Any gaffers going to gamescom?
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I'll probably only go on wednesday. I live in Belgium so it's not that far, about three hours driving.
FranXico
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I'm planning on going there by train from Belgium, and spend the saturday there.
PM me if you want to have a GAF meet up there or something.
Noisepurge
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ill be there! working the weekend with Wargaming but should have the days prior to that free.
Is there a way to get tickets for the non-public day without being a press member or in the industry?
I'll be there. Unfortunately only between tuesday and friday. Can't stay for the weekend >_>
I did, took about four days from the request. This year they sent a "print it yourself dummy" card via email instead of actually mailing it like they did last year.
I did, took about four days from the request. This year they sent a "print it yourself dummy" card via email instead of actually mailing it like they did last year.
I might be going, seeing if there are some friends wanna come a long. For some reason I never feel like going to these things alone 
If I'm going I'll probably go the 23rd. Last couple of years I went in the weekend and it's way to freakin crowded. And from people that went on the friday I heard that's it's still crowded but nearly not as crowded as in the weekends.
If I'm going I'll probably go the 23rd. Last couple of years I went in the weekend and it's way to freakin crowded. And from people that went on the friday I heard that's it's still crowded but nearly not as crowded as in the weekends.
Noisepurge
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maybe we should organize a Gaf meetup in a bar/restaurant instead of the actual venue?
How crowded is the press day then? Obviously a lot less than the public days, but I reckon there will still be lots of people?
I know there are seperate invitation only events that day (behind the screens footage/presentations) but I'm talking about the general boots where you can play games.
I know there are seperate invitation only events that day (behind the screens footage/presentations) but I'm talking about the general boots where you can play games.
The Dutch Slayer
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I'll try again just like last year but last time most of us where spread thin
The Dutch Slayer
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Some lines still can take up to 30 min wait depending on the screening or how the que is setup
damn - i asked an old work buddy of mine if he could order some tickets for me aswell.. so far he has not contacted me about it so i'm not sure if he just said he would order some or if they are really not send out yet
The Dutch Slayer
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That is new this year, but you still need to pick up your "real" baggies at the press counter and they will check id/passports.
Xane
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I'll be on Saturday 24th for the Star Citizen Fan meetup at Alter Wartesaal.
Out_Of_Ammo
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I'm going. Probably thursday and friday.
StevePharma
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Yeah, if I win the Sony competition I will
Sorry man Sony just called me to hand me your winning tickets.
Always wanted to go since Keulen KEULEN KEULEN is not far from here (another Dutchie reporting in) but seeing those Leipzig crowds made me weary somehow
dark_prinny
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Sadly I have to work. And work is a precious treasure to be playing with nowadays in Spain...
Sorry man Sony just called me to hand me your winning tickets.
Always wanted to go since Keulen KEULEN KEULEN is not far from here (another Dutchie reporting in) but seeing those Leipzig crowds made me weary somehow
but Steve...
dat playable ps4!
with a five hour queue
Out_Of_Ammo
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Hah, fools! When everyone is waiting hours to get their hands on a 5 min PS4 or Xbone demo, I'll be checking out all the Vita games! Perfect strategy.
StevePharma
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I would be going for the Vita games mostly.
Went to a couple conventions in The Netherlands back in the day, I remember playing the RE4 demo for an hour because they tucked in ONE station with it between all the Metroid Prime 2 stations. That was bliss man. Only TWO people came up and were excited for it, everyone else who went by was dismissive about it and thought it looked clunky.
OH IF THEY KNEW.
Sorry man Sony just called me to hand me your winning tickets.
Always wanted to go since Keulen KEULEN KEULEN is not far from here (another Dutchie reporting in) but seeing those Leipzig crowds made me weary somehow
They should rename the city to Keulen anyway. (Though american podcasters trying to pronounce Köln correctly is always entertaining.)
The Biergarten is perfect for meet ups. The Ubisoft party (if there is one this year) should also be a perfect opportunity for us to stay awkwardly together, mumbling "video games?" every few minutes.
FranXico
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I took the liberty of setting up a Doodle for those who wish to find an overlap in their respective schedules while at Gamescom.
http://www.doodle.com/965hrfhc6ep536nm
http://www.doodle.com/965hrfhc6ep536nm
Train tickets at the office. Hotel has been booked. Gamescom trade visitor badges should soon arrive. 3 days of business meetings, lots of german food and cocktails.
My report from last year:
My report from last year:
The last few weeks have been extremely hectic for us. Not only did we visit Gamescom, Got Game conference AND Unite weve also eaten a lot of schnitzels!
Here are the picture to prove that we were at Gamescom:
Meat! Bei Oma Kleinman is Colognes most well known schnitzel paradise. You can order two dozen different kind of schnitzels, all of them amazing.
This is me licking my schnitzel.
These are the guys from Gray Lake games. I convinced them that they would be on a super special list if they eat everything. They succeeded, only the list was a lie
Here I am waiting for more schnitzels.
Darth Vader was at Gamescom. Selma was really impressed.
Selma was even more impressed by the architecture of Cologne.
Boogaloo is a cocktail bar just 100 meters from Bei Oma Kleinman. It looks like a crack house but the cocktails are awesome.
I was not impressed by Hitman
I was not impressed by the Borderlands 2 bus
Selma was doing a fake presentation while no-one was watching the stage.
We had a meeting with Microsoft in a hotel just next to Gamescom. I thought we could try this shortcut. Next time well take the long route.
So I hope this little post gives a good overview of what we did at Gamescom.
I don`t want to wait around 4 hours for Battlefield 4 or any other AAA games.
300 minutes = 5 hours
Let's be clear on this: I wouldn't even bother coming to Köln without a press badge and appointments behind closed doors. It's pointless if you want to see and play games.
Witcher 3 behind closed doors :$
The Dutch Slayer
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added myself but you should also add Monday and Tuesday for press peeps.
That looks like a fun group hopefully we can do a meet up !
Out_Of_Ammo
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I agree if you're talking about the big budget AAA titles, but many smaller games have very short waiting times. I remember the Sony booth being very good last year, where you could play many demos without having to wait more than 10 minutes.
APZonerunner
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I'll be in Cologne 20th-23rd. Would love to do any GAF meet-up!
Yeah, you're right about that. I remember them having the same AC3 demo as Ubisoft. Waiting Time at Ubisoft: 5h. Waiting time at Sony: A lot less.
The also used a ticket system for PlayStation Vita games I think and their stand is always comfortable.
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Dutch,
Dutch everywhere.
The Dutch Slayer
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Awesome going to start planning out something next week and will make a thread.
We really are DDutch,
Dutch everywhere.
Chinbo37
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I went a couple of years ago. I dont know really what is the attraction to gaming conventions. The lines were all so long to play games and the "swag" they are giving away is not really that great.
Saw a bit of decent cosplay but besides that I dont think I would go back. Actually meeting Gafers would be one of the best reasons. Ill check back in when closer. I live about 2 hours drive away.
Saw a bit of decent cosplay but besides that I dont think I would go back. Actually meeting Gafers would be one of the best reasons. Ill check back in when closer. I live about 2 hours drive away.
Out_Of_Ammo
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Dutch,
Dutch everywhere.
Yeah I noticed that too. It's a small world.
The Dutch Slayer
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Just come in for a night out if your 2 hours away
The Dutch Slayer
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No worries we drove 6.5 hours to Leipzig every year for a few years so no problem with me as long as its not longer than 8 hour drive its fine with me.
But I do have to say that Koln is a very fun city to go to!
ColdBlooder
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Well thats better than the 8 hours AC3 line last year. And that was the first public day IIRC.
Im not from the press but i won a wildcard for the press/media day, so way shorter lines and less crowded place would be a blessing.
Casual connect was in Hamburg. Gamescom is not.
Didn't know that, thanks for the info. Hamburg is arguably Germany's biggest video game city, but it's pretty much social games focused. I don't even think we have a big enough venue for gamescom up here.
devonraynor
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Going!
It's barely a 3 hour drive, so why not xD
It's barely a 3 hour drive, so why not xD