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There’s only one day left of E3, but fear not – the next big games show is only two months away. Gamescom will return to Cologne’s Koelnmesse on August 15th and runs until August 19th. And this time it will be even bigger – 140,000 square metres bigger to be …
Read More »Sega not attending Gamescom 2012
Sega has revealed it will not be exhibiting its games at this year’s trade and consumer show in Cologne. The publisher attributed this "commercial decision" to unfortunate timing of its triple-A releases. Sega’s 2012 releases due in the second half of the year include London 2012: The Official Games of …
Read More »Italy and Turkey added to Gamescom press tour
A Gamescom press roadshow will head to eight countries this year to promote the trade and consumer event in August. Italy and Turkey are the newest additions to the 2012 tour, which will consist of press conferences and background discussions with members of the media, trade associations, exhibitors, sales organisations …
Read More »Browser gaming nation Korea becomes Gamescom partner
Europe's biggest games event to open August 15th
Read More »Gamescom 2011 tops 550 exhibitors
Koelnmesse has announced that this year’s Gamescom will play host to more than 550 exhibitors. The organisers behind the Cologne event proudly declare that this is a ten per cent increase on the 505 firms that attended Gamescom 2010. This year’s exhibitors will be representing 40 countries – up from …
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: Google Ambassadors, Walsh joins Xaitment, new Koelnmesse COO
In MCV’s latest rundown of the industry’s hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, the search is on for Google Chromebook Ambassadors, Havok’s Mike Walsh joins Xaitment and Koelnmesse hires a new COO. INFINITE HIRING GOOGLE AMBASSADORS Positions are now available for three Google Chromebook Brand Ambassadors located. The successful applicants …
Read More »UK wins partner deal with Gamescom
The UK has been appointed as official partner country for this year’s Gamescom event in Cologne. Organiser Koelnmesse and German trade body the BIU announced the deal this afternoon, giving a huge lift to the British market as all of Europe and beyond prepares for the show in August. Last …
Read More »Big hopes for Gamescom 2011
Ahead of this year’s Gamescom 2011 in August, the executive VP of organiser Koelnmesse has told MCV of his hopes for this year’s gathering. "With Gamescom 2010 we certainly reached a new level for a games and entertainment trade fair," Oliver Kuhrt stated. "This is confirmed by the overwhelming feedback …
Read More »Momentum builds for Gamescom 2011
Gamescom is seeing a stronger early demand than it did last year, with EA, Nintendo and more already confirming attendance. More companies have taken advantage of the early bird booking period this year than 2010, with the online and browser game hall nine almost already sold out. Trade show Gamescom …
Read More »Gamescom 2010 draws record crowds
The number of Gamescom attendees reached an all-time high at the 2010 expo with more than a quarter of a million attending the show. A total of 254,000 people made their way to Gamescom 2010 – up from last year’s 245,000. And of the 2010 figure just 18,900 were trade …
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