Gamescom's Geoff Keighley said ONL will feature more updates rather than new game announcements. Learn more about what games to expect, the challenges and opportunities, and the community’s camaraderie.
Gamescom's Opening Night Live Will Be Full Of Updates
Fewer Announcements For New Games
As the gaming industry prepares for another year of thrilling announcements, Geoff Keighley, the host, and producer of Gamecom, has given fans a sneak preview of what to anticipate from this year's Gamescom Opening Night Live (ONL), taking place on August 22 at 11 AM PT.
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (EST) | August 22, 2:00 p.m. |
| United States (PDT) | August 22, 11:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | August 22, 7:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | August 23, 6:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | August 23, 4:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | August 23, 4:00 a.m. |
| Japan | August 23, 3:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | August 23, 4:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | August 22, 8:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | August 22, 3:00 p.m. |
The annual Gamescom Opening Night Live event, which precedes the German Gamescom expo, has become a highly anticipated tradition. The ONL has historically been a venue for announcing new initiatives and introducing novel concepts to the gaming industry. It is renowned for its vast scale and captivating announcements. However, according to Geoff Keighley, the show will take a slightly different tack this year.
Keighley revealed to VGC that ONL 2023 would shift away from primarily revealing new projects and instead focus on updates for previously released games. This change was made in response to the gaming industry's changing landscape and the need to update players on the status of games that will be released within the next 12 months. The upcoming event will provide novel viewpoints on numerous much-awaited games, including Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.
Deep Connections With Global Gaming Community
The Game Awards and Opening Night Live have a long history together. This esteemed yearly celebration honors excellence in the gaming sector. The pre-show presentation for Gamescom ONL connects the international gaming community and the expo's exhibitors. Gamescom returned to an in-person format in Cologne, Germany, after a two-year absence due to restrictions around COVID-19.
In 2022, the presentation lasted over two hours and featured over 35 games. Keighley acknowledged the difficulties of staging such a big event, especially when it's done internationally. He emphasized the challenges of organizing a show from a base in Los Angeles to Cologne, Germany, and the cooperative relationship between ONL and Gamescom’s participating partners and exhibitors.
Keighley praised Gamescom as being a powerful influence in the gaming industry, while recognizing the distinctive feeling of community it produces. He expressed gratitude for Gamescom's commitment to keeping a solid focus on the players and a community-oriented environment. Even before he was a part of Opening Night Live, his statements expressed excitement and a similar sentiment, showing his enthusiasm for the link between the event and the gaming community.
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Official Youtube Livestream of Gamescom's Opening Night Live 2023
Official Twitch Livestream of Gamescom's Opening Night Live
