Italian Phrase
Escono giochi nuovi?
Meaning
Literally, ‘Are new games coming out?’ It asks whether new video or board games are being released soon. The phrase can also be used more generally for any type of game, including mobile or tabletop.
When to use
Use this question when you’re chatting with friends about upcoming releases, checking a store’s inventory, or asking a developer about their roadmap. It works in informal conversations and can be softened with ‘per caso’ or ‘sapete’ for a more polite tone.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Esconogiochinuovi?
Verb: uscire (present third person plural)
‘Escono’ is the present indicative form of ‘uscire’ for ‘loro’, meaning ‘they/it (plural) go out, are released.’
Noun: giochi (plural)
‘Giochi’ is the plural of ‘gioco’, meaning ‘game(s)’; it agrees in number with the verb.
Adjective placement
In Italian, adjectives like ‘nuovi’ usually follow the noun they modify, so ‘giochi nuovi’ means ‘new games.’
Question intonation
A simple yes‑no question can be formed by adding a question mark and raising intonation; no inversion is needed.
🗨In Conversation
Escono giochi nuovi?
Are new games coming out?
Sì, la prossima settimana uscirà il nuovo *Assassin’s Creed*.
Yes, the new Assassin’s Creed will be released next week.
✕Common Mistakes
Esci giochi nuovi?
‘Esci’ is second‑person singular (you go out). The subject is plural, so you need ‘escono’.
Giochi nuovi escono?
While grammatically possible, the typical order for a simple yes‑no question is verb‑subject‑object.
Escono i giochi nuovi?
Adding the article ‘i’ changes the nuance to ‘the new games (that we know about) are coming out?’, which is less natural in a general inquiry.
↔Alternatives
Ci sono nuovi giochi in arrivo?
Are there new games arriving?
Usciranno nuovi giochi?
Will new games be released?
Che giochi nuovi stanno per uscire?
Which new games are about to be released?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, gamers often follow announcements at events like Milan Games Week or the *E3* livestreams. When asking about releases, it’s common to mention the platform (e.g., ‘per PS5’). Using ‘escono’ sounds casual; for a more formal inquiry you might say ‘Saranno pubblicati nuovi giochi?’