ByteRockers' at their recent party at Zeiss Großplanetarium Berlin (Kira Cesnik) gamescom ByteRockers' Shows gamescom 2026 Lineup Berlin indie publisher ByteRockers' has announced its full gamescom lineup. Four titles will be shown on the showfloor, one only behind closed doors, namely Neo Berlin 2087 by Elysium Game Studio. By Pascal Wagner •
gamescom Full Raw Talent Booth Lineup for gamescom 2026 The Raw Talent booth brings 81 games from university students around Central and Northern Europe to the gamescom expo hall. It's organised by the German Society for Game Studies (DGSW). By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
Anyone who displays games in the entertainment area must have a rating in accordance with German youth protection laws. Existing ratings from storefronts are not sufficient for this purpose. (Picture by USK) gamescom Deadline For Submitting For Age Ratings for Gamescom Content is Approaching Exhibitors in the B2C section at Gamescom have until August 11 to submit forms and content to the USK in order to receive the appropriate rating in time for the trade show. Existing storefront ratings are not valid at the trade show. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Mockup of the 2026 Korean booth (KOCCA) gamescom Korean Game Roadshow Brings 13 Companies to gamescom 2026 The Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) are bringing 13 companies and games to the business area this year. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
gamescom Mobile Video Game Revenue Grew 0.2% in 2025, Direct-to-Consumer Grew 26% Advertorial | The shift to direct channels is no longer a forecast, and the publishers treating it as core infrastructure will walk into Gamescom negotiating from a different position than those still catching up. Meet Xsolla at Booth #A030-B035 in Hall 2.2. By Xsolla • 4 min read
Picture: R42 Games Hub & Accelerator gamescom Third Saxony Joint Booth Brings 24 Studios and Organizations to Gamescom For the third time, Saxony is participating in gamescom with a joint booth, showcasing a diverse and broad range: From studios, creators, initiatives, and organizations to trade show and event organizers and hardware companies, the entire spectrum of the industry is represented at the Saxony booth. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
Background: game/KoelnMesse gamescom How to Find Your Way around gamescom and Cologne Getting around gamescom can be hard if you've never been before. We collected all info on accessibility, food and help on-site as well as useful tricks for getting around Cologne and finding the places you want to be at in the city. By Pascal Wagner • 4 min read
gamescom EUROPOL, UNHCR and more: gamescom congress 2026 Reveals First Speakers With a stand-out first selection of speakers and topics about human rights, online security and a keynote about gaming in refugee camps, the gamescom congress has shared its first program points. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
The German Animal Welfare Federation (Tierschutzbund) will bring their own Fortnite map Animal Rescue Tycoon (Tierschutzbund) gamescom German Animal Welfare Federation Announced first gamescom Presence For the first time ever, the German Animal Welfare Federation (Tierschutzbund) is at gamescom 2026. They'll present their own Fortnite map, creator areas and info on animal welfare. By Pascal Wagner •
gamescom Xbox Lineup at gamescom 2026 Microsoft's Xbox division has one of the largest stands at gamescom 2026. The booth will showcase 25 upcoming games and 140 gaming stations, featuring both in-house and third-party titles. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
People NRW Minister Neubaur Visits gamescom and Quebec Booth North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister of Economic Affairs will visit gamescom 2026 on a press tour. One of her stops: A meeting with Geneviève Rolland, General Delegate for the region of Quebec. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
At gamescom 2025, Ubisoft featured Anno 117: Pax Romana in particular © Koelnmesse GmbH, Harald Fleissner gamescom Ubisoft Announces gamescom 2026 Lineup At gamescom 2026, Ubisoft will be giving a prominent showcase to Rayman Legends Retold. The French publisher will also be bringing back the popular Community Lounge. By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
