Future of Play Direct is BACK for season 3 to kick off June 2022 with its biggest and baddest show yet.

GLITCH is here to bring you all the excitement and fresh spins on play that you’ve come to expect from this intergalactic hype machine. Host and V-tuber A.I. broadcaster Melios returns to deliver you stellar titles from around the globe, exclusive launch announcements and trailers, show-stopping galaxy premieres, original musical performances, special guests, and so much more! We’ve got something for everyone.

On June 11th, Future of Play Direct will showcase games from your favorite studios and publishers from across the galaxy. Gear up for cosmic bangers from Kitfox Games, Fellow Traveller, Humble Games, Achimostawinan Games, and more!

Courtesy of Kitfox Games & Drastic Games

Are you looking for new and exciting games to play, demo, and wishlist this summer? The show will also feature appearances and exclusive updates from Soundfall, Boyfriend Dungeon, Creature Keeper, The Wandering Village, Cook Serve Forever, Infinite Guitars and MANY more titles set to land in the near future. And we’ll be catching up with the developers of gems like Unpacking, Calico, and Button City to read some spicy reviews and comments!

PLUS NEW THIS SEASON…we’re bringing the flavor to the future with a funky musical performance from the incredibly talented Alex Moukala, featuring songs from Hollow Knight, Tunic, Celeste, and more of your faves!

You’re invited to the party, live on Discord

The chaos is calling you. We’re throwing a virtual watch party on Discord and you’re invited. Pre-game the show and react LIVE with the developers and fans when it airs. It’s as easy as hitting up our server 30 minutes before Future of Play Direct airs at 10:00am PT / 12:00pm CT / 1:00pm ET. Don’t miss out!

Future of Play Direct will air on Saturday, June 11th at 10:30am PT / 12:30pm CT / 1:30pm ET live during Twitch Summer Gathering and during IGN Summer of Gaming, following Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest kick-off. After the show, the VOD will be featured on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/heyglitch.

About GLITCH

GLITCH is a creator-led, cooperatively-owned movement backing bold new forms of play and the people who define them. We’re building the #FutureOfPlay together by sharing knowledge widely, co-creating spaces for experimentation, and making worlds for people who want more from their video games. Join us on Discord and follow along on Twitter and TikTok.

FAQs

Where can I view past events?

Everything is archived on our YouTube channel, here’s the playlist!

Do you have a press kit?

Heck yeah we do! Here’s everything you need to know and all of the assets you’re looking for – thanks for covering our show.

Can I co-stream the show?

We would be honored if you did.

Our team has made you some beautiful backgrounds, shimmering foregrounds, and even a portable handheld icon that you can put your camera into for streaming!

Be sure to tag us @heyglitch or use the hashtag #FutureOfPlay so we can see your setup and share!

Love this! How can I get involved?

If you’re a developer and would like to make a big announcement or debut a Galaxy Premiere in the show during the 2022 Game Awards, join our Discord server and keep an eye out for the next interest form.

If you’re a sponsor interested in contributing to the show, we’d love to hear from you! Feel free to shoot an email to avclub at heyglitch dot com.

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