{"id":4201,"date":"2025-02-19T09:21:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T09:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/games.general.keysquare-pr.com\/?p=4201"},"modified":"2026-07-03T16:32:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T14:32:27","slug":"more-space-more-variety-home-of-indies-launches-booking-for-gamescom-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/games.keysquare-pr.com\/en\/more-space-more-variety-home-of-indies-launches-booking-for-gamescom-2025","title":{"rendered":"More Space, More Variety: Home of Indies Launches Booking for Gamescom 2025!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Home of Indies grows to 440 m\u00b2 for the world&#039;s largest gaming trade show \/\/ Indies can now secure their spot right in the heart of Gamescom \/\/ Open to all studios!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a8eb6e591f9d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a8eb6e591f9d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"432\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/games.keysquare-pr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Home_of_Indies_RGB_Black-2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-4202\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/games.keysquare-pr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Home_of_Indies_RGB_Black-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/games.keysquare-pr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Home_of_Indies_RGB_Black-2-300x51.jpg 300w, https:\/\/games.keysquare-pr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Home_of_Indies_RGB_Black-2-1024x173.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Berlin, Germany, February 19, 2025 <\/strong>| FACTORY-C, the Berlin-based communications agency specializing in gaming and esports events, is returning to Gamescom with the ultimate hub for indie game developers and fans \u2013 Home of Indies. Now in its fourth year, the Home of Indies stand offers developer studios from around the world the opportunity to showcase their latest games to a wide audience. Covering 440 square meters in Hall 10.2\u2019s Indie Area, the space invites visitors to explore and play exciting new indie titles while connecting directly with the creative minds behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cHome of Indies is more than just a shared stand at Gamescom \u2013 it\u2019s a platform for indie studios from all over the globe to showcase their projects and build valuable connections at the trade fair,\u201d <\/em>says Christiane Gehrke, Senior Event Communication &amp; Sales Manager at FACTORY-C and the driving force behind Home of Indies. Since its debut at Gamescom 2022, the number of exhibitors has grown by nearly 70%. \u201c<em>Every year, we\u2019re reminded of the incredible passion and sense of community within the indie world, and how well the concept resonates with studios, publishers, and visitors alike.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a8eb6e5934f8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a8eb6e5934f8\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/games.keysquare-pr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Christiane20Gehrke-2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-4203\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/games.keysquare-pr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Christiane20Gehrke-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/games.keysquare-pr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Christiane20Gehrke-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/games.keysquare-pr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Christiane20Gehrke-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christiane Gehrke, Senior Event Communication &amp; Sales Manager at Factory-C<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Gamescom 2025, the Home of Indies stand will grow by 175 square meters compared to last year. New highlights include an exclusive Streaming Booth, where indie games will be showcased live. For the first time, indie studios will also have access to a dedicated meeting space for business appointments, along with the option to use MeetToMatch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"header-exhibitor-registration-for-home-of-indies-is-now-open\"><strong>Exhibitor registration for Home of Indies is now open!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indie developers can secure their spot at the Home of Indies stand with booth spaces available in three sizes, including a dedicated area for games rated 16+ or 18+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bookings are now open at <a href=\"http:\/\/home-of-indies.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_self\"><u>home-of-indies.com.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a8eb6e5949dd&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a8eb6e5949dd\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/games.keysquare-pr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Home20of20Indies202024-2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-4204\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/games.keysquare-pr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Home20of20Indies202024-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/games.keysquare-pr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Home20of20Indies202024-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/games.keysquare-pr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Home20of20Indies202024-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Home of Indies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home of Indies is an international meeting place for independent game developers, offering them the opportunity to showcase their talents and games to a wide audience. 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