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    IGN Summer of Gaming 2020 schedule has been announced, includes IGN Expo showcase

    IGN has announced their Summer of Gaming 2020 schedule! This long running event begins in June and will include game reveals, updates, partnered showcases like PC Gaming Show and more. In addition, the company has announced IGN Expo. IGN Expo airs on June 5th, 8th and 9th. The expo showcase will include exclusive game announcements and reveals. Here’s the full schedule:

    June 4

    Summer of Gaming Kick-Off

    June 5

    Pre-Show Charity Stream

    • Resident Evil 3 Speedrunner Countdown Challenge – by Hazeblade

    IGN Expo Debut:

    • Exclusive Reveals, Trailers, Gameplay Demos, and Developer Interviews

    Reveals:

    • Unannounced Game (Funcom / The Outsiders) – Exclusive Unannounced Gameplay Reveal with The Outsiders’ David Goldfarb
    • Unannounced Game (Merge Games) – Exclusive Game Reveal
    • Unannounced Game Reveal – Exclusive Reveal Trailer

    Trailers:

    • Werewolf: The Apocalypse (Nacon) – Earthblood Exclusive Cinematic Trailer

    Gameplay:

    • Blankos Block Party (Mythical Games) – Exclusive Trailer Debut, Exclusive Gameplay
    • Mortal Shell (Cold Symmetry) – Exclusive Gameplay World Premiere
    • Observer: System Redux (Bloober Team) – Exclusive Next-Gen Deep Dive
    • Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time (Soleil Games) – Exclusive Gameplay First Look
    • Spellbreak (Proletariat, Inc) – Exclusive Announcement, Gameplay Interview, and Trailer

    June 6

    Pre-Show Charity Stream

    • Fallout Series Speedrunner Countdown Challenge – by TomatoAngus

    Partner and Publisher Showcases:

    • PC Gaming Show
    • The Guerrilla Collective Showcase Day 1

    June 7

    Publisher Showcase

    • The Guerrilla Collective Showcase Day 2

    June 8

    Pre-Show Charity Stream

    • Doom Eternal Speedrunner Countdown Challenge – by Xamide

    Partner and Publisher Showcases

    • Upload VR Showcase
    • The Guerrilla Collective Showcase Day 3

    IGN Expo #2:

    • Exclusive Reveals, Trailers, Gameplay Demos, Developer Interviews, and Hands-On Previews

    Reveals:

    • Unannounced Classic Revival (Merge Games) – Exclusive Game Reveal
    • Unannounced Game (Fabraz) – Exclusive Game Reveal

    Trailers:

    • Chivalry 2 (Torn Banner Studios) – Exclusive Announcement and Trailer Reveal
    • Dual Universe (Novaquark) – Exclusive Trailer Reveal
    • Pathfinder: Kingmaker (Deep Silver) – Exclusive Trailer Reveal
    • Second Extinction (Systemic Reaction) – Exclusive Gameplay World Premiere
    • Wasteland 3 (Deep Silver) – World Exclusive Trailer
    • XIII (Microids) – Exclusive Gameplay Trailer Reveal

    Previews:

    • Borderlands 3 (Gearbox) – Exclusive “Bounty of Blood” DLC Preview w/ Gearbox Creative Director Matt Cox
    • The Waylanders (Gato Studio) – Exclusive Trailer and Launch Date Announcement, and Hands-On Impressions

    Gameplay:

    • Forgotten City (Modern Storyteller) – Exclusive Trailer Reveal, Gameplay, and Interview
    • Remnant: From the Ashes (Gunfire Games) – Gameplay and Interview with Gunfire Games

    Special Icons Interview:

    • David Hayter, the original voice of Solid Snake, discusses Metal Gear.

    June 9

    Pre-Show Charity Stream

    • Bloodborne – Speedrunner Countdown Challenge – by heyZeusHeresToast

    IGN Expo #3:

    • Exclusive Trailers, Gameplay Demos, Developer Interviews, and Hands-On Previews

    Trailers:

    • 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (SEGA / ATLUS) – Exclusive Reveal
    • Everspace 2 (ROCKFISH Games) – Exclusive Alpha Gameplay Reveal Trailer
    • Guilty Gear Strive (Arc Systems Works) – Exclusive Character Reveal Trailer
    • Humble Bundle Indies Showcase
    • Stronghold: Warlords (Firefly Studios) – Exclusive Multiplayer Trailer and Launch Date Announcement

    Gameplay:

    • Everspace 2 (ROCKFISH Games) – Exclusive Alpha Gameplay and Interview with ROCKFISH Games CEO & Co-Founder Michael Schade
    • Iron Oath (Humble Bundle) – Exclusive Reveal Trailer and First Gameplay Reveal and Interview
    • New World (Amazon Game Studios) – Exclusive War PvP Gameplay, Developer Interview
    • Skater XL (Easy Day Studios) – Exclusive Switch Footage Reveal and Demo
    • Solasta Crown of the Magister (Tactical Adventures) – Exclusive Gameplay Trailer and Gameplay Interview
    • Total War: Troy (Creative Assembly) – Exclusive Gameplay Interview
    • Yakuza: Like a Dragon (SEGA) – Exclusive Gameplay and Interview

    Previews:

    • Blue Fire (Graffiti Games/Robi Studios) – Exclusive Preview
    • Humankind (SEGA) – Exclusive Hands-on Impressions

    Special Icons Interview:

    • Brian Fargo discusses the founding of Blizzard, and why RPG fans should be looking forward to Wasteland 3.

    June 11

    Pre-Show Charity Stream

    • Titanfall 2 – Speedrunner Countdown Challenge – by Bryonato

    Publisher Showcases

    • CD Projekt RED Livestream (with IGN pre- and post-shows)
    • EA Play LIVE (with IGN pre- and post-shows)

    IGN Exclusives, Reveals, Gameplay Demos, and Developer Interviews

    Gameplay:

    • Humankind (Amplitude Studios) – Exclusive Gameplay Interview
    • More TBA

    June 12

    Charity Stream: Animal Crossing: Celebrity Island Tours

    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, Arin Hanson of Game Grumps

    June 15

    Pre-Show Charity Stream

    • Spongebob: Battle for Bikini Bottom Speedrunner Countdown Challenge – by Rubbertoe64

    IGN Exclusives, Gameplay Demos, and Developer Interviews:

    Reveals:

    • Unannounced Game Reveal – Exclusive Reveal Trailer

    Trailers:

    • Castlestorm 2 (Zen Studios) – Launch Announcement Trailer
    • Ninjala (GungHo Entertainment) – Exclusive Trailer Reveal

    Gameplay:

    • Corepunk (Artificial Core) – Exclusive Gameplay and Interview
    • Destroy All Humans! (THQ Nordic) – Gameplay and Interview
    • Mafia: Definitive Edition (Hangar 13) – Worldwide Gameplay Debut w/ Hangar 13 President and CCO Haden Blackman
    • Scarlet Nexus (Bandai Namco) – Exclusive Trailer and Gameplay Interview with Game Director Kenji Anabuki
    • SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom (THQ Nordic) – Rehydrated Exclusive Early Access Livestream
    • SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom (THQ Nordic) – Rehydrated Exclusive Gameplay Interview
    • Warhammer 40k: Mechanicus (Kasedo Games) – Exclusive Gameplay and Commentary

    June 18

    Pre-Show Charity Stream:

    • Super Mario 64 Speedrunner Countdown Challenge – by Biinny

    IGN Exclusives, Reveals, Gameplay Demos, and Developer Interviews

    Gameplay:

    • Torchlight III (Perfect World Entertainment) – Gameplay and Interview with Series Creator Max Schaefer
    • 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.

    June 24

    IGN Exclusives, Reveals, Gameplay Demos, and Developer Interviews

    Reveals:

    • Unannounced Game Reveal – Exclusive Reveal Trailer

    Trailers:

    • Dreamscaper (Afterburner Studios) – Exclusive Gameplay Feature Deep Dive
    • Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One (Frogwares) – Exclusive Behind the Scenes Look

    Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest gaming news!

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    Raul Ochoa, a.k.a. Soul Kiwami, is the Managing Editor of Final Weapon and a Games Writer at Game Rant with four years of writing and editing experience. Raul is passionate about the Japanese gaming industry, and he's a huge fan of Nintendo Switch, PC hardware, JRPGs, and fighting games. business email: [email protected] | Muck Rack: https://muckrack.com/raul-landaverde-1

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