World's Largest Gaming Expo Gamescom 2026 Kicks Off in Cologne
Gamescom 2026 officially kicked off in Cologne on August 26, the world's largest gaming exhibition.
The world's biggest gaming expo, Gamescom 2026, commenced on August 26 in Cologne, Germany. According to ANTARA, the five-day event, co-organized by the Cologne Exhibition Center and the German Games Industry Association, welcomed over 1,600 exhibitors from 67 countries and regions, marking the first time the entire exhibition hall was filled with businesses.
Felix Falk, the German Games Industry Association's managing director, confirmed that the number of exhibitors and the area allocated for independent game developers have both reached record highs. This year's Gamescom 2026 features gameplay sessions, cosplay shows, a wide range of board and car-themed games, an artist zone, campus recruitment, and sales of game-related products within a 233,000-square-meter exhibition area.
Notably, a total of 60 Chinese companies participated in the expo, a new record high, with Chinese companies showcasing games of diverse themes and many debuting internationally. The innovative technology employed in these games has garnered significant attention from the gaming industry and enthusiasts.
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