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Gamescom 2010 Press Conference Times and Info

Gamescom 2010 is almost upon us and the anticipation is killing us. To help prepare for the coming madness, here's a list of times for the major press conferences.

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Red_Orange_Juice5780d ago

good hours, I'll be back from work for EA and Sony :)

m235780d ago

I hope Microsoft has some cool things lined up for the hardcore crowd.

TOO PAWNED5780d ago

MS has only 30 min show LOLs

TheLeprachaun5780d ago

Microsoft's slot is 3 hours long, including the play day. How much of that 3 hours is the press conference remains to be seen. Mostly likely 1 hour press conference, 2 hours of Play Day.

niceguywii605780d ago (Edited 5780d ago )

Lets see if Microsoft shows Kinect's peripherals I thought they were going to show at E3. I expect/predict some Hardcore Kinect games and a couple of new 360 games.

nickjkl5780d ago (Edited 5780d ago )

they said we would have to wait a year and a half for hardcore kinect games

ARTICLES
http://www.pcworld.com/arti...

DUMBASSESS

Hallmark Moment5780d ago (Edited 5780d ago )

Stop acting so paranoid. When games are available and when they can and are shown are two different things.

When companies show games they are often years or months away from being released.

PS3 fanboy logic is selectively moronic? PS3 games can be shown at E3 ETC years before launch but teh 360 games can only be shown the day of release? No one said there were no Hardcore games in development they said the first games coming are casuals games.

DUMBASSESS

mastiffchild5780d ago

There's a good point in there Hallmark. MS know that people are desperate to see something coming down the line in respect to core games for Kinect so why on Earth wouldn't they show something now even if it's date is a way off still? As they have nothing for the serious gamer just yet I'd have thought a trailer for some, even far off, core games would be JUST the ticket for MS about now.

Also, it never stopped them showing far more ambitious Kinect stuff LAST year at E3, did it? Never stopped them releasing the 360 before t was tested enough, did it? Didn't prevent them, imho, letting kinect itself go to market without consistent enough performance or the library it really needed to do battle, did it?

So, again, why not show something, anything promising even at an early stage? It is EXACTLY what I want to see from them and something I feel they need to do if at all possible to quell fears that proper games may never get Kinect integration. Am I being unreasonable here? We saw lots of games more than 18months ahead of their release for EVERY platform ever including PLENTY for the 360. Christ, I bought my launch 360 on the strength of the announcement of AW!

Am I mental or have I just missed MS showing a load of impressive game ideas for Kinect recently as from where I'm sat it's a waiting game at best while there's plainly just no games that grab my attention or that of many others for what is, admittedly, a great piece of tech. It remains to be seen what, if any, known genres or amazing new ones will come to the peripheral and with so many, fair I mihght add, doubts about what devs can come up with why would it be so daft to want to see some early ideas at GC?

I think it's entirely reasonable unlike calling people names-you silly pair of posters.

TheLeprachaun5780d ago

Agreed. They must have 'something' in the works. Anything at all. It's odd that we only know of a few core exclusive xbox games coming in the near future, and two of them are coming out very very soon (Halo Reach and Fable III).

Tommykrem5780d ago

Very nice to have all the dates. I expect MS's Gamescom to be stronger than their E3. Then again, that's like expecting that old lady next door is nicer than Hitler, since their E3 was pretty lame! (personal opinion, mind, but almost a fact)

Sony will hopefully do a little better, but I doubt it. Their E3 was good, so no disaster if they don't top it.

Nintendo's E3 was so good that they apparently don't need a Gamescom...

And EA is cool. Hope they bury Activison. NFS: Hot Pursuit!

BornToKill5780d ago

I never heard of Gamescom SUE ME!

is it just as big as E3?

mrmcygan5780d ago

Well its like a smaller version of E3 that takes place in Germany.

TheLeprachaun5780d ago

If by smaller you mean much larger than yes, that's what it is.

Gamescom Attendance = 245,000
E3 2010 Attendance = 45,000

Now I'll admit E3 usually has the bigger announcements but I wouldn't count Gamescom out just yet. Last year's Gamescom (the first 'new' Gamescom technically) saw the announcement of, amongst other things, Playstation Slim and Fable III. This year promises to be much bigger, with the first ever footage of Dragon Age 2, the introduction of Insomniac's next game and much much more.

tldr = Bigger attendance than E3, but less major announcements. However this will probably change as they're aiming to become the 'European E3'.

IdahoPkwy5780d ago

I agree that its becoming the European "E3", but I think your attendance numbers are a little miss leading.

You have to work in the industry to attend E3 and not open to the public, while I'm pretty sure Gamescom is for a admission price.

Red_Orange_Juice5780d ago (Edited 5780d ago )

there were more companies on GC 2009 than E3 2010

absolutecarnage5780d ago

not really as big but still good information on stuff comes out though, interesting to see what going to be showed

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PS3 Software Dominates November Sales In Germany

Germany is Europe’s 3rd largest gaming market, behind France and the UK. Every month the German trade organization BIU provides awards honoring the top selling video games in the country. Games that manage to sell between 100,000-200,000 copies are given the BIU Gold Award, sales ranging between 200,000-500,000 earn a Platinum and for those that make it to 500,000 or more they are granted with a special award.

During the month of November there were several major releases in Germany including Call of Duty: Black Ops, Gran Turismo 5 and Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. Which one took the top spot?

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TOO PAWNED5659d ago

Meh who cares and EU and JAP, lets be ignorant and just focus on USA since USA = world. /s

AntoineDcoolette5659d ago

That kind of sarcasm doesn't work unless someone else says something ignorant first -_-

rezzah5659d ago

Why wait for something ignorant to pop up when you can get your message out there first?

Who cares if its sarcasm.

ComboBreaker5658d ago

Let's act as if Germany = the World.

testerg355659d ago

Actually according to PS3 fans, there shouldn't even be articles likes this since its not World figures.

rezzah5659d ago (Edited 5659d ago )

Not articles like this but articles from the US. Because im not sure if you can tell...but the mentality of many N4Gers think US = the World.

Its not the Fanboys but the general beleif that people think US is more important than the world itself.

poopface15659d ago (Edited 5659d ago )

So sales from the USA, the largest videogame market in the world, should not be posted because it makes you butthurt. But smaller markets that you like the sales of matter.

when ever America sales come out you little girls cry, its not the world, but far smaller markets like this are important to you because it has good PS3 sales. LOL. Your reasoning is pathetic. noone but ps3 fanboys act like USA is the world. thats all I hear from people like you, "USA isnt the world" even when noone has ever acted like it was. Your just making excuses for your butthurt everytime NPD comes out, which I believe is today. LOL.

Im sure we will all hear from you later in NPD, "AMERICA IS NOT THE WORLD"

Face it, America is the biggest market in the world, and no matter how much you cry, it is far more important than Germany sales, which you seem to care about.

GERMANY IS NOT THE WORLD, CRY CRY CRY. thtas how you people sound in EVERY NPD article, only even stupider since America is a FAR LARGER MARKET THAN GERMANY.

So according to you, the only sales we should report is in the places where the ps3 is doing good. HAHAHAHHAAH

edit-- HAHHA rezzah, the mentality of people at n4g seems to be butthurt everytime NPD comes out. Ive never seen anyone suggest that America is the world, yet I hear hundreds of butthurt people like you in NPD articles saying "America is not the world." No one ever said it was, but since ps3 is getting demolished in America, you people would love not to see it. Too bad, America is the largest videogame market in the world, unlike Germany. If 360 was in the lead in Germany, all of you people would complain about this too. LOL.

I love you reasoning. AMerica sales should not be reported because its "not the world" and according to you, people think it is. Even if people did think that, which they dont, it wouldnt matter as they would be morons. no sales from America, because "its not the world" but sales from way smaller markets all around teh world are legit sales to be reported, al long as it shows the PS3 doing good.

zootang5659d ago

@Poopface

Nielsen research reveals US ranks third behind Asia and EU in consumer spending on software; 31 percent of Europeans 16-49 in primary regions actively game.

rezzah5659d ago (Edited 5659d ago )

Well Miss.Poo, I never mentioned anything about my hate towards the US market. Just saying the truth of how many people on this website think.

The world is filled with misunderstandings, misjudgements, conflict of opinions. It creates chaos. In your case you disagree with my opinion and point your shyt stained finger at me to make yourself feel better about "your world"

here is my reply to all you bs:

Never said any related to the US should not be posted, nor do I beleive that.

Im not a girl o.o and I dont cry because of an article.

My reasoning is pathethic? Did you even read my comment? Or is it because you are adding your own perception of me to my comments and exaggerating what I say?...hmmm

finally you said something right *claps for you* "USA isnt the world" - thats my point, it isnt. So whats so wrong about the truth?

I dont even pay attention the NPD - last time I looked at it was probably 2 or 3 months ago. How about you? Must of be like yesterday. Right?

Alright, whats your point if America is the biggest market in the world. Still doesnt mean IT IS THE WORLD. Seriosuly how old are you?

Also no I dont care for Germanys sales, i was only pointing out that people generably beleive that the US is the world. And from the looks of it, it would seem that your own words prove that you beleive that US is the world. Funny.

Alright my conclusion:

You do not have to come out and say what you beleive. It can be easily read in your own words that you are one of those who think America = the world. As for me, I dont care one way or another. i just like to put the truth out there. And that is? Its the truth that people seemed to believe that this small survey wass trying to prove that Move is the popular choice in the entire world when its only for Germany....HEY did that last sound like something a person who only cares for small country sales rather than the US as a whole? I think not.

I look for the turth, and that mean Germany or any large or small country alone does not equal the world. But all together they do.

maybe you and I see the same way, that is if you actually do beleive that every country together equals the world and not your beloved America with its "epic" title (by you) "the largest videogame market in world".

poopface15659d ago (Edited 5659d ago )

Whatever guy. Its clear that you are one of the people who want to ignore the America NPD sales, and use the excuse "america is not the world" for your trolling when it come to NPD sales. Then you want to act like smaller markets are somehow more relevant because the PS3 is doing good there.

That guy said "Actually according to PS3 fans, there shouldn't even be articles likes this since its not World figures."

You said: "Not articles like this but articles from the US. Because im not sure if you can tell...but the mentality of many N4Gers think US = the World."

So you did say sales articles about the US sales shouldn't be written/approved. SUREEEE> I know why you like smaller countries sales articles, and not NPD. Noone thinks America is the world, but it gives you an excuse to make nonsensical comments. Even if there was a person who thought that, why would that mean we should stop having articles like this from the US?? Because you dont like the data?

Sorry, the US isnt the world, but it is by far the largest videogame market in the world and a large part of WW sales. Look it up if you dont believe me, its common knowledge.

I assume I will see you later in NPD telling everyone that "the US is not the world" and using that as your excuse to make stupid comments.

edit-- more spin from a guy saying consumer spending on software means the same as videogame market. NOPE. America is the largest videogame market. Meaning the most consoles, software, accessories and money spent on videogames than anywhere else in the world. Its common knowledge that America(US+Canada) is the largest single market in the video game industry.

rezzah5659d ago

LOL yea i did mess up, seems I was posting a lot in both articles at the same time so i mixed them up. Well Ill start over with this article and testerg35 comment in mind.

Whoa damn I completly forgot why i replied to him (Testerg). I remember now... He implies that when PS3 fan complains about articles they say its not the whole world but only a coountry. To be exact, what PS3 fans complain about is the comparison US to the world. No one looks at the small countries or even places like Japan itself.

This is why I said "Not articles like this (meaning articles about any smaller country) but articles from the US". I did not reply in order to state that Every other country other than US itself is important when it comes to sale. In my veiw the worlds sales = the worlds sales. Not germany or US = world sales.

Also the only thing clear to you is your preset conclusion of what you want me to be. No matter what I say to show you truth you will beleive it a lie because you already have a close mind to truth. Like is said in my other reply, I dont pay attention to sale numbers. I look at how people react to them (hence the US = world veiw of others).

"So you did say sales articles about the US sales shouldn't be written/approved."

Never said that. You did. You imply that this ^ is what I meant. But as I stated my reasoning above maybe you can see that you misunderstood me. Do not twist my words with what you (not I) beleive to be true.

"Sorry, the US isnt the world, but it is by far the largest videogame market in the world and a large part of WW sales."

No need to be sorry because that is what I already know before I even left a comment for anyone. But even being a large part of WW sales still does not make it the entire world sales. This is what Im talking about. US does not equal the world by itself. The US with every other country out there equals the world. Whats so hard to understand?

"I assume I will see you later in NPD telling everyone that "the US is not the world" and using that as your excuse to make stupid comments."

Assume all you want but like I said already the last time I ever looked at the NPD sales was many months ago. Good luck trying to find me =/ Also don't forget...assumptions make an ass out of people.

But from the looks of it it would appear that you beleive that the US = the world, based on how you praise US and Canada in being a large part of the WW sales...

testerg355658d ago

rezzah, actually when NPD numbers come out, 360 fans talk about how great its doing in the US. And since its NPD, it is about US numbers. PS3 fans will then jump in and say the US does not equal the world. See who brings up the world part...

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FrankDrebin5659d ago

Haha This is ridiculous! Germany? 3rd largest market in Europe? Is this what they have to report?

This article fails!

Christopher5659d ago

For me it's not about not caring about one region or another, but do we need to see it broken down by country so often just to create flamebait articles? All it leads to is "USA is not the world" and "Great, Germany PS3 controlled, what about US and UK where more games are sold?"

JUDALATION5659d ago

Look... Nows a good time to buy some stock in SONY if you get my drift... I recon that for the next 12 months Sony will Out sell the 360 And WII in terms of software... Not only that But I recon that If the WII 2 does not come out in 2012 at the soonest.. and the PS3 gets a price drop...The Ps3 will get within 20 million of the wii! Thats not bad for the "Last place console"

sleepy35659d ago (Edited 5659d ago )

The same reason i don't care that NASCAR is in GT5. Its a pointless inclusion. Who the hell outside of the US cars about any stinking go round in a circle and not turn right NASCAR?

By the way, good to see the nazi's like black ops :)

punisher995659d ago

@sleepy3: Actually Nascar also have road courses as well and not just ovals.

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FLOWCity5659d ago

This is the second story about Germany today...

theafroman5659d ago

its germany...what about the US and EU you know the important ones.

BYE5659d ago

Are you dumb? Germany is EU.

theafroman5659d ago

i meant it as a joke im sorry if anyone got offended.

Prcko5659d ago (Edited 5659d ago )

fifa is awesome!

HuGi5659d ago

wonder how are they doing in France i have a feeling that BF is not doing good in france.

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Sales of FIFA 11, Final Fantasy XIII Cross the 200k Mark in Germany

The BIU Sales Award in Germany have honored Electronic Art’s FIFA with both the Platinum and Gold award.

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Gamescom: Halo: Reach Firefight screens bound in

CVG: Microsoft has just released a neat bundle of Corvette-related Halo: Reach screens from Gamecom.

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Thrillhouse5773d ago (Edited 5773d ago )

So much win.

heroprotagonist5771d ago

I can't wait to jump online with my friends and play some Halo Reach.

R2D25772d ago

Hail to the King baby.

Halo FTW.