Summer Game Fest 2023: New Titles and World Premieres but Lack of Diversity

Overview

• Several notable games like Mortal Kombat 1, Alan Wake 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth revealed release dates or new details.
• Open world titles Sand Land and Sonic Superstars were announced alongside side-scrolling action platformer Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
• John Carpenter and Nicolas Cage made appearances though the event lacked any women presenters.
• Fortnite's new season "Wilds" and Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion were spotlighted though women were absent from the stage.
• While fans eagerly tuned in for reveals, the event failed to achieve meaningful diversity and inclusion.