gamescom 2021: These exhibitors have already accepted
gamescom 2021
This year's gamescom is casting its shadow ahead and is getting closer and closer. In the meantime, the list of those exhibitors and companies that have definitely confirmed their participation in the event is also growing. The organizers have published an updated overview, which of course we do not want to withhold from you.Among others, such large publishers as Activision Blizzard, Bandai Namco and Ubisoft are at the start to advertise their already announced and perhaps also some new players present. Microsoft is also one of the participants at gamescom 2021 and will launch a large Xbox program. In addition, an indie arena booth is firmly planned, which - as the name suggests - will feature many indie titles. Here is the list of participants:
505 Games Activision Aerosoft Assemble Entertainment astragon Entertainment BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Bethesda Softworks Electronic Arts GAMEVIL COM2US Europe Headup Games Indie Arena Booth Koch Media NExT Studios (Tencent Games) SEGA Europe Team17 Thunderful Games Ubisoft Wargaming Xbox So far there is no more detailed information on the specific line-up of the participants, but this will certainly change in the course of the next few weeks. Gamescom 2021 will take place from August 25th to 27th. Original plans included a hybrid event with visitors on site and a digital program. Due to the current corona pandemic and the associated effects, however, the organizers had decided to allow gamescom to take place purely digitally again this year. Oliver Frese, the managing director of Koelnmesse, is currently very optimistic:
"Particularly with a view to the imponderables of game production during the corona pandemic and the significantly shorter preparation times for a digital event, we are very pleased about the impressive list of gamescom partners that have already been confirmed the purely digital gamescom with its shows and innovations is of great importance for the industry and the global games community. Together with the partners that have already been won and will continue to join, we will also be staging an emotional and eventful program for millions of gaming fans worldwide in 2021 I am already looking forward to celebrating the start of gamescom 2021 and the many premieres of gamescom: Opening Night Live digitally with the whole community on August 25th. "
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Gamescom 2021 Confirms Partnerships & Announces “Games: The New Normal” Theme
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Published on July 15, 2021 Alex Gibson
Gamescom has today revealed an extensive list of companies set to participate in its upcoming Gamescom 2021 digital showcase, which features some of the industry’s biggest publishers and developers. The central theme of Gamescom 2021, which will take place between Aug. 25-27, is “Games: The New Normal,” which is centered around the huge potential of games for society, which “needs to be harnessed, especially in a more digital and networked world after the Corona pandemic.”
The companies listed below will appear with their content on the content hub Gamescom Now, in the various Gamescom shows – such as Gamescom: Opening Night Live or the Gamescom studio – as well as in productions by media and reach partners.
In addition to the list below, 80 indie titles will also make an appearance across the show at large, virtual booths at the Indie Arena Booth Online (“IAB Online” for short), which is integrated into Gamescom now. The concrete line-up of IAB Online will be announced at the end of July. More than 40 other indie titles will also be presented in the “Arcade Village” of IAB Online.
Here’s the full list of confirmed partners so far:
Oliver Frese, Chief Operating Officer of Koelnmesse, said of today’s news:
“Especially in view of the challenges for game production during the Corona pandemic and the much shorter preparation times of a digital event, we’re very delighted about the very impressive list of gamescom partners who are already confirmed. With this, the purely digital gamescom with its shows and innovations underlines its great value for the industry and the worldwide gaming community.
Together with already confirmed and continuously joining partners, we will continue to bring an exciting and eventful program to millions of gaming fans worldwide in 2021. I am already looking forward to celebrating the start of gamescom 2021 and the many premieres of gamescom: Opening Night Live with the entire community on Aug. 25.“
Felix Falk, Managing Director of Game, The German Games Industry Association, also weighed in:
“The entire gamescom team has been working hard for months to make gamescom 2021 one of the best digital events of the year – with more reach, exciting games and, among other things, a completely new central hub gamescom now. Games can show once again, especially in these times, that they represent fantastic entertainment, social cohesion and innovation across all sectors.”
Gamescom 2021 was originally designed as a hybrid show, part online and part physical, but it was later changed to a digital-only show back in May.
