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# GUIDE TO THE SUMMER OF GAMES
## ACCESS-ABILITY SUMMER SHOWCASE 2024
Accessibility in gaming has become increasingly important, with developers incorporating features to make games inclusive for all players. The Access-Ability Summer Showcase goes a step further by curating a digital event focused on games with robust accessibility features. Hosted by Laura Kate Dale, the showcase aims to ensure that players with diverse needs can enjoy exciting games without worrying about accessibility barriers. The showcase will begin on June 7th at 11AM ET on Twitch and YouTube, with viewing options available in American and British sign language as well as audio descriptions.
## SUMMER GAME FEST
Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest, now in its fourth year, has grown significantly, featuring over 55 gaming partners from big names like Xbox and PlayStation to smaller studios. The main showcase will be livestreamed on Twitch and YouTube on Friday, June 7th, at 5PM ET.
## DAY OF THE DEVS: SUMMER GAME FEST EDITION 2024
Following the Summer Game Fest presentation, iam8bit and Double Fine Productions will host the SGF edition of Day of the Devs, showcasing innovative indie games. Tune in on June 7th at 7PM ET on Twitch and YouTube to discover your next indie obsession.
## XBOX SHOWCASE
Xbox will host an event on Sunday, June 9th, featuring a lineup of exclusive games from various studios, including the recently acquired Activision. The showcase promises to unveil heavy-hitter AAA titles and may include announcements related to the latest Call of Duty game.
## WHOLESOME DIRECT
For those looking for hopeful, artistic, and creative games, the Wholesome Direct is the perfect showcase. Discover unique and heartwarming games on Saturday, June 8th, at 12PM ET on Twitch and YouTube.
## PC GAMING SHOW
The PC Gaming Show, hosted by PC Gamer, will address the latest in PC gaming on June 9th at 4 PM ET on Twitch and YouTube.
## STEAM NEXT FEST
Steam Next Fest offers a week-long event with demos of upcoming games, livestreamed developer interviews, and deep dives into featured games. Explore new titles from June 10th to June 17th.
## UBISOFT FORWARD
Ubisoft will share updates on its games, including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, and more, on June 10th at 3PM ET.
## NINTENDO DIRECT
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa announced a Nintendo Direct for June, focusing on the Nintendo Switch software lineup for the latter half of 2024. Stay tuned for more details from Nintendo.
## GAMESCOM 2024
Gamescom, Europe’s version of E3, will feature a showcase event similar to E3’s keynote addresses. The event kicks off on Wednesday, August 21st and lasts until August 25th, with the Opening Night Live showcase hosted by Geoff Keighley.
**Sources:**
– [Access-Ability Summer Showcase 2024](https://access-ability.uk/2023/11/17/access-ability-summer-showcase-2024-announcement/)
– [Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition 2024](https://www.dayofthedevs.com/events/)
– Various gaming news sources
