Cancellation for Cologne: gamescom 2022 will take place without Nintendo

After two years of pandemic program takes place In 2022 gamescom will again be a live event at the Cologne exhibition center. The Japanese video game manufacturer Nintendo will not be exhibiting, to the disappointment of some fans.

The gaming giant has other plansbut also ensures a colorful program for the summer away from the trade fair in Cologne.

gamescom 2022 without headliner Nintendo

At the August 24th gamescom, one of the largest video game fairs in the world, opens its doors to visitors. After a two-year online break, many are looking forward to being able to experience the trade fair experience on site again.

While some love the total package, others travel specifically to the presentations of their favorite companies. In 2022, Nintendo will be missing a crowd puller.

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With the Omission of this year’s E3 Fans and the trade press are now wondering when and on what occasions Nintendo will like more about titles Mario Strikers: Battle League Football, Splatoon 3 or Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will reveal.

Also about the possibility Pokémon Crimson and Crimson playing in Cologne would have been happy for many experienced, but also aspiring coaches.

On request from gameseconomy says the Frankfurt headquarters of Nintendo of Europe Regarding the rejection, without giving any further explanation:

“Gamescom is a central event in the event calendar for Nintendo. This year, however, after careful consideration, we decided against participating in Cologne. Instead, players can try out the games for Nintendo Switch at numerous Germany-wide events.”

For example, in August Nintendo is on the Main Matsuri Japan Festival in Frankfurt or on the AnimagiC represented in Mannheim.

While there hasn’t been an official announcement yet, many are pinning their hopes on one Nintendo Direct in the summerwho like more insights into projects The Legend of Zelda: Bearth of the Wild 2 could grant.

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How do you feel about video game fairs? Are you looking forward to gamescom? Will you be there live again this year? Or is Nintendo’s cancellation a deal breaker for you? Let us know what you think about it in the comments!

For everyone who is planning to travel to gamescom, we have them applicable Covid rules summarized. But those interested in gaming who shy away from the hustle and bustle of the trade fair can also look forward to a hybrid program from Cologne look forward to!