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gamescom Game Show (translated)

Player agency: how policy constrains it, how the industry shapes it, how narrative design realizes it.

Game Developer (Gamasutra) Original language: English

In 2027, gamescom will take place in Cologne, Germany, from August 23 to 29, while offering both in-person and digital ways to participate. The event centers on the global player community and the entire computer and video game industry, drawing hundreds of thousands of fans every year while also bringing together developers, publishers, esports professionals, cosplayers, and content creators. People from political and business circles take part as well, making gamescom not only a game show for fans but also an international forum where the industry, political sphere, and business community can connect with one another. As a result, the scale of gamescom is reflected not only in the number of attendees, but also in the way it places game content, player communities, and exchanges among political and business circles within the same event framework.

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Sakigarasu's Take

The name of a major expo can easily take over a player's attention; until there is something verifiable, the player is still the one paying in time and travel. Keeping the decision open for now can coexist with looking forward to the expo itself.

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