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[Nokterian]

They have more capacity this year I believe, they got an extra Hall so it might alleviate some of the crowds.

Need to avoid this happening again

I was there..was standing at that same spot a top of the stairs. So many fainted because it was too much.

 

[TimmiT]

I was there..was standing at that same spot a top of the stairs. So many fainted because it was too much.

I didn't see people fainting, but back in 2013 when I went on a public day it did look like that from the top of the stairs. I left after a couple of hours cause it really wasn't doable for me.

 

[Nokterian]

I didn't see people fainting, but back in 2013 when I went on a public day it did look like that from the top of the stairs. I left after a couple of hours cause it really wasn't doable for me.

I did see some people fainting and i was also there in 2013 and it was damn hot that day also no airco inside the building. I was there in the morning and left later that evening. But they need to learn to put restrictions on these kinda things. And the lines..oh man the lines no way i am going to stand there for nearly a day to play that was a no thank you for me.

 

[Liamario]

I did see some people fainting and i was also there in 2013 and it was damn hot that day also no airco inside the building. I was there in the morning and left later that evening. But they need to learn to put restrictions on these kinda things. And the lines..oh man the lines no way i am going to stand there for nearly a day to play that was a no thank you for me.

What was the point in going if you weren't going to queue to play anything. Not that I disagree with your decision.

 

[eerik9000]

No conference, but 8 Sony sections?

So? It is a consumer event and Playstation is huge in Europe. Even if Sony has less "new" games to show than Microsoft, they will attract a bigger audience.

 

[Bahlor]

What was the point in going if you weren't going to queue to play anything. Not that I disagree with your decision.

I remember people standing in line for Battlefield 4 at around 16.00 o'click at the mark of 7-8 hours waiting time... and they still queued in.

I'm fine with getting into a queue for 30-60 minutes, but not the whole day, it's just not worth it in my opinion. That was the last time I went to Gamescom on a public day, just not acceptable in my eyes. Just too many people. Business / Press days are by far better. Was able to play just everything I wanted last year in around 3 hours and you had enough space to breath. On a public day I would not have been able to play a single game of those. :-/

Really looking forward to this years Gamescom and hope it's better (from available space / crowd sizes) than the last years.

 

[TimmiT]

What was the point in going if you weren't going to queue to play anything. Not that I disagree with your decision.

I remember that when I went in 2011 that it was a lot less busy on the first couple of public days than it was in the past couple of years.

 

[Asd202]

Blizzard has a really big booth.

 

[John Bender]

Oh so Sony is there, just no conference?

Yes. It's known since....forever.
They may even have the biggest booth again, like nearly every year.

 

[Joni]

4.1 & 5.1

Thanks. Won't get lost this way.

 

[Xater]

Looks kinda the same as last year if I remember correctly.

 

[strafer]

I see Bandai Namco...Dark Souls 3?

 

[FranXico]

No conference, but 8 Sony sections?

Must be demoing Morpheus big time.

Yes, contrary to common belief, they are not skipping Gamescom at all.

 

[Kölsch Bloot]

We've had a separate Thread for E3, but it's not necessary for gamescom is it?

Anyways: they're already busy with construction it seems.

Will be passing by when I'm back form my vacation on Wednesday and see what else we have going on in the city.

 

[rSpooky]

Back in Europe for fam visit and will be stopping by gamescom as well. Just no hotel this time as I was late making the decision and don't want to pay through the nose. (Fam of 5 makes it pricey) but hope to enjoy a full day. I don't like the queus because they block off the gameplay ..at other cons like pax I could at least see something walking by or in line. But I learned to enjoy the smaller projects ..there is plenty to do and discover there.


Then after gamescom some good food in Cologne.

 

[Kölsch Bloot]

Back in Europe for fam visit and will be stopping by gamescom as well. Just no hotel this time as I was late making the decision and don't want to pay through the nose. (Fam of 5 makes it pricey) but hope to enjoy a full day. I don't like the queus because they block off the gameplay ..at other cons like pax I could at least see something walking by or in line. But I learned to enjoy the smaller projects ..there is plenty to do and discover there.

Cool. Where do you come from?
All the criticism regarding the closed booths and not seeing anything while queuing, as profound as they might be, are due to our "law for the protection of the youth". The only solution would be restricting access to the fairground to people of ages 18 and above (resulting in a big loss for organizer) or the introduction of age restricted halls (resulting in new logistic challenges for organizer and exhibitors as well as additional costs for the latter as well as immensely overcrowded 16 & 18+ halls)

Then after gamescom some good food in Cologne.

Make sure to order some "Quallmänner met Levverwooschzaus"

 

[rSpooky]

Cool. Where do you come from?
All the criticism regarding the closed booths and not seeing anything while queuing, as profound as they might be, are due to our "law for the protection of the youth". The only solution would be restricting access to the fairground to people of ages 18 and above (resulting in a big loss for organizer) or the introduction of age restricted halls (resulting in new logistic challenges for organizer and exhibitors as well as additional costs for the latter as well as immensely overcrowded 16 & 18+ halls)



Make sure to order some "Quallmänner met Levverwooschzaus"

Be driving from my parents house in the Netherlands.
I know why they have closed booths. Just makes things harder with lines etc is all

Will keep your suggestion mind

 

[etta]

We've had a separate Thread for E3, but it's not necessary for gamescom is it?

Anyways: they're already busy with construction it seems.

Will be passing by when I'm back form my vacation on Wednesday and see what else we have going on in the city.

Dat Gamescom logo.

Hyped as shit for the Xbox conference and The Division.

 

[Kölsch Bloot]

Just got a plan of EA's booth (from my Battlefront Fast Pass)

Walker Assault is PC, Fighter Squadron PS4

 

[GlamFM]

Dutch Slayers Meet Up thread should be going up soonish.

Don´t skip it EuroGAF!

 

[EloKa]

Just got a plan of EA's booth (from my Battlefront Fast Pass)
Walker Assault is PC, Fighter Squadron PS4

is this confirmed with the PC / PS4 seperation?
I'm invited to the EA Lounge (5.1) where I can (appearently) play both missions on PCs. Strange that they split their content on different stages with different plattforms in the public hall

 

[dead monkey uk]

Just got a plan of EA's booth (from my Battlefront Fast Pass)

Walker Assault is PC, Fighter Squadron PS4

Looking forward to seeing more gameplay footage of Unravel, Mirrors Edge and NFS

 

[Tunesmith]

Dutch Slayers Meet Up thread should be going up soonish.

Don´t skip it EuroGAF!

I think I still owe a beer from last year.

 

[GlamFM]

I think I still owe a beer from last year.

That´s correct. You also REALLY should help me cut the line to see Battlefront

 

[ShadowOwl]

Going to Gamescom with a friend, been there two times already some years ago.

Any recommendations how/where to get food during the event?

 

[Begaria]

Pacman looks to be the Danger Zone.

 

[GlamFM]

Going to Gamescom with a friend, been there two times already some years ago.

Any recommendations how/where to get food during the event?

There are some food trucks between the main halls. It´s all disgusting, but it gets the job done.

 

[ShadowOwl]

There are some food trucks between the main halls. It´s all disgusting, but it gets the job done.

Well, I was afraid of that. Is it hard to smuggle some stuff into the event area?

 

[GlamFM]

Well, I was afraid of that. Is it hard to smuggle some stuff into the event area?

Not even sure if they check your bag. You can also just leave for an hour and get something nearby.

 

[Dawg]

Real life shit happened, so I can't go

Missing out on MGSV and Dark Souls 3 playable demo's hurts.

 

[labx]

Where is Atlus? Where is my Persona 5 promise of this year release?

 

[Dawg]

Where is Atlus? Where is my Persona 5 promise of this year release?

I'm afraid they never promised Persona 5 to release this year in Europe.

And Gamescom is Europe, after all.

 

[Tunesmith]

There are some food trucks between the main halls. It´s all disgusting, but it gets the job done.

Found a nice place that had no traffic nestled in the basement floor of Hall 10 (or 11) last year. It was great.

 

[Kölsch Bloot]

Well, I was afraid of that. Is it hard to smuggle some stuff into the event area?

It's perfectly OK to bring stuff. Just no glass bottles allowed.

 

[ShadowOwl]

It's perfectly OK to bring stuff. Just no glass bottles allowed.

Really? That would be a huge relief for me.

 

[labx]

I'm afraid they never promised Persona 5 to release this year in Europe.

And Gamescom is Europe, after all.

Atlus is going to let me die...

 

[Kölsch Bloot]

Really? That would be a huge relief for me.

It is.

 

[ryutaro's mama]

Just got a plan of EA's booth (from my Battlefront Fast Pass)

Walker Assault is PC, Fighter Squadron PS4

Where is Madden?

Spoiler

/jk

 

[Kölsch Bloot]

Where is Madden?

Spoiler

/jk

The only game I always miss at gamescom ^^

 

[VicDaMoan03]

Will Bethesda be there?

 

[KDR_11k]

I wonder how many demo stations you'd have to add to make the lines bearable.

 

[foxbeldin]

Hall 9 will be crowded: Fallout 4, Nintendo, Just Cause (+ other Squeenix stuff) and Halo.

It's gamescom, it's gonna be crowded everywhere.

 

[GlamFM]

Will Bethesda be there?

Fallout 4 will.

 

[TimmiT]

Just got a plan of EA's booth (from my Battlefront Fast Pass)

Walker Assault is PC, Fighter Squadron PS4

Mirror's Edge will be playable? :O If so, I hope the line for it won't be too long. I'll also want to try out Unravel and Need for Speed.

 

[lighthouse777]

Will Bethesda be there?

they have a booth

 

[On Demand]

Crazy how Sony has no conference but still the largest presence.

 

[Takiyah]

My first gamescom and I'm terrified.

 

[Nzyme32]

Crazy how Sony has no conference but still the largest presence.

How is that "crazy"?

 

[On Demand]

How is that "crazy"?

Compared to everyone else. Especially MS.

 

[Matush]

Fallout 4 will.

I wonder if there is going to be a presentation for public or not. Are you sure Fallout 4 will have booth there?