Gamescom finder sted i Köln fra d. 22 august i år, og nu ved vi at selveste kansler Angela Merkel vil åbne begivenheden for første gang i år. Det er blevet afsløret af organisatøren Koelnmesse og den tyske Trade Association of Interactive Entertainment Software.
"We consider it a great honour and a sign of recognition that Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel will this year participate in the opening tour of Gamescom. The visit of Dr. Merkel underlines the importance of the games industry for the cultural, digital and business location of Germany. Whether virtual reality, gamification or 3D simulations: the technologies of the games industry already play a central role in the digitalisation and networking of the economy and society. Germany needs a strong games industry in order to also secure itself a top position in the digitalised economy." siger Felix Falk, der er Managing Director for German Trade Association of Interactive Entertainment Software (BIU).
Sidste år besøgte 345.000 mennesker Köln i anledning af Gamescom.