How To Watch Summer Game Fest 2023: Start Time And What To Expect

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Geoff Keighley's video game showcase is back this year, with Mortal Kombat 1 and Alan Wake 2 gameplay reveals already confirmed.

By Darryn Bonthuys on

Geoff Keighley's Summer Games Fest has become one of the biggest gaming events on the calendar--next to Keighley's other show that caps off the year--and has helped fill the void in Not-E3 season. This year's show will air live across the world and will be held at the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park. For anyone looking to be there in person for all of the announcements, tickets are on sale now. For everyone else who isn't ready to make the trek to Los Angeles, here's how you can watch Summer Games Fest from the comfort of your home or local movie theater.

The show will officially kick of on Thursday, June 8, at the following times:

You'll be able to catch the showcase on all of the usual social media platforms that Summer Games Fest is available on, and live cinema screenings of the event will also be offered. More details on which cinemas you can visit to watch SGF will be shared at a later date.

Every year sees a number of publishers and studios from across the industry appear on the SGF stage, and the 2023 edition says that there will be updates from more than 40 «partners» during the year. So far, the list includes big names such as Sony, Xbox, Square Enix, and Activision, as well as a number of other companies that have made a big impact over the last couple of years, including Annapurna Interactive, HoYoVerse, and Netflix Games.

If previous years are an indicator of what you can expect, then prepare for plenty of game trailers, a few premieres, and short interviews with developers. There'll probably be some heightened security around the stage as well, especially