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This article provides a preview of the first day at Gamescom 2026, detailing the author's experiences in Cologne before the event officially begins. It includes personal anecdotes about daily routines, chance encounters with industry figures like Shams Jorjani of Arrowhead Game Studios, and a hands-on preview of the game Hela (Mice and Magic) from Windup Games.
