Gamescom, the world's largest gaming industry event, opened to the public on Thursday in Cologne with thousands of fans from around the world excited to get a glimpse of the future of gaming.

With more than 300,000 visitors annually and 800 companies exhibiting this year, Gamescom is the largest gaming event worldwide.

The first public day saw previews of the latest instalments of top-selling titles like Final Fantasy, Halo and Metal Gear Solid.

Robots, warriors and aliens alike could be seen at the "cosplay" village where fans clad as gaming heroes and villains could show off their sometimes handmade regalia, enter costume contest or even fix up their duds at a repair station.

bbabo.Net