Get ready for another epic marathon of partying!

GDCE and Gamescom are right around the corner and the afterhours scene is evolving into a carnival of fun-filed fan fests complete with tons of Bavarian beer and schnitzel.

From partying with the Saints Row sinners in an ancient monastery to hanging out with the wild spaceship pilots and DUST mercs of CCP, it's all eyes on Germany next week.

Pocket Gamer will be there with three epic events for the mobile game community.

Our kick-off Mixer on Monday night features a panel of industry thought leaders from King, Grand Cru, Everyplay, Papaya and Immersion.

Then on Tuesday, Pocket Gamer delivers the Big Pitch sponsored by Sega and Apmetrix as devs speed date the world's leading mobile game journos and give it their all to become the next breakout hit.

And of course, Tuesday night it's Pocket Gamer's massive GDCE party sponsored by NativeX and Creative Mobile spinning out of control with fun and games all night long.

Below is a guide to get you started. Watch for updates as parties continue to add.

Know of a party that should be on the list? Please send details to martine.paris [at] pocketgamer.co.uk

Monday 19 August

What: Pocket Gamer Mobile Mixer sponsored by PapayaMobile, Everyplay, Immersion, King and Grand Cru

When: Monday 19 August, 6:30-9:30pm

Where: Hyatt Regency Cologne, 2A Kennedy-Ufer, 50679 Cologne

How: http://pgmixercologne.eventbrite.co.uk

Cost: Free

More Info: Mix it up with mobile gaming's hottest companies while enjoying hosted cocktails and hearty appetizers. Chris James, Steel Media's MD moderates an illustrious panel with Tommy Palm, King's games guru, Thorbjorn Warin, CMO of Grand Cru, Mike Masuku of SEGA, Oscar Clark of Everplay, and Chris Hanage of PapayaMobile.

What: GDC Opening Night Party sponsored by Crytek

When: Monday 19 August, 8pm-1am

Where: Restaurant Rheinterrassen, Rheinparkweg 1

How: 

http://www.gdceurope.com/events/partiesnetworking.html

Cost: GDC Badge required

More Info: Relax, chat & network with game developers from around the world.

What: Respawn BBQ sponsored by Google and HandyGames

When: Monday 19 August, 8pm-1am

Where: AbenteuerHallenKALK Christian-Sunner-Strasse 8, 51103 Koln

How: http://respawngathering.com/sched#year=2013&month=8&day=19&view=agendaDay

Cost: Respawn ticket

More Info: The ultimate unconference, where devs present unconventional lectures at open theme islands, will be hosting the ultimate BBQ with Bavarian beer and more.

Tuesday 20 August

What: Pocket Gamer Big Indie Pitch sponsored by SEGA and Apmetrix

When: Tuesday 20 August, 5-8pm

Where: Kunstbar, Chargesheimerplatz 1, 50667 Cologne

How: http://bigindiepitch.eventbrite.co.uk

Cost: Free

More Info: More Info: journos for coverage. In an exciting round robin, devs go table to table showing off their games. Which one will be the next breakout hit? Spectate, participate, and enjoy drinks and bites. A redux of the wildly popular Big Pitch that took place at GDC that featured press from Pocket Gamer, 148Apps, IGN, Gamezebo, Touch Arcade, Slide To Play, TUAW, Touchgen and App Advice.

What: Pocket Gamer GDCE Party sponsored by NativeX and Creative Mobile

When: Tuesday 20 August, 8pm - LATE

Where: Alter Wartesaal, 11 Johanniistrabe, 50668 Cologne

How: http://pgpartycologne.eventbrite.co.uk

Cost: Free

More Info: Party with NativeX and Creative Mobile over German beers, tasty treats, and fun and games all night long.

Wednesday, 21 August

What: iQU Mixer

When: Wednesday August 21, 4:30pm

Where: Koelnmesse, Hall 4.1 Booth B027

How: https://www.facebook.com/events/374985912627972

Cost: Free

More Info: Tunes, drinks, food - happy hour on the show floor!

What: UOL BoaCompra Brazilian Cocktail Party

When: Wednesday August 21, 5pm

Where: Koelnmesse, Hall 4.1 Booth A60

How: Just show up and enjoy!

Cost: Free

More Info: Mobile bar on the show floor serving up Brazilian-themed cocktails like Caipirinhas, Cuba Libres and Ipanemas.

What: Rovio and PlayHaven Happy Hour

When: Wednesday, 21 August, 6pm

Where: The Corkonian Irish Pub

How: https://rovioxplayhaven.eventbrite.co.uk

Cost: Free

More Info: Drinks and details on the recently launched Rovio Stars publishing program

What: InMobi Mobile Mingle

When: Wednesday, August 21, 7:30pm

Where: Shepheard Bar, Rathenauplatz 5, 50674 Koln

How: http://www.inmobi.com/upcoming-events/events/gamescom-mobile-mingle/

Cost: Free, RSVP to claire.owen@inmobi.com

More Info: Cocktails and networking

What: Saints Row IV Release Party

When: Wednesday 21 August, 8-11:30pm

Where: Wolkenburg, Mauritiussteinweg 59, Koln 50676

How: http://www.gamescom-party.com

Cost: Invite only

More Info: Saints Row sinners take over this baroque monastery for all the mayhem and debauchery one can handle. Hail to the chief, it's President Night! Expect a crazy party with food, drinks and sounds.

What: Ubisoft's Uplay Fan Party

When: Wednesday 21 August

Where: Koelnmesse, Hall 6 A021

How: Invite Only

Cost: Free

More Info: Get hands-on after-hours with Watch Dogs, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist, Rayman Legends, The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot, Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag and more.

Thursday 22 August

What: UOL BoaCompra Brazilian Cocktail Party

When: Thursday August 22, 5pm

Where: Koelnmesse, Hall 4.1 Booth A60

How: Open to the public till capacity

Cost: Free

More Info: Mobile bar on the show floor serving up Brazilian-themed cocktails like Caipirinhas, Cuba Libres and Ipanemas.

What: Paymentwall Kolnification Party Cruise

When: Thursday 22 August 6pm Boarding, 6:30-9pm

Where: Hohenzollern Bridge Cologne, Left Bank (Rhine)

Ship Name: Colonia 6

How: http://paymentwall.com/events/gamescom-kolnification

Cost: FREE, request invite from events@paymentwall.com

More Info: Hop aboard Paymentwall's Party Cruise down the Rhine River with Koln Beer, Sausages, Underberg and party dancers Kolnification style. Baywatch and Miami Vice attire requested. Allow ten minutes for taxi ride to dock.

What: Summer Samba Dinner Party

When: Thursday, August 22, 7pm-12:30am

Where: Rodizio Koln, Maybachstrasse 22, 50670 Koln Zentrum

How: http://boacompragamescomparty-SRCH.eventbrite.com

Cost: Invite only

More Info: Samba dancing, mouthwatering Brazilian cuisine and an array of Brazilian-themed cocktails

Friday 23 August

What: Wargaming Community Party

When: Friday 23 August, 8pm - Midnight

Where: Gedankengut Bar & Restaurant, Roonstrasse 88, 50674 Koln

How: http://worldoftanks.eu/en/news/46/gamescom-community-party

Cost: Free

More Info: World of Tanks players gather for drinks, food and good times.

What: Curse WildStar Party

When: Friday August 23, 8pm-midnight

Where: Marriott Koln, Tunnes Ballroom

How: http://www.wildstar-online.com/uk/news/wildstar_heads_to_gamescom_and_pax_prime.php

Cost: No ticket required, first ones in to the capacity of the venue

More Info: Food, drinks & playtime!

What: CCP Party

When: Friday 23 August, 9pm - 2am

Where: Bauwerk Koln, 73 Dillenburger StraBe, 51105 Cologne

How: http://ccpgamescom2013.eventbrite.com

Cost: Free, VIP pass available for expedited entry and CCP tee

More Info: DJ, drinks, dev meet and greet. Party with spaceship pilots and DUST mercs. It's always a good time with CCP!

What: XMG Friday Night Party

When: Friday 23 August, 9pm

Where: Koelnmesse, Hall 8 Booth BO10

How: https://m.facebook.com/events/501696409914508

Cost: Free

More Info: DJs failphunk v. Johnny Flash and drinks!

Saturday 24 August

What: TwitchTV ESL Players Party

When: Saturday 24 August, 10pm-2am

Where: Koelnmesse, Hall 8 entrance North

How: https://www.thepartythatmatters2013.eventbrite.de

Cost: 14.45 euros

More Info: DJ, drinks, live acts

What: Sony Exhibitor Party

When: Saturday 24 August

Where: Gamescom Convention Center, Koelnmesse

How: Invite only

Cost: Free for exhibitors
About the Author

Martine Paris is Pocket Gamer's US events editor blogging and producing the industry's hottest events. Follow her escapades @contentnow