Did you miss us? Season 5 of #FutureOfPlay Direct returns in June for Summer Game Fest 2024 and there’s a seat for you and your game on the ship!
#FutureOfPlay Direct is an annual, Toonami-inspired showcase highlighting new ways to play and a freshly curated collection of games from across the galaxy – you’re invited to broadcast your bold new games at the show during Summer Game Fest 2024!
We’re gearing up for another stellar showcase with exciting updates and all the hype you’ve come to expect from this stellar event. New game announcements, trailers, musical performances, guests, and of course your favourite android VTuber Melios returns to host. The call for submissions will close on April 18th at 11:59pm ET — don’t wait to share your game, show us what you got!
Future Of Play Direct Highlights
- The Mary Sue thought it was the perfect way to spend a Saturday
- IGN shared a round-up of their 10 favorite games from the show during Summer Game Fest 2023
- Game Informer, and Gayming Mag have loved what they’ve seenÂ
- Million players of players visted the Steam event and and watched showcase on IGN, Gamespot, Twitch, YouTube + more!
- Participating games saw thousands of new wishlists and up to 40% increase in sales ✨
- Devs had a blast collaborating on marketing efforts!
Games We Love
We love working with teams who have something to say and are making bold works with fresh perspectives for people who want more from their video games.
When selecting titles we look at gameplay, aesthetic in addition to team composition – we often feature games and teams who know their players, understand their own strengths and showcase them with flair. Need some examples? You’ll want to check out the teaser trailer from last year below.
Options for Submitting Your Game
1. Trailer Premiere
- Full length trailer showcasing never-before seen footage or announcing a new game
- What We Need: A full trailer in 1080p resolution, up to 90 seconds in length.
2. Short Spotlight or Teaser
- A short video slot for launch dates, platform announcements, content updates and more. Not a full length trailer but something tasty and bite-sized.
- What We Need: A full spotlight or teaser in 1080p resolution, between 30-60 seconds in length.
3. Hype Reel Spotlight
- For folks who don’t have much new footage to show but still want to be featured.
- This high energy 2 minute reel will play towards the end of our Direct, closing out the show.
- What We Need: minimum 30 seconds of footage from your game. This can be from existing trailers and gameplay. No new content is required!
4. Paid Upgrades and Add-ons
Want to get the most out of the showcase moment? We’ve have some optional upgrades available!
🚀 Don’t just be part of the broadcast – be in the ship! Feature your game during the show’s narrative moments with:
- Desktop Icon – add an icon for your game to Melios’ desktop
- Desktop Username – add a username to Melios’ G-AIM contacts
- Ship Decor – get a poster featured on the wall of Melios’ ship
đź’« Extend your reach to the stars above with influencers and streamers!
- Game Key Distribution – we’ll get your game keys and demos out to our network of content creators, pushing your game’s reach even further into the orbit of more players
Deadline for Future of Play Direct 2024
Applications will remain open until April 18th at 11:59pm ET. You will hear back from us by April 26th and after that, the final date to submit assets for those accepted into the showcase before Summer Game Fest 2024 will be May 10th.
If you have any questions, come to our live Q&A event in Discord on Tuesday April 16th – RSVP HERE!
FAQS
Where can I view past events?
Can I co-stream the show?
- game keys for titles featured in the showcase
- a streamer kit, so you can co-stream in style
- exclusive announcements about the event
Will you have a press kit?
- our official press release and kit
- an exclusive pre-brief of the show
- a complete list of the games included and their press kits