Gamescom 2024 sets records

Cologne, Germany – Video Game Expo Gamescom,organizer Koelnmesse and Games – German Games Industry AssociationHeld from 21 to 25 August at Koelnmesse, this year several records were broken.

Growth and diversification

Compared with last year, the number of exhibitors at this exhibition increased by nearly 5%, an increase of about 15,000 people, the number of exhibitors also hit a record high, and the international influence was further expanded – compared with 2023, this exhibition added 15 pavilions from 11 countries.

Gamescom 2024 also had the highest online reach to date, with over 310 million video views of its shows as of the evening of August 24.

Tim Endres, Gamescom Director at Koelnmesse, said: “gamescom is the world’s largest gaming event and therefore attracts more and more national and international exhibitors every year. We are pleased and grateful to see that gamescom is developing in many aspects. For us, this is a clear indication that the international community recognizes and values ​​everything we have to offer.”

Endres said that this year’s gamescom, with a stronger focus on entering the US market and encouraging attendees to live stream the show together, was another growth factor.

“The thousands of people who co-broadcast the show have made a huge contribution to expanding our international reach,” Endres said.

this GamescomThe “Games and Artificial Intelligence” and “Games and Democracy” themed exhibitions held in conjunction with the exhibition were more diverse, international and larger than ever before, including 70 projects, 150 experts and more than 900 guests. According to gamescom, these record-breaking figures are due to the new Koelnmesse Confix The building where the meeting was held.

related. Koelnmesse will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2024 with a new congress and exhibition centre and sustainability initiatives

Technology Enhancements

gamescom has expanded its gamescom biz community application, which is already used by more than 40,000 professionals.

For the first time, the app contains the entire Gamescom conference schedule, provides detailed information about the individual sessions and offers the opportunity to network with speakers and participants.

Additionally, digital trading cards have been added gamescom epixa role-playing game that drives engagement with content from gamescom and its partners.

“gamescom epix allows fans to explore the gamescom world before, during and after the event. They can solve tasks, gain experience points, climb leaderboards and win various rewards. Through this gamified approach, they get in touch with a wealth of content from gamescom and partners,” Endres explains.

gamescom 2025 is expected to take place at Koelnmesse from August 20 to 24.

“As always, we want to deliver the best possible event for all our stakeholders. We want to continue to be the biggest gaming event in the world,” added Endres.

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