The End of Summer Game Fest Live: What to Expect

As fans eagerly awaited the end of Summer Game Fest Live, hopes of a last surprise were dashed by host Geoff Keighley. In a recent stream, he made it clear that there would be no unexpected announcements at the conclusion of the event. While it is customary for game showcase events to end with a bang, Keighley explained that this year’s SGF will not follow that trend. He emphasized that their shows typically do not include such surprises, pointing out that neither Gamescom Opening Night Live nor The Game Awards feature bonus announcements.

Order of Reveals

Despite the lack of a last surprise, Keighley assured viewers that a lot of thought went into the order of the reveals and trailers. From the first game to the last game, organizers carefully planned the presentation to keep viewers engaged. Keighley used a humorous example to manage expectations, mentioning that those hoping for Gabe Newell to announce Half-Life 3 at the end of the show would be disappointed. While it would be exciting, Keighley made it clear that such an announcement was not on the agenda for this event.

Upcoming Summer Game Fest

Looking ahead, Summer Game Fest 2024 is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 7 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET. This event will now occupy the spot previously held by E3, the longstanding video game trade show that was canceled last year. While details about the event are scarce, it has been confirmed that there will be a full reveal of Batman: Arkham Shadow, a VR game. Tickets for the physical event at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles are currently on sale.

While fans may have been hoping for a last-minute surprise at the end of Summer Game Fest Live, Geoff Keighley made it clear that such an announcement is not in the cards for this event. Despite the absence of a traditional surprise, viewers can still look forward to a carefully curated presentation with thoughtfully arranged reveals and trailers. As the gaming community gears up for Summer Game Fest 2024, anticipation is high for what promises to be an exciting event filled with surprises and announcements.