Thousands of gamers gather for Gamescom's debut, unveiling an array of fresh video games
Gamescom 2022, the annual video game event held in Cologne, Germany, has kicked off with a bang, presenting a plethora of exciting new games to look forward to. Here's a roundup of some of the most anticipated titles that were showcased.
Amazon Prime made a splash with the second season of the post-apocalyptic action series "Fallout," featuring Ella Purnell and Aaron Moten, the main actors, on stage. The series promises to deliver thrilling action set in a desolate wasteland.
In the world of vampires, "Bloodlines 2" takes centre stage. This game, set in Seattle, invites players to embrace their inner vampire and navigate a city filled with supernatural creatures.
A Lego Batman game, "Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight," was also previewed. The trailer showcased the comical fights of the Lego figures, promising a fun and entertaining experience.
The first-person shooter game "Call of Duty - Black Ops 7" sends up to four players as a team into an apocalyptic future. The game promises intense action and strategic gameplay.
More than 1,500 exhibitors are present at the Gamescom, the most ever. Among them are streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Paramount+, as well as game developers and hardware manufacturers.
Geoff Keighley, a prominent figure in the gaming industry, promoted the industry, stating that games are becoming increasingly visually impressive thanks to new technology. He also mentioned that Gamescom is a great platform for game developers to connect with fans and showcase their latest creations.
Thousands of fans are expected in the Cologne exhibition halls in the coming days to try out new games. The actual trade fair begins on Wednesday morning, with the preview of several dozen trailers of new video and computer games.
Among the games expected to be featured in a similar major event in the future are "Hollow Knight: Silksong," "The Outer Worlds 2," "Ninja Gaiden 4," "Borderlands 4," and "Metal Gear Solid Delta." Other notable titles like "Lords of the Fallen 2," "Silent Hill," and "Age of Empires IV DLC" were also highlighted.
For exact Gamescom 2022 information, consulting the official Gamescom 2022 archives or press releases would be necessary, as the available sources focus on more recent Gamescom editions.
Eefje Depoortere, known as Sjokz in the gaming and e-sports scene, was also present at the event. She said, "We're here to play - and it's just getting started."
The horror classic "Resident Evil" shows a survival struggle against the undead in a remake called "Requiem." Ron Gilbert, who had a big gaming success with "Monkey Island" in the 90s, presented "Death by Scrolling," a game designed in a retro style, reminiscent of gaming 30 years ago.
In "World of Warcraft - Midnight," it's about an end-time battle of elves against brutal creatures. Dorothee Bär (CSU), the federal research minister responsible for the industry, and Hendrik Wüst (CDU), the NRW minister president, are expected guests at the event.
Gamescom 2022 is shaping up to be an exciting event for gaming enthusiasts, with plenty of new games to look forward to in the coming months or in 2026.
