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Summer Game Fest Unveils Major Titles Amid Industry Turmoil

6/5/2026

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The Summer Game Fest runs June 2-8 with 18 events and a live broadcast on June 5 hosted by Geoff Keighley and Lucy James.
Organizers expect announcements for titles such as Gears of War: E-Day, delayed Fable and Mortal Shell II, after earlier shows like Sony’s State of Play on June 2.
The festival occurs as gaming hardware prices rise, studios announce layoffs, and the industry anticipates the November 19 launch of Grand Theft Auto VI.

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The Summer Game Fest runs June 2-8 with 18 events and a live broadcast on June 5 hosted by Geoff Keighley and Lucy James.
Organizers expect announcements for titles such as Gears of War: E-Day, delayed Fable and Mortal Shell II, after earlier shows like Sony’s State of Play on June 2.
The festival occurs as gaming hardware prices rise, studios announce layoffs, and the industry anticipates the November 19 launch of Grand Theft Auto VI.