Gamescom 2024’s Opening Night Live is set to take place on Tuesday 20th August 2024. The event will kick off with Geoff Keighley as the host, showcasing new trailers and information for highly anticipated games releasing in the near future.
The Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase will be broadcasted on the Game Awards YouTube channel as well as its Twitch channel. For those interested in watching it on a Nintendo-specific platform, Nintendo Life will also be streaming the event live. This provides an opportunity for community members to watch, chat, and engage with fellow enthusiasts during the event.
While the exact duration of the Opening Night Live showcase is not confirmed, it is estimated to be around 2 hours based on previous events. This timeframe allows for the presentation of multiple trailers and announcements from various game developers and publishers.
Nintendo has already confirmed its absence from Gamescom in general, leading to the assumption that it will not be participating in the Opening Night Live showcase either. With upcoming releases like “The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom” on the horizon, it seems unlikely that Nintendo would showcase new titles at an event it is not attending.
What games will be shown during Opening Night Live?
While Nintendo may not be present, other developers are expected to showcase their upcoming titles. Sega, for example, has a history of revealing games at Geoff Keighley’s events, such as “Sonic Superstars” at last year’s Gamescom Opening Night Live. Fans can look forward to potential glimpses of games like “Sonic X Shadow Generations” for the Nintendo Switch.
As Gamescom 2024 approaches, gaming enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the reveal of new trailers, gameplay footage, and announcements during the Opening Night Live showcase. While Nintendo’s absence may be disappointing to some, the event still promises to deliver excitement and anticipation for the future of video games. So mark your calendars and get ready to witness the next evolution of gaming at Gamescom 2024!
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