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Summer Game Fest Announces Empulse EA, Tifa SF6, RE Veronica

6/12/2026

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Summary

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Summer Game Fest 2026 took place in Los Angeles, presenting several upcoming titles.
Empulse will launch on Steam Early Access for $19.99 on June 24, 2026 and be playable during Steam Next Fest starting June 15, 2026.
Capcom added Tifa Lockhart as the third Year 4 character for Street Fighter 6, scheduled for early 2027.
Capcom announced Resident Evil Veronica, a third-person remake of Code: Veronica built on the RE Engine.

History

Historical Context

Sony’s PlayStation debuted in September 1995, quickly outselling rivals and becoming the first console to ship 100 million units by 2005. Its success spurred third-party giants such as Capcom and Valve to invest in flagship franchises, a trend that now fuels events like Summer Game Fest 2026 in Los Angeles, where new titles are unveiled.

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Story summary

Summer Game Fest 2026 took place in Los Angeles, presenting several upcoming titles.
Empulse will launch on Steam Early Access for $19.99 on June 24, 2026 and be playable during Steam Next Fest starting June 15, 2026.
Capcom added Tifa Lockhart as the third Year 4 character for Street Fighter 6, scheduled for early 2027.
Capcom announced Resident Evil Veronica, a third-person remake of Code: Veronica built on the RE Engine.

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