GamesCom 2010

GamesCom is the largest trade fair and event highlight for interactive games and entertainment. It is based in Cologne, Germany.
==Quick facts==
* The event ran from August 18–22, 2010 and the doors were be open to everyone from 19-22 (Thursday-Sunday). August 18 was reserved for the press.
* Hall 6-10 was be open.
Opening times 	Opening times 	Opening times 	Opening times	Opening times
Date 	Open (CEST) 	Close (CEST) 	Open (UTC) 	Close (UTC)
Thursday, August 19, 2010	10:00 a.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 	18:00
Friday, August 20, 2010 	10:00 a.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 	18:00
Saturday, August 21, 2010	9:00 a.m. 	8:00 p.m.	7:00 	18:00
Sunday, August 22, 2010 	9:00 a.m. 	6:00 p.m.	7:00 	16:00
===EA's showcase===
;EA press briefing
:EA's GamesCom press release
* The Sims 3 (console) and other non-Sims games
* Tuesday, August 17, 4:00pm CEST (14:00 UTC)
* The Palladium, Schanzenstraße 36, Gebäude 197, 51063 Cologne
* Live stream: http://live-event.ea.com/gamescom/live/
;EA exhibitions
:
* August 18–22
* EA Booth: Hall 6.1 (A074)
;List of featured The Sims games at the exhibition
:
* The Sims 3 (console)
* The Sims 3 (iPhone) & iPod
* The Sims 3: World Adventures (iPhone) & iPod
* Other non-Sims games
Closed game demonstrations in EA’s Business lounge (Hall 5.1) Open to media only
* The Sims Medieval
* The Sims 3 (console)
* Other non-Sims games
===Fan attendees===
In addition to the many commercial gaming sites, these Sims fansites were also be attending.Thanks to SimPrograms and InfiniteSims for the list.
* Sunset Valley Times (English)
* The Sims Zone (English)
* Sims Network (English)
* SimWay (German)
* SimsExchange (German)
* SimFans (German)
* SimTimes (German)
* Sims-3.net (German)
* Sims 3 Marktplatz (German)	
* Sims 3 Forum (German)
* Sims Forum (German)
* Akisima (German)
* Black Panther (German)
* Sims 3 Nieuws (Dutch)
* Simlicious (Dutch)
* Sims Planet 2 (Dutch)
* SmartSims (Dutch)SimPrograms Megapost comments
==News from the event==
* SimsNetwork - The Sims 3 Late Night @ Gamescom 2010 (September 1)
* Sims3nieuws - Late Night preview (August 27)
* SimWay - Answers for your questions German English translation (August 24)
* Simlicious - Late Night preview Dutch English translation (August 23)
* Sims3Nieuws - The Sims Medieval preview (August 17)
* SimsPlanet2 - The Sims Medieval sneak preview Dutch English translation (August 17)
* Gamespot - The Sims Medieval Impressions - First Details (August 17)
* GamesRadar – The Sims 3: Late Night – Good clean debauchery (August 16)
* GameSpot – The Sims 3 Late Night impressions pre-GamesCom 2010 (August 16)
* GamePro – The Sims 3 Late Night preview (August 16)
* IGN - Late Night preview (August 13)
==External links==
* GamesCom webpage
* EA's GamesCom webpage
* EA press briefing at GamesCom 2010 live stream (Tuesday, August 17, 4:00pm CEST (14:00 UTC))
* EA's GamesCom press release
* GamesCom 2010 megapost at SimPrograms
==References==
Category:Real-life events
Category:Late Night
Category:The Sims 3 (console)