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Indie Dev Posts Video Reporting Stolen Laptops at gamescom as CD Projekt Red and More Step in to Help - IGN
Publisher description: Ryan Laley, the solo indie developer behind upcoming asymmetrical horror game Mimic, has shared a video confirming his gamescom was "cut short" after he and other developers had their laptops stolen.
NewsAPI | Aug 28, 2026 | Michael Cripe
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UPDATE AUGUST 29, 2026: Both gamescom and Mimic developer Ryan Laley have responded to IGN's request for comment. gamescom organizers replied to IGN's email request, pointing to a general statement regarding incidents of theft at this year's show. Since many requests reached us, we would like to inform about general security regulations at the event:Uniformed guards provide general security across…— gamescom (@gamescom) August 29, 2026 Laley also replied to IGN's request to learn more about both his stolen equipment and the events that followed. But a huge blow financially and mentally pic. twitter.
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