Microsoft teases Xbox at Gamescom 2014

With Gamescom just a few weeks away, Microsoft is starting the hype train. Today, the platform-holder released a new video promising all sorts of announcements, including Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare's multiplayer reveal on August 11.

On Tuesday, August 12th Microsoft will host the 2014 Gamescom Xbox Briefing (13:00 BST / 8am EDT). There will also be an after show with a look at some of the upcoming games plus developer interviews. And lastly, throughout the week there will be daily updates with "some big surprises" shown on Xbox, Xbox.com and YouTube.

Gamescom is held in Cologne, Germany from August 11 through August 15.