It looks juicy, and I’m ready. It’s coming October 17th.
Warhammer: Space Marine II Has A Co-Op Campaign Now And Looks Better Than The Other 20 Warhammer Games Released This Year
What if Gears of War, Dead Space and Warhammer had a baby? That’s kind of what you’ve got here. The trailer confirmed that the campaign will support co-op for up to three players. It’s still on track for this year, but they won’t confirm when. Sorry.
Yes, Your Grace Is Getting A Sequel Next Year
It’s one of those pixel-art games with realistic lighting, and looks great. It’s out in 2024 and it’s called Yes, Your Grave Snowfall.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Is Giving Left 4 Dead
It’s a brand new world that’s channelling Days Gone and Left 4 Dead. I think I’m done with zombies, but I guess this looks alright. Shannon thinks it looks good so maybe we’ll play it together. It’s out in 2024.
We Got Yet Another Baldur’s Gate III Trailer With Jason Isaacs Too
Please release this so I don’t have to see a trailer at every Geoff Keighley event ever again. Jason Isaacs has rocked up to voice someone who is no doubt the villain, so that’s cool, I think. It’s out on August 31st 2023.
That Game That’s Basically Pokemon With Guns Is Coming To Early Access In 2024
It looks like one of those weird “this is what Pokemon would look like in Unreal Engine!!!!!” YouTube videos and Ewan thinks it looks fresh which is all I think we have to say on the matter. It’s called PalWorld and it enters early access in January 2024.
Lord of the Rings: Return To Moria Is A Thing
The franchise has a stellar reputation in games so far, so hopefully this will do a good job of upholding that. It’s a survival crafting game that takes place in the fourth age of Middle-earth.
Square Enix Is Continuing To Try It With Mobile Games With Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis
It’s looking kind of like it will have $100 microtransactions and basically tells the story of Final Fantasy VII in it’s entirety – expect scenes from the original game, Crisis Core, Before Crisis and Dirge of Cerberus. There’s a beta too.
The First Gameplay Of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Was Shown
It’s a supernatural-looking action game from the team that brought us Life Is Strange and Vampyr. I like the look of this – it could be a new Plague Tale style surprise from the developer. It’s out towards the end of 2023.
The Yakuza Spin-Off Was Given A Release Date And New Trailer
Calm down. I know it’s called Like A Dragon now. This leaked earlier in the week so yeah. You’re getting two Like A Dragon games this year. Nuts. But good.
Under The Waves Looks Like A Contemplative Underwater Exploration Game
It is absolutely my vibe, and I can’t wait to explore whatever this world is. It’s out on August 29th 2023.
Call of Duty: Warzone Got A New Trailer Detailing Its Fourth Season
Warzone is looking extra arcadey and is maybe jumping the shark now but I know everyone is going to play it. Geoff also confirmed that a new Call of Duty is coming this year.
There’s A Special Limited Edition Porsche Xbox Series X Coming But….
Only a few of them were made and you’ll have to win one through various promotions throughout the year. Trust me, they’re doing you a favour.
Faefarm Is Yet Another Farming Cosy Game
So cosy that I fell asleep. Is there a genre as over-saturated as this one? It’s available on September 8th for the Switch and PC.
A Brand New Hack And Slash Indie Is Coming To PC
It’s a “tactical hack and slash” that’s coming to PC that allows you to rewind time. It’s trying to give Hades, but it’s not quite. It’s called Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior, and it’s out in 2023.
Some New Immortals Of Aveum Footage Was Shown
It’s kind of like if Call of Duty replaced guns with magic and spells. While that might not sound super inspiring, I think this could be pretty solid. It’s an EA Original, and it’s out in July.
The Next Fortnite Update Was Shown
I can respect the way Fortnite keeps reinventing itself, but I’d also love it if we could stop trying to make Transformers happen again. The update launches tomorrow.
