## Unlocking the Ultimate Gaming Universe: A Deep Dive into GAMESCOM 2024 with IGN STUDIO

As the ever-expanding digital domain invades every possible aspect of daily life, the games industry just keeps growing, spreading its multicoloured wings in a series of annual events that attract millions of gamers from around the world. And at the heart of gaming’s renaissance sits Gamescom 2024, a celebration of gamers, games and the people who make them. With only a few months to go before the events of Gamescom 2024 unfold, IGN Studio will once again serve as Official Media Partner, adding to the event with exclusive trailers and interviews with developers from the world’s biggest names in games. Want to know more about how you can get wrapped up in the heart of Gamescom 2024 with IGN Studio? Look no further.

### Countdown to Excitement: When is GAMESCOM 2024?

As Gamescom 2024 is due to take place in Cologne in Germany from 20th to 25th August, here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store. Grab your popcorn as the stage is about to be set: Gamescom is currently preparing its hall in Cologne, Germany for one of the biggest gaming events of the year. With only a couple of weeks to go, the excitement is brewing as fans worldwide are looking forward to joining Gamescom in person, or relaxing at home to watch and experience the action.

### IGN STUDIO's Grand Showcase: What to Expect

Courtesy of IGN Studio, viewers can expect action-packed entertainment for four straight days, starting with the Opening Night Live event on Monday August 23, and including two full days of dedicated studio programming, culminating in the Gamescom Awards show on Thursday, August 26. Exclusive coverage from all the major companies in attendance, including Xbox, Bethesda, 2K and more, means hunger for gaming will be satisfied with a bountiful spread of deep dives and fresh content.

#### Live from the Heart of Gaming: In-Person and Digital Delights

For those visiting Cologne, IGN Studio’s live show is the centerpiece of an immersive experience, and elsewhere those visiting the cosplay village could dream of dressing up as their favourite character, head over to the esports area for a blood-pumping adrenalin rush, or head towards the retro games area to bring out their nostalgia. At the same time, Xbox’s claim of inviting visitors to their ‘biggest booth ever’ promised a showcase of exciting live demos and streams, including the highly anticipated Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred as well as Avowed.

#### Gamescom Studio Schedule: Mark Your Calendars!

IGN is kicking off Gamescom 2024 with the first big event of the show: Opening Night Live happening on 20 August. It’s the tentpole of a day full of exclusive post-show analysis that will set the tone for the days to come. The Xbox and Bethesda showcase should provide a good double header on 21 and 22 August. We’ll have day-long coverage from our tent with lots of insider scoops to share on both days.

#### Navigating the Stream: Where to Watch

So that no fan is left behind, Gamescom has created livestreams for IGN’s website, Twitter, Twitch Channel, YouTube Channel, and dedicated apps for iOS, Android, Roku, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. Pretty much wherever you go, it will be hard for you to miss.

### Rewards of the Realm: The Gamescom Award Show

A celebration of excellence, the Gamescom Award Show on 23 August showcases the event’s crowning jewels. It features a handshake across the industry and a symbol of what gaming trends we can expect in the coming year.

### Understanding Gamescom: Beyond the Games

Essentially, Gamescom is tied together by its embroidery – the individual stitches making up the tapestry of gaming, whether indie darlings and blockbuster monsters, single-players and multiplayers. In 2013, Gamescom’s streams were watched by a staggering 13 million.

### Join the Conversation: Your Gamescom Wishlist

What are you looking forward to at Gamescom 2024? A momentous showcase, to be sure. That’s why we’re opening up the floor to you. What announcements, demos or interviews are you most excited about at Gamescom? Share your wishlist in the comments below and join the global gamer community.

### Exploring the Studio Behind the Scenes

IGN Studio sits at the beating heart of IGN’s unrivalled Gamescom 2024 coverage, weaving gaming stories into great games content. It is not just a broadcast hub, but a home to gaming’s pulse beating for millions of viewers around the world as IGN Studio continues to be a storytelling voice from gamers and into gaming. Whether it be with exhaustive deep-dives into future titles, a focus on industry innovations or shining a spotlight on the work of developers from around the world, IGN Studio has helped to tell the story of video games, one that continues to be written today. IGN Studio will be returning for Gamescom 2024, making it a must-watch destination for gamers this August.