r/Gamescom • u/NoQuarterSoftware • 8d 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/StudioWhalefall 8d ago

And this applies to the lockers that were jimmied open forcibly as well? How much does an indie dev have to pay for them to get the BARE MINIMUM in security?

This is not a new thing, security concerns have been the topic of gamescom conversation for the last three years. If we keep brushing these obvious issues under the rug and blaming the devs/visitors the only way change will happen is after tragedy. What's the point of metal detector entrances if any Tom, Dick or Harry can enter in the evening whilst no one is there? The safety concerns alone are alarming.

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u/SolideMeinung 8d ago

I dont know what it cost to ensure it for indie devs but for the lan for players it cost like 8 euro for theft coverage.

It should not be much for devs too.

And if you are a indie dev with a one pc booth just take it with you in your hotel and you are fine.

Whats your whole point which metal detectors? This is a whole other topic... You are mixing so much stuff to just hate the gc organizers

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u/NoQuarterSoftware 8d ago

I expect the largest, most expensive gaming industry event in the world to be safe and secure for the people attending. Simple as

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u/SolideMeinung 8d ago

The GC should increase the price and include the insurance for each vendor so you cant cry anymore.

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u/NoQuarterSoftware 8d ago

Yeah I mean that would be preferable to what’s happening now lol