BlizzCon 2026 ended without a promise of a 2027 return, signalling that Blizzard’s long-running annual convention schedule may be over.
PokémonXP’s lottery exposed a huge gap between demand and capacity, leaving organisers searching for fairer access without creating new opportunities for scalpers.
Gamescom’s playable demos, major publishers and industry meetings have made the Cologne convention gaming’s strongest successor to E3.