Long before its launch on August 20, the Gamescom 2019 saw the first records. The early bird booking price is eight percent higher than last year and the merchandise area also recorded growth of 24 percent compared to 2018. Exhibitors from 28 countries guarantee diversity and internationality. The strong themes of Gamescom 2019 once again include indie video games and eSports.
Early bird promotion successful
The results of the gamescom early bird campaign are in: Until February 14, companies had the opportunity to secure a place at the world's largest event for computer and video games at reduced rates. Compared to the same time last year, more exhibitors have taken advantage of this offer: The early bird result of the gamescom 2019 is eight percent higher than the previous year.
The booked space also showed a very good result of +10 percent compared to the same point in the previous year. Gamescom is also in high demand internationally: registrations were received from 28 countries by the end of the first booking phase. The great diversity of the currently registered exhibitors, who reflect all facets of the medium, is also positive. In combination with a strong event program, game fans from all over the world can look forward to a comprehensive range of gaming options and a top-class event experience.
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Among others, the following top international players and well-known companies in the computer and video game industry have secured their place at gamescom 2019: 2K Games, ak tronic, Amazon Games, astragon Entertainment, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Bethesda Softworks, Capcom, Deep Silver ( Koch Media), Electronic Arts, Facebook, Giga-Byte Technology, Kalypso Media, Microsoft / Xbox, Nintendo, Square Enix, THQ Nordic, Turtle Entertainment/ESL, Ubisoft, Wargaming and Youtube Gaming. The following exhibitors from the hardware segment have already confirmed their participation at gamescom 2019: Alternate, Caseking, DXRacer, Medion, Razer and Trust Gaming. And the booking status in the merchandise area is also first-class: almost 90 merchandise providers have already confirmed their participation. Compared to the same time last year, the current result is plus 24 percent.
Top topics: indies and eSports
The newly designed Indie area will be celebrating its premiere at gamescom 2019. Its look and feel will be different from other areas of the entertainment area. The central component is the popular Indie Arena Booth. It has been one of the highlights for many gamescom visitors for years and is a firmly planned destination as part of the gamescom-visit. This also applies to 2019, because the organizers also confirmed their participation in gamescom in the first registration phase.
Photo: André Volkmann (archive)
Numerous exciting new releases and creative titles will be waiting for visitors at the Indie Arena Booth - further offers from independent developers will perfectly complement the offer in the new indie area. And the top topic of eSports will also have a strong presence at gamescom 2019: With Turtle Entertainment / ESL, one of the top players is already on board.
Strong interest from abroad
In the first registration phase, there is also great interest from foreign companies. Registrations were received from a total of 28 countries. It is already clear that country pavilions from Argentina, Brazil, China, France, Great Britain, Korea, Malta, Poland, Sweden, Singapore, Spain and the USA will be present in the business area. A total of 12 pavilions are already firmly planned - and the trend is rising. This first result shows the increasing international importance of gamescom as a meeting point and business platform for the games industry.
In 2018, a total of 1.037 exhibitors from 56 countries presented their innovations at gamescom. Around 370.000 visitors, including 31.200 trade visitors, were guests at the world's largest event for computer and video games in Cologne.
Gamescom 2019 will take place next summer, from August 20th to 24th. More information at www.gamescom.de as well as under www.koelnmesse.de.
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