GamesCom 2010

GamesCom 2010

GamesCom logo.

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

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.

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

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

2010 Attendees

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

File:Flag us uk hybrid.gif Sunset Valley Times (English) File:Flag us uk hybrid.gif The Sims Zone (English) File:Flag us uk hybrid.gif Sims Network (English) File:Flag germany.svg SimWay (German) File:Flag germany.svg SimsExchange (German) File:Flag germany.svg SimFans (German) File:Flag germany.svg SimTimes (German) File:Flag germany.svg Sims-3.net (German)

File:Flag germany.svg Sims 3 Marktplatz (German) File:Flag germany.svg Sims 3 Forum (German) File:Flag germany.svg Sims Forum (German) File:Flag germany.svg Akisima (German) File:Flag germany.svg Black Panther (German) File:Flag netherlands.svg Sims 3 Nieuws (Dutch) File:Flag netherlands.svg Simlicious (Dutch) File:Flag netherlands.svg Sims Planet 2 (Dutch)

News from the event

Hot tub intimacy.

• Late Night preview at IGN. (August 13)

External links

• GamesCom webpage
• EA's GamesCom press release
• EA press briefing at GamesCom 2010 live stream (Tuesday, August 17th, 4:00pm CEST (14:00 UTC))
• GamesCom 2010 megapost at SimPrograms