Best, Worst & WTF Moments: A Recap
- Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest 2025, broadcast live from the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, featured a mix of new game reveals and updates.
- While the show had moments of excitement, some found it lacked major reveals.
- Despite some dull stretches, Summer Game Fest 2025 delivered memorable moments, from highly anticipated sequels to bizarre new titles.
Geoff KeighleyS Summer Game Fest 2025 served up a mixed bag, with the “Game of Thrones: War for Westeros” rewrite and the bizarre Muppet boxing game stealing the show. News Directory 3 breaks down the best, worst, and most unexpected moments of the event, including the potential oversaturation of ”Deadpool VR.” Discover which reveals hit the mark and which ones missed, and get the scoop on industry trends. What will the gaming world deliver next?
Summer Game Fest 2025: ‘Game of Thrones’ Rewrite, ‘Deadpool’ VR, and Muppet Boxing
Updated June 07, 2025
Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest 2025, broadcast live from the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, featured a mix of new game reveals and updates. Coming after a week that included the Nintendo Switch 2 launch and Sony’s State of Play announcements, the event aimed to deliver exciting gaming news.
While the show had moments of excitement, some found it lacked major reveals. Though, there were notable highlights, including new games in the Atomic Heart universe, a Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Minecraft crossover, and several indie titles.
Despite some dull stretches, Summer Game Fest 2025 delivered memorable moments, from highly anticipated sequels to bizarre new titles. Here’s a look at some of the best, worst, and most unexpected moments from the event, focusing on game reveals and industry news.
Best: ‘game of Thrones: War for Westeros’ Offers Alternate Endings
One of the show’s early reveals was Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, a real-time strategy game set in George R.R. Martin’s world. The trailer depicted Jon Snow, portrayed by Kit Harrington, facing the Night King. Though,in this version,the Night King defeats Snow,and one of Daenerys’ dragons falls. playside Studios’ game allows players to alter the show’s narrative in both solo and multiplayer modes, possibly satisfying fans who disliked the original TV series ending.
Image Credit: warner Bros. Games
Worst: ‘Deadpool’ VR Falls Flat
marvel’s Deadpool VR, exclusive to Meta Quest 3, was revealed to applause, but the trailer failed to impress. Developed by Twisted Pixel, the game features action, jokes, and violence. Though,some argue that the character has become oversaturated in pop culture. Neil Patrick Harris voices Deadpool, but his performance, along with the gameplay, appears uninspired.
Image Credit: Meta
WTF: Muppet Boxing?
felt That: Boxing presented one of the show’s strangest trailers. Sans Strings Studio’s game portrays a Rocky-like story with Muppets. The game follows Ezra “Fuzz-E” Wright, an orphan who fights to save everything he loves. The game’s visuals use digital puppetry, resembling a bizarre version of Punch-Out.Flying Lotus provides the music,enhancing the game’s Adult Swim vibe.
Image Credit: Sans strings Studio
Best: Scott Pilgrim Returns
Image credit: Universal
What’s next
As the gaming world looks ahead, these reveals from Summer Game Fest 2025 set the stage for upcoming releases and continued industry discussions.