Gamescom press conference to be live streamed

This year’s press conference at Gamescom 2011 will be streamed live online, organiser Koelnmesse has confirmed.

The live stream will go live at 12:30pm GMT on the afternoon of Thursday June 16th. Those wishing to register for the conference can do so here.

"Cologne’s trade fair grounds will once again be turned into the world’s largest interactive playground during Gamescom," the press release reads.

"The most important innovations surrounding the trade fair and event highlight for interactive games will be exclusively presented to you in advance."