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SUMMARY:The Caligula Effect 10th Anniversary x Game Makers Collaboration Broadcast
DESCRIPTION:Game Makers will host a The Caligula Effect series 10th anniversary broadcast on June 23 at 19:00 JST. You will be able to watch it on YouTube. \nThe broadcast will look back on 10 years of The Caligula Effect with FuRyu consumer games brand manager Hiromichi Watanabe\, producer Takuya Yamanaka\, historia The Caligula Effect: Overdose and The Caligula Effect 2 development director Shun Sasaki\, and Game Makers editor-in-chief Daiki Kamiyama.
URL:https://www.gematsu.com/event/the-caligula-effect-10th-anniversary-x-game-makers-collaboration-broadcast
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SUMMARY:Arc System Works Showcase 2026
DESCRIPTION:Arc System works will host Arc System Works Showcase 2026 on June 24 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET / June 25 at 06:00 JST\, featuring the latest information on Arc System Works. You will be able to watch it on YouTube (English\, Japanese). \nThe broadcast will feature the latest information on a variety of titles developed and published by Arc System Works.
URL:https://www.gematsu.com/event/arc-system-works-showcase-2026
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SUMMARY:EVO 2026
DESCRIPTION:EVO 2026—the Evolution Championship Series—will run from June 26 to 28 at the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas\, Nevada. \nThe official title lineup is as follows: \n2XKO (first appearance at EVO)BlazBlue: Central Fiction (third appearance at EVO)Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (second appearance at EVO)Guilty Gear: Strive (fifth appearance at EVO)Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (third appearance at EVO)Invincible VS (first appearance at EVO)Rivals of Aether II (second appearance at EVO)Street Fighter 6 (fourth appearance at EVO)Tekken 8 (third appearance at EVO)Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes (third appearance at EVO)Vampire Savior: The Legend of Vampire (first appearance at EVO)Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage (first appearance at EVO)\nHere is the full schedule: \n(All times are Pacific Time.) \n\nJune 26 \n10:00 a.m. – Evo Showcase Welcome to Evo – Join us on the main stream as we kick off the Evo 2026 Showcase with a quick walkthrough of the floor at the Las Vegas Convention Center before heading over to the Evo Showcase Stage.10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Evo Showcase Dead or Alive – Four players battle it out for a piece of a $1\,000 prize pool in a single-elimination Dead or Alive 6 exhibition\, followed by a word from the game’s producer\, Yosuke Hayashi.11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Evo Showcase The 2026 Cannon Awards – Each year\, we present a new group of community members with Cannon Awards\, created by and named after Evo co-founders Tom and Tony Cannon\, to celebrate their contributions to the FGC.12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Evo Showcase Rivals of Aether II: Roadmap Update – The Aether Studios team takes the stage to show off some of the upcoming things they have in store for Rivals of Aether II.12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Evo Showcase Your First Chance to Win Free Chipotle1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Evo Showcase “Super Art” Presented Street Fighter League – Can you guess fighting game words from only a sketch? Shoryuken! “Super Art” presented by Street Fighter League is a fighting game community take on another popular\, drawing-based game.2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Evo Showcase Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Update Showcase – The developers of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves talk about what’s next for the game in a live showcase.3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Evo Showcase 2XKO Duo Duel: Myth / Apologyman vs. Jake’n’Bake / Yohosie – Two content creators are paired up with members of the 2XKO development team for a two-versus-two exhibition featuring multiple rounds of First-to-5 matches. Watch Myth and Apologyman take on Jake’n’Bake and Yohosie in 2XKO Duo Duel!4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Evo Showcase Invincible VS: Universa + The Immortal Showcase Panel – Members of the Invincible VS team discuss and break down upcoming characters Universa and The Immortal in a live panel format before their release on June 30th.4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Evo Showcase A Conversation: Seth Killian and Punk – Seth Killian sits down for a live discussion with Evo 2024 Street Fighter 6 Champion and modern fighting game legend Victor “Punk” Woodley.5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Evo Showcase Presenting the EVO 2026 Featured Artists: Masami Obari / Shoei Okano – This year’s featured artists\, Capcom’s Shoei Okano and SNK’s Masami Obari\, join us on the Evo Showcase Stage.6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Evo Showcase MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls Pre-Release Tournament Finals – The finalists of the MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls booth’s prerelease tournament assemble on the Showcase Stage. See who emerges victorious and get another early look at the game before it launches on August 6.6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Evo Showcase Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes Panel – Hear from the team behind Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes.7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Evo Showcase Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game EVO 2026 Panel – Justin Wong sits down as the community ambassador for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game to chat about the upcoming title from Gameplay Group International in preparation for its July 23 release.8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Evo Showcase Friday Night Showdown: Tyler1 vs. Ludwig – No teammates. No excuses. Nowhere to hide. Tyler1 and Ludwig have been grinding Street Fighter 6\, and now it’s time for them to settle their beef the FGC way: by running the set. Watch them face off in a First-to-10 to close the show for Day 1 in this year’s Friday Night Showdown.\nJune 27 \nTo be announced.\nJune 28 \nTo be announced.
URL:https://www.gematsu.com/event/evo-2026
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SUMMARY:Wuthering Waves Version 3.5 Preview Special Broadcast
DESCRIPTION:Kuro Games will host the Wuthering Waves Version 3.5 Preview Special Broadcast on June 26 at 4:00 a.m. PT / 7:00 a.m. ET / 20:00 JST. You will be able to watch it on YouTube (English\, Japanese\, Korean).
URL:https://www.gematsu.com/event/wuthering-waves-version-3-5-preview-special-broadcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T110000
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SUMMARY:Anime Expo 2026
DESCRIPTION:Anime Expo 2026 will run from July 2 to 5 at Los Angeles Convention Center. \nHere is the full schedule of video game-related panels (all times are Pacific Time): \n(This schedule will be updated as more panels are announced.) \nJuly 2 \n10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. – WayForward Anime Game Developer Panel – Game developers WayForward return to Anime Expo to showcase their latest anime-inspired video games with new trailers\, behind-the-scenes\, Q&A with game directors\, prizes\, and exclusive reveals!12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. – Bandai Namco Presents: Echoes from Aincrad – An Unanswered//butterfly U.S. First Look Preview – Risk reality and join producer Yosuke Futami\, along with special guests\, as he welcomes players to Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online\, the latest game in the Sword Art Online franchise. Attendees will receive exclusive giveaways and be among the first to see a teaser for the new anime\, Unanswered//butterfly.1:30 pm. to 2:20 p.m. – The Tale of .hack//Z.E.R.O.: from Licensed IP to Unprecedented Self-Publishing – From its various studios in Japan\, CyberConnect2 has developed licensed titles such as the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series\, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot\, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R\, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2\, as well as self-published titles including the Fuga: Melodies of Steel series. CyberConnect2 celebrated its 30th anniversary on February 16\, 2026. This panel will look back on CyberConnect2’s 30-year long history\, dive deeply into the company’s intellectual property strategy\, and share why they have decided to take on this latest challenge. Featuring CyberConnect2 executive vice president Taichiro Miyazaki​.2:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. – Aniplex of America Industry Panel – Join Aniplex of America as we celebrate our past\, present\, and future of anime and games with our brand new Industry Panel! Come experience the excitement\, community\, and nostalgia with us on a grander stage!\nJuly 3 \n10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. – Aksys Games Anime Expo 2026 Panel – This year’s panel promises a look at what’s coming next from Aksys—new Japanese titles\, exciting updates\, and maybe a surprise or two you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Aksys for the first time\, pull up a seat and join us for an inside look at what we’ve been working on.10:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. – Spike Chunsoft\, Inc. Official Panel 2026 – Come celebrate Danganronpa‘s 15th anniversary and pre-launch of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT! Danganronpa producer Shohei Sakakibara\, Kazutaka Kodaka\, and English voice actors join us as guests. There will be STEINS;GATE quiz\, live voice actor performance\, giveaways\, and more! There might be a sneak peek of Danganronpa 2×2…!?3:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. – HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! Fan Meeting – The hit rhythm game HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! comes to Anime Expo for a special one-day fan meeting! Featuring Daisuke Hirose (voice of Tsukasa Tenma) and Machico (voice of Nene Kusanagi). Enjoy talk shows\, music\, and more. Don’t miss it!3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. – Sonic the Hedgehog Animated Shorts: A Frame-by-Frame Retrospective – Peek into the world of SEGA’s short-form animation as we celebrate 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog. Join Sonic creative director Takashi Iizuka\, Austin Keys\, and Jasmin Hernandez\, with special guests Tyson Hesse\, Evan Stanley\, and Alan Wan as well as moderator Aaron Webber to discuss their creative processes. Attendees at the panel will receive on a first-come-first served basis a Sonic 35th anniversary collage poster created by Iizuka-san’s art team. The poster features a collage of many characters from classic and modern eras of the Sonic franchise in celebration of 35 years.\nJuly 4 \n10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. – Arc System Works Developer Table Talk – Join Arc System Works at Anime Expo! Hear updates and developer insights on Guilty Gear: Strive with producer Ken Miyauchi\, Demons’ Night Fever with producer Sohei Niikawa\, and a new unannounced anime-style title with game designer and director Satoshi Hirayae. Free swag while supplies last!11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. – ATLUS Presents: Persona 4 Revival Panel – Join ATLUS developers Kazuhisa Wada\, Shigenori Soejima\, Atsushi Nomura\, and Yoshiyuki Asai for a special look at Persona 4 Revival. In this panel\, the team behind the beloved franchise will share never-before-seen content and information live at Anime Expo. Be sure to tune in or join us in person!
URL:https://www.gematsu.com/event/anime-expo-2026
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SUMMARY:Japan Expo 2026
DESCRIPTION:Japan Expo Paris 2026 will run from July 9 to 12 at Paris-Norde Villepinte Exhibition Center. \nConfirmed video game-related events include: \nJuly 9 \nTBA – CyberConnect2 30th / Japan Expo 25th Anniversary Panel and Quiz Competition – This panel will celebrate CyberConnect2’s 30th\, and Japan Expo’s 25th anniversaries with a special talk session and a quiz competition featuring questions about CyberConnect2. It will be co-hosted by company CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama\, and Nabil Dieng. Prizes will be awarded to participants who get the most correct answers.17:15 to 18:00 – Anakama Presents… – Ankama presents a new game.\nJuly 10 \n15:30 to 16:30 – Persona Team Q&A Session\nKazuhisa Wada – A central figure in the development of the Persona series and chief designer since Persona 3\, he has also worked as a director and producer at ATLUS. He currently leads the Persona team\, and serves as general producer for Persona 4 Revival.Shigenori Soejima – Shigenori Soejima has worked on character design and illustration for numerous titles including Catherine\, Metaphor: ReFantazio\, and the Persona series since the third installment. On Persona 4 Revival\, he holds a supervisory role for character design and main illustrations.Atsushi Nomura – As business producer within the Persona team\, he oversees production tasks around the license such as project planning and promotion of the series. He notably worked on Persona 4 Revival\, Persona 5 Tactica\, as well as on the remastered versions of Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Portable.\n17:15 to 18:00 – CyberConnect2 Foreign Employment and Work Environment in Japan – This panel will share the experiences of foreign staff working at CyberConnect2\, as well as discuss the support that the company has in place for international team members and the appeal of working in Japan. This is a must-attend panel discussion for anybody interested in working in Japan.\nJuly 11 \nTBA – CyberConnect2 30th / Japan Expo 25th Anniversary Panel and Quiz Competition – This panel will celebrate CyberConnect2’s 30th\, and Japan Expo’s 25th anniversaries with a special talk session and a quiz competition featuring questions about CyberConnect2. It will be co-hosted by company CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama\, and Nabil Dieng. Prizes will be awarded to participants who get the most correct answers.10:00 to 11:00 – Arc System Works Exclusive Showcase – Be the first to discover what’s next from Arc System Works.11:15 to 12:00 – Anakama Presents… – Ankama presents a new game.\nJuly 12 \nTBA – Master Class: Secrets and Screenings – Behind the Development of a CyberConnect2 Title – TBD.
URL:https://www.gematsu.com/event/japan-expo-2026
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SUMMARY:The Indie Premier 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Indie Premier 2026 will take place in early July. A specific date has yet to be announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube and Twitch. \nThe showcase will spotlight titles “that are genuinely defining the future of play.”
URL:https://www.gematsu.com/event/the-indie-premier-2026
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SUMMARY:For One Night Only 2026
DESCRIPTION:For One Night Only 2026\, a United Kingdom-centric games showcase\, will air on July 29. You will be able to watch it on YouTube and Twitch. \nThe event\, which will be hosted by comedian Bec Hill\, will be filmed first in front of a “VIP audience\,” before it is live streamed to a global audience. \nConfirmed studios include: \nBossa StudiosCriterion GamesFirefly StudiosFuturLabHuey GamesHuskraftsIO InteractiveSalix GamesSpiderling StudiosTeam 17Two Point StudiosYogscast Games
URL:https://www.gematsu.com/event/for-one-night-only-2026
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SUMMARY:Gamescom 2026: Opening Night Live
DESCRIPTION:Geoff Keighley will host Gamescom 2026: Opening Night Live on August 25. You will be able to watch it on YouTube and Twitch. \nGamescom 2026: Opening Night Live will feature new game announcements\, trailers and gameplay reveals\, a first look at Gamescom 2026 events\, and more.
URL:https://www.gematsu.com/event/gamescom-2026-opening-night-live
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SUMMARY:Pixel Arcadia 2026
DESCRIPTION:Pixel Helix will host the Pixel Arcadia retro games showcase on August 24 at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET. You will be able to watch it on YouTube. \nThe broadcast will feature exclusive new title announcements and deep-dive developer insights and commentary centered around the latest in modern retro-inspired releases\, high-definition remakes\, and contemporary hardware designed for classic play. \nWhile participating publishers and developers have yet to be revealed\, Pixel Helix teased the broadcast will feature “some of the biggest names in retro.” \nIn a press release\, Pixel Helix CEO Al Hibberd said\, “Pixel Arcadia is a dedicated space for retro games fans\, one that celebrates this important part of the industry by honoring the trailblazers of gaming past and looking ahead to evolutions of iconic franchises. By partnering with incredible sponsors who share our vision\, we are able to support the retro space with true editorial value\, allowing developers to keep their resources for making incredible games and connecting them directly with their core audience. In Pixel Arcadia every project shown gets the time\, respect and storytelling it deserves.”
URL:https://www.gematsu.com/event/pixel-arcadia-2026
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SUMMARY:Tokyo Game Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association will host Tokyo Game Show 2026 from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba\, Japan. \nName: Tokyo Game Show 2026Organizer: Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA)Co-Organizers: Nikkei Business Publications\, Inc.\, Sony Music Solutions Inc.Dates:\nSeptember 17\, 2026 (Thu) Business Day 10:00 to 17:00September 18\, 2026 (Fri) Business Day 10:00 to 17:00September 19\, 2026 (Sat) Public Day 9:30 to 17:00September 20\, 2026 (Sun) Public Day 9:30 to 17:00September 21\, 2026 (Mon/Holiday) Public Day 9:30 to 16:00\n\n*Opening hours differ between Business Days and Public Days.\n*Opening hours on Public Days may be advanced by 30 minutes depending on circumstances. \nVenue: Makuhari Messe (Exhibition Halls 1–11\, International Convention Center)\, TKP. Tokyo Bay Makuhari HallExpected Number of Visitors: 300\,000Number of Booths: 3\,500 booths (tentative)Official Website: https://tgs.cesa.or.jp/en\nFurther information to be announced.
URL:https://www.gematsu.com/event/tokyo-game-show-2026
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