Game shows, reveal events and trade fairs: exciting dates await game fans again in 2023. We collect what you should write in your calendar
2023 starts worldwide with significantly fewer Corona restrictions than previous years. This of course has an impact on the video game world, especially upcoming trade shows and events. Blizzcon and E3 return, gamescom welcomes visitors to Cologne – these are just some of the events you should keep an eye on.
In this article, we collect important dates throughout the year where exciting Reveals are coming up. It”s best to bookmark it so you can quickly check back at any time and see all the events at a glance.
The most important 2023 Games events at a glance
- BlizzCon (unknown, possibly February 2023)
- GDC (20 to 24 March 2023)
- PAX East (23 to 26 March 2023)
- Summer Game Fest (8 to 13 June 2023)
- E3 (11 to 16 June 2023)
- Future Games Show (June 2023)
- gamescom (22 to 27 August 2023)
- EGX (12 to 15 October 2023)
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BlizzCon
When? Unknown, earlier in February
Where to watch? (Twitch), (YouTube)
2022 the BlizzCon was cancelled. Just one symptom in a particularly difficult year for Activision Blizzard, as the company continued to reel from multiple sexism scandals. The in-house game convention is now set to return in 2023, as President Mike Ybarra confirmed. There is no exact date yet, but new information is to be published at the beginning of the year. Last time BlizzCon took place in February.
It is also unknown which games will be shown, but Diablo 4 should definitely be there. After all, it will be released in June 2023.
GDC
When? 20 to 24 March 2023
Where to look? (Website)
The Game Developers Conference is all about – logically – game development. No new titles are announced here, instead there are lots of exciting insights behind the scenes: How was the museum level in Last of Us 2 developed? What do the developers reveal about the fantastic soundtrack of Guardians of the Galaxy? How is The Sims becoming more inclusive? These talks are a small selection of the topics from 2022.
All videos and talks will be archived on the website, but non-visitors will have limited access.
PAX East
When? 23 to 26 March 2023
Where to look? (Twitch)
PAX East is a little earlier this time than 2022, and last time the show featured some exciting games, such as Evil West, Signalis and The Last Oricru. What”s on the programme in 2023 is unknown so far, registrations are still being accepted until mid-January – so there should be an official schedule shortly thereafter.
At PAX East, the focus is on indie games. So if you”re looking for the upcoming insider tips, the show is for you. It takes place in presence and online, with three channels broadcasting simultaneously on Twitch.
Summer Game Fest
When? 8 to 13 June 2023
Where to watch? (Twitch), (YouTube)
The digital Summer Game Fest with Geoff Keighley has become one of the most important and biggest game events of the year. 2022 featured many big names: Microsoft Xbox, Bethesda, Sony, Epic and more. So we”re expecting a strong line-up again in 2023, but we”re curious to see how the direct competition with E3 in the same month will play out.
E3
When? 11 to 16 June 2023
Where to look? (Twitch)
E3 is officially returning in 2023! Digital events kick off on 11 June, and the Los Angeles show opens its doors to visitors on 13 June. There is still no exact schedule and no info on which studios will present their games – and which ones might prefer the Summer Game Fest.
Future Games Show
When? June 2023
Where to watch? (Twitch), (YouTube)
Another gaming show in June 2023? Yes, GamesRadar”s Future Games Show is returning this summer. An exact date and line-up are not yet known. Usually there are several editions of the event per year, but so far only the one summer date has been officially confirmed.
2022 there were numerous new trailers and reveals, for example for Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, Village Romance, Sengoku Dynasty and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
gamescom
When? 22 to 27 August 2023
Where to watch? (Twitch), (YouTube)
Germany”s biggest games fair is also back at it in 2023. On 22 August, Geoff Keighley will once again open gamescom with Opening Night Live, which usually features trailers galore and some world premieres. As soon as the line-up has been announced, we”ll let you know of course!
EGX
When? 12 to 15 October 2023
Where to watch? (Twitch), (YouTube)
Autumn 2023 will also be exciting: after the big summer shows, EGX in London delivers another helping of gaming news. Last year, many upcoming indie games were playable for visitors, the programme for 2023 is yet to be announced. Small reminder: Since 2021, you need a passport to enter the UK, your ID card is no longer sufficient!
Of course there will be many, many more showcases, events and fairs in 2023. We will update this article regularly as dates or games shown become known.
