Gaming Events of 2023
The gaming industry is getting bigger and better as the years go by. With many new releases and advancements in technology this year, the gaming world is buzzing with exciting news announced in this season of events and showcases.
In this article, we will discuss the biggest gaming events of the year, including the most awaited Gamescom 2023, Xbox Live Event 2023, and the Summer Games Fest. Here’s a glimpse into the future of gaming all around the world.
Gamescom 2023
Gamescom 2023 registered a staggering 270,000 visitors in attendance, making it the biggest gaming event of the year. The event, hosted in Germany, showcased the best upcoming AAA blockbusters, indie, and mobile games for the coming year and beyond. Gamescom featured trailers and demos of many games, of which the highlights were:
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3
Fans eagerly wait to get their hands on the latest entry in the Call of Duty franchise. Modern Warfare 3, announced at Gamescom 2023, is set to be released on November 10, 2023.
The game will support cross-play as it is released for PlayStation 5/4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will feature Campaign Mode, where the story picks up from the end of Modern Warfare 2. Multiplayer and Special Ops game modes were also announced, along with the largest and most anticipated Zombies mode.
The Crew Motorfest
The developers at Ubisoft are ready to give you the most intense driving experience with The Crew Motorfest. Race through the beautiful island of Hawaii at high speed with the most iconic cars, including American Muscle, Japanese street racers, and memorable cars of the past!
The game features speed checks, races, and a new mode, Demolition Royal. The Crew Motorfest will be available on PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC’s.
Alan Wake 2
Brace yourselves to face the terror in Alan Wake 2, a sequel to Remedy Entertainment’s award-winning 2010 thriller. This single-player game takes you through a multilayered psychological story and challenges you to survive the horror and mysteries. Alan Wake 2 will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PCs on October 27th, 2023.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Although the 2020 Cyberpunk 2077 faced mixed reviews, the developers at CD Projekt Red are ready to add the first major expansion. Phantom Liberty takes you to the middle of the main story, where you will return as mercenary V to save the NUSU president.
The DLC Phantom Liberty will include new weapons, characters, locations, and game mechanics. It is set to release on September 26th, 2023.
Gamescom 2023 also featured some other segments like:
Gamescom Studio:
Gamescom Studio segment unveiled the trailer for Kena: Bridge of Sprits, a single-player action-adventure game developed by Ember Lab. The game is set to showcase its stunning visuals and heartwarming story on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC on September 21, 2023.
Gamescom Awesome Indies:
The featured game trailer for the Awesome Indies segment was for the open-world RPG action game Elden Ring’s upcoming DLC. The gameplay trailer showed off new enemies and weapons and teased a new story arc. Gamers will be able to experience the rich lore and visuals of Elden Ring on January 21, 2024.
Best of Gamescom Award:
The most prestigious award of the night was the Best of Gamescom Award, claimed by Elden Ring. Mortal Kombat 1 took home the title for the Best Microsoft Xbox Game, and Tekken 8 became the Best Sony PlayStation Game.
Xbox live event 2023
Xbox Live event 2023 gave gamers a deep dive into the future of gaming on the Xbox platform. The event conducted on June 11th, was streamed live on YouTube. Xbox Live focused on presenting the new technologies for Xbox, such as Xbox cloud gaming and new packages for Xbox Game Pass. The featured games of the event include:
Forza Motorsport
The long-awaited Microsoft flagship racing game is making a comeback with its latest installment in the series Forza Motorsport announced on Xbox Live 2023. With a cutting-edge design of career mode and a new multiplayer system, you are about to experience some serious professional-style track racing.
Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name
Take control as Takashi in the latest entry of the Yakuza series. Sega has announced that the game will take place in a new environment in Yokohama.
Featuring new turn-based combat mechanics, Microsoft announced this game will be available to players on Xbox Game Pass and PC on November 9th, 2023.
The Elder Scrolls Online
The developers at ZeniMax Online Studios presented Elder Scrolls Online, part of the long-running Elder Scrolls franchise. The game is getting huge improvements in the performance and graphics categories. The well-renowned MMORPG is set to premiere on Xbox consoles on November 15, 2023, in Japan.
Some honorable mentions that were part of the Xbox live event 2023 are:
- · Fallout 76: Atlantic City,
- · Crimson Desert
- · Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- · Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Summer Game Fest
Summer Game Fest 2023 kicked off the summer gaming season. The festival was held in Los Angeles, hosted by Geoff Keighley, and streamed live on YouTube. It showcased various announcements, trailers, and demos of upcoming entries in the gaming world from which the highlights were:
PlayStation State of Play:
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
After the success of Marvel’s Spider-Man, Sony finally announced its most awaited sequel at Summer Game Fest. The trailer teased characters like Miles Morales and Venom to feature in the game. Players are excited to try out the new suits and their mechanics in the game. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a PlayStation exclusive set to release on October 20th, 2023.
Square Enix Presents:
Final Fantasy XVI
After waiting for almost nine years, fans finally got the new entry in the series announced at Summer Game Fest 2023. The trailer showcased stunning graphics, action-packed gameplay, and a variety of new characters to play around with. Final Fantasy XVI by Square Enix set to release on PlayStation 5 in 2023.
Street Fighter 6
Although Street Fighter 5 received mixed reviews, the announcement of Street Fighter 6 was well-received by fans. Street Fighter 6 is the most influential fighting game franchise of all time.
Fans eagerly await the stunning visuals and smooth gameplay the new RE Engine of Capcom will bring to them. The game will be on PlayStation 5/4, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2023.
