Gamescom
| Gamescom | |
|---|---|
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Video games |
| Venue | Koelnmesse |
| Location(s) | Cologne |
| Country | Germany |
| Inaugurated | 19 August 2009[1] |
| Attendance | 345,000 (2015)[1] |
| Organized by | Bundesverband Interaktive Unterhaltungssoftware |
| Website | |
| http://www.gamescom-cologne.com/ | |
Gamescom (stylized as gamescom) is a trade fair for video games held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is organised by the BIU (Bundesverband Interaktive Unterhaltungssoftware, English: Federal Association of Interactive Entertainment Software).[2] It is used by many video game developers to show off their upcoming games and game-related hardware.[3][4][5][6]
Gamescom is the world's largest gaming event, (measured by exhibition space and number of visitors) with 345,000 visitors, more than 6,000 journalists and 700 exhibitors from 88 countries attending the show in its sixth year.[7][8]
Shows
2009
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Koelnmesse South Entrance during gamescom 2009
Gamescom 2009 was held from 19 August to 23 August. 245,000 people attended that year's visit.[1]
Exhibitors
Notable press conferences
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Visitors at Gamescom 2009
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
Retro exhibition at Gamescom 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
FIFA 12 demo booth at Gamescom 2011
Gamescom 2011 was held from 17 August to 21 August. 275,000 people attended that year's visit.[1]
Exhibitors
2012
Koelnmesse North Entrance during gamescom 2012
Crysis 3 demo booth at Gamescom 2012
Gamescom 2012 was held from 15 August to 19 August. 275,000 people attended that year's visit.[1]
Exhibitors
2013
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At Gamescom 2013
Gamescom 2013 was held from 21 August to 25 August. 340,000 people attended that year's visit.[1]
Exhibitors
Notable Events
- The First Dota 2 International Championships in 2011, the biggest prize pool of any e-sports tournament at the time
- 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
South Entrance during gamescom 2015
Gamescom 2015 was held from 5 August to 9 August. 345,000 people attended that year's visit.[1]
Exhibitors
| 2015 exhibitors | |
|---|---|
Abbey Games
EuroVideo Medien
Grey Box
Image & Form
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KING Art
Motiga
Teotl Studios
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2016
Gamescom 2016 will be held from 17 August to 21 August.[1]
Game Developers Conference Europe
The Game Developers Conference Europe (GDC Europe), a European spinoff of the Game Developers Conference, is held annually in conjunction with the Gamescom and takes place at the Cologne Congress Centre East.[16]
See also
- Video gaming in Germany
- Games Convention
- Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3)
- Asia Game Show
- Tokyo Game Show
- Paris Game Festival
- IgroMir
- Game Developers Conference
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "gamescom Cologne". Trade Fair Dates. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
- ↑ BIU Gamescom information
- ↑ "Preliminary report on gamescom 2009: Cologne is ready for the premiere of the new leading European trade fair".
- ↑ "Lost Planet 2 to make PS3 debut at GamesCom". Game Zine. 2009-08-11. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ↑ "Sony confirms unveiling of new Heavy Rain character for Gamescom". Video Games Republic. 2009-08-11. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ↑ Namco Bandai Partners (Press release) (2009-08-07). "Namco Bandai Partners' gamescom line-up". Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ↑ "No. Report: "Around 335,000 visitors discovered easily new worlds * World's largest event for interactive entertainment ended successfully"". gamescom.de. Retrieved 2014-09-04.
- ↑ "Rounding out Gamescom's press event highlights". Rappler. Retrieved 2014-08-20.
- ↑ "EA GamesCom 2009 Press Conference Video Archive". Archived from the original on 14 September 2010.
- ↑ "MotorStorm Swerves Into PlayStation Home; The Presentation Podium Opens Its Doors For gamescom". SCE.
- 1 2 "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.
- ↑ "WCS Season 2 Finals Begin August 23"
- ↑ Gamescom 2013 - Leaguepedia - Competitive League of Legends Wiki
- ↑ Gamescom and PAX schedule announcement | LoL Esports
- ↑ Nintendo of Germany announces Gamescom 2015 line-up
- ↑ http://www.gdceurope.com/aboutgdc/
External links
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- Official website (English) (German)
- Bundesverband Interaktive Unterhaltungssoftware
- Koelnmesse
- GDC Europe
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