June has arrived, bringing with it the start of summer and the midpoint of the year. It also marks the beginning of the video game trade show season, which will be proceeding for the second time since E3's founding without said iconic event running a couple of weeks in. The show’s news will be delivered in roughly the same time period, but it will mostly be under the banner of Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest. An effort is being made to avoid repeating the mistakes of the summer 2020 proceedings, and the majority of the major conferences are planned to air within an action-packed three weeks.
Most of the usual suspects have already confirmed their shows for the month. Sony will be hosting a State of Play earlier than anticipated, but it will likely have some overlap with the publisher-neutral Summer Game Fest kickoff. Microsoft and Bethesda will have another combined showcase, and other familiar names like the PC Gaming Show will surround it. EA will not be in attendance and Nintendo's plans are currently unknown, though fans expect it to announce a Direct for its usual mid-June slot. More shows will likely be announced in the first two weeks of June as well.
Warhammer Skulls 2022 Announcement Showcase - June 1
June is set to open with a bang, as Games Workshop will bring Warhammer and Warhammer 40K fans a livestream devoted solely to them. This presentation is said to contain reveals from Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and more. For fans of grimdark warfare, the Warhammer Skulls Showcase should be a treat.
State of Play - June 2
Just one day later, the first major game conference of June will begin. The announcement of a State of Play presentation from Sony came as a surprise to gamers everywhere, as the platform manufacturer normally holds its conference in the same mid-June window as Microsoft and Nintendo. This is not so this year, as rumors of a larger PlayStation showcase happening in September are spreading instead. At any rate, this State of Play is said to be focusing on third-party titles and VR games. Publishers such as Square Enix, Capcom, and Konami could announce their rumored games here, so this could potentially be a massive event.
SEGA New Project Announcement Live Stream - June 3
On the day after that comes an announcement live stream hosted by Sega. The contents of this are unknown, but it could be a number of things ranging from a new physical product to the announcement of the super game project that Sega has allegedly been working on. People have noted that the lineup of presenters for this livestream are the same as the one that announced the Sega Genesis Mini in 2019, so excited fans should keep that in mind.
Acquire Game Show - June 5
A couple of days later, a mysterious broadcast put out by Japanese publisher and developer Acquire will air. The reveal of an unannounced Acquire title called Class of Heroes Quest was recently leaked, so that may be involved in the show.
LRG3 2022 - June 6
After that, Limited Run Games will host its third major live stream announcing new physical releases and possibly a bit of indie news as well. There may not be anything major at this show, but indie enthusiasts may want to keep an eye on it regardless.
Summer Game Fest 2022 Showcase Event - June 9
Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest will premiere in earnest on June 9, bringing a wide variety of announcements with it. This show will probably contain all the major announcements that don't make it to any other large publisher-run showcase, so it is not one to be missed.
Tribeca Games Spotlight 2022 - June 10
With Summer Game Fest officially on, the real rush of conferences will begin. First up is Tribeca Interactive’s show, featuring a variety of games including A Plague Tale: Requiem, Cuphead's “The Delicious Last Course” DLC, and Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals.
Guerrilla Collective 3 - June 11
A day after Tribeca comes the third Guerrilla Collective, which will feature new announcements, trailers, and gameplay. The Guerrilla events have high variance, so just about anything could happen.
Wholesome Direct 2022 - June 11
On the same day as that is the Wholesome Direct, a show dedicated solely to non-combat indie games. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it is a good place to check for slower titles that might be interesting.
Future Games Show: Summer Showcase 2022 - June 11
June 11 looks to be one of the most packed days of the month right now, as it also plays host to GamesRadar’s Future Games Show. The livestream is said to feature world premieres, exclusive trailers, developer presentations, and a little extra to keep fans on their toes.
Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 - June 12
After the Summer Game Fest kickoff, Xbox and Bethesda's latest show is expected to be the next-biggest event. With games like Fable, Outer Wilds 2, Starfield, Redfall, Hellblade 2, and many others waiting in the wings, this could be a showcase to remember.
PC Gaming Show 2022 - June 12
The PC Gaming Show immediately follows the Xbox conference, and will probably hold the usual assortment of games and hardware presentations. While a huge variety is covered here, viewers should be aware of the show's often-massive runtime compared to other events.
Indie Games Connect 2022 - June 26
Separated from the rest of the E3 proceedings is a small event happening at Konami Creative Center Ginza in Tokyo. It is an effort by Konami to bolster independent creators, so it could be worth checking out.