全球游戏厂商汇聚2025年科隆国际游戏展

Core Insights - The 2025 Cologne International Game Show opened on August 20 in Germany, featuring a record number of exhibitors and showcasing the latest works from game manufacturers worldwide [1][2] - The event will run until August 24, attracting over 1,500 exhibitors and expanding the exhibition area to 233,000 square meters, covering various segments including interactive gaming experiences, COSPLAY performances, independent games, card games, artist zones, campus recruitment, and gaming merchandise sales [1] - This year, 50 Chinese companies are participating, an increase of over 10 from the previous year, with showcased works characterized by new releases, cutting-edge technology, and Chinese elements [1] - The exposure and influence of Chinese games in Europe have significantly increased, as reflected in market data and participation in the exhibition [2] - Germany, as Europe's largest and the fifth-largest gaming market globally, has approximately 37.5 million gamers, with four Chinese-developed products expected to enter the top ten mobile game downloads in Germany in 2024 [2] - The Cologne International Game Show, founded in 2009, is co-hosted by the German Games Industry Association and Koelnmesse, and is recognized as one of the three major game exhibitions globally alongside the E3 and Tokyo Game Show [2]