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 will run from August 18-22, 2010 and the doors will be open to everyone from 19-22 (Thursday-Sunday). August 18 is reserved for the press.
 * Hall 6-10 will be open.

EA's showcase

 * EA press briefing :
 * The Sims 3 (console) and other non-Sims games
 * Tuesday, August 17th, 4:00pm CEST (14:00 UTC)
 * The Palladium, Schanzenstraße 36, Gebäude 197, 51063 Cologne
 * Live stream: http://live-event.ea.com/gamescom/live/


 * EA exibitions:
 * August 18th-22nd
 * EA Booth: Hall 6.1 (A074)


 * List of featured The Sims games at the exibition:
 * The Sims 3 (console)
 * The Sims 3 (iPhone) & iPod
 * The Sims 3: World Adventures (iPhone) & iPod
 * 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 will also be attending.

News from the event

 * 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)