Autumn promises to be full of gaming exhibitions and live events from top streamers. In this article, you will find a schedule of upcoming events that may interest you. The article will be updated and supplemented with new events as they are announced. Mark the dates on your calendars!
Event schedule for autumn 2023
September
September 14 — Nintendo Direct
Nintendo promises that the September Direct will feature “roughly 40 minutes of information” about Nintendo Switch games coming “this winter.” Hopefully, that means we'll get another look at Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and I'd be thrilled to see another trailer for the Super Mario RPG remake.
Stream: YouTube.
September 15 — State of Play by Sony
The showcase will focus on "updates to previously announced games coming to PlayStation consoles", which includes indie titles, third-party experiences, and upcoming PSVR2 hits.
September 20 — RGG Summit Fall 2023
Publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will host RGG Summit Fall 2023. The event will feature the latest information on games Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Stream: YouTube.
September 21-24 — Tokyo Game Show 2023 Capcom Online Special Program
Another big showcase from Capcom to line up with Tokyo Game Show 2023. This event features games like Street Fighter 6, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Exoprimal, Dragon's Dogma 2, and others.
Stream: YouTube.
September 21 — Microsoft Special Event
Microsoft will be hosting an invite-only “special event” that likely will showcase updated Surface devices: Surface Go 4, Surface Laptop Studio 2, and Surface Laptop Go 3.
Stream: TBA
September 23 — Twitch Rivals Party Animals Launch Showdown
The Party Animals show tournament with a $70K prize pool. Participants: ChilledChaos, Im_Dontai, Joe_Bartolozzi, and others.
Stream: Twitch.
September 27-28 — Meta Connect 2023
A two-day virtual event focused on AI and virtual, mixed, and augmented realities.
Stream: Facebook.
September 28 — Twitch Rivals Genshin Impact Speedrun
Show event with a $10K prize pool presented by Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. Participants: elded, Enviosity, antonychenn, Nephtunie, and others.
Stream: Twitch.
September 30-8 October — Melbourne International Games Week
Join Australian and international influencers, businesses and industry for Melbourne International Games Week 2023 – Asia Pacific’s largest digital games celebration.
Stream: TBA
October
October 2-4 — Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP)
Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) is Australia’s premier professional development and networking event for the game development industry, focused on up-skilling and connecting the Australian sector via education, knowledge sharing, and the provision of extended personal and business networks.
Stream: Twitch.
October 4 — Made by Google
On October 4, we will watch the Made by Google presentation, where the company that created Android promises to introduce us to the new members of the Pixel Family. Experts are waiting for the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch.
Stream: YouTube.
October 5 — Samsung Developer Conference
Unveil Samsung's latest software, services, and platforms poised to shape the future of customer experiences.
Stream: YouTube.
October 5 — Freeplay Parallels
Parallels is a one-night-only showcase of some of the most experimental, personal, and culturally significant work being made right now. For over 19 years, Freeplay has been exploring the vital margins of game culture, uncovering emerging and exceptional makers, from bedroom coders to artists pushing the boundaries of the art form.
Stream: TBA
October 6-8 — PAX Australia
PAX Aus is the biggest celebration of gaming and gaming culture in Australia featuring thought-provoking panels, and a massive expo hall filled with the best pu.
Stream: Official site.
October 12-15 — EGX London 2023
The trade show celebrating all things gaming will be held at ExCel London. EGX London 2023 will wow participants with a superb selection of playable games from old times and the new age.
Stream: Twitch.
October 15-22 — SXSW 2023: Sydney
SXSW Sydney 2023 will be an unparalleled opportunity for Games professionals, established enthusiasts, and new gamers to experience the future of this boundless industry. With multiple venues across the precinct, you can throw yourself into a huge array of Games events — including live play, hands-on demos, performances, and product launches.
Stream: TBA
October 19-22 — Gamescom Asia 2023
The Asia satellite event of Gamescom, the world's largest computer and video games festival, expects highlights for the gaming industry and a spectacular entertainment program for fans.
Stream: Twitch.
October 20-22 — TwitchCon Las Vegas 2023
The biggest festival of streamers and folks from chat, all coming together in Las Vegas. A place for you, your friends, and the streamers you love, to hang out for a weekend of games, meet & greets, networking, learning new skills, live esports, the Loot Cave and so much more.
Stream: Twitch.
November
November 3-4 — BlizzCon
After four years of gathering online–adventuring through Azeroth, teaming up in Overwatch, traversing the fields of Sanctuary, or warming yourself by the fire in the Tavern–it’s finally time to gather in person once more. BlizzCon will be returning to the Anaheim Convention Center.
Stream: Blizzard Channel, YouTube, Twitch.
November 15-16 — Unite 2023 Amsterdam
For the first time in four years, our popular Unite conference is back, live and in person. Whether you’re new to Unity, a seasoned pro, or just curious about our real-time 3D technology, Unite 2023 will celebrate the vibrant Unity community in all its glory.
December
December 1-3 — PAX Unplugged
PAX Unplugged is a tabletop gaming-focused event specifically tailored to lovers of board games, RPGs, miniatures, cards, and more. Featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other.
Stream: Twitch
December 7 — The Game Awards 2023
Geoff Keighley’s Game Awards finish the year off with a celebration of some of the best games that have been released in the year prior. However contentious the award categories usually are, the reason to tune in is to catch the high number of new games that are revealed. Xbox even revealed a console there once.
Stream: Twitch, YouTube, TikTok Live, Facebook, and X.
December 14-15, Hit Games Conference — Global
HIT Games Conference (Former Hyper Games Conference HGC) — a business event for the game industry leaders. We connect game developers with publishers and game services around the world! The main focus of the events is the mobile market (hyper-casual, casual, midcore, hardcore), & web3 games.
Stream: YouTube