Gamescom apologises after mishandling communication on indie developers' stolen hardware

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Gamescom apologised after its initial response to last week's thefts of hardware from several indie developers. Organisers acknowledged their first communication did not strike the right tone and failed to show affected developers the empathy they deserved. The apology highlights concerns about how major events handle communication and support for small exhibitors.

• Several indie developers had hardware stolen at Gamescom last week.
• Gamescom apologised for how it initially communicated about those thefts.
• Gamescom acknowledged its first response "did not strike the right tone" and "did not show the people affected the empathy they deserved."
• The statement focuses on the organisers' communication and tone in response to the incidents.