Gamescom is also calling on everyone, including exhibitors and the press, to avoid bringing any unnecessary bags to the show. The measures are there to avoid scaring not only sensitive guests, but Cologne residents who might not realize that you're only depicting a Call of Duty soldier.

The stricter safeguards aren't completely surprising, particularly in a country that's already known for curbing depictions of violence inside video games. However, it shows that the game industry is still trying to walk a fine line between its dependence on violent content and respect for the dangers and effects of real-world violence.