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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Gamescom Co-Organizer Says 'Maybe There's No Need' for a US Version of the Show
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Every year, nearly half a million games developers, publishers, journalists, and gamers descend upon Cologne, Germany for Gamescom, the world's largest gaming event. The show has been running for over 15 years, and is set to return next week, with a massive turnout expected. In the years since Gamescom's inception, the show has expanded outside of just Europe — in 2021, Gamescom expanded to Asia, and now holds an annual show in the region, while 2023 saw the introduction of Gamescom Latam in Brazil, which has been expanding ever since. A photo shows visitors at the Gamescom video games trade fair in Cologne, western Germany on August 22, 2024. A photo shows visitors at the Gamescom video games trade fair in Cologne, western Germany on August 22, 2024. Ina FASSBENDER / AFP With Gamescom seemingly becoming the only name left in the game for big gaming events around the world, many have wondered if a US Gamescom show could be on the cards, especially in the wake of the collapse of E3. Unfortunately for many in the US, that doesn't seem to be on the cards anytime soon, in part because, as its organizers say, Gamescom is already reaching a global audience without it. In an interview with DBLTAP, Felix Falk, the managing director of co-organizer German Games Industry Association – also known as game – said that a US version of Gamescom could happen if the US industry really wants it, but that it probably wasn't necessary. "I don't know honestly," Falk told DBLTAP. "If the industry in the US wants a global event with us – that would be something they would need to decide if they do want this. Maybe there's no need for it while everyone comes to gamescom, and this is the global main event. Because, as [Gamescom director Tim Endres] just said, after having 64 countries participating in gamescom last year, it's 72 now – the international reach is growing every year. It's the global event for the games industry already." Falk said that there was an opportunity in Southeast Asia and Latin America to reach a network of developers and games associations that otherwise wouldn't be included in these big gaming events, creating an appetite for more localised events. The result was Gamescom Asia, which is set to take place in Thailand later this year, and Gamescom Latam, which was held in Sao Paulo in May. "I think it's a question of what the industry needs," Falk said. "In Southeast Asia and Latin America, we were in close contact with our partners there and with the industry, not only our members, but also the local industry, with the associations, noticing that there is a need for a global event like gamescom joining forces with local events and making a gamescom Asia and gamescom LATAM." Gamescom is set to take place in Cologne, Germany next week, from August 20 to August 25, 2025. The show will officially open with a livestreamed presentation from The Game Awards' Geoff Keighley called Opening Night Live, set to take place at 2pm EDT on August 19.
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
KOCCA to Introduce 16 Korean Video Game Companies at KOREA GAME ROADSHOW of Gamescom 2025
COLOGNE, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), a public institution specializing in content, has selected 16 promising game companies to participate in gamescom 2025. The Korea Pavilion is located in HALL 3 and HALL 10, with B2B booth numbers C-010g–D-019g and B2C booth number F-002g. Share In 2024, KOCCA supported 13 game companies, achieving over 400 business meetings and approximately USD 24 million in consultation results. These efforts underscored the global potential of Korean games. This year, KOCCA plans to further expand its scale and support, actively pursuing global market opportunities. The Korea Pavilion is located in HALL 3 and HALL 10, with B2B booth numbers C-010g–D-019g and B2C booth number F-002g. The B2B booth in Hall 3 will host 1:1 business matchmaking between buyers and companies, as well as on-site user testing of games, collecting valuable feedback. Visitors who participate in the events will also receive a variety of giveaways. KOREA GAME ROADSHOW: Visit us at Gamescom 2025 Korean gaming companies attending the Gamescom KOREA GAME ROADSHOW include ROOMTONE, Modle Studios Co., Ltd., BECUZUS Co., Ltd., Geniesoft Inc., ADVER GAME KOREA, Neo Joy Propulsion Laboratory Inc., Gonggamorecontents Inc., grayclover, NANOO COMPANY Inc., BePex, Oneway Ticket Studio Inc., Studio BBB, Studio Doodal Co., Ltd., Hypercent Inc., and Lightersgames Co., Ltd. Please find information and trailers of the games in the official directory book of the Korea Pavilion. 1. ROOMTONE Games – INTERSCAPE INTERSCAPE is a third-person cinematic adventure game exploring surreal dreamscapes and emotional narratives. Players solve puzzles and navigate visually stunning worlds to awaken humanity trapped in endless slumber. Official website: 2. Modle Studios Inc. – Not Alone Not Alone is a sandbox crafting game where players customize unique islands, meet friendly visitors, and enjoy a warm, relaxing life. Dive into creative island building and never feel alone. Official website: 3. Becuzus – VANRAN VANRAN is a dark fantasy action RPG combining soulslike combat with accessible gameplay. Players explore eight unique regions, battle powerful demon lords, and customize their character's growth for a unique combat style. Official website: 4. Geniesoft – Dusty Derby Dusty Derby is a cute, chaotic online multiplayer party‑royale game where up to 32 fluffy 'Dusts' compete across house‑themed arenas—fight, race, and outlast others to become King of Dusts. Official website: 5. ADVER GAME KOREA – The Last of Penguin In this 3D multiplayer survival adventure, players guide a penguin to save the Antarctic. Combining survival, tycoon, and running elements, it offers unique challenges and cooperative gameplay. Official trailer: 6. Neo Joy Propulsion Laboratory – Jewelry Hunter Go Jewelry Hunter Go is a casual mobile and PC game blending luck battle mechanics with classic 3‑match gameplay. Players compete in Monopoly‑style maps while matching jewels to progress and win. Facebook: 7. Gonggamorecontents Inc. – Soul Wander Soul Wander is an action roguelike where players collect souls to restore color to a monochrome world. Featuring fast-paced combat and exploration, it blends adventure, RPG elements, and roguelike progression. Official website: 8. grayclover – Brick Clash Brick Clash is a mobile brick‑breaker puzzle game combining strategy and timing. Players break blocks while defending against waves, delivering a fast and impactful casual experience. Official website: 9. – Hips N Noses Hips N Noses combines café management simulation with action roguelike gameplay. By fighting monsters in dreams to collect rare ingredients and customizing recipes to satisfy unique customers, players restore lost memories while growing their café and character. Steam Store: 10. NANOO COMPANY Inc. – Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos In this single‑player, survival action RPG blending elements of Vampire Survivors and loot‑driven RPGs, players battle waves of monsters, collect and upgrade gear, and build unique skill combinations to climb to the top of the mysterious tower and claim everything they desire. Official website: 11. BePex – Beat the Beat: Rhythm Action This rhythm‑based action game features collectible characters and competitive gameplay. Players train their muses, master musical battles, and compete against others in rhythm challenges. Official website: 12. Oneway Ticket Studio – Midnight Walkers Midnight Walkers is a hardcore PvE/PvPvE zombie survival extraction shooter. Players scavenge, craft, and fight through Liberty Grand Center, battling zombies and rival survivors to escape with valuable loot—or lose everything on death. Official website: 13. Studio BBB Inc. – Monowave Monowave is a puzzle‑platform adventure about guiding Mono, a guardian with empathy powers, through worlds shaped by emotions. Players harness four unique emotional abilities, befriend allies, and solve challenges in a hand‑drawn art style with an original soundtrack. Official website: 14. Studio Doodal – Solateria Solateria is a hand‑drawn metroidvania featuring stylish parry‑based combat and expansive exploration. Players harness elemental abilities, unlock new traversal skills, and uncover secrets while battling powerful enemies to find the lost king. Official website: 15. Hypercent – Backroom Company Backroom Company is a cooperative horror multiplayer game set in the Backrooms universe. Supporting up to eight players with voice chat and interactive items, it focuses on player‑created experiences rather than linear puzzle solving and monster evasion. Official website: 16. Lightersgames Inc. – THANKS, LIGHT. THANKS, LIGHT. is a first‑person puzzle adventure combining geometry, physics, and optical illusions. Players manipulate dimensions with light, freeze objects, replicate and resize shapes, and uncover hidden truths in a mysterious, collapsing world. Official website:
Cision Canada
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
TENCENT GAMES RETURNS TO GAMESCOM 2025 WITH ITS BIGGEST EVER LINEUP OF GLOBAL GAMES
COLOGNE, Germany, Aug. 11, 2025 /CNW/ -- Tencent Games, a leading global platform for game development, publishing and operations, is thrilled to announce its participation in gamescom 2025, taking place in Cologne, Germany, from August 20 to 24. This year's showcase represents the company's most expansive presence to date, spotlighting over a dozen groundbreaking titles from across its owned and partner studios and publishing divisions. From iconic franchises to bold original creations and cutting-edge gaming technologies, Tencent Games is shaping the future of gaming by driving innovation and fostering deeper connections across the global gaming community. Tencent Games' presence at gamescom 2025 Kicking off its most ambitious gamescom yet, Tencent Games is playing a leading role in shaping a sustainable future for the gaming industry. Rick Li, Producer of PUBG MOBILE, will speak at the Playing for the Planet (P4P) Panel at the gamescom congress on August 21. Joining fellow industry leaders from Ubisoft, Unity Technologies and Xbox, Li will contribute to the panel " Level up for impact: How Consoles, Engines and AAA games are driving efficiency upstream and inspiring action downstream with players." This discussion will highlight how different parts of the video games industry can contribute upstream by reducing emissions, while also engaging players downstream to raise environmental awareness and inspire meaningful action. In addition, Tencent Games will share valuable insights at devcom, gamescom's developer conference running from August 18 to 19. On August 18, sessions will explore technological innovations such as AI and anti-cheat, followed by a deep dive into the role of the audiovisual language in Delta Force: Black Hawk Down on August 19. Further, VISVISE, Tencent Games' AI-powered game development solution will make its global debut at gamescom and devcom; the AI tools, GoSkinning and MotionBlink, will transform production pipelines and enhance development efficiency by automating character skinning workflow and motion capture. These highly anticipated new innovations and proprietary tools will be showcased at the Tencent Games B2B booth (Hall 4 & 4.2), underscoring its commitment to global collaboration and technological development. Bringing beloved gaming titles to the global stage On the show floor, TiMi Studio Group together with Tencent's other studios will be presenting a wave of new game titles and updates across a wide range of genres. Here's what fans can expect from Tencent at gamescom this year: Fate Trigger (Saroasis Studios) – Combining anime flair with tactical action, Fate Trigger offers a fresh twist to the Battle Royale genre, a game that's easy to jump into, rewarding to master and welcoming to gamers of all skill levels. In its recent Closed Beta Test, the game rolled out major updates including new playable characters, game modes and powerful items. Bringing more surprises to players at gamescom, Fate Trigger will debut a new trailer at the Opening Night Live alongside exciting hands-on experiences at Hall 6, Booth B-051. Honor of Kings: World (TiMi Studio Group) – This highly anticipated new multiplayer adventure RPG, a stunning Eastern Fantasy reimagining the Honor of Kings universe, will be revealed at gamescom Opening Night Live 2025. Visitors will have an exclusive opportunity to experience this brand-new world at the Honor of Kings: World Booth (Hall 9, Booth B040), featuring a hands-on demo with mouse and keyboard or controller support, on-stage boss challenge, and fun photo opportunities. Interstellar Utopia (Pixel Software) – Previously known as Silicon Universe, Interstellar Utopia is a cross-platform open cosmic sandbox that invites players to explore vast, boundless galaxies without loading screens or server barriers. Fans of space exploration and interstellar experiences can now explore vast galaxies inhabited by different civilizations and cyborgs, in a hands-on demo of the game available during gamescom at Hall 10.1 B-053. PUBG MOBILE (Co-developed by LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS of Tencent Games and KRAFTON, Inc.) – PUBG MOBILE continues to innovate, evident by its highly anticipated new ghost-themed gameplay. Coming to Version 4.0, this all-new experience will offer players a variety of ghost abilities and mechanics they will need to master. Unfail, the brand-new Asymmetric PvP mode, is also scheduled to launch with Version 4.0. PUBG MOBILE's commitment to providing its community with fresh and engaging content means it now offers an experience that goes beyond Battle Royale. Hands-on demo experiences will be offered to players during gamescom at Hall 6.1 Booth C-071-A070. Rust Mobile (Officially licensed by Facepunch Studios) – Staying true to the uncompromising spirit of the original, Rust Mobile delivers a survival experience fans know and love. From open-world exploration and ruthless PvP combat, to base building and the tension of trust and betrayal, the mobile version captures the essence of Rust. Players will get a chance to be among the first to try an exclusive hands-on demo of Rust Mobile at gamescom at Hall 6 C-051g, revisiting the expansive world of Rust on mobile. Terminull Brigade (PewPew Games) – Set inside a collapsing virtual-reality construct known as the Nullverse, Terminull Brigade casts players as Rogueteers, a band of digital warriors fighting to free the Nullverse from malevolent shadow algorithms. This Co-op Action-Roguelike Shooter has officially launched globally on July 30, and PewPew Games will bring an immersive experience for players during gamescom, including hands-on and more surprises at Hall 6 C-051g. Join Tencent Games at gamescom 2025 to see and experience first-hand how it's collaborating with its studios to build the future of global gaming. About Tencent Games Tencent Games was launched in 2003, and has since grown into a leading global platform for game development, publishing and operation, as well as the operator of the largest online game community in China. It is dedicated to offering engaging and high quality interactive entertainment experiences for players around the world. Tencent Games now offers more than 170 in-house developed and licensed games across 200 countries and regions, which provides hundreds of millions of users with cross-platform interactive entertainment experiences. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, League of Legends, Call of Duty: Mobile and Brawl Stars are some of our most popular titles around the world. APPENDIX: Details on Tencent Games' Devcom Speaking Slots The Invisible War Against Mobile Game Cheats – A Global Defense Perspective Monday, August 18 | 2025 12:45 PM to 1:15 PM at Stage 2 - Mobile Track | Confex Level 1 Yue Wang, Director of Anti-Cheat Operations at Tencent Games AI Redefining Animation Production – End-to-end Innovation in Character Animation Monday, August 18 | 2025 1:45 PM to 2:15 PM at Stage 5 - Confex Level 2 Zijiao Zeng, Principle AI Researcher at Tencent Games Tuesday, August 19 | 2025 11:15 AM to 12:15 at Stage 1 - Confex Level 1 Merle Chen, Audio Lead at Tencent Games Shuai Zhen, Sound Designer at Tencent Games Luke Wang, Audio Designer at Tencent Games
USA Today
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Rust Mobile Revealed With Official Trailer, First Hands-on Demo Set for Gamescom 2025
The new cinematic trailer showcases Rust Mobile retaining the DNA of its PC predecessor, from cutthroat PvP to base raiding while offering the accessibility and flexibility of mobile Players can get a hands-on experience of Rust Mobile as it makes its debut at gamescom from 20th to 24th August Players are invited to pre-register at SHENZHEN, CN / ACCESS Newswire / August 1, 2025 / Level Infinite is thrilled to reveal gameplay features for Rust Mobile, the officially licensed mobile adaptation of the iconic PC survival game Rust. Recreating the brutal survival experience, Rust Mobile combines the original with mobile-first innovations and will see its public hands-on debut at gamescom 2025. Rust Mobile Revealed Pre-registration is open now Watch the cinematic trailer here. Officially licensed by Facepunch Studios, Rust Mobile stays true to the uncompromising spirit of the original, delivering a survival experience fans know and love. From open-world exploration and ruthless PvP combat to base building and the tension of trust and betrayal, the mobile version captures the essence of Rust. Played from a first-person perspective in a real-time, fully immersive world, players face constant danger, whether from hostile wildlife or rival survivors. A fully explorable sandbox with dynamic day-night cycle, weather systems, and region-based biomes also adds deep environmental strategy. Core gameplay pillars like scavenging, crafting, building, raiding, and permadeath remain intact, where every decision can mean life or death. In Rust Mobile players can choose how they want to survive, by going full PvP or playing at their own pace, offering more flexibility while staying true to the tension and danger of the original. Tailored for mobile lifestyles, Rust Mobile makes it easier than ever to jump into the survival experience, whether you're at home, on your commute, or in between. Exclusive Hands-on Demo at gamescom 2025 Rust Mobile will officially participate in gamescom 2025, the world's largest gaming event, in Cologne from 20th to 24th August, marking the first-ever public hands-on demo of the game. Players interested in survival and PvP should head to Hall 6.1, Booth C-051g, where they can try out the all-new Rust Mobile experience and also pick up exclusive posters and merch while supplies last. Rust Mobile has undergone significant improvements in quality, gameplay systems, and content since the early tech test in Canada earlier this year and is ready for players to dive in and have an epic experience. For more information about Rust Mobile or to pre-register, head to , or follow the game on X , and YouTube . For gamescom opening times visit . About Level Infinite Level Infinite is Tencent's global games brand, dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play. The brand also provides a wide range of services and resources to a network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the potential of their games. Level Infinite is both publisher of breakout hit games like PUBG MOBILE, Honor of Kings and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and a collaborative partner in games such as Dune: Awakening from Funcom, Warhammer 40K: Darktide and many more. To learn more about Level Infinite, visit Contact Information Kirsty Endfield Swipe Right PR tencent@ Related Video SOURCE: Level Infinite View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
