The latter was once again headed by the Gamescom congress and the Gamescom campus.
FORBES: Gamescom 2012 Attracts Over 275,000 Gamers From Around The Globe To Germany
One noticeable trend at Gamescom 2012 was that multi-screen experiences are infiltrating games across the board.
FORBES: Gamescom 2012 Attracts Over 275,000 Gamers From Around The Globe To Germany
To lure new attendees, Gamescom offered deeply discounted tickets for this Sunday family affair.
FORBES: Gamescom 2011: Over 275,000 Gamers Congregate in Germany
Other shows like Gamescom in Germany, which takes place August 11-15 in Cologne, attract over 275, 000 attendees.
The proportion of foreign companies at Gamescom is now 50 percent (up from 45 percent in 2010).
FORBES: Gamescom 2011: Over 275,000 Gamers Congregate in Germany
The news comes courtesy of EA COO Peter Moore at the annual gamescom conference in Cologne, Germany.
But as the recent spate of Gamescom announcements proved, Sony is doing more than just talking to bolster Vita sales.
This year the range of entertainment offered by the Gamescom festival was, just like Gamescom itself, bigger and more even more varied.
FORBES: Gamescom 2012 Attracts Over 275,000 Gamers From Around The Globe To Germany
In Hall 8, fathers and sons were able to explore the world of games together under trained guidance in the Gamescom campus.
FORBES: Gamescom 2011: Over 275,000 Gamers Congregate in Germany
Video games maker Activision Publishing arrives at the industry's biggest European event - Gamescom in Cologne, Germany - from a position of strength.
At gamescom 2012, peripheral designer Thrustmaster pulled back the curtain on their latest racing wheel, and it has a lot going for it.
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The series will include competitions at big events like Gamescom in Germany this August and PAX Prime in Seattle just a few weeks later.
Creative will preview the new Sound Blaster ZxR, Sound Blaster Zx and Sound Blaster Z at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany from 15-19 August 2012.
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Visitors to Gamescom were able to experience some fantastic gaming worlds.
FORBES: Gamescom 2012 Attracts Over 275,000 Gamers From Around The Globe To Germany
Gamescom 2012 is set to take place August 15-19 in Cologne.
FORBES: Gamescom 2011: Over 275,000 Gamers Congregate in Germany
Around 24, 500 trade visitors from 83 countries, from European and international industry, met up to do business in the halls of the exclusive Gamescom business area.
FORBES: Gamescom 2012 Attracts Over 275,000 Gamers From Around The Globe To Germany
Cologne, Germany (CNN) -- More than 270, 000 gamers from throughout Europe and beyond have converged in the beautiful city of Cologne for the annual Gamescom video game festival.
At Gamescom yesterday, EA presented their upcoming lineup of games.
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In the business area, gamescom now offers even more contacts and access to international markets and players, while in the entertainment area, there is even more space for games and premieres.
FORBES: Gamescom 2011: Over 275,000 Gamers Congregate in Germany
There were a lot more premiers at Gamescom 2012.
FORBES: Gamescom 2012 Attracts Over 275,000 Gamers From Around The Globe To Germany
But Gamescom is emerging as a major international show.
FORBES: Gamescom 2011: Over 275,000 Gamers Congregate in Germany
We always had a feeling that this holiday season was going to be big for the Playstation Vita, but Gamescom has made it clear that both Sony and third party developers are putting it all on the line this fall.
As you might expect, some of the usual suspects are here as well for your weekend reading exploits -- including a closer look at the Wacom Cintiq 24HD touch, hands-on with a few of Gamescom's gadgets and a list of "Rec Reading" for the end of this seven-day period.
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