Summer Game Fest (SGF) has become the centerpiece of the summer gaming season. Its main showcase begins on the 6th at 6:00 AM KST. Geoff Keighley, the mastermind behind The Game Awards—now the world's largest gaming event—will host the showcase and unveil a variety of titles.

While games like Star Wars: Zero Company, Aion 2, Fortnite, and The Wolf Among Us are confirmed for the event, the showcase is billed as the 'future of video games,' leading to speculation about many other titles. Among the games frequently mentioned through rumors, developer hints, and insider leaks, the final installment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy is considered a high-probability candidate.

Expectations are also high for appearances by previously announced titles such as Alien: Isolation 2, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, Castlevania: Curse of the Belmonts, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and Metro 2039. With news of NetherRealm developing a new fighting game, titles like Injustice 3 or a new DC fighting game have also joined the list of expected reveals. Recent sensitive leaks have also put Persona-related projects in the spotlight.

Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet was absent from the State of Play event, fueling rumors of a new reveal at SGF. The third trailer for GTA 6, which has been speculated to have marketing ties with Sony, was also expected to debut at State of Play, but with marketing discussions now pointing toward late June, it seems unlikely to appear at this event.

However, there is a view that many games revealed at SGF might be available sooner than expected. This is because AAA titles are adopting strategies to launch relatively early to avoid clashing with the release of GTA 6, as seen during State of Play.

ISSUE | Today's News

■ Showcase | The Future of Video Games, Summer Game Fest | Livestream

Summer Game Fest is scheduled for June 6th. Under the banner of the 'future of video games,' a particularly diverse range of new titles is set to be unveiled this year. The reveal of Star Wars: Zero Company, Aion 2, Fortnite, and The Wolf Among Us is confirmed, and there is growing anticipation for additional information on already announced games, including the finale of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, Alien: Isolation 2, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, Castlevania: Curse of the Belmonts, and Metro 2039.

■ Issue | Resident Evil Requiem Hits Top Sales Charts After First Discount | INVEN GAMES

'Resident Evil Requiem,' which set a record as the fastest-selling title in the series by moving 5 million copies within five days of its February launch, has gone on sale for the first time. The game has been well-received for blending its signature action with horror elements, featuring a new protagonist, Grace, alongside Leon. It also includes various nostalgic elements that have resonated with series fans. Additionally, a free new mode, 'Leon Must Die Forever,' has been added, and further story DLC is currently in development.

NEW | Upcoming Releases & Updates

■ Release | The 7th Guest Remake

The 90s horror puzzle adventure classic 'The 7th Guest' has returned as a full remake. Using volumetric video capture, actors were filmed from multiple angles and integrated as 3D objects in the game, allowing them to react to light and shadow and appear natural from any perspective. This modernizes the puzzles and atmosphere set within the iconic haunted mansion. Unlike the remastered version, this full remake—like the VR version—officially supports the Korean language.

■ Update | Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has climbed to the top of the sales charts following the release of the new selection pack, 'Order of the New World.' Concurrent users, which usually hover around 10,000, surged to 37k. Given the nature of the card game, revenue tends to spike with updates, and it reached 4th in global sales and 1st in Korean sales. As it is serviced on various platforms beyond Steam, the actual performance is expected to be even higher.