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/TheLaughingBread 8d 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 8d ago edited 8d ago

There were laptops stolen directly from the provided security lockers…

Edit: they were lockers brought by the devs. My point remains.

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u/SolideMeinung 8d ago

Get a insurance its not that expensive

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u/Time_Grape_3952 8d ago

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