This Gamescom is my first and the unanimous opinion from everyone I speak to is that Gamescom is way better than E3 – it’s more about hands-on time and opinion formulation than press briefings and random trailers. However, this Gamescom, the major players are broadcasting their press conferences, and maybe even revealing some new things.
Here is a video starring the actually-very-cool-in-real-life Graeme “AceyBongos” Boyd, or as Darryn called him at E3, Mr. Bongos.
Mr. Bongos will be there, as will Major Nelson and a lady presenter for Xbox, Aoife “AoifeLockhart” Wilson to bring people all the coverage via Xbox Live. However, it seems that they’re not just doing booth tours and random interviews (although that will also happen). They’re going to be showing off the official Xbox press briefing, including some “reveals and surprises”.
Normally, Gamescom is the place to show off gameplay (in trailer and demo forms) and not do new game reveals. However, this kind of chatter can only mean that we’ll be seeing some actual new reveals during the trade show. Could this mean that EA’s Bioware isn’t the only company teasing new IP for Gamescom? Perhaps we’ll see Xbox revealing something more than the Halo Master Chief collection – this could be the sign of an all new game. Considering this is a more Euro-centric event, perhaps we could expect a game that is closer to the hearts of the international crowd rather than the Americans. What are you hoping Xbox reveals? Do you want another exclusive FPS title, or perhaps the return of a long lost franchise? What would make you truly excited for Gamescom?
Remember, we will be on the ground covering all the things. So, be sure to follow everything there, and for random quips and bad selfies, you can follow me, Geoff and Martha on twitter. Oh, and the really pretty/arty pictures will probably make their way to Instagram, too.
Last Updated: August 4, 2014
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
August 4, 2014 at 08:31
They teased more Major Nelson?.. Dafuq! I don’t want to see that pasty faced mother-udder!!
Rince/Trev4quoteofweek
August 4, 2014 at 08:43
Yes you do, then you could slap him!
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
August 4, 2014 at 09:58
Holy crap since when are you staff? Dafuq!! They never made me staff! Is this because I’m a black man!! IS IT? IS IT BECAUSE I’m A BLACK BANANA!!! *Runs away crying*
Rince/Trev4quoteofweek
August 4, 2014 at 10:12
There there http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m95hl79sXM1qimyq0.gif
Ryanza
August 4, 2014 at 08:35
Every time Microsoft mentions Call of Duty, I laugh.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
August 4, 2014 at 10:12
I can’t stop thinking.. “Watercooler”
Rince/Trev4quoteofweek
August 4, 2014 at 08:43
Probably going to announce Dance Magic 15 for the Kinect…
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
August 4, 2014 at 08:57
Hey, you no make fun of DDR (DanceDanceLevolution. )
rockt647
August 4, 2014 at 09:05
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Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
August 4, 2014 at 09:57
oomph ooomph oommph.. ELECTRIC SLIDE BITCHES… oomph oomph..
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 4, 2014 at 09:01
I honestly can’t think of anything that excites me about Gamescom. But I’ll look on the bright side & hope to be pleasantly surprised, unlike E3 which delivered exactly what I anticipated… nothing.
Rince/Trev4quoteofweek
August 4, 2014 at 09:10
Maybe a Witcher 3 reveal?
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 4, 2014 at 09:14
I don’t expect them to show anything new about that. Now if they showed something about Cyberpunk 2077 on the other hand…
iAmWeasel
August 4, 2014 at 09:23
PC gamer syndrome.
Jonah Cash
August 4, 2014 at 09:01
New IP would be welcome… Just hope it has nothing to do with the Kinect!!!
Pieter Kruger
August 4, 2014 at 09:22
Need actual gameplay for Scalebound, Quantum Break & Halo 5! Also Family Share!
FoxOneZA
August 4, 2014 at 09:45
Dude, anything MS announces will be seen as a 180. Just them appearing is seen as a 180 by fans of 180 😉
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
August 4, 2014 at 10:08
At this stage their 180s are 180s. I like this new Microsoft, they spin me right round baby right round like a record player.. round round…
Tulipdame
August 5, 2014 at 11:55
Oh Hell yeah! Scalebound looked AWESOME. I have my doubts about Quantum Break, but will see when some demos are released. Need to see gameplay.
FoxOneZA
August 4, 2014 at 09:43
Cologne smells like a good place to be.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
August 4, 2014 at 10:06
it smells like ham and ass 🙁 (I kid kids, Cologne is one of the better German cities. I’m not a fan of Germany, although the closer you get to France the more civilised the country becomes. Vive la France!
Tulipdame
August 5, 2014 at 11:52
Mamma wants Saints Row for Xbox One (either a ported collection – like Master Chief collection – or a new one). And some DMC love will be warmly appreciated – number 5 or a new one.