As Xbox gears up for its own big summer showcase, we can't forget about Gamescom, the huge European convention that typically closes out the summer gaming season. This year, the event returns to in-person proceedings, and it's looking like Microsoft will return as well.
Jez Corden spoke about Xbox's presence at the show on a recent episode of the Xbox Two podcast. Both Corden and Randy al Thor were discussing what Xbox might hold back on for future conventions, and Corden had this to say about Gamescom in particular:
"I have heard that they [Xbox] will be at Gamescom this year. They'll have a presence [...] because Gamescom actually has an in-person event this year. Maybe they will save something for Gamescom."
So, yeah, unsurprisingly Xbox should have a notable presence at Gamescom 2022. This isn't dissimilar to recent years, where Xbox has typically had quite a bit showing at the convention.
What do you expect Xbox to bring to Gamescom this year? Let us know down below!
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It'll probably just show off more trailers for 2022 games like Redfall & Forza Motorsport. I expect Game Pass reveals as well.
As Gamescom is much more Public orientated, its always been a place for Gamers to actually get 'hands on' and try out the 'new' products expected soon - actually get to try games, demos, hardware etc instead of just watching presentations.
E3 is/was a Trade Show for Game manufacturers to present their products to other aspects of the 'trade' - such as Journalists for example to spread the word in the Press (although now don't need them with the internet), 'developers' looking for Publishers, looking for feedback, looking for backing/support to fully develop their concept etc. Hence there was often numerous Games that are 'years' away and/or never come to fruition and a lot of 'business' talk.
GamesCom is for the General Public and why its always been more focussed on Games and Game-play discussion. You'd here about a 'new' game or new Console (for example) at E3 - along with the corporate spiel about how the Company was doing (sales figures, business projections etc as its meant for 'traders'), but actual Game Play and/or 'hands on' experiences from actual consumers would be at GamesCom and generally just those products that you'd be seeing in Shops within the next year
Since the Rise of the internet, the purpose of E3 has to change to stay relevant in my opinion. They don't 'need' the media to tell the Fans what they have coming up, they can reach many more themselves via their own Social Media - which is why E3 has 'struggled' because its purpose has been replaced by the internet. Fortunately, its traditional timing is still important to Gamers and great to see that MS/Bethesda will do their own show and kickstart the 'season' of Gaming events that lead into the Holiday Season.
I'd expect that games like Forza Motorsport, Starfield, Redfall etc to have a presence at GamesCom for the Public to get some 'hands on' time...
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