As Gamescom 2019 draws closer, now with less than a month to go, more developers and publishers are starting to announce their playable titles for one of the biggest gaming events of the year.
Over the past few days, we’ve seen what Microsoft and Xbox will be offering in terms of playable games, which is a veritable lineup of upcoming Xbox and PC titles under the Xbox Games Studios label. In addition to the giant publisher, other companies like Microids, THQ Nordic and Wired Productions have followed suit, with both THQ Nordic and Wired Productions set to make game announcements at the same event.
This time around, we’ve got another big publisher to join the fray. Nintendo will also make an appearance for this year’s Gamescom, and for the first time this year we will be seeing the three giants of gaming come together once more – Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo. Besides playable titles, Nintendo will also bring a ton of gameplay demonstrations and tournaments to showcase some of their latest and greatest games.
Check out the games to be showcased below:
- Luigi’s Mansion 3
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
- Astral Chain
- Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
- The Witcher III: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition
Videos will be aired on the Nintendo of Europe page here, but it’s safe to say that the footage will also be made available on Nintendo's official YouTube channel at a later date.
In terms of playable games, Nintendo will be presenting six games for the event. Nintendo's booth is located in Hall 9, so if you find yourself at the event, and looking to get your hands on new Nintendo experiences, you will be able to from Tuesday, August 20 to Saturday, August 24. Check the playable games out below.
- Luigi’s Mansion 3
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
- Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield
- Daemon X Machina
- Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition
- The Witcher III: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition
In addition to these titles, Nintendo has also announced a very special tournament for competitive Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which will be held on Thursday, August 22. The event, titled Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Gamescom 2019 Invitational, will be livestreamed in English on the official Nintendo UK YouTube channel, with a definite time to follow soon.
Check back in with us for more news and reveals about the upcoming Gamescom, which will be released once it develops.
