Gamescom is set to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors this weekend in Cologne. As one of the most popular gaming events on the globe, fans from all over the world will travel to Europe to experience the latest and greatest in the world of gaming.

Gamescom have expanded this year in anticipation for its biggest event yet! The exhibition space has been given a significant upgrade to allow for the expected visitor growth, now spanning almost 250,000 square metres, and welcoming over 1,500 exhibitors from over 70 countries - the highest amount they have ever seen.

This year at Gamescom, we're expecting some huge reveals, announcements, developments and more. And even if you cannot attend in person, Gamescom's hybrid online and visitor format means that you will not miss a thing.

Some of the exciting featured exhibitors joining us at Gamescom! Full list: Exhibitors

Apart from our big name exhibitors, game developers and presenters such as Xbox, Bethesda and more - Gamescom will also be hosting creators from all over the world and every channel that you can meet!

These sessions will take place at the signing area and you are able to book via the Gamescom Creator Signing Area site.

Welcome names such as CreepyPastaPunch, Dreemtum, Fixx, KingChris, JenNyan, Lara Loft and many many more.

Opening Night Live (ONL)
Tuesday 19th August 19:30 CEST
Trailers, reveals, announcements and more across platforms. Expected Black Ops 7 reveal, World of Warcraft: Midnight and performances of live music from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Directly after ONLY, Blizzard will deep dive into the new WOW expansion.

XBOX Gamescom Broadcasts (1 & 2)
Wednesday 20th August 15:00 CEST
Thursday 21st August 15:00 CEST
Expected to focus on the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X and reveals from some of the most anticipated games - all of Duty: Black Ops 7, Grounded 2 and more.

Awesome Indies Showcase
Thursday 21st August 17:00 CEST
Highlighting Indie games, Indie game premieres and more.

Bethesda Broadcasts (1, 2 & 3)
From Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th on the XBOX show floor.
Expected news on Elder Scrolls Online, Fallot, DOOM and more.

Future Games Show and the Future Games Best of Gamescom Awards Stream
FGS - Wednesday 20th August 20:00 CEST
FGS Awards - Sunday 24th August 20:00 CEST
Demos, Merch, Awards for booths, games and more from over the event.

Full list of events and showcases: Gamescom Schedule

So, there is some highlighted news and information for this weekend at Gamescom! We'd love to know if you're going as GETREKT will be flying across the channel to join in the festivities. Unfortunately, I won't be joining, but some of the team are looking forward to seeing you all at the event (and maybe the bar?).

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