Oculus have just announced that in a little over a week, it plans to host its first ever games showcase. The event will demo new footage from some upcoming titles, as well as announcements for updates to current games. They’ve also hinted as some surprise reveals.
“You can expect new updates to fan-favorite titles, never-before-seen footage from some unreleased games, and a few surprises in store.”
Oculus blog post.
Oculus be hosting its very first Gaming Showcase on April 21 at 3PM PT / 6PM ET (7PM GMT). You can watch the event live via Oculus’ Twitch, Facebook, or YouTube channels.
Step in to our Oculus Home with the first ever Oculus Gaming Showcase. Tune in to our Facebook page on April 21st at 3PM PT to see what worlds await you in VR.— Oculus (@oculus) April 13, 2021
Oculus haven’t given too much away but they did confirm we can expect news from the likes of Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, Pistol Whip and Lone Echo II.
ILMxLAB, Cloudhead Games and Ready At Dawn are among some of the developers who are confirmed as taking part in the first Oculus Gaming Showcase.
Oculus is following other major companies such as Sony and Microsoft by hosting its own event. In the absence of major trade shows due to Covid restrictions this last year, games publishers have been opting to run their own showcases privately.
The event will be hosted by Oculus’ EP Ruth Bram, who confirmed the news via twitter today.