{"id":33886,"date":"2018-07-18T13:20:35","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T13:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/?p=412506"},"modified":"2018-07-18T13:20:35","modified_gmt":"2018-07-18T13:20:35","slug":"xbox-is-coming-to-gamescom-next-month-in-cologne-heres-what-to-plan-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2018\/07\/18\/xbox-is-coming-to-gamescom-next-month-in-cologne-heres-what-to-plan-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Xbox is coming to gamescom next month in Cologne; here\u2019s what to plan for"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s a great time to be an Xbox gamer! Hot on the heels of our record-breaking E3 briefing, and the amazing reaction we\u2019ve had from our fans, we\u2019re excited to let you know that Xbox will be coming to gamescom in Cologne, Germany this August. We\u2019ll be bringing a great line up of games from developers around the world that we can\u2019t wait for gamers in Europe to get their hands on.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a quick overview of what we\u2019ll be getting up to at the show this year:<\/p>\n

Inside Xbox <\/strong><\/p>\n

This year at gamescom, we will be hosting a special episode of Inside Xbox, broadcast live from our Xbox booth in the Koelnmesse. Tune in on Tuesday, August 21, at 4:30 p.m. CEST (7:30 a.m. PDT) for lots of news, new Xbox One bundles and accessories, and features on upcoming titles that we can\u2019t wait to tell you more about and perhaps even a few surprises!<\/p>\n

You can catch the show on xbox.com<\/a>,\u00a0Mixer<\/a>,\u00a0Twitch<\/a>,\u00a0YouTube<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Xbox FanFest: gamescom 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Xbox FanFest will return to gamescom once again this year, this year on the Rhein River!\u00a0FanFest will happen for one incredible night on Thursday, August 23.\u00a0 More information on tickets and all the special activities happening on this day will be revealed very soon.\u00a0\u00a0 Be sure to track #XboxFanFest for all updates.<\/p>\n

Xbox Booth <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Xbox booth will feature a fantastic line up of 25 games across a diverse range of genres \u2013 we\u2019ll be making sure everyone has a way to play and have fun! If you\u2019re coming to the show, do make sure you pay us a visit \u2013 we\u2019re in Hall 8 of the Koelnmesse (North entrance).<\/p>\n

This is the first time that European gamers will have the chance to jump in and try out many of our newest gameplay experiences including the open world freedom of driving through stunning beautiful historic Britain in Forza Horizon 4<\/em> or embarking on a journey to unravel Ori\u2019s true destiny in this emotionally engaging, hand-crafted, story-driven adventure in Ori and the Will of the Wisps.<\/em> Gamers will also have the opportunity to get the first ever hands-on with State of Decay 2\u2019s<\/em> Daybreak Pack, an all-new mode set to release in September.<\/p>\n

And you won\u2019t want to miss the PlayerUnknown\u2019s Battlegrounds<\/em> experience, featuring a new mode for Xbox One, playable for the first time at gamescom \u2013 and only in the Xbox booth.<\/p>\n

Mixer Booth<\/strong><\/p>\n

Microsoft\u2019s livestreaming service Mixer will also be at gamescom, located right next to the Xbox booth in Hall 8, where they will be bringing back the always popular HypeZone LIVE experience!\u00a0Attendees will have the chance to earn victory in battle royale matches and even walk away with big prizes, while everyone at home can watch the turmoil unfold.\u00a0 Get a head start on the competition by watching some HypeZone action on Mixer.com now.<\/p>\n

Visit the Xbox Official Gear Shop <\/strong><\/p>\n

Making our European debut and in partnership with Game Legends, come and visit the Xbox Official Gear Shop in the Gamescom fanshop arena. Fly your gaming colors and show off your fandom for Xbox and award-winning franchises like Halo,<\/em> PUBG<\/em>, and Gears of War<\/em> with all new apparel and collectibles. We will have more information on this exciting new initiative over the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

Show opening times are as follows:<\/p>\n