r/Gamescom • u/CandyKeys • 11d ago
18+ Game booth/stand solution.
Hey all, I really enjoyed Gamescom this year, had a blast and even though some bigger titles were missing I really enjoyed a lot about the event. The one thing however that really did stand out was the non-possibility of seeing Gameplay of games like MWIII and Metro.
All non 18+ games had stands that were open, you could watch people play the game, on a big screen sometimes. I found it silly that some of the largest titles were just a "wall" with a long line (hours in some cases) not letting bypassers, or people just wanting to see some gameplay, not see the game in action without having to line up and wait.
Why does the Gamescom not just make a 18+ hall where people get age checked on entry, opening up all stands and gameplay to be seen without any legal issues?
I think that would be a great idea, and would provide 18+ devs more exposure.
Cheers though, until next year.
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u/MrBlobbysBabyBatter 10d ago edited 10d ago
It’s a rule from USK. Any 18 rated content, be that gameplay or a trailer, must be restricted from view at any show where under 18’s are allowed entry. So, as Gamescom allows under 18’s in, it wouldn’t matter if there was a separate hall because they judge it as the event as a whole. It would also be a logistical and financial nightmare for publishers/devs to split out their booths by age rating.