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Gamescom 2017

What is this? Gamescom, held annually in the German city of cologne, is the world’s 2nd largest gaming event. In 2016, Gamescom attracted more than 345,000 attendees and 877 exhibitors from 97 countries. electronic arts, microsoft, and Ubisoft are just a few of the big names presenting their latest and greatest innovations. What is this? Gamescom, held annually in the German city of cologne, is the world’s 2nd largest gaming event. In 2016, Gamescom attracted more than 345,000 attendees and 877 exhibitors from 97 countries. electronic arts, microsoft, and Ubisoft are just a few of the big names presenting their latest and greatest innovations.

Why should you care? Gamescom is a featured space not just for major hardware manufacturers and software developers, but also for independent startups to showcase their innovative contributions to the gaming world. esports tournaments, which are organised competitions involving online multiplayer games like call of Duty and league of legends, are also promised for exhibition. esports could be of interest for investors looking to hook into a brand new market. superDate research estimates that esports generated revenue of $748.8 million, and is projected to become a multi-billion dollar business venture by the end of the decade.

this year’s ceremonies are being opened by German chancellor angela merkel, marking the first time that Gamescom has been presided over by a sitting leader.