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The largest video-games trade fair in the world prepares to open to the public

Video. Black Ops 7 and Lego Batman steal the spotlight at Gamescom 2025

Updated: 21/08/2025 - 14:41 GMT+2

More than 300,000 visitors are expected at this year's gaming extravaganza, flocking to try out blockbuster releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and test new hardware such as the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Handheld.

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