Gamescom Opening Night Highlights
Ali Hasan August 25, 2022
Gamescom returned with its annual show on Wednesday, promising four days of exciting reveals and updates. Opening night set the bar by revealing a slew of new games and hardware along with exciting updates for games slated for this year and beyond across Playstation, Xbox and PC. From a new PS5 controller to trailers for Gotham Knights and Hogwarts Legacy and a long-anticipated update for Dead Island 2, there was something for everyone.
Dualsense Edge Announced
The DualSense Edge is a brand-new pro controller made for the PS5 and PC by Sony. This is the Japanese tech conglomerate’s first foray into the pro controller market, rivaling the likes of Scuff and Xbox Elite controllers.
The DualSense Edge features customizable controls, allowing the user to remap or deactivate certain buttons. Triggers can be customized to reduce/increase travel distance and dead zone for more precise control. Players will also be able to store multiple profiles and change them on the fly.
Additionally, stick caps are interchangeable allowing players to choose from three styles (low dome, high dome, and standard) while stick modules are easily replaceable giving the controller a much longer life span.
The new controller will feature fully customizable back buttons (which are also replaceable) and will come packaged with a high-quality braided USB type C cable.
Gotham Knights Villans Trailer and New Release Date
Marketing for Gotham Knights has been in full swing, with multiple gameplay trailers, developer interviews, and behind-the-scenes featurettes dropping every week.
The game received a brand-new trailer focusing mainly on the villains players can expect to face off when the game launches this fall, including Mr. Freeze, Clay face, and Harley Quinn
Additionally, the game has been bumped up by four days and will now launch on October 21st allowing players a full weekend to immerse themselves into WB Montreal’s newest take on Gotham City.
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Dead Island 2 Gameplay Revealed
First announced in 2014, Dead Island 2 has faced a long and troubled development cycle. From moving between a number of different studios to the project being rebooted multiple times it hasn’t been an easy road for the game.
The game was officially re-announced during Gamescom with a brand-new trailer and a hands-on demo. The developers are aiming to switch up the oft-tired zombie game formula with a ‘fun’ approach to the game. the game is currently slated for February 3rd, 2023.
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Dune: Awakening Announced
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the show was the reveal of Dune: Awakening, a new MMO from Funcom the studio behind the wildly popular Conan Exiles
The game is set to take inspiration from both the original novel by Frank Herbert and the recent movie adaptation by Denis Villeneuve. Dune: Awakening will take place on Arrakis and will allow players to interact in a seamless world.
Little is known about the project at this time apart from the fact that it is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X & S, and PC.
Hogwarts Legacy: Sebastian Sallow’s Dark Legacy
Much to the dismay of eager fans, Hogwarts Legacy was delayed into early 2023 last week but fans were given a brand-new trailer during Gamescom that explores the implications of the dark arts and siding with Slytherin.
Whether players would be able to take on the dark arts has been a question that has lingered ever since the game was announced and the newest trailer answered this burning question
Players will be able to take on an optional questline by befriending Sebastian Sallow, a Slytherin student, and can choose whether to embrace or reject the dark arts.
Hogwarts Legacy is currently slated for a February 10th, 2023 release.
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Lies of P Gameplay Trailer
Lies of P received a brand-new gameplay trailer detailing the game’s mechanics and heavy inspiration from the Soulsborne series, particularly, Bloodborne. Life of P puts a twist on the classic tale of Pinocchio by pitting the titular character in pursuit of his creator Geppetto.
The game will feature a steampunk-like art style. Players will be able to customize Pinocchio’s body by changing his limbs to access new abilities and skills.
Pinocchio’s signature characteristic – lying – will also play a major part in the game. This mechanic will tie into procedurally generated quests that will have major implications on the story.
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