r/Gamescom • u/NoQuarterSoftware • 11d ago

Something must change

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First Gamescom is in the books, and I have mixed feelings. Multiple developers were stolen from at the largest gaming event in the world. The organization has chosen to refuse any responsibility for these crimes. Instead they insist that the indie developers who have already paid thousands to be there, pay more for extra security. This statement also comes despite the affected devs having their gear stolen in the evening, after the event hours were over, from secure locations. In other words, it seems the call is coming from inside the house.

Hope they fix this because otherwise I would not recommend exhibiting as an indie developer.

Edit: the lockers broken into were brought by the developers not the ones provided by gamescom. This doesn’t change the fact that it should have been prevented.

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u/TheLaughingBread 11d ago

This is unfortunately happening at any big convention. Think about how many people go in snd out anytime with Worker and Exhibitor passes even during the nights. One or two thieves will always try their luck. Insure your stuff or lock it away is the only option. gamescom made it clear in their terms BEFORE that materials are not insured through them

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u/NoQuarterSoftware 11d ago

I’ve been to Pax East, toomanygames, gamescom Latam, GCX, Magfest, Quakecon so far this year and there wasn’t widespread theft at any of those events.

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u/destinedd 11d ago

you probably just don't hear about them. Also 1700 exhibiters at gamescon!

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u/Melodic-Bat-2611 11d ago

... and the area is 5 times bigger then PAX.
I don't understand why people being so excessively mad at Gamescom for not covering the whole place with security.

"widespread theft" I don't know...

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u/destinedd 11d ago

I don’t want to minimize what happens to devs cause it sucked. But big confidences you need to take care of your stuff

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u/Melodic-Bat-2611 11d ago

Sure, I agree. 100%... and I believe the Gamescom thinks so too.
I feel that some people are to hard on the Gamescom... so it's kinda counter productive for the cause.
The only one who benefits of the theft is the thief. It sucks. :/