Gamescom Issues Apology Over Initial Reaction to Hardware Thefts, Saying It Lacked Sufficient Empathy for Victims
Gamescom has issued a public apology for the way it initially handled reports of equipment thefts at this year’s exhibition, admitting that its first statements "did not strike the right tone" and failed to "show the people affected the empathy they deserve." The organizers, acknowledging the backlash, posted on their social media channels that they had been heavily criticized for the manner in w…
Sept. 7, 2026, 10:38 a.m.