Gamescom Issues Apology Over Initial Reaction to Equipment Thefts, Saying It Lacked Sufficient Empathy for Victims
Gamescom has publicly expressed regret for the way it initially handled reports of stolen hardware at this year’s exhibition, admitting that its first response "did not strike the right tone" and failed to convey the empathy that the affected parties deserved. In a series of posts on its official social‑media channels, the organizers acknowledged that the criticism they received over their early …
Sept. 7, 2026, 10:38 a.m.