Even as E3 2015 is fresh in our memories, the gaming industry will come together again at the annual trade fair, Gamescom 2015, which is being held in Cologne, Germany. This is undoubtedly one of the largest gaming events in the world and will see participation from various game developers showcasing their upcoming games and related hardware.
Gamescom 2015 is being held from 5 to 9 August at Koelnmesse (Cologne Trade Fair).
We know that Microsoft will be present with its presentation, but Sony has chosen to attend October's Paris Games Week instead. This does not mean it will be completely skipping the Gamescom event. It will not be having a press conference.
Below are some of the games that will be showcased at Gamescom 2015:
The italicised titles are the ones that have been confirmed so far.
| Game List | Publisher | Platforms |
| Anno 2205 | Ubisoft | PC |
| Assassin's Creed Syndicate | Ubisoft | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash | Nintendo | 3DS |
| Crackdown | Microsoft | Xbox One |
| Dark Souls 3 | Bandai Namco | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition | Nordic Games | Xbox One, PS4 |
| Dead Island 2 | Deep Silver | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Deus Ex: Mankind Divided | Square Enix | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below | Square Enix | PS4, PS3 |
| ELEX | Nordic Games | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| FAST Racing Neo | Nintendo | WiiU |
| FIFA 16 | Electronic Arts | PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3 |
| Final Fantasy Type-0 HD | Square Enix | PC |
| Final Fantasy 14: Heavensward | Square Enix | PC, PS3 |
| Final Fantasy 15 | Square Enix | Xbox One, PS4 |
| Final Fantasy 15: Episode Duscae 2.0 | Square Enix | Xbox One, PS4 |
| Fallout 4 | Bethesda | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| For Honor | Ubisoft | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Forza Motorsport 6 | Microsoft | Xbox One |
| Giana Sisters: Dream Runners | Eurovideo Medien | PC, Xbox One, PS4, Wii U |
| Halo 5: Guardians | Microsoft | Xbox One |
| Hearthstone | Blizzard | PC, Cell Phone |
| Heroes of the Storm | Blizzard | PC |
| Just Cause 3 | Square Enix | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Just Dance 2016 | Ubisoft | Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, Wii, Wii U |
| Legend of Kay Anniversary Edition | Nordic Games | PC, Xbox One, PS4, Wii U |
| Life is Strange | Square Enix | PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3 |
| Little Battlers eXperience | Nintendo | 3DS |
| Mafia 3 | 2K | TBA |
| Mario Kart 8 | Nintendo | Wii U |
| Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash | Nintendo | 3DS |
| Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain | Konami | PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4 |
| Might and Magic Heroes 7 | Ubisoft | PC |
| Mighty No. 9 | Deep Silver | PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, Vita, Wii U, 3DS |
| Mirror's Edge Catalyst | Electronic Arts | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| MX vs. ATV Supercross Encore | Nordic Games | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 | Bandai Namco | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Need for Speed | Electronic Arts | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Overwatch | Blizzard | PC |
| Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 | Electronic Arts | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 | Konami | PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3 |
| Quantum Break | Microsoft | Xbox One |
| Renowned Explorers: International Society | Abbey Games | PC |
| Rise of the Tomb Raider | Microsoft | Xbox One |
| Scalebound | Microsoft | Xbox One |
| Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows | Yacht Club Games | PC, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Wii U, 3DS |
| Skylanders SuperChargers | Activision | Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, Wii, Wii U, 3DS |
| Spellforce 3 | Nordic Games | PC |
| Splatoon | Nintendo | Wii U |
| Star Citizen | Cloud Imperium Games | PC |
| Star Fox Zero | Nintendo | Wii U |
| Starcraft 2: Legacy of the Void | Blizzard | PC |
| Star Wars Battlefront | Electronic Arts | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| SteamWorld Heist | Image and Form International | PC, Xbox One , PS4, Vita, Wii U, 3DS |
| Super Mario Maker | Nintendo | Wii U |
| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS | Nintendo | Wii U, 3DS |
| Terraria | 505 Games | PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, Wii U, 3DS |
| The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 | Nordic Games | Xbox One, PS4 |
| The Crew: Wild Run | Ubisoft | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| The Dwarves | King Art | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| The Guild 3 | Nordic Games | PC |
| The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes | Nintendo | 3DS |
| The Mandate | Eurovideo Medien | PC |
| The Surge | Focus Home Interactive | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege | Ubisoft | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Tom Clancy's The Division | Ubisoft | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Trackmania Turbo | Ubisoft | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Typoman | HeadUp Games | Wii U |
| Unravel | Electronic Arts | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Victor Vran | Eurovideo Medien | PC |
| World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor | Blizzard | PC |
[Source: IGN]
Press Conference Schedule
Microsoft will be showcasing some of the titles it missed at E3 2015, other big names who will be having press conference include EA, Call of Duty and Blizzard.
Microsoft: August 4 at 7AM PT / 10AM ET
Microsoft Daily: August 5 at 9 AM PT / 12PM ET & August 6 at 9AM PT / 12PM ET
EA: August 5 at 1AM PT / 4AM ET
Call of Duty: August 5 AT 10AM PT / 1PM ET
Blizzard: August 6 – 9AM PT / 12pm ET
5 Big Games and Rumours
Mafia 3: This recently announced game from 2K has won praises and is set in the 60s. The trailer will be out on 5 August at 8am during Gamescom.
Scalebound: This will be an Xbox One exclusive game from Platinum Games. The developers have cautioned that the game will "shock" them. I will be monster hunter-esque, big AAA game. Players might have to face some formidable dragons.
World of Warcraft Expansion: World of Warcraft fans will be having something special as Blizzard has plans to have a special World of Warcraft event steam live from Gamescom 2015. It says in the post that it will be "unveiling the next chapter of the World of Warcraft saga"
Quantum Break: This is another Xbox One exclusive that is developed by Remedy Games promising "action and fast pace." Players will according to the description have special powers and will be able to bend and warp time in order to outsmart the enemy.
Dark Souls 3: Bandai Namco has already promised Dark Souls 3 for Gamescom 2015 , where it will reveal the game-play. Participants will also get a hands-on demo.
