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Liveblog: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022Join us for an evening of reveals from the Cologne megashow
Join us for an evening of reveals from the Cologne megashow
You can follow along using the embedded stream below, or watch onYouTubeorTwitch; the show begins at 7pm BST / 8pm CEST / 2pm EDT / 11pm PDT. Joining me for the liveblog (also below) will be Liam and Hayden, who’s staying up past his bedtime just for this. Indeed, it’s a biggun: lasting two hours and covering over 30 games, according to Geoff himself. So, with no time to waste, let’s blog -live.
2022 gamescom Opening Night LIVE (ONL): Official Livestream: Sonic, Hogwarts Legacy, Outlast TrialsWatch on YouTube
2022 gamescom Opening Night LIVE (ONL): Official Livestream: Sonic, Hogwarts Legacy, Outlast Trials
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11:09 amUTCGuten Tag, or Abend, depending on when you’re reading this. We’ll be here for our Gamescom Opening Night Live liveblog shortly before it kicks off at 7pm BST. Danke.
Guten Tag, or Abend, depending on when you’re reading this. We’ll be here for our Gamescom Opening Night Live liveblog shortly before it kicks off at 7pm BST. Danke.
17:57 pmUTCGood evening everyone! I have a bowl of cookies and I’m excited to see some video games.
Good evening everyone! I have a bowl of cookies and I’m excited to see some video games.
17:59 pmUTCHello! Show’s live in two minutes. We’re blogging it. Hope that helps.
Hello! Show’s live in two minutes. We’re blogging it. Hope that helps.
17:59 pmUTCHello everyone! I have a box of Heroes - all the CHOCOLATE!
Hello everyone! I have a box of Heroes - all the CHOCOLATE!
18:00 pmUTCEd’s already on his way to Germany to cover Gamescom in person, btw. I’m flying out there tomorrow but since that’s not today I’ve been Shanghai’d into managing these two.
Ed’s already on his way to Germany to cover Gamescom in person, btw. I’m flying out there tomorrow but since that’s not today I’ve been Shanghai’d into managing these two.
18:00 pmUTCHeroes in August. I didn’t even think it was possible to buy them outside of December.
Heroes in August. I didn’t even think it was possible to buy them outside of December.
18:01 pmUTCHeeeeeeeeeere’s Geoff…
Heeeeeeeeeere’s Geoff…
18:01 pmUTCThis is the first time I’ve ever got a box of Heroes for myself, it’s a real treat.
This is the first time I’ve ever got a box of Heroes for myself, it’s a real treat.
18:02 pmUTCI like his trainers a lot. Cool jacket, too. Bad boy Geoff. Like an unlockable skin.
I like his trainers a lot. Cool jacket, too. Bad boy Geoff. Like an unlockable skin.
18:04 pmUTCHere’s the first game. Dunno what is is yet but they’re showing some fantastical concept art and..what I’m fairly sure was a silhouette of Captain Tom???
Here’s the first game. Dunno what is is yet but they’re showing some fantastical concept art and..what I’m fairly sure was a silhouette of Captain Tom???
18:05 pmUTCThe game is Everywhere. It’s an open world…something? Racing, platforming, shooting etc.
The game is Everywhere. It’s an open world…something? Racing, platforming, shooting etc.
18:06 pmUTCThis sounds kinda metaversey.
This sounds kinda metaversey.
18:07 pmUTCLots of talk about “players making their own experiences” and the like but nothing about what the game is. Out in 2023, though, and there’s a website: https://everywhere.game/
Lots of talk about “players making their own experiences” and the like but nothing about what the game is. Out in 2023, though, and there’s a website: https://everywhere.game/
18:08 pmUTCEverywhere might have just had the vaguest reveal for a game I’ve seen in my career. And it’s only the first one in this show!
Everywhere might have just had the vaguest reveal for a game I’ve seen in my career. And it’s only the first one in this show!
18:08 pmUTCSand planet? Suit that recycles your wee? GIANT SANDWORM?
This is definitely DUNE.
Sand planet? Suit that recycles your wee? GIANT SANDWORM?
This is definitely DUNE.
18:10 pmUTCYup. Dune Awakening. A Dune open world survival MMO. Intriguing.
Yup. Dune Awakening. A Dune open world survival MMO. Intriguing.
18:10 pmUTCIt’s time to D-D-D-D-D-D-D-D-D-D-D-D-Dune.
It’s time to D-D-D-D-D-D-D-D-D-D-D-D-Dune.
18:10 pmUTCPlayStation talk now, so we’ll see how relevant this is for us. So far, that is indeed a pretty controller.
PlayStation talk now, so we’ll see how relevant this is for us. So far, that is indeed a pretty controller.
18:11 pmUTCOh, that’s it. A very pretty controller.
Oh, that’s it. A very pretty controller.
18:12 pmUTCThe Callisto Protocol next - gonna see some in-game footage of the Dead Space sequel that isn’t a Dead Space sequel.
The Callisto Protocol next - gonna see some in-game footage of the Dead Space sequel that isn’t a Dead Space sequel.
18:13 pmUTC(Very nearly typo’d that as The Calico Protocol. Which I’d also play)
(Very nearly typo’d that as The Calico Protocol. Which I’d also play)
18:13 pmUTCThat was the Dualsense Edge controller, a high performance, customisable controller. Nothing on the PlayStation blog yet, but Geoff said you can learn more there soon.
That was the Dualsense Edge controller, a high performance, customisable controller. Nothing on the PlayStation blog yet, but Geoff said you can learn more there soon.
18:14 pmUTCOkay, so there’s a stealth element that Dead Space didn’t have - our man uses his sci-fi telekinesis powers to quietly snuff out a few monsters before he’s clocked and attacked.
Okay, so there’s a stealth element that Dead Space didn’t have - our man uses his sci-fi telekinesis powers to quietly snuff out a few monsters before he’s clocked and attacked.
18:16 pmUTCNow he’s stuck in the flow of a giant sewer(?). Looks quite fun sliding down with the tide until he slams into a giant fan blade, with gory results. And that’s a wrap!
Now he’s stuck in the flow of a giant sewer(?). Looks quite fun sliding down with the tide until he slams into a giant fan blade, with gory results. And that’s a wrap!
18:18 pmUTCApparently we’ve been waiting for this upcoming fantasy game for a while. Curious. We’re seeing lots of folks in big armour fighting some nasty looking monsters.
Apparently we’ve been waiting for this upcoming fantasy game for a while. Curious. We’re seeing lots of folks in big armour fighting some nasty looking monsters.
18:20 pmUTCTwo knights are having a scrap in front of a three headed dragon while a 70s rock track (apologies, I can’t Google the name in time) plays in the background. One of the knights has been stabbed, but he has a magic lamp that seems to have brought him back to life?
Two knights are having a scrap in front of a three headed dragon while a 70s rock track (apologies, I can’t Google the name in time) plays in the background. One of the knights has been stabbed, but he has a magic lamp that seems to have brought him back to life?
18:21 pmUTCLords of the Fallen is coming to PC. I’m assuming it’s a sequel / reboot of the 2014 souls-like that shares the same name?
Lords of the Fallen is coming to PC. I’m assuming it’s a sequel / reboot of the 2014 souls-like that shares the same name?
18:22 pmUTCHogwarts Legacy. Okay moving on…
Hogwarts Legacy. Okay moving on…
18:22 pmUTCNow we’re looking at a sequel to Moving Out - something that I’ll probably never do in the current economy! Moving Out 2 is coming in 2023 with more co-op shenanigans for you and your pals.
Now we’re looking at a sequel to Moving Out - something that I’ll probably never do in the current economy! Moving Out 2 is coming in 2023 with more co-op shenanigans for you and your pals.
18:24 pmUTCNew Tales From the Borderlands, as expected. Randy Pitchford is onstage.
New Tales From the Borderlands, as expected. Randy Pitchford is onstage.
18:27 pmUTCObviously not a Telltale production, but apparently involves some of the original Tales' narrative team, and looks much closer in tone to Tales than the mainline Borderlands games. Also: whole new cast!
Obviously not a Telltale production, but apparently involves some of the original Tales' narrative team, and looks much closer in tone to Tales than the mainline Borderlands games. Also: whole new cast!
18:27 pmUTCDying Light 2 DLC now (as we also expected). Hayden has reliably informed me it’s called Bloody Ties.
Dying Light 2 DLC now (as we also expected). Hayden has reliably informed me it’s called Bloody Ties.
18:29 pmUTCIt looks like the pack will pit you against zombie and human enemies alike in various arenas. It’s out October 13th.
It looks like the pack will pit you against zombie and human enemies alike in various arenas. It’s out October 13th.
18:30 pmUTCMarauders, space fighting looting game, on screen for all of ten seconds.
Marauders, space fighting looting game, on screen for all of ten seconds.
18:30 pmUTCAds are coming thick and fast. We just saw Tortuga: A Pirate’s Tale - it’s a pirate game!
Ads are coming thick and fast. We just saw Tortuga: A Pirate’s Tale - it’s a pirate game!
18:32 pmUTCSomething sci-fi now. It looks like… Halo? Destiny? Three armoured space folks (wizards?) are shooting some alien nasties.
Oh itisDestiny 2! Lightfall, which is the next big expansion pack, is coming February 28th 2023.
Something sci-fi now. It looks like… Halo? Destiny? Three armoured space folks (wizards?) are shooting some alien nasties.
Oh itisDestiny 2! Lightfall, which is the next big expansion pack, is coming February 28th 2023.
18:33 pmUTCMetal: Hellsinger, the upcoming rhythm action FPS, just won a Most Wanted PC Game award. Man, that was revealed what, two years ago?
Metal: Hellsinger, the upcoming rhythm action FPS, just won a Most Wanted PC Game award. Man, that was revealed what, two years ago?
18:34 pmUTCOn to Sonic Frontiers now, and the new trailer will have a release date! Any second now…
On to Sonic Frontiers now, and the new trailer will have a release date! Any second now…
18:34 pmUTCI can’t stop thinking about Lightfall. I love Destiny. I hate Destiny. I am destined to keep going back to it until Bungie physically stops my endless cycle of joy and despair.
I can’t stop thinking about Lightfall. I love Destiny. I hate Destiny. I am destined to keep going back to it until Bungie physically stops my endless cycle of joy and despair.
18:36 pmUTCThe trailer showed lots of Sonic runningveryfast, with some moody music in the background. Sonic’s probably way out of his depth here, if I’m honest. And was that evil Amy at the end? We’ll find out when Sonic Frontiers launches on November 8th 2022.
The trailer showed lots of Sonic runningveryfast, with some moody music in the background. Sonic’s probably way out of his depth here, if I’m honest. And was that evil Amy at the end? We’ll find out when Sonic Frontiers launches on November 8th 2022.
18:37 pmUTCIt’s time for goats.
It’s time for goats.
18:37 pmUTCI also love/hate Destiny 2 for what it’s worth, Liam - I play it and have no idea what is happening, but the shooting is so much fun.
I also love/hate Destiny 2 for what it’s worth, Liam - I play it and have no idea what is happening, but the shooting is so much fun.
18:38 pmUTCOoh, Under The Waves looks interesting. Third person underwater exploration in what looks like a flooded Earth.
Ooh, Under The Waves looks interesting. Third person underwater exploration in what looks like a flooded Earth.
18:39 pmUTCAppreciate I basically just said “Wow apocalyptic climate change looks fun”.
Appreciate I basically just said “Wow apocalyptic climate change looks fun”.
18:39 pmUTCWe’re seeing some gameplay footage of Goat Simulator 3 now. The game will feature all the usual activities you’d expect (headbutting folks, goat yoga, explosions, skateboarding sharks) as well as customisable goats. It looks as daft as the original and it’s out November 17th.
We’re seeing some gameplay footage of Goat Simulator 3 now. The game will feature all the usual activities you’d expect (headbutting folks, goat yoga, explosions, skateboarding sharks) as well as customisable goats. It looks as daft as the original and it’s out November 17th.
18:39 pmUTCI’ve never played a Goat Simulator game, but the trailers just make me so happy. Goats are just silly. Watching goats do silly things is the best.
I’ve never played a Goat Simulator game, but the trailers just make me so happy. Goats are just silly. Watching goats do silly things is the best.
18:41 pmUTCReturn to Monkey Island now, which is coming on September 19th! That’s soon! The trailer was mostly a few good jokes and a look through a bunch of different locations.
Return to Monkey Island now, which is coming on September 19th! That’s soon! The trailer was mostly a few good jokes and a look through a bunch of different locations.
18:42 pmUTCNext, a new game from Subnautica devs Unknown Worlds. Something turn-based and sci-fi, according to Geoff.
Next, a new game from Subnautica devs Unknown Worlds. Something turn-based and sci-fi, according to Geoff.
18:43 pmUTCIt’s called Moonbreaker, and it’s a board game-style turn battler fought with animated miniatures.
It’s called Moonbreaker, and it’s a board game-style turn battler fought with animated miniatures.
18:44 pmUTCMaybe not so much board game as Warhammer, actually. You collect and digitally paint your miniature collection before sending them into battle. Early access on September 29th.
Maybe not so much board game as Warhammer, actually. You collect and digitally paint your miniature collection before sending them into battle. Early access on September 29th.
18:46 pmUTCThat’s a verrrrry detailed painting system, yo.
That’s a verrrrry detailed painting system, yo.
18:46 pmUTCFinally, a way of building and painting minatures without the risk of supergluing your fingers together.
Finally, a way of building and painting minatures without the risk of supergluing your fingers together.
18:47 pmUTCThere’ll also be a couple of open weekends before that early access launch.
There’ll also be a couple of open weekends before that early access launch.
18:47 pmUTCI just broke a mini last night, so digital minis sounds like a blessing right now. Still mourning the loss of my Royal Warden.
I just broke a mini last night, so digital minis sounds like a blessing right now. Still mourning the loss of my Royal Warden.
18:47 pmUTCNot that I’ve ever done that. It happened to a uhhh. A friend. Multiple times. And then his Dad banned him from building Warhammer.
Not that I’ve ever done that. It happened to a uhhh. A friend. Multiple times. And then his Dad banned him from building Warhammer.
18:50 pmUTCNext up is a lovely animated trailer for Friends Vs Friends. A bunch of anthropromphic animals slaughtering each other with guns and swords. It’s a first person shooter with card mechanics and it looksextremelyrad.
Next up is a lovely animated trailer for Friends Vs Friends. A bunch of anthropromphic animals slaughtering each other with guns and swords. It’s a first person shooter with card mechanics and it looksextremelyrad.
18:51 pmUTCWe just saw a trailer for Lies of P, a Pinocchio-inspired soulslike. That’s an… odd combo! It’s a steampunk world, so expect lots of guns and automatons mixed in with the souls combat.
We just saw a trailer for Lies of P, a Pinocchio-inspired soulslike. That’s an… odd combo! It’s a steampunk world, so expect lots of guns and automatons mixed in with the souls combat.
18:57 pmUTCAfter a brief interlude, here’s Stranded: Alien Dawn. Looks like a farming/survival sim where you’ll be sustaining yourself after crash landing your spaceship. 3D RimWorld?
After a brief interlude, here’s Stranded: Alien Dawn. Looks like a farming/survival sim where you’ll be sustaining yourself after crash landing your spaceship. 3D RimWorld?
18:59 pmUTCComing to early access on Steam in October.
Coming to early access on Steam in October.
19:02 pmUTCThat was Homeworld 3, a sequel to the 90s strategy series that apparently nobody in the Gamescom crowd tried (there was a hilarious deafening silence when Geoff asked if anyone had played). It’s coming in the first half of 2023.
That was Homeworld 3, a sequel to the 90s strategy series that apparently nobody in the Gamescom crowd tried (there was a hilarious deafening silence when Geoff asked if anyone had played). It’s coming in the first half of 2023.
19:05 pmUTCGenshin Impact 3.0 up next. A look at new catboy character Tighnari in action, plus a glimpse at the new region, Sumeru.
Genshin Impact 3.0 up next. A look at new catboy character Tighnari in action, plus a glimpse at the new region, Sumeru.
19:07 pmUTCWe’re getting a sneak peek at Honkai: Star Rail, next. It’s a strategy title about… anime characters on a train that flies through space? Colour me intrigued.
We’re getting a sneak peek at Honkai: Star Rail, next. It’s a strategy title about… anime characters on a train that flies through space? Colour me intrigued.
19:08 pmUTCHigh On Life is up next, which recently got delayed into December.
High On Life is up next, which recently got delayed into December.
19:10 pmUTCThis looks like a boss battle, but obviously that gun that sounds like Morty is talking a lot between shots. Oh, and a very violent knife. They did say the Opening Night Live stream would be 18+…
This looks like a boss battle, but obviously that gun that sounds like Morty is talking a lot between shots. Oh, and a very violent knife. They did say the Opening Night Live stream would be 18+…
19:12 pmUTCA little disappointed that the Morty gun is seemingly just a regular peashooter, but there’s grappling, I suppose. Grappling hooks are nice.
A little disappointed that the Morty gun is seemingly just a regular peashooter, but there’s grappling, I suppose. Grappling hooks are nice.
19:13 pmUTCGonna take this ad break to say High on Life’s shooting looked properly dire.
Gonna take this ad break to say High on Life’s shooting looked properly dire.
19:14 pmUTCHardspace: Shipbreaker, an RPS Bestsest Best, is coming to consoles in September.
Hardspace: Shipbreaker, an RPS Bestsest Best, is coming to consoles in September.
19:14 pmUTCGood for them. Good for them!
Good for them. Good for them!
19:15 pmUTCHere’s a reel of the many games on or coming to PC Game Pass. (It’s a lot.)
Here’s a reel of the many games on or coming to PC Game Pass. (It’s a lot.)
19:19 pmUTCHere’s a trailer for The Expanse: A Telltale Series. We’re seeing some light action as well as some exploration. It appears that the main character is from the original TV show, with the actor reprising their role for the game. It’s out next year.
Here’s a trailer for The Expanse: A Telltale Series. We’re seeing some light action as well as some exploration. It appears that the main character is from the original TV show, with the actor reprising their role for the game. It’s out next year.
19:20 pmUTCKiller Klowns From Outer Space is getting a game! It’s called… Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game. Incredibly creative, that.
Killer Klowns From Outer Space is getting a game! It’s called… Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game. Incredibly creative, that.
19:20 pmUTCNow for a new game. Yes! It’s sci-fi again!
Now for a new game. Yes! It’s sci-fi again!
19:22 pmUTCIt’s Scars Above, an action-adventure set on what looks like a bunch of half-wrecked alien worlds. Some shooting, a touch of horror, light mystery.
It’s Scars Above, an action-adventure set on what looks like a bunch of half-wrecked alien worlds. Some shooting, a touch of horror, light mystery.
19:26 pmUTCWyrdsong. Wrdsong? Wrdsong. Not sure what it’s about, but we saw a knight (what is it with knights tonight?) and a monster that turned towards the camera before doing a cheeky little “shh” gesture.
Wyrdsong. Wrdsong? Wrdsong. Not sure what it’s about, but we saw a knight (what is it with knights tonight?) and a monster that turned towards the camera before doing a cheeky little “shh” gesture.
19:27 pmUTCNews on new civs for Age of Empires 4, now. Two new civs are coming: the Malians, and the Ottomans. Both have lots of tiny people fighting on a very grand scale. They’re seemingly coming in a free anniversary update on October 25th.
News on new civs for Age of Empires 4, now. Two new civs are coming: the Malians, and the Ottomans. Both have lots of tiny people fighting on a very grand scale. They’re seemingly coming in a free anniversary update on October 25th.
19:29 pmUTCGotham Knights time. Rogue’s gallery seems to include Harley Quinn, Clayface, Mister Freeze, along with previously revealed baddies the Court of Owls.
Gotham Knights time. Rogue’s gallery seems to include Harley Quinn, Clayface, Mister Freeze, along with previously revealed baddies the Court of Owls.
19:29 pmUTCGotham Knights time. Rogues gallery seems to include Harley Quinn, Clayface, Mister Freeze, along with previously revealed baddies the Court of Owls.
Gotham Knights time. Rogues gallery seems to include Harley Quinn, Clayface, Mister Freeze, along with previously revealed baddies the Court of Owls.
19:29 pmUTCAlso an earlier than expected release date: October 21st. Will see Freezey in a giant mech suit, apparently.
Also an earlier than expected release date: October 21st. Will see Freezey in a giant mech suit, apparently.
19:34 pmUTCUp next we have Where Winds Meet. It’s a brand new open world action game that looks a lot like Ghost of Tsushima with supernatural elements. It’s very pretty and the fighting looks properly slick.
Up next we have Where Winds Meet. It’s a brand new open world action game that looks a lot like Ghost of Tsushima with supernatural elements. It’s very pretty and the fighting looks properly slick.
19:36 pmUTCHideo Kojima is doing another podcast, called Brain Structure. It’s coming to Spotify from September 8th, and there’ll be an English translation, unlike his other ‘cast, Hideo Kojima’s Radioverse. Will still be chatting about games, mind.
Hideo Kojima is doing another podcast, called Brain Structure. It’s coming to Spotify from September 8th, and there’ll be an English translation, unlike his other ‘cast, Hideo Kojima’s Radioverse. Will still be chatting about games, mind.
19:38 pmUTCAfter a video from Geoff’s very good pal Hideo Kojima, we’re whizzing onto the next game. It’s a theme park management game from Bandai Namco called Park Beyond. It’s coming in 2023, and lets you build a theme park! I feel like I’ve been preparing for that my entire life (with lots of other theme park games).
After a video from Geoff’s very good pal Hideo Kojima, we’re whizzing onto the next game. It’s a theme park management game from Bandai Namco called Park Beyond. It’s coming in 2023, and lets you build a theme park! I feel like I’ve been preparing for that my entire life (with lots of other theme park games).
19:39 pmUTCMini has made a Pokémon car with “gaming features”. I think this means that the car has RGB lighting as well as a screen that displays a Pokéball.
Mini has made a Pokémon car with “gaming features”. I think this means that the car has RGB lighting as well as a screen that displays a Pokéball.
19:41 pmUTCImagine driving 80mph on the motorway and Pikachu starts doing an electric shock attack animation on the 27" screen in front of you that makes all the RGB in your car flash repeatedly. Hell.
Imagine driving 80mph on the motorway and Pikachu starts doing an electric shock attack animation on the 27" screen in front of you that makes all the RGB in your car flash repeatedly. Hell.
19:42 pmUTCDarktide! This is the spiritual successor to the excellent Vermintide that’s set in the Warhammer 40K universe. It looks grim, gory and great. I can’t wait. It’s out on November 30th.
Darktide! This is the spiritual successor to the excellent Vermintide that’s set in the Warhammer 40K universe. It looks grim, gory and great. I can’t wait. It’s out on November 30th.
19:44 pmUTCAnother game reveal: Blacktail, a first-person witch-‘em-up with added archery. There’ll be moral choices that determine the evilness of your evil witch.
Another game reveal: Blacktail, a first-person witch-‘em-up with added archery. There’ll be moral choices that determine the evilness of your evil witch.
19:45 pmUTCWe just got a very short look at Phantom Hellcat, which featured someone slashing around a lot with a purple sword before changing perspective for a bit of sidescrolling.
We just got a very short look at Phantom Hellcat, which featured someone slashing around a lot with a purple sword before changing perspective for a bit of sidescrolling.
19:49 pmUTCDorfromantik, which might have been Katharine’s favourite game of last year, is coming to the Switch.
Dorfromantik, which might have been Katharine’s favourite game of last year, is coming to the Switch.
19:50 pmUTCA look at The Outlast Trials now! It’s Outlast, but multiplayer (which includes lots of chopping off limbs, as usual). Feels like I’ve been waiting for this one for a while. I really enjoyed the first Outlast game, but got stuck when I ran out of batteries and had to fumble around in the dark for hours. A friend to guide me through that pain sounds lovely, actually. Doesn’t sound as scary, though.
A look at The Outlast Trials now! It’s Outlast, but multiplayer (which includes lots of chopping off limbs, as usual). Feels like I’ve been waiting for this one for a while. I really enjoyed the first Outlast game, but got stuck when I ran out of batteries and had to fumble around in the dark for hours. A friend to guide me through that pain sounds lovely, actually. Doesn’t sound as scary, though.
19:51 pmUTCThe Outlast Trials will get a closed beta over Halloween weekend, running from October 28th-November 1st. You can volunteer for the beta now.
The Outlast Trials will get a closed beta over Halloween weekend, running from October 28th-November 1st. You can volunteer for the beta now.
19:54 pmUTCJust a CGI trailer, starring a clearly hungover man casually smashing zombs. Nothing high-concept like the original, infamous Dead Island teaser, but also more of a self-aware, lighter tone perhaps?
Just a CGI trailer, starring a clearly hungover man casually smashing zombs. Nothing high-concept like the original, infamous Dead Island teaser, but also more of a self-aware, lighter tone perhaps?
19:55 pmUTCAnd it’s set in Los Angeles. That isn’t an island!
And it’s set in Los Angeles. That isn’t an island!
19:56 pmUTCSix playable characters, including the moody man in the trailer. LA is a “modern paradise gone to hell”.
Six playable characters, including the moody man in the trailer. LA is a “modern paradise gone to hell”.
19:57 pmUTCAh, here’s some in-game footage too.
Ah, here’s some in-game footage too.
19:57 pmUTCHayden has just told us he was 13 when Dead Island 2 was first revealed. I will never recover from this.
Hayden has just told us he was 13 when Dead Island 2 was first revealed. I will never recover from this.
19:57 pmUTCI loved the first Dead Island… back when I was 10 years old. That was a while ago, huh?
I loved the first Dead Island… back when I was 10 years old. That was a while ago, huh?
19:59 pmUTCI’m getting a ‘Dying Light with jokes’ vibe. Still got an emphasis on melee combat with improvised, and customisable, bludgeoning/stabbing/slashing instruments.
I’m getting a ‘Dying Light with jokes’ vibe. Still got an emphasis on melee combat with improvised, and customisable, bludgeoning/stabbing/slashing instruments.
19:59 pmUTCAnd that’s the show. Thoughts, chaps?
And that’s the show. Thoughts, chaps?
20:01 pmUTCThat’s a wrap for opening night live! The highlight for me was probably Friends Vs Friends? That looked pretty rad. It was nice to see New Tales From The Borderlands as well, especially considering it’s launching so soon. I adore the first game, so I remain cautiously optimistic about this in-house developed sequel.
That’s a wrap for opening night live! The highlight for me was probably Friends Vs Friends? That looked pretty rad. It was nice to see New Tales From The Borderlands as well, especially considering it’s launching so soon. I adore the first game, so I remain cautiously optimistic about this in-house developed sequel.
20:02 pmUTCI’ve beenmoreoverwhelmed, to be honest. Under The Waves looked interesting and I like the witch fantasy behind Blacktail, but nothing there I’m gnashing my teeth to play.
I’ve beenmoreoverwhelmed, to be honest. Under The Waves looked interesting and I like the witch fantasy behind Blacktail, but nothing there I’m gnashing my teeth to play.
20:02 pmUTC"Brand new worlds" felt like a bit of a slogan for this, which meant there were a lot of trailers that didn’t show much actual gameplay. If anything, Gamescom ONL reaffirmed that I’m really quite excited for The Callisto Protocol. That waterslide looked like so much fun, even if it did end with the goriest of deaths.
“Brand new worlds” felt like a bit of a slogan for this, which meant there were a lot of trailers that didn’t show much actual gameplay. If anything, Gamescom ONL reaffirmed that I’m really quite excited for The Callisto Protocol. That waterslide looked like so much fun, even if it did end with the goriest of deaths.
20:03 pmUTCOH! Moonbreaker! I liked Moonbreaker! I can’t believe I forgot about Moonbreaker!
OH! Moonbreaker! I liked Moonbreaker! I can’t believe I forgot about Moonbreaker!
20:03 pmUTCOH, Moonbreaker did look cool! I do love painting minis, and being able to paint without the stress of breaking little arms off and crying will be lovely.
OH, Moonbreaker did look cool! I do love painting minis, and being able to paint without the stress of breaking little arms off and crying will be lovely.
20:04 pmUTCRight, that’s all from team liveblog. Cheers to everyone who followed along!
Right, that’s all from team liveblog. Cheers to everyone who followed along!
