Gamescom Opening Night Live: What to Watch
Geoff Keighley’s Gamescom Opening Night Live is live. Here’s how to watch and what to expect.
The Update
Geoff Keighley’s Gamescom Opening Night Live is live from the showfloor in Germany. The event features a two-hour block of new game reveals, gameplay deep-dives, and release date announcements. A 30-minute preshow hosted by Kyle Bosman preceded the main event.
Why It Matters
This is one of the year’s biggest gaming showcases. It offers the first proper look at upcoming titles and clarifies release windows for highly anticipated projects. The show is a key indicator of the industry’s direction for the remainder of the year.
What to Watch
Expect a first look at The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past. The show is also expected to feature gameplay footage for the Dungeons & Dragons action game Warlock and the final installment of the Final Fantasy 7 remake series. There is speculation about potential announcements for a new Alien: Isolation game and a possible reveal for Guild Wars 3.
Sources
- eurogamer.net — Event timing, show format, and specific game expectations.
- gamespot.com — Event timing, show format, and general expectations.
- gamespot.com — Event timing, show format, and general expectations.