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LK meistert alle Herausforderungen „spielerisch“

 

 

The first gamescom was a huge success. A total of 245,000 visitors came to Cologne between 19th and 23rd August and, together with 458 exhibitors from 31 different countries, immediately turned the event into the largest games exhibition in the world. We ourselves also needed all hands to the deck at this event, as we were working together with four exhibitors - Funcom, Rondomedia, IDG and Activision - Blizzard - in the field of technology.

 

The task was a truly complex one: Lighting requirements differed from stand to stand – particularly as all exhibitors had stands in both the business and entertainment areas; 150 screens were installed and, in places, networked together; a live show from the USA had to be broadcast on three screens using HD technology; top-quality show acts wanted to be perfectly staged, right down to the second, and so on and so forth... To put it simply: The first gamescom was an exciting event for us too, and one that proved to be a total success!

 

The greatest spectacle was definitely in the Activision - Blizzard Area, as here it wasn't just the visitors who queued to play Diablo III and Starcraft II; VIPs also came in droves. Kool Savas performed on the concert stage on the very first day, before demonstrating his skill on the new music game "DJ Hero". The trade exhibition then saw skater legend Tony Hawk present the video game Tony Hawk: Ride. Thomas D and Smudo appeared on the show stage to play "Guitar Hero 5". The alternative rockers from Wales Attack! Attack! could be seen and heard as they performed a live show. And Oliver Korittke, Ralf Richter, Elton from Raab TV and Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenkneckt were also present. Four participants from the last series of Germany's Next Topmodel offered something for the eyes, and newcomers Livingston then showed what they can do. The definite highpoint of the event was the performance of DJ Star and producer David Guetta, who, of course, wanted to immediately try out the new "DJ Hero" game by the Californian publisher.

 

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