The world of video games has countless significant dates, but three stand out for their importance: E3, Tokyo Game Show, and Gamescom. Each one taking place on a different continent, historically E3 has always been the most significant expo, with Tokyo Game Show as the secondary event that focuses more on Japanese games. Now, with E3’s decline, it’s time for Gamescom to step up and potentially become the new major gaming event. Or maybe not. That remains to be seen.
Because Gamescom 2023 is the largest video game trade fair in Europe taking place this very week. It will happen in the beautiful German city of Cologne, at the Koelnmesse Congress Center, where numerous studios have already confirmed their presence and the games they will showcase. Additionally, there will be several conferences held.
To ensure you don’t miss out on anything, we’ll provide you with a summary of everything you need to know about Gamescom. While it might not be as intense as E3 initially, there will still be a handful of exciting events taking place.
What is the duration of the event?
Gamescom opens its doors from Wednesday, August 23rd, to Sunday, August 27th. However, the conferences will kick off on August 22nd at 8:00 PM Spanish time with the Opening Night Live presented by Geoff Keighley.
What companies have confirmed their presence?
The companies that have already confirmed their presence and game presentations include Nintendo, Microsoft, SEGA, Bethesda, Bandai Namco, HoYoverse, and Level Infinite. However, it’s expected that other companies might also be there through their distributors or announce things during the conferences of other companies.
What games have been announced that we will see?
Currently, we only know for sure that we will see more about Sonic Superstars, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Starfield, Tekken 8, Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero, Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade, Song of Nunu: A League of Legends story, Tarisland, and SYNCED. Of course, it’s expected that more games will be revealed during the event.
What are the conferences?
So far, there are four announced conferences. The first one is the Opening Night Live, which will focus on already announced games, on Tuesday, August 22nd at 8:00 PM. On Wednesday, August 23rd at 7:00 PM, we will have Into the Infinite: A Level Infinite Showcase, where we expect to see more about games like Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade or Song of Nunu: A League of Legends story. Also on Wednesday, August 23rd at 8:00 PM, there will be the Future Games Show, featuring 40 titles for PlayStation 5, Xbox, Switch, and PC, including never-before-seen games. And on Tuesday, August 29th, at 6:00 PM, the Panic Games Showcase will take place, where the publisher will give a new look at games like Nour: Play With Your Food and Despelote, along with various unannounced games and collaborations.
How can I follow all this?
In addition to reading Softonic, where we will be covering the most important announcements from Gamescom, you can also follow the conferences on their official channels on YouTube and Twitch.
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