The Future Games Show will return on March 21st 2024 at 8pm GMT hosted by two well-known UK-based video game voice actors.
Ben Starr (Clive Rosfield, Final Fantasy XVI) and Samantha Béart (Karlach, Baldur’s Gate 3) will host the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, which will feature 40+ games, from developers and publishers such as Bandai Namco, Spotlight by Quantic Dream and The Chinese Room.
As well as highlighting the best upcoming games on PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch and PC, this year the showcase will also feature a post-show broadcast – the Expansion Pack. Following directly on from the main show, this will be hosted by creators and feature exclusive developer interviews, special guests and some surprise reveals.
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase will be broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, X, Facebook, TikTok, GamesRadar, IGN, BiliBili and more, as well as being co-streamed by various content creators. The show invites content creators to co-stream the Future Games Show. To receive the streamer asset pack there’s a Future Games Show streaming partner form here.
For the first time visitors to Pax East will also be able to watch the livestream in the Albatross Theatre and on the Pax East Twitch Channel.
Ben Starr, actor and co-host, said: “Delighted to announce that I will be hosting the Future Games Show Spring Showcase with Samantha Béart in March! We will be unveiling some incredible world-premieres, new trailers and first looks at some of 2024’s hottest games. Join us! You don’t want to miss it.”
Samantha Béart, actor and co-host, said: “Join Ben Starr and me as we take a look at some of the most exciting games coming out in 2024 and beyond. 2023 gave us some incredible releases. Join us to find out what’s next.”
Daniel Dawkins, Content Director of Games Video & Events at Future said: “We’re thrilled to be joined by Samantha and Ben for the first Future Games Show of 2024. Our Spring Showcase will spotlight some of the most exciting upcoming games in a year that’s already been full of surprises.
“Palworld, Helldivers 2, and Pacific Drive are just three off-radar titles to have caught the imagination, and it’s exactly these kinds of atmospheric indies and inventive AAs that the Future Games Show loves to champion in its mission to help viewers discover something new.
“As well as delivering your first glimpse at tomorrow’s potential sleeper hits, we look forward to providing a closer look at selected titles in our new post-show, with special guests including notable developers, voice actors and creators. We’re also delighted to join forces with PAX East, inviting the world to share the best of the show floor in our digital showcase. See you on March 21st.”
Samantha Béart will also make a special appearance at the Yorkshire Games Festival 2024 in March.
Dom is an award-winning writer and finalist of the Esports Journalist of the Year 2023 award. He graduated from Bournemouth University with a 2:1 degree in Multi-Media Journalism in 2007.
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