It's Gamescom o'clock, which means plenty of juicy reveals, new trailers, and interviews and talks with some of the biggest names in the gaming industry.
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And as per tradition, things will be kicking off with the Opening Night Live event.
As always, the event will be hosted and produced by Geoff Keighley (a familiar face at events like this), and it will both tease and celebrate all the excitement of the upcoming event in Cologne.
If you can't make it to Germany, however, don't fret. You can watch the event from anywhere in the world.
We'll share all the details about the epic event below!
When is Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024?
Geoff Keighley will once again host ONL. Getty
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 is taking place on Tuesday 20th August. There isn't long to wait for the next big gaming industry showcase, then!
What time is Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024?
The Gamescom 2024 Opening Night Live event will begin at 8pm CEST for attendees that are on-site in Cologne, Germany, on the day.
If you're planning to tune in at home from the UK, this means 7pm BST.
For those of you who can't make it, the event will be streamed on Twitch and YouTube. We've embedded the official YouTube video below!
Who is hosting Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024?
As per tradition, journalist and presenter Geoff Keighley will be hosting.
You'll probably recognise him as the host of The Game Awards, and the Summer Game Fest.
He is perhaps the biggest face in the gaming events sphere, and he appeared on Hideo Kojima's podcast. You can't get much cooler than that.
Geoff Keighley is one of the go-to hosts in the gaming industry. Getty
Which games will feature at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024?
A number of games have been confirmed to appear in Gamescom 2024's Opening Night Live event.
These include Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Batman: Arkham Shadow, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Dune: Awakening, Little Nightmares 3, Marvel Rivals, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII and Monster Hunter Wilds.
And, although it hasn't been confirmed, our fingers are crossed for more on the next Death Stranding.
These are some exciting titles, and we can't wait to hear more about them. See you there!
Rob Leane is the Gaming Editor at Radio Times, overseeing our coverage of the biggest games on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC, mobile and VR. Rob works across our website, social media accounts and video channels, as well as producing our weekly gaming newsletter. He has previously worked at Den of Geek, Stealth Optional and Dennis Publishing.
