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Summer of Gaming 2020

Name: Summer of Gaming 2020
Start: 2020-06-10T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2020-06-25T23:59:59-04:00

IGN will host a “Summer of Gaming” digital event from June 10 to 25 featuring the latest news, previews, developer interviews, and more on upcoming games and next-generation hardware. You will be able to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and IGN.com.

The event will feature live broadcasts and on-demand programming such as publisher presentations with IGN pre- and post-discussions, remote developer interviews, hands-on demonstrations, preview impressions, gameplay, and news segments recapping the biggest announcements. Viewers will be able to participate by sending in reaction videos, voting on favorite announcements, and more.

Schedule

June 10 (YouTube)

11:45 a.m. PT / 2:45 p.m. ET – Pre-Show Charity Stream – DOOM Eternal Speedrunner Countdown Challenge by Xamide.
1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET – IGN Expo Debut – Exclusive reveals, trailers, gameplay demos, and developer interviews.
- Reveals:
  - Unannounced Classic Revival (Merge Games) – Exclusive game reveal.
  - Unannounced Game (Fabraz) – Exclusive game reveal.
  - Unannounced Game (Funcom / The Outsiders) – Exclusive unannounced gameplay reveal with The Outsiders’ David Goldfarb.
  - Unannounced Games (Arcade1Up) – Exclusive arcade and pinball machine reveals and interview.
- Trailers:
  - Beyond Blue (E-Line Media) – Exclusive trailer reveal.
  - Chivalry 2 (Torn Banner Studios and Tripwire Presents) – Exclusive announcement and trailer reveal.
  - Dual Universe (Novaquark) – Exclusive trailer reveal.
  - Pathfinder: Kingmaker (Deep Silver) – Exclusive trailer reveal.
  - Voidtrain (Nearga) – Exclusive trailer reveal.
  - Wasteland 3 (Deep Silver) – World exclusive trailer.
  - Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood (Nacon) – Exclusive cinematic trailer.
- Gameplay:
  - GTFO (10 Chambers Collective) – Exclusive gameplay.
  - Mortal Shell (Cold Symmetry) – Exclusive gameplay world premiere.
  - Observer: System Redux (Bloober Team) – Exclusive next-gen deep dive.
  - Second Extinction (Systemic Reaction) – Exclusive gameplay world premiere.
  - Yakuza: Like a Dragon (Sega) – Exclusive gameplay and interview.
- Previews:
  - Borderlands 3 (Gearbox Software) – Exclusive “Bounty of Blood” downloadable content preview with Gearbox Software creative director Matt Cox.
  - The Waylanders (Gato Studio) – Exclusive trailer and launch date announcement, and hands-on impressions.
- Check Out This Game! with Tom Marks:
  - Rustler (Grand Theft Horse, Jutsu Games, Games Operators) – Exclusive gameplay.
  - The Riftbreaker (EXOR Studios) – Exclusive gameplay.
  - Bravery Network Online (Gloam) – Exclusive gameplay.
- Special Icons Interview:
  - David Hayter, the original voice of Solid Snake, discusses Metal Gear.

June 11 (YouTube)

9:45 a.m. PT / 12:45 p.m. ET – Pre-Show Charity Stream – Titanfall 2 Speedrunner Countdown Challenge by Bryonato.
11:30 a.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. ET – IGN Expo #2 – Exclusive reveals, trailers, gameplay demos, developer interviews, and hands-on previews.
- Reveals:
  - Unannounced Game (Merge Games) – Exclusive game reveal.
  - Unannounced Game Reveal – Exclusive reveal trailer.
- Trailers:
  - Stronghold: Warlords (Firefly Studios) – Exclusive multiplayer trailer and launch date announcement.
  - XIII (Microids) – Exclusive gameplay trailer reveal.
- Gameplay:
  - Blankos Block Party (Mythical Games) – Exclusive trailer debut, exclusive gameplay.
  - Iron Oath (Humble Bundle) – Exclusive reveal trailer, first gameplay reveal, and interview.
  - Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time (Soleil Games) – Exclusive gameplay first look.
  - Spellbreak (Proletariat, Inc.) – Exclusive announcement, gameplay interview, and trailer.
- Check Out This Game! with Tom Marks:
  - Star Renegades (Massive Damage) – Exclusive gameplay.
  - Bravery Network Online (Gloam) – Exclusive gameplay.
Publisher Showcase:
- 1:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. ET – PlayStation 5: The Future of Gaming

June 12 (YouTube)

12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET – GameScoop! LIVE
12:45 p.m. PT / 3:45 p.m. ET – Pre-Show Charity Stream – Bloodborne Speedrunner Countdown Challenge by heyZeusHeresToast.
2:30 p.m. PT / 5:30 p.m. ET – IGN Expo #3 – Exclusive reveals, trailers, gameplay demos, developer interviews, and hands-on previews.
- Trailers:
  - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (Sega / Atlus) – Exclusive reveal debut.
  - Castlestorm 2 (Zen Studios) – Launch announcement trailer.
  - Everspace 2 (ROCKFISH Games) – Exclusive alpha gameplay reveal trailer and interview with ROCKFISH Games CEO and co-founder Michael Schade.
  - Guilty Gear: Strive (Arc Systems Works) – Exclusive character reveal trailer.
  - Phantasy Star Online 2 Update (Sega) – Exclusive trailer reveal.
  - Ranch Simulator (Excalibur Studios) – Exclusive gameplay trailer.
- Gameplay:
  - Chicken Police (THQ) – Exclusive gameplay reveal and interview with U@N.
  - Hardspace: Shipbreaker (Blackbird Interactive) – Exclusive gameplay deep dive.
  - Skater XL (Easy Day Studios) – Exclusive Switch footage reveal and demo.
  - A Total War Saga: TROY (Creative Assembly) – Exclusive gameplay interview.
  - Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus (Kasedo Games) – Exclusive gameplay and commentary.
- Previews:
  - Blue Fire (Graffiti Games / Robi Studios) – Exclusive preview.
- Check Out This Game! with Tom Marks:
  - Unto The End (2 Ton Studios) – Exclusive gameplay.
- Special Icons Interview:
  - Brian Fargo discusses the founding of Blizzard and why RPG fans should be looking forward to Wasteland 3.

June 13

Partner and Publisher Showcases:
- PC Gaming Show
- The Guerrilla Collective Showcase Day 1

June 14

Publisher Showcases:
- The Guerrilla Collective Showcase Day 2

June 15 (YouTube)

Publisher Showcases:
- The Guerrilla Collective Showcase Day 3
11:15 a.m. PT / 2:15 p.m. ET – Pre-Show Charity Stream – Portal 2 Speedrunner Countdown Challenge by CantEven.
12:30 p.m. PT / 3:30 p.m. ET – IGN Expo #4 – Exclusive reveals, trailers, gameplay demos, developer interviews, and hands-on previews.
- Reveals:
  - The Survivalists (Team 17) – Exclusive trailer reveal.
- Trailers:
  - Humble Bundle Indies Showcase
  - Ninjala (GungHo Entertainment) – Exclusive trailer reveal.
  - Vigor (Bohemia Interactive) – Exclusive trailer reveal.
- Gameplay:
  - Corepunk (Artificial Core) – Exclusive gameplay and interview.
  - Destroy All Humans! (THQ Nordic) – Gameplay and interview.
  - Fight Crab (PLAYISM) – Exclusive trailer reveal and gameplay.
  - Forgotten City (Modern Storyteller) – Exclusive trailer reveal, gameplay, and interview.
  - Recompile (Phigames) – Exclusive gameplay interview.
  - New World (Amazon Game Studios) – Exclusive war player-versus-player gameplay, developer interview.
  - Shing! (Mass Creation) – Exclusive developer gameplay walkthrough.
  - Solasta: Crown of the Magister (Tactical Adventures) – Exclusive gameplay trailer and gameplay interview.
  - SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated (THQ Nordic) – Exclusive early access live stream.
  - SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated (THQ Nordic) – Exclusive gameplay interview.
  - Scarlet Nexus (Bandai Namco) – Exclusive trailer and gameplay interview with game director Kenji Anabuki.
- Special Icons Interview:
  - Tony Hawk tells us about the origins of the upcoming Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 remake, and how it might answer hardcore fans’ prayers.
- Check Out This Game! with Tom Marks
  - 30XX (Batterystaple Games) – Exclusive gameplay.
  - Boyfriend Dungeon (Kitfox Games) – Exclusive gameplay.
Post-Show Charity Stream – Spongebob: Battle for Bikini Bottom Speedrunner Countdown Challenge by Rubbertoe64.

June 16

Partner and Publisher Showcases:
- 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET – Upload VR Showcase
10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET – Pre-Show Charity Stream – Super Mario 64 Speedrunner Countdown Challenge by Biinny.
11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET – Charity Stream – IGN’s Celebrity Tours in Animal Crossing: New Horizons: – With special segments of the viral hit talk show Animal Talking with host and creator Gary Whitta and guests Candice Patton, Simu Liu, Felicia Day, Shannon Woodward, Cliff Bleszinski, Matthew Mercer, Austin Creed, Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, Jessica Chobot, Lauren Lapkus, Naomi Kyle, the Merrell Twins, Andrea Rene, Alanah Pearce, and Arin Hanson of Game Grumps.

June 18

8:45 a.m. PT / 11:45 a.m. ET – Pre-Show Charity Stream – TBA Speedrunner Countdown Challenge.
Publisher Showcase:
- 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET – Dungeons & Dragons Adventure and Product Reveal
IGN Exclusives – Reveals, trailers, gameplay demos, and developer interviews.
- Trailers:
  - The Falconeer (Wired Productions) – Exclusive story trailer.
  - Drake Hollow (The Molasses Flood) – Exclusive gameplay trailer and announcement.
- Gameplay:
  - Fallout 76 (Bethesda Softworks) – Downloadable content roadmap.
  - Remnant: From the Ashes (Gunfire Games) – Gameplay and interview with Gunfire Games.
  - Unannounced – Developer interview and exclusive gameplay deep-dive.
- Special Icons Interviews:
  - Chris Avellone, writer of Fallout: New Vegas and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, discusses the magic ingredients in a great RPG.
  - John Romero, creator of Doom, and game designer Brenda Romero, discuss RPGs and shooters in 2020.
Publisher Showcase:
- 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET – EA Play Live 2020 – With IGN pre- and post-shows.

June 24 (YouTube)

Publisher Showcase:
- 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET – Marvel’s Avengers War Table – With IGN pre- and post-shows.
11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET – Pre-Show Charity Stream – Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Speedrunner Countdown Challenge by LilAggy
12:10 p.m. PT / 3:10 p.m. ET – IGN Expo #5 – Reveals, trailers, gameplay demos, and developer interviews.
- Trailers:
  - Cartel Tycoon – Exclusive trailer reveal.
  - Dreamscaper (Afterburner Studios) – Exclusive gameplay feature deep-dive.
  - Shadow Arena – New Hero exclusive trailer reveal.
  - Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One (Frogwares) – Exclusive behind the scenes look.
- Gameplay:
  - Biomutant (THQ Nordic) – Exclusive gameplay and Experiment 101 interview.
  - Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout – Exclusive gameplay trailer.
  - No Place for Bravery (Ysbyrd Games) – Exclusive gameplay and interview.
  - Overcooked! 2 (Team17) – Downloadable content exclusive announcement, reveal trailer, and gameplay reveal.

June 25

Pre-Show Charity Stream – TBA The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Speedrunner Countdown Challenge
Publisher Showcase:
- Cyberpunk 2077 “Night City Wire” Live Stream – With IGN pre- and post-shows.
IGN Exclusives – Reveals, trailers, gameplay demos, and developer interviews.
- Gameplay:
  - Torchlight III (Perfect World Entertainment) – Gameplay and Interview with Series Creator Max Schaefer
- Special Icons Interview:
  - CD Projekt RED‘s Marcin Blacha discusses how the studio imbued The Witcher series with meaningful choices and iconic consequences.