Steam's Next Free Demo Event Is About to Put AAA Gaming to Shame

Across the calendar year, there are a lot of gaming events to get excited about. Whether it's Gamescom, The Game Awards, or a Nintendo Direct, there always seems to be a new occasion to celebrate upcoming games, but they are often just a series of marketing clips and trailers that don't actually let players experience the games firsthand. This means that while a big-budget AAA release may look great on paper, until you shell out upwards of $60, you don't know whether it's going to run well or fit your tastes, which is why events like SteamNext Fest are so important.