The #1 collegiate game design program in North America (USC Games) is back for its 9th annual celebration of all things games with the USC Games Expo 2025, and this year’s event is stacking the schedule with major talent, high-octane reveals, and over 50 groundbreaking digital and tabletop titles.

Headlining the AGP Spotlight Show is Ramone Russell, the visionary Director of Product Development Communications and Brand Strategy at San Diego Studio—and one of the most influential voices behind MLB The Show. Russell will take the spotlight as this year’s keynote speaker during the AGP (Advanced Games Projects) Spotlight Show, sharing insights from a career that’s reshaped sports gaming and elevated storytelling in the industry. From launching Storylines Presents: The Negro Leagues to the PlayStation Career Pathways Program, Russell is a force in both games and culture.

The AGP Spotlight Show—streaming live at 4:00 PM PST on Twitch and the official USC Games Expo site—will also showcase eight top-tier games created by USC students in the program’s signature capstone course. Expect creativity. Expect innovation. Expect future industry leaders making their mark.

And that’s not all.

Xbox Game Studios Publishing is bringing serious firepower with a playable demo of Towerborne, the electrifying co-op action RPG from acclaimed indie studio Stoic (The Banner Saga). Set in a vibrant, ever-shifting world, Towerborne casts players as Aces defending the Belfry against monstrous threats in fast-paced, hand-crafted adventures. This is your chance to be among the first to go hands-on with one of 2025’s most talked-about titles.

Whether you’re a student, developer, or gaming superfan, USC Games Expo 2025 is the place to discover what’s next.