- Commencement of Gamescom: Over two hundred thousand enthusiasts anticipated
At the gaming stations and control pads: The Gamescom kicks off on Wednesday (9:00 AM) in Cologne, opening up the biggest global event for video and computer games worldwide. Last year, this five-day spectacle drew in 320,000 attendees from around the globe, and this year might even surpass that figure. The highest number of visitors was recorded in 2019 with 373,000 folks, but then the COVID-19 downturn occurred.
This open-to-the-public affair offers tickets for purchase, and you'll find plenty of company reps there, networking and securing business deals. Gamers can test out fresh releases. Sadly, Saturdays tickets have already been snapped up.
This year's forecast looks promising as the fair is beefing up its offerings: Over 1,400 exhibitors from 64 countries will be showcasing new video and computer games, plus other tech innovations and services, representing a 15 percent boost from last year. CDU head of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hendrik Wüst, and Green Party's Federal Minister of Economics, Robert Habeck, are anticipated to speak as guest speakers on Wednesday evening (6:00 PM).
Visitors at Gamescom can immerse themselves in various video game demonstrations at the gaming stations. Despite Saturdays tickets being sold out, there are still ample opportunities to test out new video game releases throughout the event.
