Don't expect big reveals at Summer Games Fest, says Geoff Keighley
What specific games did Geoff Keighley confirm will not be featured at this year's Summer Game Fest?
Geoff Keighley confirmed that several games will not be featured at this year's Summer Game Fest. These games include Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Kingdom Hearts 4, The Wolf Among Us 2, Judas, and future Five Nights At Freddy's games.
How did Geoff Keighley describe the focus of the Summer Game Fest compared to The Game Awards?
Geoff Keighley described the focus of the Summer Game Fest as being largely focused on existing games that have new updates for fans, in contrast to The Game Awards, which is normally the place for big surprises and new reveals. He emphasized that Summer Game Fest is not a show that has a lot of teasers for games that are years and years out, but is more focused on announced stuff and updates on existing games.
What reasons did Geoff Keighley provide for setting expectations ahead of the Summer Game Fest?
Geoff Keighley, the host and producer of Summer Game Fest, urged viewers to "manage their expectations" ahead of the event, primarily because the show will be "primarily focused" on already announced games5. He clarified that there will be a couple of new game announcements and some surprises, but the majority of the content will revolve around games that have already been revealed. Keighley mentioned this ahead of time to prevent fans from being disappointed if they were expecting a significant number of new game announcements or major surprises. He also contrasted Summer Game Fest with The Game Awards, which is usually the place for big reveals and surprises.