It’s Gamescom time again, which means that not only are folks over in Cologne, Germany about to attend one of the world’s biggest and most exciting gaming events but those playing along at home are being treated to a new line-up of showcases packed with game announcements, updates and new trailers.
While the Gamescom schedule isn’t as packed with livestreamed showcases as something like Summer Game Fest, there are still a few to look forward to – led by Geoff Keighley’s big Opening Night Live showcase. While the big GK has already stressed that this year’s show will focus less on new game announcements, it’s still sure to be worth watching, provided you can stomach the early wake-up.
Keep reading for all the local, converted times for Aussies to catch ONL as well as the other confirmed showcases happening next week (we’ll update this if/when more are announced):
WHEN IS GAMESCOM OPENING NIGHT LIVE IN AUSTRALIAN TIME?
Gamescom Opening Night Live is taking place on Wednesday, August 23rd at 4AM AEST. Here’s how that shakes out around the nation:
- 4.00 AM AEST (Melbourne/Sydney/Hobart/Canberra/Brisbane)
- 3.30 AM ACST (Adelaide, Darwin)
- 2.00 AM AWST (Perth)
- 6.00 AM NZDT (Wellington)
WHERE TO WATCH GAMESCOM OPENING NIGHT LIVE
You can watch Opening Night Live on YouTube HERE or below:
OTHER GAMESCOM 2023 SHOWCASES
Into the Infinite: A Level Infinite Showcase
Level Infinite is bringing its first independent showcase to Gamescom 2023. The show will reveal exclusive updates from Level Infinite and Tencent’s Global Partner Studios, with games like Assassin’s Creed: Codename Jade, GTFO and Wayfinder.
The Into the Infinite: A Level Infinite Showcase is taking place on Thursday, August 24th at 4AM AEST. Here’s how that shakes out around the nation:
- 3.00 AM AEST (Melbourne/Sydney/Hobart/Canberra/Brisbane)
- 2.30 AM ACST (Adelaide, Darwin)
- 1.00 AM AWST (Perth)
- 5.00 AM NZDT (Wellington)
Watch it on the official Level Infinite YouTube channel.
Future Games Show: Gamescom Showcase
Hosted by Troy Baker and Erika Ishii, the Future Games Show: Gamescom Showcase will feature over 50 games from publishers and developers such as Frontier Developments, Raw Fury, Thunderful Games, Nacon and Crunching Koalas. The packed show will include world premieres, exclusive trailers, a VR showcase and a ‘Ones to Play’ segment featuring titles with demos available to download and play immediately after the show.
The Future Games Show: Gamescom Showcase is taking place on Thursday, August 24th at 4AM AEST. Here’s how that shakes out around the nation:
- 4.00 AM AEST (Melbourne/Sydney/Hobart/Canberra/Brisbane)
- 3.30 AM ACST (Adelaide, Darwin)
- 2.00 AM AWST (Perth)
- 6.00 AM NZDT (Wellington)
Watch it on the official FGS YouTube channel.
Team17 Gamescom Livestream
The Team17 Gamescom Livestream is taking place across two days on Wednesday, August 23rd and Thursday, August 24th at 7PM AEST. Here’s how that shakes out around the nation:
- 7.00 PM AEST (Melbourne/Sydney/Hobart/Canberra/Brisbane)
- 6.30 PM ACST (Adelaide, Darwin)
- 5.00 PM AWST (Perth)
- 9.00 PM NZDT (Wellington)
Awesome Indies 2023
This year’s exciting Awesome Indies showcase will be hosted by Shay Thompson, journalist and presenter known in the gaming industry for her work with BAFTA and BBC. During the 90-minutes long livestream, viewers will get to see exciting new game announcements, eye-catching trailers and gameplay reveals.
The Awesome Indies 2023 Showcase is taking place on Thursday, August 24th at 4AM AEST. Here’s how that shakes out around the nation:
- 4.00 AM AEST (Melbourne/Sydney/Hobart/Canberra/Brisbane)
- 3.30 AM ACST (Adelaide, Darwin)
- 2.00 AM AWST (Perth)
- 6.00 AM NZDT (Wellington)
