The Southeast Asian Games Showcase is officially returning in 2026, bringing a new lineup of announcements and premieres from developers across the region. This year’s showcase will air on June 6 at 8:00 AM PT and will be presented as part of Summer Game Fest, the annual gaming event hosted by Geoff Keighley.
Viewers tuning in can expect exclusive announcements, game updates, and world premieres highlighting projects from Southeast Asian studios. The showcase aims to spotlight the growing talent and creativity coming out of the region while giving global audiences a closer look at the next wave of indie and studio-developed titles.
The broadcast will be streamed live across multiple platforms, including YouTube and Twitch.
Watch the showcase live:
- Southeast Asian Games Showcase YouTube Channel
- The Game Awards YouTube Channel
- Southeast Asian Games Showcase Twitch Channel
Hosts for the 2026 Showcase
This year’s presentation will feature a diverse lineup of hosts representing the Southeast Asian games industry and its global diaspora. The hosts include:
- Arief Johan – Co-Founder, Southeast Asian Games Showcase (Malaysia)
- Jay Wong – Co-Founder of Kopiforge (Singapore)
- Michael Higham – Editor at IGN (Philippines / United States)
- Nhi Do – Voice actor and studio producer at sunset visitor 斜陽過客 (Vietnam / Canada)
- Samantha Low – Co-Founder, Southeast Asian Games Showcase (Malaysia)
- Sarah Johana – Indie game marketer (Indonesia)
- Victoria Tran – Communications Director at Innersloth (Vietnam / Canada)
Spotlight on Southeast Asian Game Development
The Southeast Asian Games Showcase continues its mission to elevate developers from the region by giving them a global stage to share their work. Alongside new reveals and updates, the event also serves as part of a broader initiative to connect Southeast Asian creators with players, publishers, and industry partners around the world.
More details about the games featured during the event are expected in the lead-up to the June broadcast.