Gamescom 2024

[TeDaDeS]

Gamescom is starting again tomorrow and @ED will be there again to in the retro-section (hall 10).

Live-stream:

Live | gamescom

gamescom 2023: The Heart of Gaming, August 23-27, 2023, in Cologne, Germany - Europe's leading trade show for digital gaming culture.

www.gamescom.global

Photo's and updates will be done tomorrow™.

You can read previous post of past events here:
2023: https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2023.99899/
2022: https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2022.99744/
2021: https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2021-digital-only.99545/
2020: https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2020-digital-only.99170/
2019: https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2019.83759/
2018: https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2018.83322/
2017: https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2017.81255/

 

[Linux-SWAT]

Also:
https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/some-pictures-from-the-gamescom-2015.76204/
https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/some-gamescom-retro-area-pictures.74808/ (2014)
https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2013-pics.72192/
https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2012-conclusion.67971/page-3

 

[netcat]

wow that's a lot of retro gamers. actually i think retro gaming would eventually become more popular than current gaming. which is why some game companies (nintendo) are aggressively taking down rom & emulator sites. they are destroying art and culture for profit. ok - i guess they own the IP but it feels like a book burning.

 

[λ the β-Redex Reducer]

Copyright was introduced supposedly to improve culture, and now you are using copyright as an excuse for impoverishing culture.

I guess retrogaming is popular, Gameboys are getting expensive. Newer Gameboy clones are bad too, none have a screen as good or better than the GBC has.

 

[netcat]

Hey Lambda - you like my book burning imagery don't you

 

[TeDaDeS]

Today was the first day of Gamescom 2024. I also had a look yesterday at Devcom.
Here are some first pictures.

When you go to Gamescom, what would you see?

You can arrive with car, tram, train and probably with a bicycle or just walk.


For trade visitors you'll use the entry West:


But there are more entries obviously with a name like 'West', like South (Sud) at the train station:


You'll be greeted by a big sign to make it clear you indeed arrived at the Gamescom.


In the background you could already spot it: a new building. The Confex building is the white building at the back and was only used for the Devcom. (Confex is probably short for Conference & Exhibition hall I guess)


And a map to show you which hall is which:


On the outside you can also see the number of the building but in some cases it shows an ad or additional information.

 

[TeDaDeS]

The Retro Area at Gamescom (Hall 10 top level) is where you can find the DragonBox shop and our forum members.


The DragonBox shop (yes I remove people from photos sometimes):


If you are looking for the best and clear graphics check out these HDMI mods for classic consoles:


Obviously the Pyra was there joined by friends:

You can also spot the cute DragonBox stickers.

Askarus playing on the big screen and the large NES controller:


Asking a Gameboy to rate the other handhelds:


Near the shop there is obviously more retro stuff, like the Commodore 64:




An Atari 2600:


Dreamcast:


A NES:


And a Sega Mega Drive / Genesis:


More retro:


And some sweet retro game boxes to view:

 

[TeDaDeS]

And I ran into der8auer and Ben's hardware and shook hands:

der8auer EN

This channel is used to upload my english videos. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/der8auer Imprint: der8auer e.K. Brunsbütteler Damm 1 13581 Berlin

www.youtube.com

Bens Hardware

Hi! Mein Name ist Ben und ich bin mit über 500000 Followern einer der größten Hardware-Kanäle auf TikTok Deutschland. Bei mir geht es rund um die Themen PCs, Hardware, Technik, Gadgets, Windows, Overclocking und vieles mehr. Wenn dir mein Content gefällt, würde ich mich über ein Abo sehr freuen.

www.youtube.com

And in case you play the Epix game I found some when walking around:


And if you just like QR codes:


And maybe someone knows who these people are, I guess some German politicians?

 

[TeDaDeS]

I also ran into one of the developers of the game Schim.

Ewoud van der Werf

Ewoud van der Werf is a game developer, programmer and technical artist. He released the shadow platformer, SCHiM, in 2024.

ewoud.dev

SCHiM

In SCHiM springst du von Schatten zu Schatten und interagierst dabei mit einer entspannenden und lebendigen Umgebung.

www.nintendo.com

Review: SCHiM (Switch) - A Chill, Shadow-Hopping Platformer That Prioritises Aesthetics

It's Frogger, but emotional

www.nintendolife.com

SCHiM

SCHiM is a game about jumping from shadow to shadow in a challenging and lively environment. A schim is the soul and spirit of an object, thing, or living being. Everything in the world has one. A schim should NEVER be separated from their thing! This does happen to your schim, this schim who...

www.metacritic.com

 

[netcat]

Askarus playing on the big screen and the large NES controller:
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MegaMan... an early example of non-linear gaming. So advanced.

 

[TeDaDeS]

At the Gamescom there are also vehicles, like promoting (German) cars.

New BMW's:


Mercedes:


Porsche:


A rally car:


A police car:


RC cars:


And there are some other vehicles, like motors:


And I guess there is a motor in the Sonic 3 movie?


And whatever this is, it was there also:


And I was told in this photo there should be some car but it must be hidden very well:



And if you come by car but park on the street instead of the parking garage, you'll get fined.
Btw. if you park on the street next to the Koelnmesse you are only allowed to part there for max. 5 hours and it's the same price as the garage (20 euro per day).
If you are lazy you can also park at the parking from the hotel near the gas station, it's really close to one of the entrances and it's 8 euro's more per day and skip part of the traffic.


I notices that German license plates can imply some deeper message:

 

[TeDaDeS]

The Byowave Proteus controller:
The Proteus Controller All-in-One Kit allows gamers to build their own way to play.
The unique modular video game controller kit features innovative ‘snap and play’ parts that easily connect together and comes with everything that gamers need to play their favorite Xbox and PC games right out of the box.
With this one kit, players can build over 100 million traditional and custom configuration and LED lighting variations
Site: https://www.byowave.com/



I've seen these guys before but this year they are Xbox certified. If you have a disability and want to play games but cannot due to not being able to use a regular controller: the Proteus controller might be for you. If you really want to have a modular controller it might be for you to, but it's a bit expensive so it must be really important for you ($299).
It also works on the PC to by using the included USB-dongle.

It officially released on Gamescom I was told.

When ordering the controller you'll get a box with the full kit to build a controller.


What can you build with it? This controller:

Each cube can have stuff attached, on the back you see decorative discs to protect the electronic surface.


You can detach the handles and it has an ingenious system for locking it in place. The cog-like structure can split where one side locks in place.

You can build a single-handed controller to:


This was a setup for debugging the controller:

 

[TeDaDeS]

I played the game: Bobls, a precision platformer.

Bobls

A 2D precision platformer about bubbles, gems and bubbles containing gems. A game by Softlock Interactive

www.boblsgame.com

You can find the game on Steam:
A photo of the devs:


I posted a link already, but if you love those QR codes:


I've seen games made in Unreal, Unity and Godot. But this was the first I've seen made in Game Maker. You can find more games made in this engine on the Game Maker website: https://gamemaker.io/en/showcase

 

[TeDaDeS]

The Byowave Proteus controller:
The Proteus Controller All-in-One Kit allows gamers to build their own way to play.
The unique modular video game controller kit features innovative ‘snap and play’ parts that easily connect together and comes with everything that gamers need to play their favorite Xbox and PC games right out of the box.
With this one kit, players can build over 100 million traditional and custom configuration and LED lighting variations
Site: https://www.byowave.com/

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I've seen these guys before but this year they are Xbox certified. If you have a disability and want to play games but cannot due to not being able to use a regular controller: the Proteus controller might be for you. If you really want to have a modular controller it might be for you to, but it's a bit expensive so it must be really important for you ($299).
It also works on the PC to by using the included USB-dongle.

It officially released on Gamescom I was told.

When ordering the controller you'll get a box with the full kit to build a controller.
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What can you build with it? This controller:
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Each cube can have stuff attached, on the back you see decorative discs to protect the electronic surface.

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You can detach the handles and it has an ingenious system for locking it in place. The cog-like structure can split where one side locks in place.

You can build a single-handed controller to:
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This was a setup for debugging the controller:
View attachment 39383

Btw. Microsoft announced their own accessibility controller: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/08/21/xbox-accessibility-adaptive-joystick-thumbstick-toppers/

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www.xbox.com

And 8Bitdo also will introduce a controller:

Lite SE 2.4G Wireless Controller for Xbox | 8BitDo

The 8BitDo Lite SE 2.4G Wireless Controller for Xbox was designed for accessibility. It is a compact, mobile, and reasonably priced controller to meet the needs of gamers with limited mobility.

www.8bitdo.com

 

[TeDaDeS]

I've spoken with Shawn the Miller who made a cute Switch game:

x.com

x.com

It's already for sale digitally on the Nintendo Switch:

Omochapon for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Omochapon and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

 

[fusion_power]

Nice impressions, always interesting to see how's Gamescom doing. I Never visited the Expo in Cologne but I was a few times in Leipzig at the old Games Convention, good times. I always took a long visit to the retro-areas and I still think these are worth a closer look, even for the casual audience.
In german TV ,they had a report straight from the GC retro area and I recognize the booth with the C64 from that report. Very nice to show that part of the GC to the wide audience.

 

[TeDaDeS]

Also there was a giant cat.

 

[TeDaDeS]

Time for one of my favorites, the Indie section. There are too many games to play in a single day.

It's only Money

Ten Thousand Coins
https://tenthousandcoins.com/

Design & Conjure

Denari

Guardian Maia



Sulfur
PVKK


Horticular


Nif Nif, Kickstarted backed game:

Nif Nif – Springfox Games

springfox.games

- YouTube

Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.

www.youtube.com

Go Go Town

Go-Go Town! on Steam

Plan, Build...Prosper? As mayor, it’s up to you to breathe life back into this rundown town. Construct shops, hire staff, automate deliveries with couriers, and attract tourists to town, all while managing infrastructure and avoiding catastrophes! Who said being mayor was going to be easy…

store.steampowered.com

 

[λ the β-Redex Reducer]

And I guess there is a motor in the Sonic 3 movie?

That looks a lot like the motorcycle which Shadow rides on in Shadow the Hedgehog.

 

[TeDaDeS]

I like how westenergie thinks this billboard isn't insulting.
Billboard: "Not all nerds are losers"