The second video game holiday of this year is almost here. Gamescom Opening Night Live It is supposed to be spectacular and show more than 30 different games, both in terms of news about previously announced games and completely new revelations. To look forward to it, producer and presenter Geoff Keighley is coming with a trailer.
We can recognize several games in the minute video. Among other things, a shooter Far Cry 6, Death Stranding Director’s Cut, Genshin Impact and a 2.5D retro-futuristic action platformer Replaced embedded in an alternative version of America around 1980.
We also officially know that we will see announcement of the new Saints Row (probably a restart of the tag), while Call of Duty: Vanguard shows gameplay footage and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is reminded by a trailer.
We will stream Live Gamescom Opening Night Live with Czech commentary for you. Of course, we will offer you all the news on the website. I can tell you that we are already diligently preparing several previews – publishers and creators invited us to presentations in advance.
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At the same time, nominations for the best Gamescom games were revealed. Winners will be announced during the Gamescom Opening Night Live. Here is the list:
Best Xbox game:
- Elden Ring, Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Far Cry 6, Ubisoft
- Halo Infinite, Microsoft
Best Switch Game:
- Just Dance 2022, Ubisoft
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Ubisoft
The best PC game
- Age of Empires IV, Microsoft
- Elden Ring, Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Syberia: The World Before, astragon Entertainment
The best PlayStation game
- Elden Ring, Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Tales of Arise, Bandai Namco Entertainment
- The Dark Pictures: House of Ashes, Bandai Namco Entertainment
Other categories will be announced on August 26 and 27. The games nominated are:
The best action adventure:
- Elden Ring, Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Ubisoft
- Syberia: The World Before, astragon Entertainment
Best action game:
- Far Cry 6, Ubisoft
- Halo Infinite, Microsoft
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction, Ubisoft
Best family game:
- Just Dance 2022, Ubisoft
- Run Prop, Run!, PlayTogether Studio
- Super Dungeon Maker, rokaplay
Best independent game:
- Dorfromantik, Toukana Interactive
- Inua, Arte France
- Lost in Random, Electronic Arts
Best RPG:
- Elden Ring, Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Encased, Koch Media
- Tales of Arise, Bandai Namco Entertainment
The best simulator:
- Climber: Sky is the Limit, Art Games Studio
- Farming Simulator 22, astragon Entertainment
- Unannounced game
Best sports game:
- Climber: Sky is the Limit, Art Games Studio
- FIFA 22, Electronic Arts
- Riders Republic, Ubisoft
Best strategy:
- Age of Empires IV, Microsoft
- Company of Heroes 3, SEGA
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Ubisoft
Best multiplayer game:
- Halo Infinite, Microsoft
- Riders Republic, Ubisoft
- The Dark Pictures: House of Ashes, Bandai Namco Entertainment
The game with the best support:
- Apex Legends, Electronic Arts
- Black Desert Online, Pearl Abyss Corp.
- Endzone – A World Apart: Prosperity, Assemble Entertainment
The most original game:
- Dice Legacy, Koch Media / DESTINYbit
- Riders Republic, Ubisoft
- tERRORbane, Whisper Interactive
All Gamescom announcements will be included in the Best Announcements, Best Line-up, Best from Gamescom and Best Trailers categories.
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