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Germany: video game enthusiasts meet at Gamescom

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Thousands of visitors flock to Gamescom in Cologne on August 25, 2022. © AP/Martin Meissner

By: Pascal Thibaut Follow

With 200 billion in turnover worldwide, exponential growth over the past two years and many new users, the video game industry is an increasingly important player.

Its success has social and cultural repercussions, as can be seen until tomorrow at Gamescom in Cologne, which was held for the first time again normally after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

  • Germany

  • Video games