IGN Awesome Indies/gamescom Studio: Co-Streaming Guidelines

IGN Awesome Indies/gamescom Studio has set forth a set of co-streaming guidelines for the 2026 gamescom Awesome Indies showcase and/or gamescom Studio powered by IGN content. These guidelines are in place to ensure a positive experience for all participants while safeguarding the interests of developers and event partners. It is important to note that IGN does not provide express licenses or commercial rights to third parties for broadcasting its content.

When participating in the co-stream, you are fully responsible for ensuring that your stream adheres to the platform's Terms of Service and all relevant local laws and broadcasting regulations pertaining to age-rated content. IGN cannot be held accountable for any opinions, views, or statements made during your co-stream, as you retain complete editorial control over your commentary.

The broadcast must remain live and uninterrupted throughout the showcase. You are not allowed to obscure, crop, or alter the core broadcast feed in any way. All in-stream sponsor logos, developer watermarks, lower-thirds, and legal disclaimers must be clearly visible at all times. While you may enable standard platform monetization during the broadcast (such as Twitch Subscriptions, Bits, YouTube Super Chats, and typical ad rolls), you are prohibited from selling custom sponsorships, utilizing branded overlays, or featuring third-party product integrations that suggest your personal sponsors are affiliated with IGN, gamescom, its event partners, or any indie developers showcased.

Following the live broadcast, you are permitted to keep the Video on Demand (VOD) of your co-stream available on your channel. However, standalone, unedited trailers from the showcase should not be uploaded as separate videos. If you choose to create recap videos, they must include your own significant transformative commentary.

Lastly, IGN retains the right to revoke your approved co-streaming status at any time, and violations of these guidelines, the platform's Terms of Service, or behavior that is racist, homophobic, defamatory, or in violation of community standards may result in a DMCA takedown notice against your channel.