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Entertainment · Video games · published 2026-09-04 · via IGN

gamescom Offers Apology and Security Reforms Following Equipment Theft Backlash

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After multiple developers reported stolen equipment at gamescom, the event's initial response drew criticism for seeming to blame victims. In a follow-up, gamescom apologized and announced plans to improve security, including a roundtable with indie developers. The apology acknowledged that their first communication did not strike the right tone.

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