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Xbox Gamescom Press Conference Promises "Big News"

Inside Xbox comes to Gamescom next week alongside briefings from Google Stadia and more.

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Key Points:

  • The world's biggest gaming conference, Gamescom, takes place next week in Germany.
  • Microsoft is coming to the show with its next Inside Xbox briefing.
  • There will be "nearly a dozen" new game trailers and "big news," including the reveal of Ghost Recon: Breakpoint's multiplayer mode.
  • Gears 5's Horde Mode will be revealed as well
  • Google Stadia and Geoff Keighley also have press conferences scheduled for Gamescom

One of the world's biggest gaming shows, Gamescom, takes place next week in Germany, and Microsoft is among the big companies attending the event. Microsoft has now announced more details about its plans for the show, one part of which is an Inside Xbox episode that promises news and more.

The new Inside Xbox episode is scheduled to premiere on Monday, August 19, at 5 PM local time in Germany. That works out to 8 AM PT and 11 AM ET. For viewers in Australia, well, it's not an ideal time--1 AM. The broadcast airs on Mixer, Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.

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As for the content of the Inside Xbox event, Microsoft is premiering Gears 5's Horde mode, while the company will also show "nearly a dozen" brand-new trailers for other games. On top of that, there will be "big news and reveals" for a number of games and expansions, including Ghost Recon: Breakpoint (the multiplayer reveal), Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Wasteland 3, Empire of Sin, Greedfall, The Surge 2, Vigor, Metro Exodus, and Blair Witch. There will also be news about Xbox Game Pass and the return of Microsoft's X0 event in London later this year.

What's more, Microsoft is promising news about "new accessories," as well as a series of other surprises.

Those who travel to Cologne, Germany for Gamescom can watch the Inside Xbox broadcast live at the Gloria Theater. It's not clear if this is a live episode or if people will simply sit in a theatre and watch the broadcast. Whatever the case, entry is on a first-come, first-served basis; you must be 18 years or older to attend.

Additionally, Microsoft is holding an event called Xbox Open Doors, where people can attend every night of the show from 5-10 PM local time August 21-23 to play games and more. More details will be shared on Xbox Dach's Twitter and Facebook accounts.

In addition to Xbox, there is an Opening Night press conference hosted by Geoff Keighley scheduled for August 19. Publishers like 2K, Activision, EA, and others have signed on, so you can expect news or trailers for their upcoming games, while Keighley's close friend Hideo Kojima will be on hand to provide an "exclusive" preview of Death Stranding.

Google Stadia also has a press conference of its own scheduled for August 19. This is the company's Nintendo Direct-style pre-recorded Stadia Connect briefing where the company is expected to reveal more details about the streaming service.

Gamescom 2019 Press Conference Schedule

Monday, August 19

  • Inside Xbox -- 5 PM CEST, 8 AM PT, 11 AM ET
  • Google Stadia Connect -- 7 PM CEST, 10 AM PT, 1 PM ET
  • Opening Night Live Conference -- 8 PM CEST, 11 AM PT, 2 PM ET

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Hopefully we get a real announcement for the launch of xCloud and the controller to go with.

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Ooooo... what announcements might they have? Are they actually going to make some good Exclusives?

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@spider_matt1987: I wouldn't hold my breath for much of that on the X1 since Scarlett is launching next year. Most, if not all, their new studios are undoubtedly working on projects for the new system.

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Whatever it is, has already failed.

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@attirex: what failure? Microsoft has made a massive turn around since 2013 only a fanboi would disagree man.

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@walbo: XBOXSAD. crackdown 3. halo 5. nuff said

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@holyman91: I actually liked halo 5 story was a bit crap but they are well aware of this now the only thing sad is the fact you said XBOXSAD lol. You must be a kid though so it's all good mate.

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Kinect 2

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Perfect Dark plox

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Nice. I’m really looking forward to Gears of War 5 so can’t wait to see what Horde mode will be like in this new game. Also just looking forward to Microsoft’s Gamescom conference in general.

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I never thought I would say this but there is a very real possibility that Gamescom could overshadow E3 this year.

I know that’s not really saying much considering what went down a few months back but still it is noteworthy.

-WINNER BY DEFAULT? NINJA APPROVED-

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@videogameninja: They could definitely dunk on E3 if they can manage not to leak everyone's information.

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