Thousands crowd Gamescom to play the year's biggest new games

Imagine walking into a giant hall filled with thousands of people. Everyone holds a video game controller. The air feels excited and alive. This is Gamescom — one of the world's largest video game festivals.

Every year, Gamescom happens in Cologne, Germany. Game makers show their newest games to the world. Players can try games before they go on sale. Fans line up for hours to play new titles. Some people travel from many countries just to be there.

This year, Gamescom showed some games that made people very happy. One big game was Witcher 3. Another popular one was Alien: Isolation 2. These games let players see amazing graphics. Players could also feel the story and adventure inside each game. Some games were scary. Others were fun to play with friends.

What makes Gamescom special? It is not just about playing games. It is about community. Thousands of people come together who love the same thing. They talk about games. They share ideas. They get excited about what comes next. Game makers listen to what players want. This helps them make better games.

If you love games, Gamescom is a dream. You see the future of gaming before other people. You meet other fans. You can try games that will not come out for many months. The energy and happiness at Gamescom is hard to describe. You have to feel it yourself.

Have you ever wanted to try a new game before anyone else? What game would you most want to play first at a festival like this?

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.