Geoff Keighley is one of the most prominent personalities in the video game fraternity. The video game journalist is best known for his work with E3, the Video Game Awards, and the Summer Game Fest.
The 2024 Summer Game Fest was something that fans found lukewarm at best. There were several complaints from fans regarding the titles showcased and how they weren’t at the level expected. Recently, Keighley announced that his annual summer showcase would return in 2025, and a YouTuber reacted explosively.
Plainrock124’s Response to Geoff Keighley’s 2025 Summer Game Fest Announcement Addresses the Elephant in the Room
Much has been said about the 2024 Summer Game Fest and how underwhelming fans found the showcase. Some notable titles, like Star Wars Outlaws, were appreciated by fans among many announcements that bombed; for example, Valorant being announced for consoles.
Now, with the news of the showcase being renewed, YouTuber Plainrock124, famous for smashing and breaking things and vlogging, bashed Keighley and the showcase:
While it is not directly up to a video game showcase to do something about the utterly deplorable state of the industry right now, it is no secret that with so many layoffs, studio shutdowns, and video game cancellations, something is wrong in the industry.
But another takeaway from Plainrock’s tweet was the current state of video game quality. Historically, a showcase was uncommon to be known only for a couple of good announcements. Moreover, if the quality of video game reveals is subpar, perhaps the ‘overpriced ad spot‘ accusation, though subjective, made some sense.
How Other Gamers Reacted to Geoff Keighley’s Tweet
Some reveals, like Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, looked fantastic during the Summer Game Fest. However, as stated earlier, fans weren’t content with the entire showcase. Replying on Keighley’s tweet, many fans ensured the video game journalist knew what they thought of the showcase being renewed for another year.
For example, a fan commented that the E3, which, at one point in time, was the extravaganza for the best upcoming video games, should be brought back:
Another fan sang in the same tune as Plainrock and called 2024’s Summer Game Fest ‘mid,’ which is perhaps something a lot of gamers agreed with, given the reactions to the comment:
It is most certainly interesting to note that the current state of the industry, which is seeing layoffs and restructuring, is supposed to be beneficial to the business of making video games. However, the overall quality of video games in the current market has plummeted, which is concerning. With a focus on revenue rather than creative avenues, the top names in the industry certainly need to rethink their choices.
What did you think of the 2024 Summer Game Fest, Geoff Keighley’s announcement of the upcoming one, and Plainrock124’s comment? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
