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 / 50.94257; 6.958976 |
Country | Germany |
Inaugurated | 19 August 2009 (2009-08-19)[1] |
Most recent | August 2018 (2018-08)[1] |
Next event | 20 August 2019 (2019-08-20)[2] |
Attendance | 370,000 (2018)[1] |
Organized by | game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche |
Website | 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. 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.
Contents
1 Areas
2 Events
2.1 2009
2.1.1 Exhibitors
2.1.2 Notable press conferences
2.1.3 Notable announcements
2.1.4 Media coverage
2.2 2010
2.2.1 Exhibitors
2.2.2 Notable announcements
2.3 2011
2.3.1 Exhibitors
2.3.2 Notable Events
2.4 2012
2.4.1 Exhibitors
2.5 2013
2.5.1 Exhibitors
2.5.2 Notable Events
2.6 2014
2.6.1 Exhibitors
2.6.2 Events
2.7 2015
2.7.1 Exhibitors
2.8 2016
2.8.1 Exhibitors
2.9 2017
2.9.1 Exhibitors
2.10 2018
2.10.1 Notable Events
2.10.2 Exhibitors
3 Game Developers Conference Europe
4 See also
5 References
6 External links
Areas
- Business area
- Cosplay village
- Entertainment area
- Family and friends
- Fanshop area
Events
2009
Gamescom 2009 was held from 19 August to 23 August. 245,000 people attended that year's visit.[1]
Exhibitors
2009 exhibitors | |
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2K Games
Activision
Atari
Capcom
Electronic Arts
Konami
| Microsoft
Namco Bandai
Sega
Sony
Square Enix
Ubisoft
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Notable press conferences
Wednesday, 18 August:
- Electronic Arts
- Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
Thursday, 19 August:
- Microsoft Game Studios
- Konami
- Namco Bandai Games
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
2010 exhibitors | |
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2K Games
Activision
ArenaNet
Capcom
Codemasters
Disney Interactive Studios
Electronic Arts
Konami
Microsoft
| MTV Games
Namco Bandai
Neowiz
Nintendo
RedSpotGames
Sega
Sony
Square Enix
Ubisoft
Valve Corporation
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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
2011 exhibitors | |
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1C Company
2K Games
Activision
Bethesda Softworks
Bohemia Interactive
Capcom
CD Projekt Red
City Interactive
Codemasters
Deep Silver
dtp Entertainment
Electronic Arts
Frogster
Funcom
Gamigo
Hi-Rez Studios
Kalypso Media
Konami
Microsoft
Mojang
| Namco Bandai
NCsoft
Nintendo
Nival
Paradox Interactive
Red 5
Riot Games
Rising Star Games
Sega
Sony
THQ
Turbine
Ubisoft
Valve Corporation
Wargaming.net
Warner Bros.
|
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
2012 exhibitors | |
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1C Company
2K Games
Activision
Bethesda Softworks
Bohemia Interactive
Capcom
Codemasters
Electronic Arts
Konami
Namco Bandai
| NCsoft[11]
Nexon[11]
Paradox Interactive
Perfect World Entertainment
RedSpotGames
Sony
Square Enix
Ubisoft
Warner Bros.
|
2013
Gamescom 2013 was held from 21 August to 25 August. 340,000 people attended that year's visit.[1]
Exhibitors
2013 exhibitors | |
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1C Company
2K Games
505 Games
Activision
Abrakam
Amplitude Studios
Bethesda Softworks
Bohemia Interactive
Carbine Studios
CD Projekt Red
City Interactive
Crytek
Deep Silver
Electronic Arts
Focus Home Interactive
Gaijin Entertainment
Haemimont Games
Kalypso Media
KING Art
Konami
Microsoft
Mojang
| Namco Bandai
Nintendo
Paradox Interactive
Red 5 Studios
Revolution Software
Riot Games
Roberts Space Industries
Ronimo Games
Sega
Sony Computer Entertainment
Square Enix
TopWare Interactive
Triumph Studios
Ubisoft
Wargaming
Warner Bros.
Zombie Studios
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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:
- International Wildcard Tournament
- Season 4 Spring Promotion Qualifier
- European LCS Playoffs[13][14]
2014
Gamescom 2014 was held from 13 August to 17 August. 335,000 people attended that year's visit.[1]
Exhibitors
2014 exhibitors | ||
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2K Games
Activision
Amplitude Studios
Asteroid Base
Atari
Bandai Namco
Bethesda Softworks
Blizzard Entertainment
Blowfish
Bohemia Interactive
Bossa Studios
Capcom
Capybara Games
CD Projekt Red
Chainsawesome Games
Cloud Imperium Games
Coffee Stain Studios
Crytek
Daedalic Entertainment
Deco Digital
Deep Silver
Devolver Digital
Disney Interactive
Double Fine Productions
Electronic Arts
Epic Games
Excamedia
Firefly Studios
Flying Wild Hog
Focus Home Interactive
| Frontier Developments
Gaijin Entertainment
Gateway Interactive
Grey Box
Grimm Bros
Halfbrick Studios
Headup Games
Hi-Rez Studios
Ironward
Kalypso Media
Konami
Mastertonic
Microïds
Microsoft
Mojang
Ndemic Creations
Nevernaut Games
Nintendo
Nordic Games
Other Ocean Interactive
Paradox Interactive
Phoenix Online Studios
Playdead
Q-Games
Riot Games
| Sega
SeithCG
Sierra Entertainment
Slightly Mad Studios
Sony Computer Entertainment
Square Enix
Starbreeze Studios
Techland
TinyBuild
Ubisoft
Vlambeer
Wargaming
Warner Bros.
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 | |
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2K Games
505 Games
Studio Wildcard
Abbey Games
Activision
Amplitude Studios
Atari
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Bethesda Softworks
Black Forest Games
Blizzard Entertainment
Bohemia Interactive
Capcom
CI Games
Cloud Imperium Games
Crytek
Daedalic Entertainment
Deep Silver
Devolver Digital
Digital Extremes
Electronic Arts
EuroVideo Medien
Focus Home Interactive
Frontier Developments
Grey Box
Headup Games
Hi-Rez Studios
HTC / Valve
Iceberg Interactive
Image & Form
Intel
Introversion Software
Kalypso Media
| KING Art
Koei Tecmo
Konami
Mad Catz
Microïds
Microsoft Studios
Motiga
NeocoreGames
Ninja Theory
Nintendo[15]
Nordic Games
Paradox Interactive
SCS Software
Sega
Shin'en Multimedia
Slightly Mad Studios
Sony
Square Enix
TaleWorlds Entertainment
Teotl Studios
Ubisoft
Wargaming
Warhorse Studios
Warner Bros.
Yacht Club Games
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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
2016 exhibitors | |
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Atari
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment
Focus Home Interactive
Frontier Developments
Konami
Microsoft Studios
| Nintendo
Green Man Gaming
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
|
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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Activision
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Bethesda Softworks
Capcom
CD Projekt
Colossal Order
Devolver Digital
Electronic Arts
Frontier Developments
Kalypso Media
| Konami
Microsoft Studios
Nintendo
Sega
Sony
Square Enix
THQ Nordic
Ubisoft
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
|
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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505 Games
Activision
Atlus
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Bethesda
Bigben Interactive
Blizzard
Capcom
CD Projekt
Crytek
Daedalic Entertainment
Deep Silver
Electronic Arts
Epic Games
Focus Home Interactive
Funcom
Housemarque
Konami
| Microids
Microsoft
Modus Games
Nintendo
Perfect World Entertainment
Playdius
Saber Interactive
Sega
Soedesco
Sony
Square Enix
THQ Nordic
Ubisoft
|
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
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