IGN and Gamescom team up on indies show

Gamescom organizers Koelnmesse and Game – The German Games Industry Association – will host the Gamescom Awesome Indies Show with IGN. The show is now open for applications and for the first time it will be in partnership with the longstanding official production partner of Gamescom, IGN. The showcase, which will be streamed live in a 60-75 minute show on Thursday 27 August 2026 will now add previews to this offering to give a first-hand account of what players can expect from some of the featured games. The show will also include world-exclusive trailer premieres, gameplay reveals, and developer interviews. Applications for editorial or sponsored opportunities are now open to any independent developer or publisher who is exhibiting in the entertainment area, indie area, or event arena. To be considered for editorial inclusion in the Gamescom Awesome Indies Show, entries are open now and close at 23:59 CET on 2 August. For the possibility of an extended editorial feature placement within the show, submissions must be made 23:59 CET on 19 July. Details available here. Tim Endres, director of Gamescom at Koelnmesse, said in a statement, “IGN has been a trusted partner for years. We’re happy to be working with the team in this new capacity to bring a fresh, innovative approach to the gamescom awesome indies show and bring to life the exciting and groundbreaking indie games that are part of Gamescom.” Stefan Heikhaus, head of Gamescom & Events at Game, said in a statement, “This partnership is a strong signal to the indie community. We want to evolve the gamescom awesome indies show to create more awareness of the amazing indies games that are being showcased at gamescom. We want Gamescom to be the platform for people to discover the most exciting indie games.” Yael Prough, president at IGN Entertainment, said in a statement, “We are thrilled to be expanding our partnership with Game and Koelnmesse to bring even more incredible Gamescom content to people around the world, and in doing so help shine a light on the creativity, innovation, and talent in the thriving indie community.” Applications for gamescom awesome indies show can be submitted here. Disclosure: Gamescom is paying my way to Cologne. Our coverage is the sole responsibility of GamesBeat. The post IGN and Gamescom team up on indies show appeared first on GamesBeat.

Jul 2, 2026 - 01:30

Gamescom organizers Koelnmesse and Game – The German Games Industry Association – will host the Gamescom Awesome Indies Show with IGN.

The show is now open for applications and for the first time it will be in partnership with the longstanding official production partner of Gamescom, IGN.

The showcase, which will be streamed live in a 60-75 minute show on Thursday 27 August 2026 will now add previews to this offering to give a first-hand account of what players can expect from some of the featured games. The show will also include world-exclusive trailer premieres, gameplay reveals, and developer interviews.

Applications for editorial or sponsored opportunities are now open to any independent developer or publisher who is exhibiting in the entertainment area, indie area, or event arena.

To be considered for editorial inclusion in the Gamescom Awesome Indies Show, entries are open now and close at 23:59 CET on 2 August. For the possibility of an extended editorial feature placement within the show, submissions must be made 23:59 CET on 19 July. Details available here.

Tim Endres, director of Gamescom at Koelnmesse, said in a statement, “IGN has been a trusted partner for years. We’re happy to be working with the team in this new capacity to bring a fresh, innovative approach to the gamescom awesome indies show and bring to life the exciting and groundbreaking indie games that are part of Gamescom.”

Stefan Heikhaus, head of Gamescom & Events at Game, said in a statement, “This partnership is a strong signal to the indie community. We want to evolve the gamescom awesome indies show to create more awareness of the amazing indies games that are being showcased at gamescom. We want Gamescom to be the platform for people to discover the most exciting indie games.”

Yael Prough, president at IGN Entertainment, said in a statement, “We are thrilled to be expanding our partnership with Game and Koelnmesse to bring even more incredible Gamescom content to people around the world, and in doing so help shine a light on the creativity, innovation, and talent in the thriving indie community.”

Applications for gamescom awesome indies show can be submitted here.

Disclosure: Gamescom is paying my way to Cologne. Our coverage is the sole responsibility of GamesBeat.

The post IGN and Gamescom team up on indies show appeared first on GamesBeat.

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