Geoff Keighley provided an update about what to expect from opening night for Gamescon happening during next week. He is quoted saying,“It’s going to be an exciting show with new looks at many announced upcoming games like Alan Wake 2, and Black Myth Wukong.” He also went on to say,“This year’s ONL is less about announcing brand new projects, and more about giving fans updates on some of the biggest games due out over the next year.”
Opening Night Live is the game awards producer’s regular pre-show presentation for the German Gamescom exposition, which took place in Cologne (during the last event) as an in-person event for the first time since 2019. Last year’s show was a hit and ran for up to 3+ hours. During the event, 35 games were featured.
Keighley was also quoted in saying that this Opening Night Live will present unique challenges compared to other annual events. This is because it takes place in Europe and contains ties to partners also exhibiting at Gamescom. For example, and to quote, “First, there are the logistical challenges for our LA-based team to produce a big-scale show in Cologne, Germany. Thankfully Gamescom and Kolnemesse are great partners.”
Continually, “The other challenge – but also opportunity – is that this show is directly tied to the partners and games that will be exhibiting at Gamescom. We’re always trying to find ways to create synergy between what’s happening on the floor and inside ONL.”
Keighley has also said that despite this upcoming Gamescom being a European event, he views the show as a global showcase with projects from teams all over the world. He also noted that it’s wonderful that the event has remained so popular even after a global pandemic.
He says, “The sense of community at Gamescom is so unique and powerful – there really is nothing else like it in the world. Additionally, he says, “Even before I was involved in ONL, I loved coming to Gamescom because it has such a focus on the players and community.”