Between August 20 and 24, 2025, British Columbia’s acclaimed video game companies will be in attendance at Gamescom 2025, among industry giants such as Nintendo, Xbox, Ubisoft, and Sega. Hosted in Cologne, Germany, Gamescom is the world’s largest gaming event, a trade fair that attracted 32,000 trade visitors and 1,463 exhibitors from 120 countries at its 2024 edition. Over five days, the Koelnmesse exhibition center will become a hub for thoughtful discussions and visionary panels. The space will feature public areas for game demos and esports events, a business area focused on networking and press, as well as the Opening Night Live, a globally streamed event through which major game publishers and developers reveal new game premieres, trailers, and announcements.
Canada Pavilion
British Columbia’s tech sector will be present at Gamescom 2025 at the Canada Pavilion, a shared space for Canadian companies to network, meet with buyers, contacts, and partners. A powerhouse of innovation and storytelling, B.C.’s interactive and digital media industry is one of the most dynamic engines in the B.C. economy and is a key driver of skilled jobs that will define the future of the province. From major companies to indie studios, B.C.’s gaming scene is vibrant and ever-evolving. Here are the video game companies from British Columbia that will be in attendance:
- What If Games Inc.
- No Hero Digital
- Maggie’s Farm Incorporated
- Blackbird Interactive
- Koolhaus Games Inc.
- Gasket Games Corp.
- Coal Car Studio Ltd.
- Simply Sweet Games Inc.
- Eden Industries
- Buffalo Buffalo Labs Inc.
- Non-Euclidean Technologies Inc.
Spielfabrique MATCH Program
What If Games Inc., No Hero Digital, Maggie’s Farm Incorporated, and Blackbird Interactive are also participating will also participate in the Spielfabrique MATCH program. MATCH is a yearly program with a mission to support studios in their coproduction project, to match them with compatible indie studios, and foster interaction between studios from different countries. After the meetings and intentions settled, MATCH facilitates the process of coproduction development by bringing expertise in the field during exclusive workshops. Whether seeking partners or resources, MATCH propels studios towards success, nurturing creativity and enabling global recognition.”
Learn more about Gamescom on their website. Read about B.C.’s Interactive Digital Media industry on the Creative BC website.
