Watch Microsoft’s Gamescom 2014 press briefing livestream right here!

By Adam Rosenberg August 12, 2014

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Gamescom 2014 is underway, starting with press briefings from the big console players: Microsoft and Sony. The House of Xbox is up first, with an 8am ET livestream (via Twitch) of its pre-show news blast, and we’ve got the livestream right here. What will we see that’s new?

Expect more from Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Probably new glimpses at Forza Horizon 2 and Sunset Overdrive as well. All three are fall releases that Xbox One owners have to look forward to. The real question we have is just how much love the Xbox 360 will be getting during Microsoft’s stage show.

We’ll find out soon enough. Tune in at 8am ET for the whole shebang.

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When is Xbox's Gamescom event?
While Gamescom doesn't officially begin until August 25, Xbox will kick it off a day early. The event will take place at 10 a.m. PT on Tuesday, August 24. The showcase will run for about 90 minutes.
How to watch Xbox Gamescom
There are dozens of ways to watch the showcase, with Xbox pushing it to a myriad of different platforms. It will be streamed on the official Xbox channels on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Twitter, and more around the globe.
What will we see at Xbox Gamescom?
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As mentioned, there won't be any new announcements or major surprises, so it's ill-advised to go in with an E3-type mindset. Don't expect to see massive games like Perfect Dark or Fable this time around. If they weren't at E3, there's no reason to think Microsoft was saving them for a show just two months later. However, there may be some hype-worthy announcements regarding previously announced titles, so it'll still be worth tuning in.