The showcase will be featured live exclusively on Twitch on June 23, 2020 at 8 AM PDT (5 PM CEST). A live broadcast will run from 9 AM to 4 PM PDT (6 PM to 1 AM CEST) featuring first looks, Q&A, and more on the NGPX Twitch channel. The full showcase, along with trailers and highlights, will be available to view after the livestream on NGPX’s YouTube channel.
"New Game+ Expo is a grassroots coalition of publishers and developers,” said Adam Johnson, producer of NGPX. “Organizing together for the first time, we hope fans have fun as we take a look at the combined upcoming lineup of games for 2020 and beyond!"
The list of participating publishers are as follows:
- Acttil
- AKSYS Games
- Arc System Works America
- GungHo America
- Idea Factory International
- Inti Creates
- KOEI TECMO America
- Natsume Inc.
- NIS America, Inc.
- PLAYISM
- Sega of America
- SNK Corporation
- Spike Chunsoft, Inc.
- WayForward
“COVID-19 has brought with it many challenges, but also an opportunity to come together as a bold collective of publishers. SEGA is delighted to announce its participation in New Game+ Expo, a new digital tentpole summer event of 14 publishers, joining forces to create a one-of-a-kind showcase event that unifies a special slice of the video game industry,” said Ian Curran, COO and President of Sega of America. “SEGA looks forward to joining with our friends at NIS America, Inc., Koei Tecmo America, Spike Chunsoft, Inc., Idea Factory International, Aksys Games, Natsume Inc., Arc System Works America, GungHo America, SNK Corporation, PLAYISM, Acttil, WayForward and Inti Creates to bring all our fans more excitement and entertainment as we move into a busy digital show season! We look forward to entertaining you on June 23. In the meantime, stay safe and GAME ON.”
“Congratulations to NGPX! As a gamer myself, I’m incredibly excited to see what will be on display,” said SUDA51, CEO of Grasshopper Manufacture. “We must never doubt the power that video games bring to gamers offering us vitality and energy for tomorrow. Let’s get charged up while staying at home!”
"Many of the events we’ve come to expect have been cancelled due to COVID-19. We’re excited at the opportunity NGPX represents and are honored to take part. We invite people from around the world to join this online event from the safety of their homes. Along with our fellow publishers in the entertainment industry, we aim to broadcast a burst of positivity during these trying times. And more than anything, we hope for a quick return to normal life," stated Spike Chunsoft CEO Mitsutoshi Sakurai.
“Our goal at NIS America has always been to interact with and entertain our fans, whether online or face to face. We hope everyone is staying healthy and safe, and we look forward to sharing all the exciting announcements with you!” commented NIS America Senior Director of Business Development Sean Kim.
More highlights are to come via NGPX’s social media channels, including the schedule of publishers for the post-showcase livestream.