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Quebec Confirms gamescom 2026 Presence

In conversation with GamesMarket, Quebec's General Delegate for Germany Geneviève Rolland confirmed that the region would have its own gamescom booth again in 2026. Over 60 people from more than 30 companies will be part of the delegation.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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astragon and Team17 Are Returning to gamescom 2026

Both subsidiaries of the British everplay group, astragon and Team17 will be returning to Cologne for gamescom this year. They will be exhibiting in the entertainment area and business section of the event.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

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gamescom Is Committed to Accessibility, Resource Conservation and Democracy

This year, gamescom is expanding its accessibility guidelines and self-commitment for exhibitors. The awareness initiatives and safer space offerings are also being scaled up. Additionally, this will be the first time that the organisers are collaborating with Kölner Tafel.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 3 min read

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Krafton to Showcase Five Games at gamescom 2026

Krafton is bringing five titles to Cologne for gamescom 2026, including a new game from PUBG Studios and several second-party publishing projects. These include an early glimpse of Age Twisters and the premiere of Tarae: The Unbound.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

Events

Games for Peace Mixer Announced for gamescom Week

Volunteers from Game:in, Positive Impact Games, Neoludic and others are organising a new Games for Peace Mixer on gamescom dev Tuesday in Cologne, bringing together NGOs, activists, media and the industry.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

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Amir Satvat to Open Gamescom Dev With Keynote Speech; Further Speakers Confirmed

A good two months before the start of gamescom dev, the organisers have announced Amir Satvat as the opening keynote speaker. Seth Rosen, Fleur Marty, Kim Belair, Fiona Cherbak, Nikky Armstrong, Mia Ginaé Watkins, Noor Amin and Emi Nguyen have also been confirmed as speakers.

By Stephan Steininger • 3 min read

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Gamescom Dev Talk Review: Reclaiming the Workplace

Not sure what sort of talks to expect at gamescom dev? Together with gamescom dev, we’re taking a look back at selected talks from 2025. The panellists at today’s session will be discussing the experiences and challenges faced when workers in the games industry organise themselves.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read

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Xbox Confirms gamescom 2026 Participation

Even though the major "Xbox Reset" is pending, Microsoft has announced that Xbox will be attending gamescom 2026. Visitors will be able to play the campaign mode of Gears of War: E-Day, and a Fan Fest is also planned.

By Marcel Kleffmann •

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Capcom Confirms Participation at gamescom 2026

Capcom will also be attending gamescom 2026. The Japanese publisher will be showcasing Onimusha: Way Of The Sword, and offering the first worldwide hands-on demos of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Mega Man: Dual Override.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

People

Federal President Steinmeier to Open gamescom congress 2026

For the first time, a Federal President will visit gamescom: Frank-Walter Steinmeier will open the gamescom congress, before he joins a tour through gamescom, talking to developers and trying out games.

By Pascal Wagner •

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Gamescom Dev Talk Review: So You’ve Become a Lead, Now What?

Not sure what sort of talks to expect at gamescom dev? Together with gamescom dev, we’re taking a look back at selected talks from 2025, which you can also rewatch on YouTube. Kat Stoica Ostenfeld, Lead Technical Writer at Epic Games, talks about the challenges of becoming a lead.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

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Webedia Confirms gamescom Presence

GameStar and its sister magazines have confirmed their gamescom presence for this year with a huge 'FYNG City' booth in Hall 7. The next FYNG Show will also take place there on 26 August.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read