Gamescom Issues Apology Over Initial Reaction to Equipment Theft, Claiming It Lacked Sufficient Empathy for Victims
Gamescom has publicly expressed remorse for the way it initially handled reports of stolen hardware at this year’s exhibition, admitting that its first statement "did not strike the right tone" and failed to "show the people affected the empathy they deserve." In a follow‑up post on its official social‑media channels, the organizers acknowledged that the criticism they received was justified and …
Sept. 7, 2026, 10:38 a.m.