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'Summer Game Fest' Returns on June 6th, Including B2B Event
Summer Game Fest (SGF), which connects various video games and game fans, presented a new direction for game shows during the pandemic, and has been noted as a game show replacing the E3 that disappeared after the pandemic, will return on June 6.
📒- Summer's biggest game show to fill E3's void
- 6th event, this year also includes showcase + private on-site event
- New B2B event in downtown Los Angeles
SGF organizers announced that SGF2025 will be held in Los Angeles, USA from June 6th to 9th.
SGF, which is holding its 6th event this year, has announced an even larger scale than before in 2025. SGF will support events and streaming from various publishers and partners during the event, while also announcing key titles to fans around the world. In addition, it announced that it intends to create a venue for fans and industry experts to discuss the present and future of the game industry together by introducing a new type of B2B discussion.
SGF reported that last year's event achieved great success, recording over 360,000 global concurrent viewers. Accordingly, it predicted that this year's event will become one of the largest events in the game industry, with thousands of on-site attendees and tens of millions of online viewers.
SGF2025 is preparing a variety of programs, including various game announcements, experience events for influencers and media, and discussions with industry leaders. In particular, the opening showcase on June 6th local time will be held at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, and will be hosted by Geoff Keighley, host of The Game Awards. In addition, the showcase will be broadcast live worldwide through more than 20 digital platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, X, and Steam.
The main events to be held at this event are as follows.
1. Live Kickoff Show (June 6th)
- 2-hour live showcase at the YouTube Theater
- New game announcements and surprise reveals, first trailer release
- Live broadcast on more than 20 global streaming platforms
2. Day of the Devs (June 6th)
- Hosted by Day of the Devs, a non-profit organization that highlights independent games
- Online streaming event immediately following the SGF live showcase
- Introduction of creative and innovative indie games
3. SGF: Play Days (June 7~9)
- Private experience event for game media and influencers
- More than 40 major game publishers participate, providing new demo and demonstration opportunities
- Event content is released through digital and social platforms around the world
4. B2B Event (New)
- Exploring changes, challenges, and opportunities in the game industry with key industry leaders
- Panel discussions and presentations connecting the game and entertainment industries
- Planned by Geoff Keighley and former GameIndustry.biz CEO Christopher Dring
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2025-01-31