Gamescom

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Gamescom Is Basically E3 2.0 Now: Here's Where To Watch (And ... (Kotaku)

All the 'World Premieres' you can expect at today's Geoff Keighley-hosted event.

[teased something](https://twitter.com/Borderlands/status/1561762193594470400) about Borderlands. [Up To 55% Off](https://www.crocs.com/c/sale?irgwc=1&adid=aff_impact_US_454865_x_x_379647_379647_x_x_379647_x&clickid=RNcxKJxQfxyIW%3A%3Az-U1k-y9GUkBSMyUAE29u1M0&irgwc=1&adid=aff_impact_US_454865_x_x_379647_379647_x_x_379647_x&clickid=RNcxKJxQfxyIW%3A%3Az-U1k-y9GUkBSMSSIE29u1M0) [The first gameplay](https://mobile.twitter.com/telltalegames/status/1561748046916067330)for Telltale’s The Expanse, a narrative game based on Amazon’s adaptation of James S.A. The lineup isn’t quite as incandescent as that of Summer Game Fest or The Game Awards (or, during years it’s applicable, an actual E3). (Earlier this year, Lionsgate [aired behind-closed-doors footage at CinemaCon](https://collider.com/borderlands-movie-footage-jack-black-cate-blanchett-kevin-hart-cinemacon/).) In a moonshot, it’ll be an actual full-fledged expansion for this year’s Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands. [where footage impressed fans of the genre](https://kotaku.com/callisto-protocol-dead-space-glen-schofield-pubg-horror-1849041181). Best bets are a gameplay reveal for [the Tales of the Borderlands sequel](https://kotaku.com/tales-from-the-borderlands-release-date-gearbox-2022-te-1848825686) slated for this year, but it could also be the trailer for the upcoming movie starring Jack Black and Cate Blanchett. Others (hi) are intrigued by the muscular-looking combat and the support for co-op. (The Expanse wrapped up its sixth and supposedly final season earlier this year on a hell of a cliffhanger.) That’ll be followed by what [Keighley called ](https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1559887781542887426)“new” gameplay during Gamescom today. [Sonic Frontiers](https://kotaku.com/sonic-frontiers-demo-impressions-sega-open-world-delay-1849059374), its forthcoming open-world Sonic game that was widely criticized in a preview period earlier this summer. The Callisto Protocol had a big showing during not-E3 season this year,

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All the announcements from Gamescom 2022's Opening Night Live (Polygon)

With Hogwarts Legacy, Dead Island 2, and New Tales of the Borderlands, Gamescom 2022 had plenty of announcements. Hosted by Summer Games Fest's Geoff ...

[Hogwarts Legacy](https://www.polygon.com/23316851/hogwarts-legacy-gamescom-2022-trailer-opening-night-live) It’s a follow-up to 2014’s Lords of the Fallen, and coming to PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. On Tuesday, developer Red Barrels showed a new look at The Outlast Trials. [Dune Awakening](https://www.polygon.com/23318562/dune-awakening-survival-mmo-funcom-conan) [Funcom’s making a Dune game](https://www.polygon.com/23069087/dune-survival-game-concept-art-teaser-funcom) called Dune Awakening, a survival, open-world MMO. It’s coming to Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X on Dec. Justin Roiland’s Squanch Games showed a new trailer for High On Life, the Rick and Morty creator’s first-person shooter where the guns (and other weapons) talk. Players help a group of colonists survive on a “deadly alien world,” according to a news release. 3, 2023 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. The trailer gave us a look at who the team will be fighting, as well as an earlier release date on Oct. 10, 2023 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Gearbox announced New Tales from the Borderlands, an episodic narrative game picking up after 2015’s Tales from the Borderlands. Gamescom kicked off Tuesday with the two-hour Opening Night Live presentation, hosted by The Game Awards’ Geoff Keighley.

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Watch: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022! (Nintendo Life)

World premieres from Germany - It's back. Gamescom kicks off as a hybrid online and in-person event this week, and who els...

Or we would be, at least, if Sega hadn't accidentally slipped up earlier and revealed [the game's release date](https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/08/oops-sega-accidentally-shared-a-new-advert-and-release-date-for-sonic-frontiers) early. Opening Night Live is finally here, and just like last year, Nintendo itself isn't present at the show, so we'll be on the lookout for third-party announcements. [New Tales from the Borderlands](https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/08/new-tales-from-the-borderlands-is-seemingly-on-the-way-to-switch) — [Return to Monkey Island](games/nintendo-switch/return_to_monkey_island), and [Sonic Frontiers](games/nintendo-switch/sonic_frontiers), which we'll be getting some new details for.

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What Time Is Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022? (Push Square)

Dates, times, and what to expect - When is Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022? Geoff Keighley is making a bit of a tradition...

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Every Video Game Confirmed for Gamescom So Far (Game Rant)

Between Hogwarts Legacy, Sonic Frontiers, a possible Elden Ring DLC, and even more, Gamescom has a packed schedule for the 2022 showcase.

[Nintendo will not be at Gamescom](https://gamerant.com/nintendo-skipping-gamescom-2022-direct/), opting instead to present games at a few smaller conventions. [Saints Row releases tomorrow](https://gamerant.com/saints-row-review/), just hours before Opening Night Live, and will be featured heavily by the publisher in its exhibition. It did not announce what games will be presented, but fans are widely expecting a DLC expansion for Elden Ring to be featured. [the success of Elden Ring](https://gamerant.com/elden-ring-reviews-highest-rated-game-ever-made/), Bandai Namco has quickly become one of the fastest-rising publishers in the industry. With Sonic having a cultural renaissance thanks to the recent movies, Sega is counting on Sonic Frontiers to be its next big hit. Gamescom is one of the biggest events of the year for gamers.

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Watch the Gamescom 2022 Opening Night Live Stream Here (PlayStation LifeStyle)

It's time for yet another games industry event, with Gamescom 2022 Opening Night Live kicking off today. The main event takes place from Wednesday, August.

Numerous publishers and game companies are making an appearance at Gamescom 2022. Today’s show sets the stage for what’s to come. The main event takes place from Wednesday, August 24 to Sunday, August 28.

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Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022: The biggest news and ... (Polygon)

Geoff Keighley's Gamescom Opening Night Live stream is full of game reveals and trailers. Here's a roundup of all the news and announcements from Gamescom ...

But viewers will no doubt be treated to plenty of other surprises; Keighley says around 30 games will be present during ONL. The annual Gamescom convention returns to Cologne, Germany in full force for 2022. Guaranteed to be at the show will be games like Hogwarts Legacy, Sonic Frontiers, Gotham Knights, Genshin Impact, The Callisto Protocol, The Outlast Trials, and Lies of P, the Bloodborne-meets-Pinocchio action-adventure game.

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Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022: All the big games announced ... (CNN)

If you're curious what the gaming world has in store for the next couple of months, buckle up. Germany's annual Gamescom expo is officially underway, ...

We can’t wait to play it, and we won’t have to wait long: the game is dropping on November 8. Expect more of the same epic space shooting, this time in a new cyberpunk-esque city and a grappling hook to swing around it in. We’re getting a new look at upcoming horror game The Callisto Protocol, this time focused on all the nasty ways your enemies can mutate during battle. Moonbreaker is a colorful turn-based strategy game developed by the folks behind Subnautica and with a story by renowned author Brandon Sanderson. Lies of P is an intriguing steampunk action game that looks to feature some interesting weapons and body modifications. Blacktail is a first-person fantasy action game that has you explore a treacherous forest, and it looks like your decisions may impact the story. It looks pretty fun too, with a giant tongue that you can use as a grappling hook and the ability to deflect enemy shots that come your way. Online role-playing title Genshin Impact is one of the most popular games out there right now, and it’s still getting plenty of updates. We’re getting a new look at the sci-fi title’s zero-gravity gameplay, which looks more in-depth than the point-and-click adventure games we’re used to seeing from the developer. A game we never thought would actually come out, the long-awaited sequel to the popular zombie action game is dropping in February. And if you want to see all of the news from the big show, check out the entirety of our live blog below. We’re curious how well a zombie game will do in 2023 given how saturated the genre is, but the based on the gameplay trailer, it looks like wildly fun time that will let you get truly creative in how you dispose of zombies.

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Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 studded with long-awaited ... (Techradar)

Gamescom 2022 is here and the Opening Night Live showcase brings Harry Potter Legacy and Sonic Frontiers trailers.

The news came at the end of a punchy new trailer: Take a look at it in the trailer below: The Ottomans and Malians expansion adds both armies to the game on October 25. The game is called Everywhere and according to an on-stage interview with Adam Whiting, the game's assistant game director, it will be a world where you "share" and "create". We'll surely be hearing more about how the armies work in the coming weeks. We expect Sony to reveal more details soon, but for the moment, we can just take solace in the fact that it looks properly gorgeous. Age of Empires 4, Company of Heroes 3, the Command & Conquer remaster, and now Homeworld 3, too. While details of publisher Funcom's game are sparse, the trailer does reveal that it will be an open-world survival MMO. All of which suggests the game is about ready to make a reappearance. What better place to come back from the dead than at a massive games convention? We've been promised a deeper look at The Callisto Protocol in tonight's show and I'm hoping that means some uninterrupted in-game footage instead of a jumpscare-filled trailer. The showcase will last for two hours and will feature over 30 games, including new footage of

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Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022: All the big games announced ... (CNN)

Opening Night Live will feature such major upcoming titles as Gotham Knights, Hogwarts Legacy and Sonic Frontiers, and will even tease what's next for the ...

We can’t wait to play it, and we won’t have to wait long: the game is dropping on November 8. Expect more of the same epic space shooting, this time in a new cyberpunk-esque city and a grappling hook to swing around it in. We’re getting a new look at upcoming horror game The Callisto Protocol, this time focused on all the nasty ways your enemies can mutate during battle. Moonbreaker is a colorful turn-based strategy game developed by the folks behind Subnautica and with a story by renowned author Brandon Sanderson. Lies of P is an intriguing steampunk action game that looks to feature some interesting weapons and body modifications. Blacktail is a first-person fantasy action game that has you explore a treacherous forest, and it looks like your decisions may impact the story. It looks pretty fun too, with a giant tongue that you can use as a grappling hook and the ability to deflect enemy shots that come your way. Online role-playing title Genshin Impact is one of the most popular games out there right now, and it’s still getting plenty of updates. We’re getting a new look at the sci-fi title’s zero-gravity gameplay, which looks more in-depth than the point-and-click adventure games we’re used to seeing from the developer. A game we never thought would actually come out, the long-awaited sequel to the popular zombie action game is dropping in February. And if you want to see all of the news from the big show, check out the entirety of our live blog below. We’re curious how well a zombie game will do in 2023 given how saturated the genre is, but the based on the gameplay trailer, it looks like wildly fun time that will let you get truly creative in how you dispose of zombies.

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Every new trailer from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 (Rock Paper Shotgun)

In case you missed the show, or you went out for a snack during your favourite game announcement, below we've rounded up absolutely everything revealed at ...

There's swish swordplay from a masked character in a plush theatre: is this a Phantom Of The Opera video game? Play as the Ottomans (and also the Malians, I guess, although the Ottomans do rather hog the limelight in this trailer) in a new free DLC for Age Of Empires IV. Is our hero about to fight a god at the end of that trailer? Darktide is a co-op FPS spin-off set in the grimdark future of Warhammer 40k. Next up we got a new look at Park Beyond, the upcoming amusement park building and simulation game from Limbic Entertainment. Hot on the heels of a message from a real-life astronaut about all the cool recent and upcoming games set in space, we have a trailer for Stranded: Alien Dawn, which is heading into Early Access this October. Published by no less than Gearbox (they of Borderlands fame) and developed by Blackbird Interactive (the studio behind Minecraft spin-off titles Earth and Legends), this trailer promises to be made up of 100% in-game footage, a particularly welcome surprise given the regular shifts between cinematic action and pulled-back strategic unit shuffling. I particularly like the one of the player being thrown backwards and falling through the floor. A follow-up to the story-based Borderlands spin-off born from the sadly defunct development arm of Telltale Games, the confusingly titled New Tales From The Borderlands is being helmed by parent series developers Gearbox Software and looks set to deliver on everything we love about the series. I'm always well up for more Borderlands and/or more narrative adventure games, so a bit of both is bound to hit the spot. The yearly German gaming show is back in action, and features the ever-present Geoff Keighley and a smorgasbord of videogame announcements, trailers, updates, and news. Have a read of everything that's coming up, and then sound off in the comments below with your opinions!

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All the Gamescom announcements and trailers from Opening Night ... (PC Gamer)

Rest easy, videogame trailer-lovers: this year's Gamescom announcements from Opening Night Live 2022 are here to keep you fed. The week formerly known as E3 ...

What's new: A What's new: What's new: It's What's new: A character creation and We've grouped some of the biggest games and announcements here at the top if you just want the highlights. While you wait for that, here are the announcements that were fired off on opening night. What's new: Nothing, really. What's new: The name, and a What's new: A reveal trailer. What's new: Initial reveal with a What's new: First announcement and Here are all the Gamescom announcements for 2022.

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Promotion spéciale Gamescom sur l'e-shop Asus (Overclocking.com)

A l'occasion de la Gamescom, Asus propose de bénéficier d'une offre spéciale pour toute commande réalisée sur son e-shop.

Afin de recevoir [une souris ROG Gladius II Origin](https://webshop.asus.com/fr/90MP00U1-B0UA00/ROG-Gladius-II-Origin) (valeur 53,90 euros) et [un tapis de souris ROG Sheath](https://webshop.asus.com/fr/90MP00K1-B0UC00/ROG-Sheath) (valeur 36,90 euros), votre facture devra être comprise entre 251 à 500 euros. [une souris TUF Gaming M3](https://webshop.asus.com/fr/90MP01J0-B0UA00/TUF-Gaming-M3) (valeur 33,90 euros). Si votre achat est compris entre 101 à 250 euros, c’est [un tapis de souris ROG Sheath](https://webshop.asus.com/fr/90MP00K1-B0UC00/ROG-Sheath) (valeur 36,90 euros) qui sera ajouté à votre panier. Asus profite d’ailleurs de la Gamescom afin de proposer [une promotion spéciale sur l’eshop](https://webshop.asus.com/fr/promotions/gamescom-special/) jusqu’au 31 août. En fonction de la valeur de votre achat sur l’e-shop, à partir de 29 euros, vous recevez gratuitement des périphériques de jeu ASUS. [la Gamescom](https://www.gamescom.global/fr) en Allemagne.

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First look at the new game Everywhere shared at Gamescom (Mobidictum)

The studio shared a new trailer for the upcoming game and explained it as “blending together gameplay, adventure, creativity, and discovery in a multi-world ...

According to Build A Rocket Boy President Leslie Benzies, the game is a place “where players can meet, have fun and create their own story.” “Our intention has always been to push the boundaries of what a video game can be while still providing an innovative player-first experience. It seems like Everywhere is an open-world game and the multiplayer experience appears to be at the heart of the project.

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Gamescom 2023 has already been announced (Eurogamer.net)

Geoff Keighley has announced Gamescom 2023 will take place from 23rd to 27th August, whilst Gamescom 2022 is still underway.

Become a supporter of Eurogamer and you can view the site completely ad-free, as well as gaining exclusive access to articles, podcasts and conversations that will bring you closer to the team, the stories, and the games we all love. We want to make Eurogamer better, and that means better for our readers - not for algorithms. "Give me a minute but Gamescom 2023 dates have been announced - including Opening Night Live," he tweeted, alongside a picture of a banner from the show floor with the dates for next year printed on.

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Gamescom 2022 award nominees (GiveMeSport)

Voting is now open for the Gamescom Awards 2022 nominations. There are 19 distinct categories.

The gaming community can cast their votes for their favourite games in the fan categories for Best Booth and Best Trailer/Announcement starting now through Friday, 26th August the best announcement of a new game during Gamescom. In addition to that, we also look forward to finding out who will take home one of the “Gamescom goes green” awards. Scroll down to find out everything we know about the awards. So, voting is now taking place for the Gamescom Awards 2022 nominations. In the midst of all that, the Gamescon 2022 award nominees have been announced.

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Gamescom 2022 LIVE: Latest announcements, news, trailers, and ... (Windows Central)

Keep up to date with the latest on Gamescom 2022, as we round up the new announcements, trailers, and news from day one of the video game trade show.

As my colleague Matt Brown said, Gamescom is generally quieter than E3. You can watch the trailer for Dune: Awakening [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anZtoPo2Fpw). The end of the gameplay trailer also revealed that preorders for the game will go live on August 25 at 8 a.m. Lies of P is a highly-anticipated Soulslike that blends Victorian and steampunk aesthetics with a story that's inspired heavily by the story of Pinocchio. The title, now slated to launch on September 19, brings back the adventure series with a refreshed art style and various updates for the modern age. [The Expanse: A Telltale Series](https://www.windowscentral.com/telltale-returns-expanse-narrative-game) in late 2021 and early 2022, and now, we've finally got to see some gameplay of the latter. [Gotham Knights](https://www.windowscentral.com/gotham-knights) made an appearance during Opening Night Live with a new "Villains" trailer, showing off some of the threats that players will encounter in the game. Based on the additional [gameplay trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEkkrJpI6XA) that was shown, it looks like players can expect everything they loved from the original Dead Island games, including physics-heavy melee combat, eccentric characters, and a whole lot of gore. The game can be preordered now for $20, and is available on Xbox Series X Dawkins also announced that there will be an "interesting" indie game shown during the showcase that he believes will be a secret contender for the Game of the Year Award. Windows Central Senior Editor Matt Brown and contributor Brendan Lowry are providing updates and commentary on the show throughout the week, with additional insight from our Senior Xbox Editor, Jez Corden, straight from the show floor. Kratos voice actor Christopher Judge will also arrive to make "a low level earthquake," and the show will also have "a Hollywood surprise!"

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Everything We Saw Today At Gamescom Opening Night (Kotaku)

New footage from Dying Light 2 and Return to Monkey Island and more whet our appetite for, if you can believe it, a year of more games.

[ is not Dead Space](https://kotaku.com/callisto-protocol-dead-space-glen-schofield-pubg-horror-1849041181) but is by the creator of Dead Space and looks an awful lot like Dead Space, will be released December 2, 2022. Is it [another crypto grift?](https://twitter.com/jaymcastello/status/1562174462916698113) We’ll see! [Destiny 2: Lightfall](https://kotaku.com/destiny-2-lightfall-exotics-release-date-season-18-1849445652)expansion. [which is basically Bloodborne for puppets](https://kotaku.com/souslike-pinocchio-lies-of-p-gamescom-neowiz-1849446036). [Free Digital Game](https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/preview?asc_campaign=InlineMobile&asc_refurl=https://kotaku.com/dying-light-2-borderlands-outlast-gamescom-trailers-1849448274&asc_source=&asins=B0B7VJMVWP,B0B7VMNJ6L,B0B7VDDVNN,B0B7VJMJGS,B0B7VV6X9Q,B0B7VV57NY,B0B271ZPZX&imprToken=f2c15b10-75e5-0456-525&isPreview=1&isSlp=1&ots=1&slotNum=1&tag=kinjakotakupromo-20) [a story trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnloTmSxhcM) and some [gameplay footage](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aUYdrV9XBw), and the latter was too gory for Gamescom, which censored some of the brain blood. [at Gamescom today](https://www.youtube.com/c/thegameawards/videos). I approve of this gonzo game, which is by the creators of Friday the 13th. Action role-playing game Lords of the Fallen was first released in 2014, but almost a decade later, it’s back with a reboot, baby. Brief gameplay at the ends reveals the game to be a legit FPS with some sort of card or deck-building component. The indie game about Baba Yaga, the Slavic witch my regular baba (it means grandma!) told me about when I was a kid to make me eat my figs (I had tummy issues), debuted a trailer showing off first-person archery and perhaps survival elements? The bit of gameplay near the ends looks very “Soulslike,” but if Souls had high-speed sand-surfing.

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