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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GinoBANGZPosted:

Wow! Cologne is like 45-60 mins with a car from my place, maybe I'm heading there.

EvoVIIIPosted:

I Hope They Are Going To Show More Of What The Xbox One Can Do.

WageringPosted:

More Xbox One news. :)

EllaPosted:

Homunculous they should reschedule so it's not on the same day as the PS4 one.


Why not get them both done the same day get it over and show us all we need to see and tell us all we need to hear no need to make 2 seperate days for this event.

Vex-Posted:

they should reschedule so it's not on the same day as the PS4 one.

AustraliansPosted:

Seems to be like a major event, hopefully we can watch it on that live events app on xbox xD

DJMarkyMarkPosted:

I'm excited to learn the new information that they will be releasing on these days.

LuckyOtterPosted:

Looks like Europe will be the deciding area on which console sells more. I'm betting that the PS4 sells more there. Then North America will be Xbox and Asia PS4. If the Xbox does sell more I think it will take a couple of years first.

RequirementPosted:

Sounds pretty cool, cannot wait for it.

MaggardoPosted:

So, Microsoft and Sony are hosting there press conference on the day.