First time at European expo in 4 years

Nintendo has revealed that it will likely be in attendance for this 12 months’s Gamescom, which is scheduled to happen in Germany in August — As confirmed by Koelnmesse and The German Video games Trade Affiliation, The Home of Mario will make its return on the annual occasion, marking the primary time in 4 years that the writer has made the journey to the European expo.

“We’re excited to announce that Nintendo might be exhibiting at Gamescom 2023,” stated the occasion’s organizers on Twitter. “Many extra exhibitors will comply with within the coming weeks. Keep tuned!”

Nintendo’s attendance comes as one thing of a shock because the writer has not solely shied away from exhibiting at business occasions lately, however can have additionally already launched its largest titles (that we all know of) for 2023 — particularly Metroid Prime Remastered, Fireplace Emblem Have interaction, and the incoming Pikmin 4, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. One may assume that the writer merely needs to additional promote these releases.

We’re excited to announce that Nintendo might be exhibiting at #gamescom2023! Many extra exhibitors will comply with within the coming weeks. Keep tuned! pic.twitter.com/ludCq12pwe

— gamescom (@gamescom) April 26, 2023

However, maybe Nintendo has a shock or two up its sleeve — Gamescom 2023 will, as at all times, premiere with Geoff Keighley’s “Opening Night time Dwell” streaming occasion which, within the wake of E3’s struggles, has grow to be the de-facto summer season streaming occasion for main updates and bulletins. Will Nintendo have one thing to showcase throughout this reside stream? Proper now, it’s a cube roll, however seeing the writer truly depart its workplaces for as soon as is unquestionably a curious state of affairs.

Gamescom 2023 will happen at Koelnmesse, Germany between August 22-27. Opening Night time Dwell will happen on the night of August 22.