On the eve of this year’s event, Tim Endres and Stefan Heikhaus – respectively the directors of gamescom at Kolenmesse (the venue) and game (Germany’s industry trade body) – took the time to answer our questions, on everything from organising gamescom 2024 to what it’s legacy might be. What are …
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Ahead of what is anticipated to be XR’s biggest holiday season to date, a new industry-focused alliance has confirmed both its formation and exhibition plans for Gamescom 2024 today. The Home of XR megabooth has been established by award-winning companies in the virtual reality, mixed reality, and augmented reality (together …
Read More »Q&A: The games industry looks back on gamescom 2023
There were 320,000 people at this year’s gamescom. We pulled aside five of them to see what they thought of it
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Player Research, a Keywords Studio, has announced a brand new accessibility services suite as part of a new initiative ahead of gamescom 2023
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Head of communications at Liquid Crimson, Lauran Carter, gives us a heads up on what the award-winning creative studio has planned for Cologne
Read More »Geoff Keighley on what makes gamescom Opening Night Live special, and why there’s no Autumn Game Fest
Ahead of this year's gamescom Opening Night Live showcase, Geoff Keighley has taken the time to talk to Vince Pavey from MCV/DEVELOP about how, when and why the live show happens each year
Read More »[From the industry] Awesome Indies 2023: Super Crowd showcases the most exciting indie games at gamescom in special event livestream
This is a press release directly from the industry, selected by our editorial team for its importance, that we are reposting in addition to our usual coverage. The Awesome Indies streaming show is a regular and beloved part of gamescom. Every year, thousands of gaming fans tune in to learn more about …
Read More ȆberStrategist and the IGDA are teaming up to make it easier for developers to exhibit at gamescom
ÜberStrategist is teaming up with the IGDA on two new show floor locations that aim to make it easier for developers of all sizes to exhibit at gamescom
Read More »GAME OVER: August 2022
Gamescom returned to the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany in August 2022
Read More »[From the industry] Opening of gamescom 2022 in Cologne draws political interest
"Strengthening Germany as a games location is a long-term project for which further steps must be taken."
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