Gamecity Hamburg provides five selected local studios or independent developers with free exhibition space at the Indie Arena Booth during gamescom.
The program supports participants with exhibitor passes, USK age-rating assistance, inclusion in official sales events, and a preparatory workshop day.
To be eligible, applicants must be based in Hamburg, possess a playable project, and currently operate without a publisher.
The initiative aims to increase the international visibility of regional talent by leveraging the Indie Arena Booth, which is the world's largest shared developer booth.
Final participants are selected by a jury based on criteria aligned with the Indie Arena Booth’s professional standards.
Applicants must register through the Indie Arena Booth platform and specifically identify their intent to participate in the Gamecity Hamburg program.
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