… The current lineup is listed on the iicon website , with more sessions being announced in the coming weeks. iicon is the first major event from the ESA since the demise of the E3 showcase , which ran from 1995 until 2021 before going on hiatus and then being formally sunsetted in 2023 . …
… The first game will be announced this Friday April 24 , with the full lineup to follow. …
… Organisers stated the change was made to "firmly integrate the event into the Gamescom brand family and strengthen its presence in the international game industry."
… In addition, at least one platform reproduced outdated or totally incorrect information about the event's format, confusing the 2025 show with event details in press coverage from earlier years. …
… In 2025 "we had several games that made more than 100,000 wishlists only five days after the event," says studio co-founder Benjamin Laulan. …