Gamescom 2023 is just around the corner and fans can expect it to be the largest video game event of the year. The annual convention which takes place in Cologne, Germany starts on Wednesday, August 23 and ends Sunday, August 27. Some of the biggest titles set to release will be there including: Mortal Kombat 1, Alan Wake 2, Modern Warfare 3, Ghostrunner 2, Lords of the Fallen and much more. The excitement is starting to build and FandomWire is gearing up to deliver you the best content that’s unveiled.
Canadian video game journalist, Geoff Keighley, is getting in on the Gamescom 2023 excitement, since he will be the host of the event. The writer and television presenter posted to Twitter/X with the following information:
“Tuesday, I’m headed to Germany to host @gamescom Opening Night Live!Here’s the hype trailer I edited to get us ready for a big night of games: Alan Wake 2, Mortal Kombat 1, COD: MW3, Cyberpunk and many others.Streaming live at 8p CET/2p ET/11a PT at openingnightlive.com“
The trailer attached to Keighley’s post shows a variety of video game titles to will be exhibited at Gamescom 2023. It previews aspects of Starfield, Makarov in Modern Warfare 3, Idris Elba in the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty DLC, Assassins Creed: Mirage, and more. This clip alone is enough to get any gamer excited about what is to come from the event, and the new information we may discover.
As previously mentioned, viewers at home will be able to experience the opening night of Gamescom 2023, and see big teases as things start to kick off. Almost every major player in gaming will be presenting at Gamescom 2023, and we plan to keep you updated with the best news.
Who is the Gamescom 2023 Host and What Is His Video Game Background?
If you are unfamiliar with the Gamescom 2023 host, Geoff Keighley, he is most well-known as the host for GameTrailers TV. He has worked as a freelance writer for Kotaku and other video game outlets. He also does articles for GameSpot titled “The Final Hours,” where he deep dives into the final processes of a development team before their game is released. He is incredibly involved in the industry and has been a part of various events such as: Spike Video Game Awards, Summer Game Fest, and The Game Awards. Keighley was also featured as a Holographic character in Death Stranding and appears to be very well liked in the gaming community.
The Gamescom 2023 website describes Keighley in the following way:
“Over the past two decades, Geoff Keighley has established himself as a leading producer of programs and events that celebrate video games as the most powerful form of entertainment.
He is the creator of The Game Awards, the international games industry’s annual awards show that garnered more than 100 million livestreams around the world in 2022.”
Cleary, Keighley is a qualified host, and we are set to see some exciting things announced through him. As a seasoned video game veteran, he knows the ropes and will certainly be building the hype for the most anticipated titles of the year.
Whether you’re looking forward to new games like Starfield, or DLC expansions such as Phantom Liberty, Gamescom 2023 is set to make waves and bring you some of the most desired information. Be sure to stay tuned with FandomWire as we keep you up to date and provide in-depth interviews from developers and creators who who are ready to show off their projects.
What do you think of Gamescom 2023 and the exciting content we will be getting in the near future? Is Geoff Keighley the perfect host to bring in the annual event in Germany? Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts.
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