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'''[http://www.gamescom-cologne.com/en/gamescom/home/index.php GamesCom]''' is the largest trade fair and event highlight for interactive games and entertainment. It is based in Germany, Cologne.
'''[http://www.gamescom-cologne.com/en/gamescom/home/index.php GamesCom]''' is the largest trade fair and event highlight for interactive games and entertainment. It is based in Cologne, Germany.


==Quick facts==
==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.
* 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 will be open.
* Hall 6-10 was be open.


{|class="wikitable heading-blue"
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!colspan=5|Opening times
!colspan=5|Opening times
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!Date||Open (CEST)||Close (CEST)||Open (UTC)||Close (UTC)
!Date!!Open (CEST)!!Close (CEST)!!Open (UTC)!!Close (UTC)
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|Thursday, August 19, 2010||10:00 a.m.||8:00 p.m.||8:00||18:00
|Thursday, August 19, 2010||10:00 a.m.||8:00 p.m.||8:00||18:00
|-
|-
|Friday, August 20, 2010||10:00 a.m.||8:00 p.m.||8:00||18:00
|Friday, August 20, 2010||10:00 a.m.||8:00 p.m.||8:00||18:00
|-
|-
|Saturday, August 21, 2010||9:00 a.m.||8:00 p.m.||7:00||18:00
|Saturday, August 21, 2010||9:00 a.m.||8:00 p.m.||7:00||18:00
|-
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|Sunday, August 22, 2010||9:00 a.m.||6:00 p.m.||7:00||16:00
|Sunday, August 22, 2010||9:00 a.m.||6:00 p.m.||7:00||16:00
|}
|}


===EA's showcase===
===EA's showcase===
;EA press briefing
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;EA press briefing<ref name="ea press release">[http://ea.gamespress.com/release.asp?i=1414 EA's GamesCom press release]</ref>:
*''[[The Sims 3 (console)]]'' [http://ea.gamespress.com/release.asp?i=1414 and other non-Sims games]
:<ref name="ea press release">[http://ea.gamespress.com/release.asp?i=1414 EA's GamesCom press release]</ref>
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* ''[[The Sims 3 (console)]]'' [http://ea.gamespress.com/release.asp?i=1414 and other non-Sims games]
*Tuesday, August 17th, 4:00pm CEST (14:00 UTC)
* Tuesday, August 17, 4:00pm CEST (14:00 UTC)
*The Palladium, Schanzenstraße 36, Gebäude 197, 51063 Cologne
* The Palladium, Schanzenstraße 36, Gebäude 197, 51063 Cologne
*Live stream: http://live-event.ea.com/gamescom/live/
* Live stream: http://live-event.ea.com/gamescom/live/
[[File:Gamescom 2010 ea schedule.png|thumb|250px|EA's schedule.]]
;EA exhibitions
:
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* August 18–22
* EA Booth: Hall 6.1 (A074)


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;List of featured [[The Sims (series)|The Sims games]] at the exhibition
;EA exibitions:
:
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*August 18th-22nd
*EA Booth: Hall 6.1 (A074)
* ''[[The Sims 3 (console)]]''
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* ''[[The Sims 3 (iPhone)]]'' & iPod

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* ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures (iPhone)]]'' & iPod
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;List of featured [[The Sims (series)|The Sims games]] at the exibition:
* [http://ea.gamespress.com/release.asp?i=1414 Other non-Sims games]
*''[[The Sims 3 (console)]]''
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*''[[The Sims 3 (iPhone)]]'' & iPod
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*''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures (iPhone)]]'' & iPod
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*[http://ea.gamespress.com/release.asp?i=1414 Other non-Sims games]


Closed game demonstrations in EA’s Business lounge (Hall 5.1) '''Open to media only'''
Closed game demonstrations in EA’s Business lounge (Hall 5.1) '''Open to media only'''
*''[[The Sims Medieval]]''
* ''[[The Sims Medieval]]''
*''[[The Sims 3 (console)]]''
* ''[[The Sims 3 (console)]]''
*[http://ea.gamespress.com/release.asp?i=1414 Other non-Sims games]
* [http://ea.gamespress.com/release.asp?i=1414 Other non-Sims games]


===2010 Attendees===
===Fan attendees===
In addition to the many commercial gaming sites, these Sims fansites will also be attending<ref>Thanks to [http://www.simprograms.com/gamescom-2010-megapost-late-night-fast-lane-medieval-mysims-and-more/ SimPrograms] and [http://www.infinitesims.com/news/ InfiniteSims] for the list.</ref>.
In addition to the many commercial gaming sites, these Sims fansites were also be attending.<ref>Thanks to [http://www.simprograms.com/gamescom-2010-megapost-late-night-fast-lane-medieval-mysims-and-more/ SimPrograms] and [http://www.infinitesims.com/news/ InfiniteSims] for the list.</ref>
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*[[File:Flag_us_uk_hybrid.gif|border|20px]] [http://svtim.es/ Sunset Valley Times] (English)
* [[File:Flag us uk hybrid.png|border|20px]] [http://svtim.es/ Sunset Valley Times] (English)
*[[File:Flag_us_uk_hybrid.gif|border|20px]] [http://www.thesimszone.co.uk/ The Sims Zone] (English)
* [[File:Flag us uk hybrid.png|border|20px]] [http://www.thesimszone.co.uk/ The Sims Zone] (English)
*[[File:Flag_us_uk_hybrid.gif|border|20px]] [http://www.simsnetwork.com/ Sims Network] (English)
* [[File:Flag us uk hybrid.png|border|20px]] [http://www.simsnetwork.com/ Sims Network] (English)
*[[File:Flag_germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://simway.net/ SimWay] (German)
* [[File:Flag germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://simway.net/ SimWay] (German)
*[[File:Flag_germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://simsexchange.de/ SimsExchange] (German)
* [[File:Flag germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://simsexchange.de/ SimsExchange] (German)
*[[File:Flag_germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.simfans.de/specials/gamescom2010/ SimFans] (German)
* [[File:Flag germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.simfans.de/specials/gamescom2010/ SimFans] (German)
*[[File:Flag_germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.simtimes.de/ SimTimes] (German)
* [[File:Flag germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.simtimes.de/ SimTimes] (German)
*[[File:Flag_germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.sims-3.net/ Sims-3.net] (German)
* [[File:Flag germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.sims-3.net/ Sims-3.net] (German)
* [[File:Flag germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.sims3marktplatz.de/ Sims 3 Marktplatz] (German)
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*[[File:Flag_germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.sims3marktplatz.de/ Sims 3 Marktplatz] (German)
* [[File:Flag germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.sims3forum.de/ Sims 3 Forum] (German)
*[[File:Flag_germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.sims3forum.de/ Sims 3 Forum] (German)
* [[File:Flag germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.simsforum.de/ Sims Forum] (German)
*[[File:Flag_germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.simsforum.de/ Sims Forum] (German)
* [[File:Flag germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.akisima.de/ Akisima] (German)
*[[File:Flag_germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.akisima.de/ Akisima] (German)
* [[File:Flag germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.blackypanther.de/ Black Panther] (German)
*[[File:Flag_germany.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.blackypanther.de/ Black Panther] (German)
* [[File:Flag netherlands.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.sims3nieuws.nl/ Sims 3 Nieuws] (Dutch)
*[[File:Flag netherlands.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.sims3nieuws.nl/ Sims 3 Nieuws] (Dutch)
* [[File:Flag netherlands.svg|border|20px]] [http://simlicious.nl/ Simlicious] (Dutch)
*[[File:Flag netherlands.svg|border|20px]] [http://simlicious.nl/ Simlicious] (Dutch)
* [[File:Flag netherlands.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.simsplanet2.com/ Sims Planet 2] (Dutch)
*[[File:Flag netherlands.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.simsplanet2.com/ Sims Planet 2] (Dutch)
* [[File:Flag netherlands.svg|border|20px]] [http://www.jimmymulder.nl/ SmartSims] (Dutch)<ref>[http://www.simprograms.com/gamescom-2010-megapost-late-night-fast-lane-medieval-mysims-and-more/#more-17209 SimPrograms Megapost comments]</ref>
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==News from the event==
==News from the event==
* [http://www.simsnetwork.com/simpedia.php?gamescom2010=ts3ep3 SimsNetwork - The Sims 3 Late Night @ Gamescom 2010] (September 1)
[[File:Night_life_new_pic_1.jpg|thumb|250px|Hot tub intimacy.]]
*[http://pc.ign.com/articles/111/1112311p1.html Late Night preview] at IGN. (August 13)
* [http://www.sims3nieuws.nl/previews/the-sims-3-late-night-preview/ Sims3nieuws - Late Night preview] (August 27)
* [http://simway.net/gamescom/1068-test SimWay - Answers for your questions] ''German'' [http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fsimway.net%2Fgamescom%2F1068-test&sl=auto&tl=en English translation] (August 24)
* [http://simlicious.nl/previews/gc-preview-na-middernacht/ Simlicious - Late Night preview] ''Dutch'' [http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fsimlicious.nl%2Fpreviews%2Fgc-preview-na-middernacht%2F&sl=auto&tl=en English translation] (August 23)
* [http://www.sims3nieuws.nl/previews/s3n-amerika-juli-2010/the-sims-medieval-preview/ Sims3Nieuws - The Sims Medieval preview] (August 17)
* [http://www.simsplanet2.com/site/sims-middeleeuwen-preview/ SimsPlanet2 - The Sims Medieval sneak preview] ''Dutch'' [http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.simsplanet2.com%2Fsite%2Fsims-middeleeuwen-preview%2F&sl=auto&tl=en English translation] (August 17)
* [http://gamescom.gamespot.com/story/6273572/the-sims-medieval-impressions-first-details Gamespot - The Sims Medieval Impressions - First Details] (August 17)
* [http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/the-sims-3/preview/the-sims-3-late-night-good-clean-debauchery/a-20100813154719339066/g-20061106113750640058 GamesRadar – The Sims 3: Late Night – Good clean debauchery] (August 16)
* [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/sim/thesims3latenightexpansionpack/news.html?sid=6273541&part=rss&tag=gs_pc&subj=6273541&mode=previews GameSpot – The Sims 3 Late Night impressions pre-GamesCom 2010] (August 16)
* [http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/216120/the-sims-3-late-night-preview/ GamePro – The Sims 3 Late Night preview] (August 16)
* [http://pc.ign.com/articles/111/1112311p1.html IGN - Late Night preview] (August 13)
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.gamescom-cologne.com/en/gamescom/home/index.php GamesCom webpage]
* [http://www.gamescom-cologne.com/en/gamescom/home/index.php GamesCom webpage]
*[http://ea.gamespress.com/release.asp?i=1414 EA's GamesCom press release]
* [http://www.ea.com/gamescom EA's GamesCom webpage]
*[http://live-event.ea.com/gamescom/live/ EA press briefing at GamesCom 2010 live stream] (Tuesday, August 17th, 4:00pm CEST (14:00 UTC))
* [http://live-event.ea.com/gamescom/live/ EA press briefing at GamesCom 2010 live stream] (Tuesday, August 17, 4:00pm CEST (14:00 UTC))
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* [http://ea.gamespress.com/release.asp?i=1414 EA's GamesCom press release]
*[http://www.simprograms.com/gamescom-2010-megapost-late-night-fast-lane-medieval-mysims-and-more/ GamesCom 2010 megapost] at [[SimPrograms]]
* [http://www.simprograms.com/gamescom-2010-megapost-late-night-fast-lane-medieval-mysims-and-more/ GamesCom 2010 megapost] at [[SimPrograms]]


==References==
==References==
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<references />
[[Category:Real-Life events]]
[[Category:Real-life events]]
[[Category:Late Night]]
[[Category:Late Night]]
[[Category:The Sims 3 (console)]]
[[Category:The Sims 3 (console)]]

Latest revision as of 17:28, 13 August 2017

This article is written in the real world perspective.


GamesCom 2010

GamesCom logo.

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

Quick facts[edit | edit source]

  • 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.
Opening times
Date Open (CEST) Close (CEST) Open (UTC) Close (UTC)
Thursday, August 19, 2010 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 18:00
Friday, August 20, 2010 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 18:00
Saturday, August 21, 2010 9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. 7:00 18:00
Sunday, August 22, 2010 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 16:00

EA's showcase[edit | edit source]

EA press briefing
[1]
EA's schedule.
EA exhibitions
  • August 18–22
  • EA Booth: Hall 6.1 (A074)
List of featured The Sims games at the exhibition

Closed game demonstrations in EA’s Business lounge (Hall 5.1) Open to media only

Fan attendees[edit | edit source]

In addition to the many commercial gaming sites, these Sims fansites were also be attending.[2]

News from the event[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ EA's GamesCom press release
  2. ↑ Thanks to SimPrograms and InfiniteSims for the list.
  3. ↑ SimPrograms Megapost comments
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