Gamescom 2025: Floor Notes from a First-Timer

Lessons from My First Gamescom: Energy, Execution, and the Gap to Close. 363#

Hey Friends, Greetings from Bangalore 💗

What Gamescom Felt Like (and What I’ll Do Differently Next Time)

Snapshot from the floor:

1. B2C halls = pure energy. B2B pavilions packed with publishers, devs, and service partners.

2. Unreal edged out Unity in conversations (very different from India).

3. Many teams are pausing own titles to prioritize stability and extend runway.

4. UA budgets are active—capital feels more performance-led than equity-led.

Notes to self for 2026:

1. Say yes to more parties/mixers (corridor deals are real).

2. Guard the voice

3. Book an Airbnb near a major station.

4. Learn hall shortcuts on Day 1 (found them only by Thursday).

5. Pre-plan follow-ups—lots of folks go on vacation right after Gamescom.

Wish: A bigger Indian Pavilion with more playable games—will start early with SEPC next year.

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tCARe, CARtic P