Stefan Heikhaus, Yael Prough and Tim Endres (from Left to Right; Pictures by game, IGN, Koelnmesse) gamescom IGN to Produce Gamescom Awesome Indies Show For The First Time Studios can now apply for both the editorial segment and the sponsored slots on the ‘gamescom awesome indies show’, which will be broadcast on 27 August. The show is being produced by IGN for the first time. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
gamescom Games/Bavaria Will be at Gamescom With Two Booths For The First Time The state of Bavaria will have a dual presence at gamescom 2026. For the first time, Games/Bavaria is organising two Bavaria booths, one in Hall 4 (business area) and one in Hall 10 (entertainment area). Sixteen studios from Bavaria will be showcasing their work there. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Bandai Namco Entertainment has confirmed its return via a social media post; the image on the right is an archive photo of Bandai Namco Entertainment’s trade visitor stand (Pictures: Bandai Namco Entertainment, Koelnmesse) gamescom Bandai Namco Entertainment Confirms Attendance at Gamescom Through social media posts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has confirmed its attendance at gamescom 2026. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Nico Balletta, Head of Programme gamescom dev (Prictures: gamescom dev/game events GmbH) gamescom About Tough Decisions and Great Joy Putting Together the Gamescom Dev Sessions The countdown to gamescom and to gamescom dev is on. The first speakers have been announced. In this interview, Head of Programme Nico Balletta reveals how the session list is put together, how he ensures a good balance, and why he believes it is essential to give young talents a stage. By Stephan Steininger • 7 min read
In 2025, gamescom asia took place for the first time alongside the Thailand Game Show in Bangkok gamescom Austrian Showcase Makes Its Debut at Gamescom Asia In collaboration with the association Pioneers of Game Development Austria (PGDA), the ‘Spielschön in Austria 2026’ showcase will be making its debut appearance at gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show. Registrations are only open until the end of June. By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
The SwissGames booth at gamescom 2025 (SwissGames) gamescom Switzerland Confirms gamescom 2026 Presence With 17 studios, SwissGames will once again exhibit at gamescom. The She Got Game program will also be featured. Studios include obleak games, Conradical, Squared Games and Old Cake Factory. By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
gamescom Gamescom Dev Talk Review: From AAA to III – My Journey Into Poverty 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. This time, a short but fascinating talk by Espen Sogn, Founder & Head of Studio Jotun Games, on the desire to bring his own project to life. By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
General Delegate for Quebec in Germany Geneviève Rolland at the National Holiday Reception in Munich (GamesMarket / Pascal Wagner) gamescom 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
astragon and Team17 @ gamescom 2026 © astragon gamescom 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
gamescom 2025 - Hall 7 © Koelnmesse GmbH, Harald Fleissner gamescom 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
Krafton @ gamescom 2026 © Krafton gamescom 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
Games for Peace Mixer will take place at Mülheimer Kulturbunker (Games for Peace) 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
