Gamescom Issues Apology Over Initial Reaction to Hardware Thefts, Saying It Lacked Sufficient Empathy for Victims
Gamescom has publicly expressed regret for the way it initially handled reports of stolen equipment at this year’s exhibition, admitting that its first response "did not strike the right tone" and failed to "show the people affected the empathy they deserve." In a series of posts on its official social‑media channels, the event’s organizers acknowledged the backlash and pledged to take concrete s…
Sept. 7, 2026, 10:38 a.m.