GamesCom 2010

GamesCom is the largest trade fair and event highlight for interactive games and entertainment. It is based in Cologne, Germany.

Quick facts

 * The event ran from August 18–22, 2010 and the doors were be open to everyone from 19-22 (Thursday-Sunday). August 18 was reserved for the press.
 * Hall 6-10 was be open.

EA's showcase

 * EA press briefing


 * The Sims 3 (console) and other non-Sims games
 * Tuesday, August 17, 4:00pm CEST (14:00 UTC)
 * The Palladium, Schanzenstraße 36, Gebäude 197, 51063 Cologne
 * Live stream: http://live-event.ea.com/gamescom/live/
 * EA exhibitions
 * August 18–22
 * EA Booth: Hall 6.1 (A074)
 * EA Booth: Hall 6.1 (A074)


 * List of featured The Sims games at the exhibition
 * The Sims 3 (console)
 * The Sims 3 (iPhone) & iPod
 * The Sims 3: World Adventures (iPhone) & iPod
 * Other non-Sims games
 * Other non-Sims games

Closed game demonstrations in EA’s Business lounge (Hall 5.1) Open to media only
 * The Sims Medieval
 * The Sims 3 (console)
 * Other non-Sims games

Fan attendees
In addition to the many commercial gaming sites, these Sims fansites were also be attending.

News from the event

 * SimsNetwork - The Sims 3 Late Night @ Gamescom 2010 (September 1)
 * Sims3nieuws - Late Night preview (August 27)
 * SimWay - Answers for your questions German English translation (August 24)
 * Simlicious - Late Night preview Dutch English translation (August 23)
 * Sims3Nieuws - The Sims Medieval preview (August 17)
 * SimsPlanet2 - The Sims Medieval sneak preview Dutch English translation (August 17)
 * Gamespot - The Sims Medieval Impressions - First Details (August 17)
 * GamesRadar – The Sims 3: Late Night – Good clean debauchery (August 16)
 * GameSpot – The Sims 3 Late Night impressions pre-GamesCom 2010 (August 16)
 * GamePro – The Sims 3 Late Night preview (August 16)
 * IGN - Late Night preview (August 13)