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Ben Starr and Samantha Béart to Host the Future Games Show on March 21, 2024

Stars of Baldur’s Gate 3 and Final Fantasy XVI to host Future Games Show Spring Showcase

London / New York, February 27, 2024: The Future Games Show returns on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 1pm PDT / 4pm EDT / 8pm GMT hosted by Ben Starr (Clive Rosfield, Final Fantasy XVI) and Samantha Béart (Karlach, Baldur’s Gate 3). The show will be broadcast on TwitchYouTubeXFacebookTikTok,GamesRadarIGN, BiliBili and more, as well as being co-streamed by a raft of notable creators. For the first time visitors to PAX East will also be able to watch the live stream in the Albatross Theatre and on the PAX East Twitch Channel.

 

The Future Games Show Spring Showcase will showcase over 40 games, from developers and publishers such as Bandai Namco, Spotlight by Quantic Dream and The Chinese Room. 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 of its own. More details coming soon.

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.”

 

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.”

The show invites content creators to co-stream the Future Games Show. To receive our streamer asset pack please complete the Streaming Partner form.

Look out for more exciting announcements about the Future Games Show Spring Showcase in the coming weeks via GamesRadar, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok.

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