Gamescom#2017
{{Short description|Video game trade fair}}
{{distinguish|Gamercom|Game.com}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox convention
| name = Gamescom
| logo = Gamescom logo (2022-present).svg
| image = Gamescom 2012.jpg
| caption = The North Entrance of Koelnmesse
| status = Active
| genre = Video games
Interactive entertainment
| venue = Koelnmesse
| location = Cologne, Germany
| coordinates = {{coord|50.94257|N|6.958976|E|type:landmark_source:frwiki}}
| country = Germany
Singapore (Gamescom Asia)
Brazil (Gamescom Latam)
| first = {{Start date and age|df=y|2009|8|19}}{{cite web|url=http://www.tradefairdates.com/gamescom-M696/Cologne.html|title=gamescom Cologne|publisher=Trade Fair Dates|access-date=13 January 2016}}
| last = {{Start date and age|df=y|2024|8|21}}
| next = {{Start date and age|df=y|2025|8|20}}
| attendance = {{increase}} 320,000 (2023){{cite web |url= https://www.gamesindustry.biz/320000-attendees-visited-gamescom-2023#:~:text=Gamescom%202023%20had%20320%2C000%20in,of%20them%20were%20from%20aboard.|title=320,000 attendees visited Gamescom 2023 |author=
| organizer = {{ill|German Games Industry Association|de|Game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche}} (2018–present)
| website = {{URL|https://www.gamescom.global|gamescom.global}}
| footnotes =
}}
Gamescom (stylized as gamescom) is a trade fair for video games held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Gamescom is the world's largest gaming event, with 370,000 visitors and 1,037 exhibitors from 56 countries attending the event in 2018.{{cite web|url=http://www.gamescom.global/news/content-for-media-representatives/press-information-of-gamescom/press-information-of-gamescom.php?aktion=pfach&p1id=kmpresse_gamescom_e&format=html&base=&tp=kme9&search=&pmid=kmeigen.kmpresse_0480_2018pm23_e&start=0&anzahl=10&channel=kmeigen&language=e&archiv=|title=Final Report Gamescom 2018|publisher=gamescom.global|access-date=21 May 2018}} The event is used by many video game developers to exhibit upcoming games and game-related hardware.
- {{cite web |title=gamescom2018: first exhibitors confirmed |url=http://news.gamescom.de/en/2018/03/gamescom2018-first-exhibitors-confirmed/ |access-date=18 June 2018 |archive-date=16 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190916130626/http://news.gamescom.de/en/2018/03/gamescom2018-first-exhibitors-confirmed/ |url-status=dead }}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.gamezine.co.uk/news/formats/xbox360/lost-planet-2-make-ps3-debut-at-gamescom-$1318164.htm |title=Lost Planet 2 to make PS3 debut at GamesCom |date=11 August 2009 |publisher=Game Zine |access-date=11 August 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090815202201/http://www.gamezine.co.uk/news/formats/xbox360/lost-planet-2-make-ps3-debut-at-gamescom-$1318164.htm |archive-date=15 August 2009 }}
- {{cite web|url=http://videogamesrepublic.com/?p=7999|title=Sony confirms unveiling of new Heavy Rain character for Gamescom|date=11 August 2009|publisher=Video Games Republic|access-date=11 August 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100131062259/http://videogamesrepublic.com/?p=7999|archive-date=31 January 2010|url-status=dead}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/namco-bandai-partners--gamescom-line-up-tekken-6--dragon-ball--raging-blast--dragon-ball--revenge-of-king-piccolo--one-piece-unlimited-cruise-2--tales-of-symphonia-trade---dawn-of-the-new-world--family-trainer--extreme-challenge--katamari-forever-and-cham|title=Namco Bandai Partners' gamescom line-up|last=Namco Bandai Partners (Press release)|date=7 August 2009|access-date=11 August 2009}} The "gamescom - Opening Night Live" (ONL) show takes place every year on the evening before the opening. The show presents the latest trailers and announcements from the international games industry and is hosted by Geoff Keighley.{{cite web | url = https://www.gamescom.global/en/program/onl | title=gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 |publisher=gamescom |website=gamescom.global |access-date=2024-08-19}}
Alongside the public areas, there is also a closed area for professional visitors, such as publishers, journalists and developers.{{cite web | url = https://b2b.gamescom.global/trade-fair-visitors/for-trade-visitors/ | title=For trade visitors |publisher=Koelnmesse GmbH |website=b2b.gamescom.global |access-date=2024-02-17}}
Shortly before Gamescom, the associated conference Devcom takes place at the same area and is specifically for the game development sector.{{cite web | url = https://venturebeat.com/2021/06/18/xsolla-teams-up-with-devcom-on-year-long-strategic-partnership/ | title = Xsolla teams up with Devcom on year-long strategic partnership | first= Dean | last = Takahashi | date = June 18, 2021 | accessdate = August 30, 2021 | work = Venture Beat }}
History
The Federal Association of Interactive Entertainment Software had previously hosted the Games Convention in Leipzig from 2002 to 2008, which was briefly the largest games trade show in the world. However, Leipzig was becoming unsuitable for such a large event owing to limited transport links and hotel accommodation. The BIU and Koelnmesse announced a new event circuit in 2008, to be held in Cologne beginning in 2009. The Leipzig Trade Fair opposed the move and intended to continue Games Convention without the BIU, which led to a five month "standoff" between the two groups. As Leipzig did not allow the Cologne event to be called "Games Convention", the BIU instead adopted "GamesCom". The two events were due to take part on the same weekend, and were each competing to be seen as the "authoritative" German trade fair for the industry. In the end, after a deal between Gamescom and GDC, Leipzig announced that Games Convention would be cancelled, and replaced by an online only event that focused on mobile and casual gaming.{{cite web |title=GC Leipzig Canceled As Organizers Announce New Event |url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/gc-leipzig-canceled-as-organizers-announce-new-event |website=www.gamedeveloper.com |language=en}}{{cite web |title=Leipziger Messe: Games Convention setzt auf Onlinespiele |url=https://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/spielzeug/leipziger-messe-games-convention-setzt-auf-onlinespiele-a-604284.html |website=Der Spiegel |language=de |date=29 January 2009}}{{cite web |title="GamesCom": Die Games Convention geht nach Köln |url=https://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/spielzeug/gamescom-die-games-convention-geht-nach-koeln-a-537530.html |website=Der Spiegel |language=de |date=25 February 2008}} Gamescom was first held in August of 2009, and was extremely successful,{{cite web |title=gamescom 2009 |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamescom-2009-the-final-tally-458-exhibitors-120-000-square-metres-245-000-visitors-most-of-them-in-the-press-room |website=GamesIndustry.biz |language=en |date=24 August 2009}} while Games Convention Online was discontinued after 2010.{{cite web |title=Gamescom ‘wins’ as Leipzig cancels August event |url=https://mcvuk.com/business-news/events/gamescom-wins-as-leipzig-cancels-august-event/ |website=MCV |language=en |date=14 February 2020}}
The BIU continued to support and administer the event until 2018, when it merged with the industry body GAME. Their successor organisation the {{ill|German Games Industry Association|de|Game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche}} has continued in the same role.{{cite web |title=gamescom |url=https://www.game.de/en/events-and-partnerships/gamescom/ |website=game}}{{cite web |title=Game-Verband: Branchenverbände BIU und GAME fusionieren |url=https://www.gameswirtschaft.de/politik/game-verband-fusion-biu-game-bundesverband/ |website=GamesWirtschaft.de |language=de-DE |date=29 January 2018}} Geoff Keighley began hosting Opening Night Live from 2019, a streamed event at the beginning of the show. Opening Night Live has served as a platform for many trailer launches and game announcements.{{cite web |last1=Billcliffe |first1=James |title=Gamescom 2019: Watch the Xbox, Google Stadia and Opening Night Live streams here |url=https://www.vg247.com/gamescom-2019-schedule-google-stadia-playstation-xbox-opening-night-live-date-time |website=VG247 |language=en |date=19 August 2019}}
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused the discontinuation of E3, Gamescom has been the largest event of its kind.{{cite web |title=Gamescom 2023: World's biggest games expo proves the value of physical events |url=https://omdia.tech.informa.com/om032794/gamescom-2023-worlds-biggest-games-expo-proves-the-value-of-physical-events}} Gamescom Latam, first held in Brazil in 2024, is also the largest event in the Americas.{{cite web |last1=Batchelor |first1=James |title=Gamescom Latam: "With no E3, we're the biggest games event in the Americas" |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamescom-latam-with-no-e3-were-the-biggest-games-event-in-the-americas |website=GamesIndustry.biz |language=en |date=27 June 2024}}
Areas
The following exhibition areas are located on the site:{{cite web |url= https://www.gamescom.global/en/program/areas |title=gamescom areas|author=gamescom |date=2025-01-01 |website=gamescom.global |access-date=2025-05-23}}
| • entertainment area |
| • event arena |
| • merchandise area |
| • indie area |
| • cosplay village |
| • retro & family area |
| • artist area |
| • cards & boards area |
| • social area |
| • gamescom campus area |
| • business area |
Events
=2009<span class="anchor" id="Gamescom 2009"></span>=
File:Gamescom 2009 - Electronic Arts (5087).jpg in 2009]]
Gamescom 2009 was held 19–23 August. 245,000 people attended that year's visit.
== Exhibitors ==
== Notable press conferences ==
Wednesday, 18 August:
Thursday, 19 August:
== Notable announcements ==
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced the PlayStation 3 Slim, a smaller and lighter model of the console and a release date of 1 September 2009. Firmware 3.0 for the PlayStation 3 was also announced, adding new features to the PlayStation Network. Sony announced that the European Video Store would launch in November 2009. Sony also announced that the PlayStation Portable would get smaller games (under 100mb) in the form of 'minis' and that comics would also be available to download in December 2009. A "free game" registration promotion was announced for the PSP Go.
Microsoft Game Studios announced Fable III, along with a release date of 2010. Also, Microsoft announced their intention to release Fable II on the Xbox Live Marketplace in five episodes, the first of which would be free to download.
== Media coverage ==
While most press conferences were not available for live streaming, Electronic Arts streamed its press conference on EA.com. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe also showcased its press conference on its online community-based service PlayStation Home shortly afterwards.{{cite web |url=https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2009/08/12/motorstorm-swerves-into-playstation-home-the-presentation-podium-opens-its-doors-for-gamescom/ |title=MotorStorm Swerves Into PlayStation Home; The Presentation Podium Opens Its Doors For gamescom |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment |first=Elliott |last=Linger |date=12 August 2009 |access-date=24 August 2018 |work=Playstation Blog}} Sony also made its press conference available for download on the PlayStation Store. Various gaming websites offered live-blogging of the respective press conferences.
=2010<span class="anchor" id="Gamescom 2010"></span>=
== Exhibitors ==
== Notable announcements ==
The two main announcements this Gamescom came from Insomniac Games, who announced two sequels from two of their franchises: Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One, by revealing some gameplay from the game, and Resistance 3, via a live action teaser trailer. These games will be exclusive to the PlayStation 3. All 4 One has a set release date as late 2011, while Resistance 3 did not have a release date.
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=2011<span class="anchor" id="Gamescom 2011"></span>=
File:GamesCom 2011 (6055997148).jpg
Gamescom 2011 was held 17–21 August. 275,000 people attended that year's visit.
== Exhibitors ==
== Notable events ==
- The first Dota 2 International championship took place. The tournament had the biggest prize pool of any e-sports tournament at the time.
=2012<span class="anchor" id="Gamescom 2012"></span>=
== Exhibitors ==
=2013<span class="anchor" id="Gamescom 2013"></span>=
File:Gamers at Gamescom 2013 (9591140964).jpg
Gamescom 2013 was held 21–25 August. 340,000 people attended that year's visit.
== Exhibitors ==
== Notable events ==
- The World Championship Series 2013 Season 2 Global Finals, a StarCraft II tournament with a $150,000 prizepool, were held during the event.{{cite web |url=http://wcs.battle.net/sc2/en/articles/wcs-season-2-finals-begin-august-23 |title=WCS Season 2 Finals Begin August 23 |first=Adrian |last=Harris |date=31 July 2013 |access-date=24 August 2018 |publisher=Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130808132941/http://wcs.battle.net/sc2/en/articles/wcs-season-2-finals-begin-august-23 |archive-date=8 August 2013 |url-status=live }}
- Three League of Legends Tournaments were held during the event:
- International Wildcard Tournament
- Season 4 Spring Promotion Qualifier
- European LCS Playoffs{{cite web |url=http://na.lolesports.com/season3/split2/articles/gamescom-and-pax-schedule-announcement |title=Gamescom and PAX schedule announcement |work=LoL Esports |first=Riot |last=Jayway |date=6 August 2013 |access-date=24 August 2018 |publisher=Riot Games |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130819184526/http://na.lolesports.com/season3/split2/articles/gamescom-and-pax-schedule-announcement |archive-date=19 August 2013 |url-status=live }}
=2014<span class="anchor" id="Gamescom 2014"></span>=
File:Gamescom 2014 (14750565329).jpg
Gamescom 2014 was held 13–17 August. 335,000 people attended that year's visit.
== Notable events ==
- The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major ESL One Cologne 2014 was held at Gamescom
== Exhibitors ==
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| colspan = "3" |2014 exhibitors |
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Asteroid Base
Blowfish
Chainsawesome Games
Deco Digital
Excamedia
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Gateway Interactive
Grey Box
Grimm Bros
Ironward
Mastertonic
Ndemic Creations
Nevernaut Games
Other Ocean Interactive
Phoenix Online Studios
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SeithCG
TinyBuild
Witchbeam
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=2015<span class="anchor" id="Gamescom 2015"></span>=
== Exhibitors ==
=2016<span class="anchor" id="Gamescom 2016"></span>=
== Exhibitors ==
=2017<span class="anchor" id="Gamescom 2017"></span>=
File:Gamescom 2017 (35948271804).jpg
Gamescom 2017 was held 22–26 August. 355,000 people attended that year's visit.
== Notable events ==
- German Chancellor Angela Merkel opened the event, which marked the first time in history that a Gamescom was opened by a sitting Chancellor.{{Cite web |url=http://news.gamescom.de/en/2017/06/chancellor-merkel-is-opening-gamescom-for-the-first-time/ |title=Chancellor Merkel is opening gamescom for the first time |date=22 June 2017 |work=Gamescom |access-date=23 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626011525/http://news.gamescom.de/en/2017/06/chancellor-merkel-is-opening-gamescom-for-the-first-time/ |archive-date=26 June 2017 |url-status=dead }}
== Exhibitors ==
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| colspan = "2" |2017 exhibitors |
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
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=2018<span class="anchor" id="Gamescom 2018"></span>=
== Notable events ==
- Nvidia announced the GeForce RTX 20 Series at the Palladium Cologne on 20 August 2018.{{cite news|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/13249/nvidia-announces-geforce-rtx-20-series-rtx-2080-ti-2080-2070|title=NVIDIA Announces the GeForce RTX 20 Series: RTX 2080 Ti & 2080 on Sept. 20th, RTX 2070 in October|work=Anandtech}}
== Exhibitors ==
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| colspan = "2" |2018 exhibitors |
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Buka Entertainment
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=2019<span class="anchor" id="Gamescom 2019"></span>=
File:ESL stage Gamescom 2019 (48605708741).jpg in 2019]]
Gamescom 2019 was held 20–24 August. Geoff Keighley has announced that he will help launch a dedicated video game announcement show prior to Gamescom, called "Gamescom: Opening Night Live". Inspired by the response to The Game Awards presentation that includes several new game announcements, Keighley wanted to do the same for Gamescom. The event was streamed on 19 August at 8:00pm (CEST).{{cite web |last=Nunneley |first=Stephany |date=16 April 2019 |url=https://www.vg247.com/2019/04/16/gamescom-2019-live-show/ |title=Gamescom 2019 will kick off with a live show hosted by Geoff Keighley |publisher=VG247 |access-date=16 April 2019}}
== Exhibitors ==
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| colspan = "2" |2019 exhibitors |
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2x2 Games
All In! Games
Dear Villagers
Fabraz
Forever Entertainment
Frecle
Gwen Frey
Intrepid Studios
Kasedo Games
Lionbite Games
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Rockfish Games
Surgical Scalpels
Triband
V1 Interactive
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=2020<span class="anchor" id="Gamescom 2020"></span>=
Gamescom 2020 was scheduled to be held from 25 to 29 August in Cologne. However, Germany announced that following lifting of lockdowns in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, all public events through August 2020 were banned. Gamescom organizers announced they would move some portions of the planned show online.{{cite web | url = https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-04-15-gamescom-hit-by-german-ban-on-events | title = Gamescom hit by German ban on events | first = Brendan | last= Sinclair | date = 15 April 2020 | access-date = 15 April 2020 | work = GamesIndustry.biz }} Organizers confirmed plans for the online Opening Night Live to start on 27 August, with each following day through 30 August featuring a schedule of online developer interviews and events and a wrap-up show.{{cite web | url = https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-05-18-gamescom-2020-interview | title = Gamescom: "We can seize the opportunity to prove how digital events can work" | first= Matthew | last= Handrahan | date = 18 May 2020 | access-date = 18 May 2020 | work = GamesIndustry.biz }}
== Exhibitors ==
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=2021<span class="anchor" id="Gamescom 2021"></span>=
Gamescom 2021 was held 25–27 August 2021. The event was preceded by Opening Night Live with Geoff Keighley on 25 August.{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamescom.global/for-visitors/events/opening-night-live/ |title=gamescom: Opening Night Live |publisher=gamescom |access-date=17 April 2021}} Gamescom 2021 was a hybrid exhibition experience with online and live events.{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamescom.global/press-creator/press-releases/press-releases-of-gamescom/?fairnumber=0480&fairyear=2021&pressrelease=1&language=EN%20(US)&abbreviation=EN%20(GB)&datei=pm_0480_2021_1_EN%20(US).xml |title=gamescom 2021 was an online event |publisher=gamescom |access-date=17 April 2021}}
== Exhibitors ==
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| colspan="2" | 2021 exhibitors |
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| valign=top | {{Expand section|date=April 2023}} |
=2022<span class="anchor" id="Gamescom 2022"></span>=
File:Saints Row exhibition stand at Gamescom 2022 in Cologne, Germany (52760300728).jpg in 2022]]
Gamescom 2022 was held 24–28 August 2022.{{cite news|title=Gamescom will return as biggest in-person game expo in August|url=https://venturebeat.com/2022/03/10/gamescom-will-return-as-biggest-in-person-game-expo-in-august/|work=VentureBeat|last=Takahashi|first=Dean|date=March 10, 2022|access-date=March 11, 2022}} The event was both in-person and online.{{cite web|title=Gamescom 2022 Will Be Both In-Person and Online|url=https://www.siliconera.com/gamescom-2022-will-be-both-in-person-and-online/|work=Siliconera|last=Lada|first=Jenni|date=March 10, 2022}} 265,000 people attended that year's visit.
== Exhibitors ==
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| colspan = "2" |2022 exhibitors{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/everything-announced-gamescom-opening-night-live|title=Everything Announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live|work=IGN|date=August 23, 2022|last=Dinsdale|first=Eyan|access-date=August 24, 2022}} |
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Assemble Entertainment
Build a Rocket Boy
Embark Studios
Everstone Studios
Lucid Dreams Studio Neowiz
Something Wicked Games
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=2023<span class="anchor" id="Gamescom 2023"></span>=
Gamescom 2023 was held 23–27 August 2023.{{cite web|title=Gamescom Opening Night Live Set For August 22 With News And Reveals Expected|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamescom-opening-night-live-set-for-august-22-with-news-and-reveals-expected/1100-6513022/|website=GameSpot|last=Makuch|first=Eddie|date=April 6, 2023|access-date=April 6, 2023}} 320,000 people attended that year's visit. The opening night received media attention after one attendee rushed on the stage and interrupting presenter of the show Geoff Keighley, saying that "Bill Clinton wants to play GTA VI".{{cite web|last=Watts|first=Steve|title=Gamescom Opening Night Live Interrupted By Stage Crasher|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamescom-opening-night-live-interrupted-by-stage-crasher/1100-6517076/|website=GameSpot|date=August 22, 2023|access-date=August 26, 2023}}{{cite web|last=Plant|first=Logan|title=Someone Already Invaded the Stage at gamescom Opening Night Live|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/someone-already-invaded-the-stage-at-gamescom-opening-night-live|website=IGN|date=August 23, 2023|access-date=August 26, 2023}}{{cite web|last=Del Rosario|first=Alexandra|title=Gamescom opening is crashed by attendee. Game Awards déjà vu, anyone?|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-08-23/gamescom-geoff-keighley-attendee-crashes-opening-night-live-game-awards|website=Los Angeles Times|date=August 23, 2023|access-date=August 26, 2023}} The incident occurred 8 months after a similar incident at The Game Awards 2022, in which Keighley also hosted.{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/the-game-awards-stage-crasher-arrested-after-invading-elden-rings-goty-speech |title=The Game Awards Stage Crasher Arrested After Invading Elden Ring's GOTY Speech |work=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |date=December 8, 2022 |accessdate=December 9, 2022 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209050915/https://www.ign.com/articles/the-game-awards-stage-crasher-arrested-after-invading-elden-rings-goty-speech |archivedate=December 9, 2022 |url-status=live }} The same attendee also interrupted several live shows in Germany, asking about the game.{{cite web |url=https://www.vg247.com/german-fan-where-is-gta-6-interrupt-live-tv-show |title=Fan interrupts German live show to ask where GTA 6 is |last=Saed |first=Sherif |work=VG247 |publisher=Gamer Network |date=30 August 2021 |accessdate=24 August 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830125516/https://www.vg247.com/german-fan-where-is-gta-6-interrupt-live-tv-show |archivedate=30 August 2021 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/grand-theft-auto-vi/tv-show |title=GTA 6 fan storms live TV demanding to know about Vice City |last=Smith |first=Ed |work=PCGamesN |publisher=Network N |date=21 August 2023 |accessdate=24 August 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821142209/https://www.pcgamesn.com/grand-theft-auto-vi/tv-show |archivedate=21 August 2023 |url-status=live }}
== Exhibitors ==
=2024<span class="anchor" id="Gamescom 2024"></span>=
Gamescom 2024 was held 20–24 August 2024.{{cite web|title=Gamescom 2024 dates, schedule & how to get tickets|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/gamescom-2024-dates-schedule/|website=RadioTimes|last=Saunders|first=Toby|date=2024-08-20|access-date=2024-08-26}} The event attracted more than 335,000 visitors and 1,400 exhibitors on that year.{{cite web|title=Gamescom 2024 breaks records with 335,000 visitors|url=https://venturebeat.com/games/gamescom-2024-breaks-records-with-335000-visitors/|website=VentureBeat|last=Takahashi|first=Dean|date=2024-08-25|access-date=2024-08-26}}{{cite press release |author= |title=gamescom 2024: Record number of exhibitors, internationality and global reach |url=https://www.gamescom.global/en/gamescom-2024-record-number-of-exhibitors-internationality-and-global-reach |location= |publisher= |agency= |date=2024-08-25 |access-date=2024-08-26}}
Game Developers Conference Europe
From 2009 to 2016, the Game Developers Conference Europe (GDC Europe), a European spinoff of the Game Developers Conference, has been held in conjunction with the Gamescom. The Conference took place at the Cologne Congress Centre East.{{cite web |url=http://www.gdceurope.com/aboutgdc/ |title=About Game Developers Conference Europe |date=15-16 August 2016 |location=Cologne, Germany |work=GDC Europe |publisher=UBM Tech |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130124040649/http://www.gdceurope.com/aboutgdc/ |archive-date=24 January 2013 |access-date=24 August 2018 |url-status=live }}
Offshoots
An offshoot of the trade fair has been established for the Asian region in 2021 under the name Gamescom Asia and takes place in Singapore.{{cite web | url = https://www.campaignasia.com/article/worlds-biggest-gaming-festival-coming-to-singapore/451984 | title=World's biggest gaming festival coming to Singapore | first= Surekha | last = Ragavan | date = May 29, 2019 | accessdate = February 17, 2024 | work = campaignasia.com}}{{cite web | url = https://sea.ign.com/gamescom-asia/208001/news/gamescom-asia-2023-sets-new-record-as-singapores-leading-gaming-event | title=Gamescom Asia 2023 Sets New Record as Singapore's Leading Gaming Event | first= Harith | last = Adam | date = October 26, 2023 | accessdate = February 17, 2024 | work = sea.ign.com}} In 2025 Gamescom Asia joins forces with Thailand Game Show and takes place in Bangkok.{{Cite web |last=GamesMarkt |first=Stephan Steininger |title=Gamescom Asia Joins Forces with Thailand Game Show |url=https://www.gamesmarket.global/business/relocation-to-bangkok-gamescom-asia-joins-forces-with-thailand-game-show-e63b5fbb2b845bf485e45195734b9530 |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=www.gamesmarket.global |language=de}} In 2023, Koelnmesse closed an agreement with BIG Festival and Omelete Company for a new offshoot under the name Gamescom Latam, which takes place in Brazil.{{cite web|url=https://www.theenemy.com.br/pc/gamescom-latam-2024-anuncio|title=BIG Festival se une a Gamescom Latam a partir de 2024|website=The Enemy|language=pt-br|first=Helena|last=Nogueira|date=November 28, 2023|accessdate=March 19, 2024}}
See also
References
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External links
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- [https://www.gamescom.global Official website]
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