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Gamescom has firmly established itself as a major date in the games industry calendar. And not just for the console giants, but eSports firms, mobile specialists and online games giants, too. We speak to Dr. Maximilian Schenk, MD of Gamescom co-organiser BIU, to discuss the future of the world’s biggest …
Read More »How the EU 2015 VAT changes affect you
New VAT laws next year will have a major impact on online games businesses. Ahead of a conference on the situation, Robert Hammerl and Matthias Luther of VAT specialist KMLZ explains what the changes mean for the UK At this year’s Gamescom congress, BIU – the German Entertainment Software Association, …
Read More »VIDEO: New BioWare IP teased for Gamescom
Developer BioWare has continued its teaser campaign for its mysterious presumably new project, due to be revealed at Gamescom next week. The latest short, entitled ‘You’ve Been Chosen: Impact’ (which you can see below) is the third such release from the company following ‘Nightmare’ and ‘Spark’ last month. There’s a …
Read More »Biggest UK industry stand yet set to occupy Gamescom
We take a pre-emptive tour of UKIE's seaside-themed booth
Read More »Nvidia to launch Shield Tablet in Europe at Gamescom
Nvidia has set the European launch of its Shield Tablet gaming device for this year’s Gamescom. The event in Cologne will run from August 14th to 17th, with the Shield Tablet set for release on the first day of the show. The Tablet, which allows players to play Android titles …
Read More »White Xbox One listed by French retailer
Signs suggest that Microsoft may announce a white version of the Xbox One at Gamescom next week. French retailer Micromania is currently listing a bundle containing a white console and copy of Sunset Overdrive for the machine’s current RRP of €399.99. It also says it will be a Micromania exclusive …
Read More »Last chance to book your spot in the Gamescom Daily
Daily magazine will feature breaking news from the show, exhibitor profiles, a show guide plus international territory guides
Read More »Deadline day – Last call for the Gamescom Daily
Today is the final day for Gamescom exhibitors and trade attendees to book their place in MCV’s daily magazine during the show. In June we announced an brand new partnership with Koelnmesse to produce the event’s first ever English-language daily magazine. But the deadline for bookings and getting involved is …
Read More »Sony site lists Journey and The Unfinished Swan for PS4
Two additional PS3 titles look as if they may be getting a release on PS4. NeoGaf spotted a (now altered) list of titles on Sony’s official Gamescom site detailing the games that will be playable at next month’s show. Included in the PS4 list are Journey, The Unfinished Swan and …
Read More »Respawn returns for second game dev event in Cologne
The Respawn game developer conference has announced the lineup for its second installment. The two-day event, which will run from August 12th to 13th at DOCK.ONE in Cologne, will include presentations, workshops and discussions, with a particular focus given to the impact of the indie gaming culture on the general …
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