FAQs
You will find the most frequently asked press-specific questions concerning gamescom 2010 and the appropriate answers here:
1. Can I accredit myself on arrival?
Basically it is possible, except for representatives of online media who do not belong to a full editorial team. Accreditation for online media will not be granted at the Help Desk, either. Press ID or one of the evidences specified in point 2.a of the accreditation guidelines is required.
2. Where can I accredit myself on arrival?
- Press Centre North in the Congress Centre North
- Entrances South, East and North (with Press ID)
3. Where can I apply for accreditation to further events, as GDC Europe?
4. Why was I refused accreditation although I have applied online?
The accreditation guidelines have not been completely fulfilled. Proof of journalistic status is missing or inadequate.
5. Why have I not received a confirmation by email to my successful online accreditation application?
We do not send individual emails in response to accreditation applications. When you apply online, you will see a confirmation text telling you that your data have been transmitted successfully. We will only contact you again in the case your information is incomplete. See also point 4.
6. When will I receive my press card?
The press cards will be sent by mail in the run-up of the event. Further requests are not necessary.
7. Being a representative of the press, do I also need a wristband separating the age groups?
Yes, you do.
8. What am I entitled to and what can I do with my press card?
- the press card serves as entrance ticket to the fair, you will not have to buy a supplementary ticket to access the Press Centre and room 9.209
- access to the press conferences in the Congress Centre North
- no access to the gamescom party, separate tickets are handed out by the exhibitors only
9. Does my gamescom press card also serve as entrance ticket to the business area?
Access to the business area is granted to those who:
- can present a gamescom press card
- have a trade visitor admission ticket
10. When and where are company press conferences going to take place?
A list with the rooms in which the press conferences take place will be published at www.gamescom-cologne.com short-time before the opening of the event.
11. Where can I find workstations for journalists?
- Computer workstations including computers and printers are installed in the Press Centre North; furthermore free W-LAN access is provided.
- Further W-LAN workstations can be found in Conference Room A, Congress Centre North
12. Will online journalist be able to access free W-LAN on the fair grounds?
Please see question 11: In the Press Centre North as well as in the press work room A, Congress Centre North, free W-LAN access is provided.
