gc 2026 Press release

NICK APOSTOLIDES AND ANGELA SANT’ALBANO TO HOST THE FUTURE GAMES SHOW AT GAMESCOM 2026

The Future Games Show is delighted to announce that actors Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant'Albano will co-host the Future Games Show at gamescom on Wednesday, August 26. Best known for bringing Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft to life in Resident Evil Requiem, the pair will take the stage to guide viewers through the latest world premieres, exclusive reveals and developer deep dives coming soon to PC and console.

Future Games Show at gamescom starts at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST / 1am CST* on Wednesday, August 26. The show will feature more than 40 games from some of the industry’s most exciting and creative AAA and indie studios including:

 
  • Direct from Chengdu, a behind the scenes look at Tides of Annihilation from Eclipse Glow Games, a fantasy action-adventure inspired by Arthurian Legend
  • A closer look at samurai swordplay action game Onimusha: Way of the Sword from Capcom
  • An interview with the developers of The Ascent, Neon Giant, on their new immersive open world game NO LAW
 
Nick Apostolides, co-host, said: “I’m thrilled to be co-hosting the Future Games Show at gamescom alongside Angela Sant’Albano on August 26! I can't wait to share an incredible lineup of games with fans around the world. Whether you’re into pulse-pounding horror, samurai adventures or anything in between, we’ve got first looks, exciting reveals and plenty of surprises in store. Join us for one hell of a show!”

Angela Sant’Albano, co-host, said: "I'm thrilled to be joining Nick Apostolides to co-host the Future Games Show at gamescom on 26 August. We’re putting the zombie-dodging to one side to bring you world premieres, exclusive gameplay reveals and brand-new trailers for some of the most exciting upcoming games. Nick and I can't wait to share it all with you - see you there!"

FGS Live From gamescom, will follow directly after the main show hosted by FGS channel presenters Nathan and Jules. FGS Live From gamescom will bring viewers more world premieres and exclusive trailers as well as news direct from the gamescom show floor.

Finally, FGS Best Of gamescom returns at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST / 1am CST** on Sunday, August 30, to bring viewers the ‘best of’ the gamescom show floor - including exclusive gameplay demos, booth tours, developer interviews and a recap of all the week’s biggest announcements.

 
 
When To Watch:
  • Date: Future Games Show at gamescom and FGS Live From gamescom on Wednesday, August 26 and FGS Best Of gamescom on Sunday, August 30, 2026


The show invites content creators to co-stream the Future Games Show. To receive the streamer asset pack, please complete the Streaming Partner form.

Look out for more exciting announcements about the Future Games Show in the coming weeks via GamesRadar+, X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

*1am China Standard Time on Thursday August 27
**1am China Standard Time on Monday August 31

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