Microsoft Gamescom showcase event on August 20

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Xbox One will get its time in the spotlight at a pre-Gamescom Showcase Event in Germany on August 20.

Microsoft will host the event at at the Dock One in Cologne, where Xbox execs Phil Spencer and Phil Harrison will lead proceedings, reports Polygon.

No time slot was mentioned, but it was previously indicated to CVG that the firm will host a one-hour show.

The media briefing will be the first of its kind that Microsoft has held in Gamescom's history - and is another signal of its dedication to attain a better foothold in Europe.

In May, CVG was told by Sony sources that both companies are targeting Europe as a heightened priority region - in many ways more important than Japan - as part of the race to increase marketshare.

Microsoft has confirmed an Xbox One release date window of November, but is yet to divulge region-specific launch plans beyond that.

Keen gamers will be hoping to get a clearer picture of the firm's launch plans, including a definitive launch-day software line-up, and further clarification of Xbox One policies, specifically regarding used games and self-publishing, following its recent changes in those areas.

Microsoft's Showcase Event will fall on the same day as Sony's, which will take place at the Saatenhaus am Rheinpark in Cologne from 7pm CET (6pm UK), MCV reported today.

Gamescom runs from August 21-25 in Cologne, Germany.

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CokesPosted:

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Beacon Xbox One makes me feel sick it's not going to achieve or strive this year sorry.


lol, most places have already sold out and one of the news posts said it was beating sonny 3 to 1 in pre-orders.


Yeah but those news reports aren't always face.

PlusnetPosted:

Leap I honestly dont like the xbox one at all :/


I have my doubts about it.

ExoticWolfsPosted:

Beacon Xbox One makes me feel sick it's not going to achieve or strive this year sorry.


lol, most places have already sold out and one of the news posts said it was beating sonny 3 to 1 in pre-orders.

Ted-Posted:

More information about the console, yewww

CokesPosted:

Are they trying to prove something by putting it on the same day?

WavelengthPosted:

Beacon Xbox One makes me feel sick it's not going to achieve or strive this year sorry.


Well most places sold out already. So your wrong.

GossipPosted:

Too bad its in Germany.

LuckyOtterPosted:

Beacon Xbox One makes me feel sick it's not going to achieve or strive this year sorry.


So your saying they are not going to sell a lot? I can understand if you don't like it but you are wrong on it not selling. Considering most places ran out of pre-orders already. It's going to do good no matter your opinion on it. So just because you don't like something don't say it won't sell well.

IntPosted:

Xbox One makes me feel sick it's not going to achieve or strive this year sorry.

LeapPosted:

I honestly dont like the xbox one at all :/