Gamescom Crime Spree? Three Exhibitors Report Their Laptops Were Stolen
From the gaming news site Aftermath" Game developer and consultant Ryan Laley traveled to Cologne, Germany from Essex, England to showcase his upcoming horror social deduction game Mimic at the annual Gamescom event. He paid "thousands of pounds" to get a booth at the show, where other game developers and press could try the game ahead of its October release. But Laley's Gamescom was cut short…
At the Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany, three exhibitors have reported their laptops being stolen. Ryan Laley, a game developer, had his brand new Alienware laptop stolen from his booth, which was stored in a cupboard within the business area of the convention. This area, advertised to have 24/7 security, is only accessible to press and individuals with specific tickets.
Gamescom organizer confirmed that only uniformed guards provide general security, while individual booth security must be booked separately. Publisher iam8bit also reported two stolen laptops from its booth, while Tessera Studios stated two laptops and a Steam Deck were taken from its cabinet. Gamescom organizers have acknowledged the issue, stating that individual booth security must be booked separately and advising exhibitors to have insurance against theft.
They have also reported the incidents to the police, emphasizing that security is a priority at the event, but at such a large scale, some individuals may still seek to exploit the situation.
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