Gamescom: CD Projekt Red and others assist developers after booth thefts

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Two thefts at Gamescom targeted exhibitor booths and left indie developer Ryan Laley and vendor Iam8bit without equipment. CD Projekt Red offered to send replacement gear to Laley, while marketing consultant Indie Game Joe donated funds to replace his lost equipment and encouraged players to wishlist Laley’s upcoming game Mimic. Two laptops stolen from Iam8bit's booth contained early demos for Petal Runner and Escape Academy 2, creating both financial harm and a risk of leaked unreleased builds.

• Indie developer Ryan Laley lost booth equipment at Gamescom, which he described as a significant financial and mental blow.
• CD Projekt Red offered to send replacement items to Laley and posted an encouraging message to help him recover.
• Indie Game Joe donated funds to replace Laley’s equipment and urged players to wishlist his upcoming game, Mimic.
• Iam8bit had two laptops stolen overnight from its booth; the devices contained early demos for Petal Runner and Escape Academy 2.