[UPDATE: here’s all the news from the 505 Games Showcase]

The publisher has never held a showcase before, so it’ll be interesting to see what they have to show here as they primarily work on publishing ports, PC versions of console games and retail releases. 

• Perth, Australia – Tue, 17 May 2022 at 9:00 pm AWST     

• Eucla, Australia – Tue, 17 May 2022 at 9:45 pm ACWST    

• Darwin, Australia – Tue, 17 May 2022 at 10:30 pm ACST    

• Brisbane, Australia – Tue, 17 May 2022 at 11:00 pm AEST    

• Adelaide, Australia – Tue, 17 May 2022 at 10:30 pm ACST    

• Melbourne, Australia – Tue, 17 May 2022 at 11:00 pm AEST    

• Sydney, Australia – Tue, 17 May 2022 at 11:00 pm AEST    

• Hobart, Australia – Tue, 17 May 2022 at 11:00 pm AEST    

• Auckland, New Zealand – Wed, 18 May 2022 at 1:00 am NZST   

Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022

All things Star Wars will be celebrated in the last weekend of May, and there will presumably be some news about the upcoming Star Wars: Jedi game and maybe others? There will be a live stream of the event, but as of writing, there’s no link, though it’s expected to appear on the official Star Wars Youtube channel. 

State of Play – June

[UPDATE: Here’s everything from the State of Play]

A State of Play is set for June, with PlayStation promising news on third-party partner games and PSVR 2 projects.

• Perth, Australia – Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 6:00 am AWST     

• Eucla, Australia – Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 6:45 am ACWST    

• Darwin, Australia – Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 7:30 am ACST     

• Brisbane, Australia – Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 8:00 am AEST     

• Adelaide, Australia – Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 7:30 am ACST     

• Melbourne, Australia – Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 8:00 am AEST     

• Sydney, Australia – Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 8:00 am AEST     

• Hobart, Australia – Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 8:00 am AEST     

• Auckland, New Zealand- Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 10:00 am NZST    

Find out more about the event here.

Sega’s June Announcement

Sega has an event planned, but we don’t really know what it’s going to be about. All the rumours and speculation have most believing it will be the reveal of A Dreamcast Mini, which would make sense, but we’ll find out soon enough.

• Perth, Australia – Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 8:00 pm AWST

• Eucla, Australia – Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 8:45 pm ACWST

• Darwin, Australia – Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 9:30 pm ACST

• Brisbane, Australia – Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 10:00 pm AEST

• Adelaide, Australia – Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 9:30 pm ACST

• Melbourne, Australia – Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 10:00 pm AEST

• Sydney, Australia – Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 10:00 pm AEST

• Hobart, Australia – Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 10:00 pm AEST

• Auckland, New Zealand – Sat, 4 Jun 2022 at 12:00 midn NZST

Summer Game Fest

[Updated: All the information and trailers from this year’s Summer Game Fest can be found here.]

This year Geoff Keighly is taking to the stage in a show that features a live audience. With this, I have much higher hopes for what I expect from this show and knowing Geoff, and I’m expecting him to show up as he attempts to wrangle up the same hype he knows some of us to love to participate in around E3 each year.

• Perth, Australia – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 2:00 am AWST     

• Eucla, Australia – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 2:45 am ACWST    

• Darwin, Australia – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 3:30 am ACST     

• Brisbane, Australia – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 4:00 am AEST     

• Adelaide, Australia – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 3:30 am ACST     

• Melbourne, Australia – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 4:00 am AEST     

• Sydney, Australia – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 4:00 am AEST     

• Hobart, Australia – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 4:00 am AEST     

• Auckland, New Zealand – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 6:00 am NZST     

Day Of The Devs

Day of the Devs is back for its 10th Anniversary this year. I’d expect some fun indie games here, and it’ll be coming right after a presumably AAA heavy Summer Game Fest.

Devolver Marketing Countdown to Marketing 2022

It’s another year and another Devolver Digital “conference.” These have grown to a point I’m genuinely interested in where the story will go and maybe getting some cool game announcements.

• Perth, Australia – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 6:00 am AWST

• Eucla, Australia – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 6:45 am ACWST

• Darwin, Australia – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 7:30 am ACST

• Brisbane, Australia – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 8:00 am AEST

• Adelaide, Australia – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 7:30 am ACST

• Melbourne, Australia – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 8:00 am AEST

• Sydney, Australia – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 8:00 am AEST

• Hobart, Australia – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 8:00 am AEST

• Auckland, New Zealand – Fri, 10 Jun 2022 at 10:00 am NZST

Netflix Geeked Week: Gaming

Netflix is back with their Geeked Week once again, and this year, there should be a mix of gaming property-related announcements and some games. Netflix is moving into publishing and producing their games now, so this would be a great place to reveal some of those, presumably based upon their biggest and most popular IP. 

• Perth, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 1:00 am AWST     

• Eucla, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 1:45 am ACWST    

• Darwin, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 2:30 am ACST     

• Brisbane, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 3:00 am AEST     

• Adelaide, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 2:30 am ACST     

• Melbourne, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 3:00 am AEST     

• Sydney, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 3:00 am AEST     

• Hobart, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 3:00 am AEST     

• Auckland, New Zealand – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 5:00 am NZST     

Tribeca Games Spotlight

This year the Tribeca Game Spotlight will feature a show and the ability to play three demos for the games that are included in the spotlight. You can sign up for a pass here. 

• Perth, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 3:00 am AWST     

• Eucla, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 3:45 am ACWST    

• Darwin, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 4:30 am ACST     

• Brisbane, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 5:00 am AEST     

• Adelaide, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 4:30 am ACST     

• Melbourne, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 5:00 am AEST     

• Sydney, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 5:00 am AEST     

• Hobart, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 5:00 am AEST     

• Auckland, New Zealand – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 7:00 am NZST     

Guerrilla Collective 3

Guerrilla Collective is back from The Mix for its third year and promises they will show off a bunch of games. Every other year’s showcase has had plenty of surprise indies I hadn’t heard about before, so it’s one to keep your eye on. And if the first day isn’t enough for you, they’ll be back in a moment on this list.

• Perth, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 11:00 pm AWST

• Eucla, Australia – Sat, 11 Jun 2022 at 11:45 pm ACWST

• Darwin, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 12:30 am ACST

• Brisbane, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 1:00 am AEST

• Adelaide, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 12:30 am ACST

• Melbourne, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 1:00 am AEST

• Sydney, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 1:00 am AEST

• Hobart, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 1:00 am AEST

• Auckland, New Zealand – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 3:00 am NZST

Wholesome Direct

The Wholesome Games Direct return for another showcase, which will again focus on all things cute and wholesome games. This was a great show last year to watch after so many big AAA trailers and teasers. We don’t have a time or date yet, but it’s happening in June. 

• Perth, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 12:30 am AWST

• Eucla, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 1:15 am ACWST

• Darwin, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 2:00 am ACST

• Brisbane, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 2:30 am AEST

• Adelaide, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 2:00 am ACST

• Melbourne, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 2:30 am AEST

• Sydney, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 2:30 am AEST

• Hobart, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 2:30 am AEST

• Auckland, New Zealand – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 4:30 am NZST

Future Games Show

GameRadar+’s Future Games Show is back again and will showcase around 40 games, usually around indie to mid-tier publishers. Last year featured a few gems and a well-paced show, so it’s one to keep on your radar.

• Perth, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 3:00 am AWST

• Eucla, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 3:45 am ACWST

• Darwin, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 4:30 am ACST

• Brisbane, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 5:00 am AEST

• Adelaide, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 4:30 am ACST

• Melbourne, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 5:00 am AEST

• Sydney, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 5:00 am AEST

• Hobart, Australia – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 5:00 am AEST

• Auckland, New Zealand – Sun, 12 Jun 2022 at 7:00 am NZST

Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase

With the delay of Starfield and Redfall, I think all eyes will be on Xbox and Bethesda to showcase some stuff that’s hopefully coming this year, as well as what will presumably be a very strong 2023 for them. 

• Perth, Australia – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 1:00 am AWST     

• Eucla, Australia – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 1:45 am ACWST    

• Darwin, Australia – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 2:30 am ACST     

• Brisbane, Australia – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 3:00 am AEST     

• Adelaide, Australia – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 2:30 am ACST     

• Melbourne, Australia – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 3:00 am AEST     

• Sydney, Australia – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 3:00 am AEST     

• Hobart, Australia – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 3:00 am AEST     

• Auckland, New Zealand – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 5:00 am NZST     

PC Gaming Show

Taking place exactly 24 hours after The Future Games Show, they’re being promoted together with PC Gaming Show being the “sister event.” All I know is it’s not an E3/June gaming showcase period without a PC Gaming Show.

• Perth, Australia – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 3:00 am AWST

• Eucla, Australia – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 3:45 am ACWST

• Darwin, Australia – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 4:30 am ACST

• Brisbane, Australia – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 5:00 am AEST

• Adelaide, Australia – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 4:30 am ACST

• Melbourne, Australia – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 5:00 am AEST

• Sydney, Australia – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 5:00 am AEST

• Hobart, Australia – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 5:00 am AEST

• Auckland, New Zealand – Mon, 13 Jun 2022 at 7:00 am NZST

Guerrilla Collective 3.5

If you loved what you saw at the Guerrilla Collective 3 showcase, here’s a little bit more with new trailers and gameplay.

• Perth, Australia – Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 4:00 am AWST

• Eucla, Australia – Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 4:45 am ACWST

• Darwin, Australia – Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 5:30 am ACST

• Brisbane, Australia – Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 6:00 am AEST

• Adelaide, Australia – Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 5:30 am ACST

• Melbourne, Australia – Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 6:00 am AEST

• Sydney, Australia – Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 6:00 am AEST

• Hobart, Australia – Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 6:00 am AEST

• Auckland, New Zealand – Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 8:00 am NZST

Capcom Showcase 2022

Capcom has announced they’ll dive deeper into already announced games in more detail during their 2022 showcase.

• Perth, Australia – Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 6:00 am AWST

• Eucla, Australia – Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 6:45 am ACWST

• Darwin, Australia – Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 7:30 am ACST

• Brisbane, Australia – Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 8:00 am AEST

• Adelaide, Australia – Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 7:30 am ACST

• Melbourne, Australia – Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 8:00 am AEST

• Sydney, Australia – Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 8:00 am AEST

• Hobart, Australia – Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 8:00 am AEST

• Auckland, New Zealand – Tue 14 Jun 2022 at 10:00 am NZST

Overwatch 2 Event

Blizzard is hosting a showcase that’ll cover details about Overwatch 2. The timing is still TBD. 

NACON Connect 2022

Publisher NACON is set to reveal “several major projects,” including trailers, exclusive gameplay and introducing new accessories. 

• Perth, Australia – Fri, 8 Jul 2022 at 1:00 am AWST

• Eucla, Australia – Fri, 8 Jul 2022 at 1:45 am ACWST

• Darwin, Australia – Fri, 8 Jul 2022 at 2:30 am ACST

• Brisbane, Australia – Fri, 8 Jul 2022 at 3:00 am AEST

• Adelaide, Australia – Fri, 8 Jul 2022 at 2:30 am ACST

• Melbourne, Australia – Fri, 8 Jul 2022 at 3:00 am AEST

• Sydney, Australia – Fri, 8 Jul 2022 at 3:00 am AEST

• Hobart, Australia – Fri, 8 Jul 2022 at 3:00 am AEST

• Auckland, New Zealand – Fri, 8 Jul 2022 at 5:00 am NZST

You’ll be able to watch the stream via Youtube or Twitch.

Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2022

Annapurna Interactive is bringing back its own showcase for another year and promising reveals, announcements and much more. Last year’s show went around the globe as it showcased the games and the people behind the games.

• Perth, Australia – Fri, 29 Jul 2022 at 3:00 am AWST

• Eucla, Australia – Fri, 29 Jul 2022 at 3:45 am ACWST

• Darwin, Australia – Fri, 29 Jul 2022 at 4:30 am ACST

• Brisbane, Australia – Fri, 29 Jul 2022 at 5:00 am AEST

• Adelaide, Australia – Fri, 29 Jul 2022 at 4:30 am ACST

• Melbourne, Australia – Fri, 29 Jul 2022 at 5:00 am AEST

• Sydney, Australia – Fri, 29 Jul 2022 at 5:00 am AEST

• Hobart, Australia – Fri, 29 Jul 2022 at 5:00 am AEST

• Auckland, New Zealand – Fri, 29 Jul 2022 at 7:00 am NZST

THQ Nordic Digital Showcase

THQ Nordic is hosting its second digital showcase event and promises to present looks at brand new games and more. 

• Perth, Australia – Sat, 13 Aug 2022 at 3:00 am AWST     

• Eucla, Australia – Sat, 13 Aug 2022 at 3:45 am ACWST    

• Darwin, Australia – Sat, 13 Aug 2022 at 4:30 am ACST     

• Brisbane, Australia – Sat, 13 Aug 2022 at 5:00 am AEST     

• Adelaide, Australia – Sat, 13 Aug 2022 at 4:30 am ACST     

• Melbourne, Australia – Sat, 13 Aug 2022 at 5:00 am AEST     

• Sydney, Australia – Sat, 13 Aug 2022 at 5:00 am AEST     

• Hobart, Australia – Sat, 13 Aug 2022 at 5:00 am AEST     

• Auckland, New Zealand – Sat, 13 Aug 2022 at 7:00 am NZST     

Gamescom: Opening Night Live

Once again, Geoff Keighly is hosting Gamescom ONL. It’ll be the cap-off for the Summer/Winter events of gaming celebrations and live streams. We don’t have a time for Gamescom: Opening Night Live, but it should be happening on either the 25th or 26th of August.  

Hopefully, These As Well

Nintendo is yet to announce anything for around this period. Neither have those who had showcases last year like Ubisoft and even Square Enix, though that last one might be unlikely at the moment. EA said they’re not doing anything this year.