Gamescom
| Gamescom | |
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 The Koelnmesse (eastern entrance) where the event is annually held. | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Video games Interactive entertainment |
| Venue | Koelnmesse |
| Location(s) | Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Coordinates | 50°56′33″N 6°57′32″E / 50.94257°N 6.958976°E |
| Country | Germany |
| Inaugurated | 19 August 2009[1] |
| Most recent | August 2018[1] |
| Next event | 20 August 2019[2] |
| Attendance |  370,000 (2018)[1] |
| Organized by | game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche |
| Website | www |
Gamescom (stylized as gamescom) is a trade fair for video games held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Beginning in 2018, it is organised by game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche; and before that, by the Bundesverband Interaktive Unterhaltungssoftware (BIU) (English: Association of the german videogames industry).[3] Until 2008, it was held in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. Gamescom is used by many video game developers to exhibit upcoming games and game-related hardware.[4][5][6][7]
Gamescom is the world's largest gaming event, (measured by exhibition space and number of visitors) with 370,000 visitors and 1037 exhibitors from 56 countries attending the show in 2018[8] and the biggest gaming news expo of the year in Europe.
Areas
- Business area
- Cosplay village
- Entertainment area
- Family and friends
- Fanshop area
Events
2009
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Gamescom 2009 was held from 19 August to 23 August. 245,000 people attended that year's visit.[1]
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 will be free to download.
Media coverage
While most press conferences were not available for live streaming, Electronic Arts was streaming its press conference on EA.com.[9] Sony Computer Entertainment Europe also showcased its press conference on its online community-based service PlayStation Home shortly afterwards.[10] 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
Gamescom 2010 was held from 18 August to 22 August. 254,000 people attended that year's visit.[1]
Exhibitors
Notable announcements
The two main announcements from 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.
2011
Gamescom 2011 was held from 17 August to 21 August. 275,000 people attended that year's visit.[1]
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
Gamescom 2012 was held from 15 August to 19 August. 275,000 people attended that year's visit.[1]
Exhibitors
2013
Gamescom 2013 was held from 21 August to 25 August. 340,000 people attended that year's visit.[1]
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.[12]
- Three League of Legends Tournaments were held during the event:
2014
Gamescom 2014 was held from 13 August to 17 August. 335,000 people attended that year's visit.[1]
Exhibitors
| 2014 exhibitors | ||
|---|---|---|
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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Events
- The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major ESL One Cologne 2014 was held at Gamescom
2015
Gamescom 2015 was held from 5 August to 9 August. 345,000 people attended that year's visit.[1]
Exhibitors
| 2015 exhibitors | |
|---|---|
Studio Wildcard
Abbey Games
EuroVideo Medien
Grey Box
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KING Art
Motiga
Teotl Studios
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2016
Gamescom 2016 was held from 17 August to 21 August. 345,000 people attended that year's visit.[1]
Exhibitors
2017
Gamescom 2017 was held from 22–26 August.[1] German Chancellor Angela Merkel opened the event, which marked the first time in history that a Gamescom was opened by a sitting Chancellor.[25]
Exhibitors
| 2017 exhibitors | |
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
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2018
Gamescom 2018 was held from 21 August to 25 August 2018.[1] 370,000 people attended this year's visit and over 1000 Exhibitors had been at Gamescom 2018.
Notable Events
- Nvidia announced the GeForce RTX 20 Series at the Palladium Cologne on 20 August, 2018.
Exhibitors
| 2018 exhibitors | |
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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.[26]
See also
- Electronic Entertainment Expo
- PAX (event)
- Brasil Game Show
- Gamercom
- Game Developers Conference
- Games Convention
- Asia Game Show
- Paris Games Week
- Tokyo Game Show
- IgroMir
- Video gaming in Germany
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "gamescom Cologne". Trade Fair Dates. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
- ^ "gamescom 2019 in Köln" (in German). Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ game - Gamescom information
- ^ "gamescom2018: first exhibitors confirmed".
- ^ "Lost Planet 2 to make PS3 debut at GamesCom". Game Zine. 11 August 2009. Archived from the original on 15 August 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Sony confirms unveiling of new Heavy Rain character for Gamescom". Video Games Republic. 11 August 2009. Retrieved 11 August 2009.
- ^ Namco Bandai Partners (Press release) (7 August 2009). "Namco Bandai Partners' gamescom line-up". Retrieved 11 August 2009.
- ^ "Final Report Gamescom 2018". gamescom.global. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
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"EA GamesCom 2009 Press Conference Video Archive". Archived from the original on 14 September 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Linger, Elliott (12 August 2009). "MotorStorm Swerves Into PlayStation Home; The Presentation Podium Opens Its Doors For gamescom". Playstation Blog. Sony Computer Entertainment. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ a b "K-game's spark in European market". Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United States of America. 24 August 2012. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ^ Harris, Adrian (31 July 2013). "WCS Season 2 Finals Begin August 23". Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. Archived from the original on 8 August 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ RheingoldRiver (22 November 2015). "Gamescom 2013". Leaguepedia - Competitive League of Legends eSports Wiki. Curse. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ Jayway, Riot (6 August 2013). "Gamescom and PAX schedule announcement". LoL Esports. Riot Games. Archived from the original on 19 August 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Check out Nintendo's Gamescom 2015 line-up".
- ^ a b c Makuch, Eddie (18 July 2016). "Dark Souls, Tekken Publisher Will Announce New IP in August". GameSpot. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g Helm, Jordan (16 July 2016). "Focus Home Interactive Unveil Gamescom 2016 Line-Up". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ Barrett, Ben (18 August 2016). "Elite Dangerous patch 2.2 will introduce dual flying, new space stations and aliens in October". Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ^ Barrett, Ben (17 August 2016). "Planet Coaster release date set for November 17, cheap pre-orders end August 25". Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ^ Skrebels, Joe (17 August 2016). "Gamescom 2016: Konami Announces Metal Gear Survive". IGN. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ^ "Konami announces demo launch date and releases new trailer for PES 2017". gamereactor.com. 17 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g Greenberg, Aaron (13 July 2016). "Xbox at gamescom 2016". Microsoft Studios. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Green Man Gaming At Gamescom 2016 – Green Man Gaming Blog". www.greenmangaming.com. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
- ^ Ed Boon [@noobde] (16 August 2016). "A couple of fun reveals coming soon for Injustice 2" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Chancellor Merkel is opening gamescom for the first time". Gamescom. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
- ^ "About Game Developers Conference Europe". GDC Europe. Cologne, Germany: UBM Tech. 15–16 August 2016. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
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