Summer Game Shows Rumor Roundup: Modern Warfare 3, Metal Gear, Persona 3 Remake, And More

gamespot.com:

There is no E3 this year, but that doesn't mean there are no leaks!

By Eddie Makuch on

E3 2023 has been canceled, but there are a number of big-time summer gaming shows coming up, beginning with Sony's PlayStation Showcase on May 24. Events from Microsoft, Ubisoft, and other companies will follow in June and beyond. Naturally, not everything stays a secret. In this post, we're rounding up some of the leaks and rumors we've come across so far.

We will keep updating this story over time and will add more information as it comes to light. Bear in mind, too, that we have not been able to independently confirm these rumors, so be sure to take all of this information with a grain of salt for the time being.

One of the rumors previously reported on, a new Mortal Kombat game, was officially confirmed this week as Mortal Kombat 1. The game launches this September.

For more, check out GameSpot's rundown of the 2023 summer gaming shows. For what it's worth, Nintendo is attending Gamescom this August--and it might be the perfect place for some Nintendo news (but nothing is confirmed at this stage).

Activision has already confirmed that a new Call of Duty game is coming this year, but what is it? And when will it be announced? According to reports, 2023's new Call of Duty game is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, with development led by Sledgehammer.

The game is rumored to launch in November, with multiple beta periods and a campaign early access release coming before the official launch date. It's believed to have multiplayer, campaign, and Zombies. A report said Activision might reveal the game in August, potentially via an in-game teaser campaign in Warzone 2.0. Historically, Call of Duty games have been announced in May, but the