Summer gaming season brings a peculiar phenomenon - we get more excited about watching game trailers than actually playing games. Multiple high-profile presentations now fill the gap left by E3, showcasing exciting upcoming titles and fresh announcements that give us our first glimpse of future gaming experiences.
Top 10 Most-Viewed Summer Gaming Trailers
We analyzed IGN's recent uploads to identify the top-performing trailers:
1. Resident Evil Requiem
View count: 2.1 million
The most anticipated reveal goes to Resident Evil 9, marking Capcom's return to the survival horror franchise after Resident Evil Village (2021). Introducing FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft investigating Raccoon City's ruins, the trailer promises a terrifying experience reminiscent of RE7's horror atmosphere.
2. Invincible VS
View count: 2.1 million
The popular Prime Video animated series gets a brutal 3v3 fighting game adaptation featuring signature violent action including fan-favorite character matchups.
3. Game of Thrones: War for Westeros
View count: 1.5 million
This alternate reality strategy game trailer captivated fans with non-canonical moments like Jon Snow turning into a wight and Jaime Lannister caught in a four-way battle.
4. ILL
View count: 1.3 million
A standout horror title featuring grotesque enemies and comedic violence, including zombie babies getting punted across rooms.
5. The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
View count: 1.2 million
Owlcat Games shifts from its usual RPG format with this Mass Effect-inspired cover shooter set in The Expanse universe.
6. 007 First Light
View count: 835,000
IO Interactive's long-awaited Bond game features classic spy elements with a younger 007 protagonist.
7. ROG Xbox Ally X
View count: 822,000
ASUS's portable gaming PC offering full Xbox ecosystem integration represents Microsoft's continued gaming expansion.
8. Atomic Heart 2
View count: 796,000
The sequel expands the series' Sovietpunk aesthetic with space stations, wall-running mechanics, and an enhanced open world.
9. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
View count: 720,000
Sonic's rising popularity translates to racing success with unexpected crossovers including Hatsune Miku and Minecraft's Steve.
10. Chronicles: Medieval
View count: 708,000
This army-scale medieval warfare simulator promises an epic Mount & Blade-style experience.
Honorable Mentions
Additional trailers breaking 500k+ views include Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake, High on Life 2, Deadpool VR, Blood of the Dawnwalker, and Clockwork Revolution.
The trailer popularity extended beyond IGN to platform-specific channels, with Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light leading PlayStation views while ROG Xbox Ally X dominated Xbox's channel.
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