That makes next week a biggy for gamers worldwide, with Gamescom beginning in Germany. Gamescom is one of the final few bastions on the calendar for major gaming gatherings, and as such Xbox has a significant presence at this year’s event with a livestream showcase packed full of games.
Gamescom Highlights: Xbox Leads the Pack
Gamescom is right around the corner, and excitement levels in the world of gaming are starting to skyrocket This year, Xbox is the only one of the “big three” console makers-Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo-to have a major presence.
That makes Xbox among the only companies that have a chance to demonstrate its upcoming games without any other direct competition. That being said, there are a few whispers of new game reveals for other developers but all eyes will be firmly set on Xbox and what it has in store for gamers.
What to be able to expect Out of Xbox’s Gamescom Livestream
Microsoft is not pulling any punches for Gamescom this year. The company has detailed a series of livestreams that will go live during the show featuring world premieres and updates. Recently teased on Twitter by the company were some of the games players can expect to stream, which we now have an idea of.
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Event Headliner – Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred
This new screenshot of Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred looks very promising, and is certainly one of the most anticipated titles on Xbox’s Gamescom schedule. The Mines is an expansion DLC for Xbox, but the base game Diablo IV was one of 2023’s most popular games.
Bolstering the Diablo franchise as a whole, this game punched above its weight and gave Xbox Series X/S an important exclusive. Fans are excited about the DLC, Vessel of Hatred, has to offer and what better stage than Gamescom Let Xbox show it off?
Outlaws of the Star Wars: Complete Multiplatform Marvel
Also on Xbox’s slate for Gamescom is a look at Star Wars Outlaws. The game launches in a number of days, so it makes absolute sense for Xbox to give the spotlight. Star Wars Outlaws is also a multiplatform Ubisoft release, and Xbox will likely hope to showcase just how well the experience runs on Series X|S consoles to get potential buyers plumping for its machine over other options.
The gaming hardware market is a competitive space and more exposure at Gamescom can only be to the benefit of Xbox.
Week Of Gaming Goodness: An Absolute-Packed Schedule
Looking at the list of games Microsoft is set to feature in its Gamescom livestreams, it’s easy to see that this will probably be quite a lot. Even as you scroll. This lineup had something for everyone, from highly anticipated expansions to brand-new titles.
Each game will only see a limited amount of screen time but even short gameplay footage or insight from the developer is enough to make fans go wild with excitement.
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Gamescom 2014: Could This Be Xbox’s Biggest Gamescom Yet?
All told, an impressive roster of games could make this the biggest Gamescom yet for Xbox. The possibility of quite a few surprises and high-profile exclusives as well as the promise to play some unreleased multiplatform titles means it’s going to be chock full this year.
For Xbox fans, gamers and everything in between Gamescom is just around the corner with livestreams that promise to bring good news.
With Gamescom on the way, Xbox now has everybody watching to see what they do with this. Do they come with some of the jaw-dropping reveals fans are expecting? Or, will it likely be less flashy and concentrate on re-signing taken players? One thing is certain though, Xbox is about to fire on all cylinders and march onto the stage.
Next week, we’ll bring you full coverage of Gamescom with everything Xbox has up its sleeve. Whether you are hyped for the return to Diablo IV and its dark dungeons or getting in on some galactic adventures with Star Wars Outlaws, there should be something in this one-day event that every gamer looks forward to.