gamescom
| gamescom | |
|---|---|
 Official 2018 logo | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Video games |
| Venue | Koelnmesse |
| Location(s) | Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Country | Germany |
| Inaugurated | August 19-23, 2009 (first time Blizzard attended) |
| Most recent | August 20-25, 2024 |
| Attendance | over 370,000 (2018)[1] |
| Organized by | Federal Association of Interactive Entertainment Software |
| Website | |
| gamescom-cologne.com | |
Gamescom (stylized as gamescom) is the world's largest gaming event and Europe's biggest trade fair for video games, held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. It is used by many video game developers to exhibit their upcoming games, including Blizzard Entertainment present nearly every year.
2024
Blizzard attended gamescom 2024 as part of the Xbox presentation, taking place from 20-25 August.[2]
- Escape from Dalaran is available to experience
- Diablo IV "Vessel of Hatred" expansion presentation (August 21st)
- Mercenaries Reveal Trailer
- The Dark Citadel,[3] a co-op PvE endgame "multi-layer dungeon"
- The War Within presentation (August 22nd), same day early access starts
- Warcraft Direct announced for later in the year, taking place as the BlizzCon for the year
- WoW's 20th Anniversary starts in late October, to "explore the rich history of Azeroth and earn exclusive rewards"
- Overwatch will include a Warcraft collaboration with new skins, one of which is a new Sylvanas-themed skin for Widowmaker.
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Widowmaker Sylvanas-themed skin artwork
2020
Gamescom Opening Night Live took place on 27 August 2020 and streamed the first episode of Afterlives and announced the initial release date of Shadowlands for October 26/27.[4][5]
2019
Blizzard announced on April 30, 2019, that they were not attending gamescom 2019.[6] On August 14, 2019, the Blizzard Shop was announced to be at gamescom to premier a new Mei statue from the Overwatch universe and a new Blizzard Legends collectible statue featuring Malthael from the Diablo franchise.[7]
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2018
Gamescom 2018 was held on August 21-25. Blizzard announced on May 15, 2018 that they would be attending once again.[8]
Summary:
World of Warcraft
- Warbringers: Azshara
- Island Expedition showcase
Overwatch
- Animated short: Shooting Star
- New map: Busan
Heroes of the Storm
- New character: Mephisto (from the Diablo series).
- Hanamura Temple battleground update
StarCraft II
- Tychus Findlay, a new co-op commander.
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- Links
2017
Gamescom 2017 was held on August 22-26. With over 350,000 attendees, attendees were able to run through the new dungeon Seat of the Triumvirate that was introduced in patch 7.3. The World of Warcraft European Championship Finals took place at the World of Warcraft stage with a share of $100,000 and a chance to compete in the World of Warcraft Arena World Championship Finals at BlizzCon 2017. A live Darkmoon Faire was present at the Blizzard booth during the event including activities like an airbrush makeup station and photo opportunities with iconic World of Warcraft statues and items.
Summary:[9]
- Warcraft
- The Path to Argus: Patch 7.3.0
- Seat of the Triumvirate dungeon showcase
Hearthstone
- The Lich King boss fight
- Animated short: Hearth and Home
- Heroes of the Storm
- New character: Kel'Thuzad (from the Warcraft series).
- Dreadlord Jaina skin
- Call of Kel'Thuzad event
- Overwatch
- Animated short: Rise and Shine
2017 logo
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- Links
2016
Gamescom 2016 was held on August 17-21.
Summary:[10]
- World of Warcraft
- Return to Karazhan: Patch 7.1.0[11]
- Return to Karazhan dungeon
- Heroes of the Storm
- Machines of War event
Diablo
- Diablo 20th Anniversary event (across all franchises)
- Overwatch
- Animated short: The Last Bastion
- New map: Eichenwald
2016 logo
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- Videos
- Links
2015
Gamescom 2015 was held on August 5-9.
Summary
- Warcraft
- World of Warcraft: Legion announced
- Other
- Back2Warcraft did the World Cyber Arena 2015.
2015 logo
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Schedule
- Links
2014
Gamescom 2014 was held on August 13-17. Blizzard had the biggest ever booth this year.[12]
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- Links
2013
Gamescom 2013 was held on August 21-25. On August 24, a costume contest took place with the first winner getting an award for a paid trip to BlizzCon 2013 and the second winner winning an Alienware 14 gaming laptop worth about €1,700. On August 25, a dance contest took place.
Summary:
- Diablo
- Diablo III: Reaper of Souls unveiled[13]
2013 logo
- Links
2012
Gamescom 2012 was held on August 15-19 in Cologne, Germany. The Blizzard Entertainment booth was located in Hall 6.1 (B21). The european World of Warcraft Invitational tournament took place on August 19.[14]
Summary
- Warcraft
- Links
2011
Gamescom 2011 was held on August 17-21.
- Links
2010
Gamescom 2010 was held on August 19-22 in Cologne, Germany. The Blizzard Entertainment booth was located in Hall B21 and B31.
- Links
2009
Gamescom 2009 was held on August 19-23 in Cologne, Germany.
- Streamed BlizzCon 2009 here, which took place August 21-22.
- Attendees here also received
[Grunty].
Mobile
The Blizzard at gamescom 2018 mobile app was released on 15 August 2018, for the 2018 gamescom. The app was removed from the stores sometime after the event.
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Videos
References
- ^ Ian Dransfield 2018-08-30. Gamescom 2018 welcomes 370,000 attendees from 114 countries. MCV. Retrieved on 2018-09-27.
- ^ perculia 2024-06-20. Blizzard Entertainment Presentation at Gamescom 2024. Wowhead.
- ^ See What Was Revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live. Blizzard Entertainment (2024-08-20).
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Blizzard Entertainment 2020-08-24. Tune in to gamescom August 27 for a New Shadowlands Animated Series Premiere. Retrieved on 2020-08-24.
- ^ Shadowlands Afterlives: Animated Series Trailer - video description. YouTube (2020-08-24). Retrieved on 2020-08-24.
- ^ Blizzard and gamescom 2019. Blizzard Entertainment (2019-04-30). Retrieved on 2019-05-09.
- ^ VISIT THE BLIZZARD SHOP AT GAMESCOM 2019 (2019-08-14).
- ^ Blizzard at gamescom 2018. Blizzard Entertainment (2018-05-15). Retrieved on 2018-05-15.
- ^ Squishei 2017-08-23. Gamescom 2017 - Blizzard Reveal Ceremony Liveblog. Wowhead.
- ^ Ben Barrett 2016-08-16. Blizzard's Gamescom 2016 announcements: new content for Heroes of the Storm, StarCraft II and Overwatch. PCGamesN. Archived from the original on 2016-08-16. Retrieved on 2018-02-15.
- ^ perculia 2016-08-17. Blizzard at gamescom: Return to Karazhan Patch 7.1. Wowhead.
- ^ Blizzard at gamescom 2014. Blizzard Entertainment (2014-06-20). Retrieved on 2018-04-07.
- ^ Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Unveiled. Blizzard Entertainment (2019-08-13). Archived from the original on 2013-11-03.
- ^ Nakatoir 2012-08-10. European World of Warcraft Invitational at gamescom 2012. Blizzard Entertainment. Retrieved on 2018-02-24.
- ^ World Premiere of Mists of Pandaria Opening Cinematic. Blizzard Entertainment (2012-06-29). Retrieved on 2018-02-24.
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