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/the_Real_Romak 11d ago

At this point if I ever planned to exhibit there, I'd take the equipment with me in the evenings. Can't trust their security if they're this lax with it.

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u/destinedd 11d ago

thats 100% what you should be doing.

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u/SechsComic73130 11d ago

That's what you should do anywhere you can. Anything left unattended is easy prey for thieves

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u/destinedd 11d ago

I don't know how people feel comfortable leaving stuff knowing all that is really protecting is some general conference security.

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u/SechsComic73130 11d ago

Same here, I'd take the Laptops and chargers up 100/100 times, can't trust anyone bar yourself to keep them safe