June Gaming Showcases Kick Off June 1 With 2 Major Events as Nintendo Teases a Direct
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Updated · 9to5Toys · Jun 1
June Gaming Showcases Kick Off June 1 With 2 Major Events as Nintendo Teases a Direct
13 articles · Updated · 9to5Toys · Jun 1
June 1 opens the summer reveal season with the Summer Game Fest Partner Showcase at 12 p.m. ET and PlayStation State of Play at 5 p.m. ET.
That starts a packed week of broadcasts, with Summer Game Fest's main event set for June 5, followed by Xbox's showcase at 1 p.m. ET and the PC Gaming Show at 3 p.m. ET on June 7.
Nintendo is the only major holdout without an announced June presentation, though industry insiders still expect some form of Direct this month.
The uncertainty leaves June's biggest open question whether Nintendo will stage a full Switch 2-focused Direct, a narrower showcase tied to rumored projects, or something else.
With the Switch 2 price rising, will Nintendo's rumored showcase reveal a game big enough to justify the new $500 cost?
As PC gaming's revenue outpaces consoles, how will Xbox's showcase under new leadership redefine its strategy against PlayStation and PC dominance?
Beyond sequels, which showcase will deliver a truly innovative game that leverages next-gen AI and cloud technology to justify rising costs?