At a press conference held today, gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show unveiled this year’s official theme: “World of Gaming,” an epic festival that promises to deliver the ultimate gaming experience right in the heart of Bangkok.
As the ultimate business platform for the games industry and the region’s leading consumer gaming show, gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show will feature two distinct exhibition areas—business and entertainment—designed to cover every dimension of the gaming ecosystem.
The entertainment area delivers blockbuster showcases, streamer challenges, an indie area, and live performances on the main stage (17–19 October)
The entertainment area will offer fans a truly immersive gaming experience across three exciting days. Visitors can look forward to a dynamic lineup of showcases, hands-on gameplay, and live stage action.Visitors can enjoy:
Game & Product Highlights
- Anticipated game showcases from top gaming companies including Platinum Sponsors Synnex and GeForce Now by bro.game, as well as 4Divinity, Amazing Seasun, Bandai Namco Entertainment, CAPCOM, Daedalic Entertainment, HoYoverse, Mytona, Nintendo, Razer Game Services, Staika, The Pokémon Company, Ubisoft, Ukiyo Studios, VNGGames & NCV Games, Thermite Games and XBOX, among many.
- Latest hardware and peripherals from top-tier gaming gear brands such as AMD, Intel, Nintendo, Nubwo x EGA, Predator, SIGNO and SteelSeries, featuring exclusive product launches and event-only promotions.
- An indie area featuring up to 80 playable titles from global indie developers and publishers, making its debut in Thailand for the first time.
Fan Activities and Stage Highlights
- Live tournaments including the Zone Zean Game Challenge, spotlighting a Street Fighter 6 tournament with a 30,000 THB (approx. USD 930) cash prize, and esports tournaments hosted by major partners.
- Meet-and-greets with beloved gaming creators, voice actors, and top-tier cosplayers.
- The Thailand Game Award ceremony celebrating local and regional game talent.
A Cosplay competition with prizes totaling over 300,000 THB (approx. USD 9,300). - The Main Stage will host nonstop content and fan-favorite segments over all three days, with live performances, gaming challenges, and surprise appearances.
Adding to the excitement, this year’s event theme song is composed by the acclaimed Amm Atchariya, best known for the Thailand Game Show 2018 soundtrack. The new track will be performed live by Jannine “Ploychompoo” Weigel on the Main Stage.
More information and updates about gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show entertainment area can be found here.
gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show business area drives global industry conversations and partnerships (16–17 October)
The business area will welcome publishers, developers, investors, and service providers from around the world. Industry professionals can expect unmatched opportunities for B2B networking, partnership-building, and trendspotting.
A key highlight of the gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show conference is a headline session featuring Glen Schofield — veteran game designer of Dead Space, Call of Duty, and The Callisto Protocol and founder of Sledgehammer Games. Ideas are the lifeblood of the game industry, and his talk will delve into 10 ways he finds inspiration and comes up with them.
Over 70 speakers from 20 countries will inspire the B2B audience across three stages, covering topics such as game design, business strategy, and publishing. Speakers include:
- Avalanche Studios (Sweden), Monic Andyani, Technical Producer
- Bethesda (Australia), Simon Alty, Vice President & Managing Director, APAC
- Gearbox (Canada), Fleur Marty, Executive Producer
- Jumbo Jumps (Thailand), Lerk Montrisuksirikul, Executive Producer
- Marvel Games (USA), Danny Koo, Executive Producer
- Playstack (UK), Patrick Johnson, Head of Discovery
- Pocketpair (Japan), John “Bucky” Buckley, Communications Director & Publishing Manager
- Super Evil Megacorp (Malaysia), Mark Cook, Chief Marketing Officer
- Toge Productions (Indonesia), Sarah Johana, Head Of Marketing
- Ubisoft (Canada), Alex Karpazis, Creative Director
- Wargaming (Singapore), Eric Shin, Head of Product Group, APAC
- Xigma Games (India), Goverdhan Gosavi, Co-Founder & Game Director
and more to be announced. The latest speaker line up can be found here.
In addition to the conference, the business area will feature:
- Exhibition featuring country Pavilions and booths from 18 countries and regions, including Australia, China, Europe, Hong Kong S.A.R., Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, UAE and USA.
- Dedicated Expo Stage for product spotlights and expert talks
- Pitch competition spotlighting top indie talent across Southeast Asia and beyond
- Invest Circle and VIP Mixer, providing valuable facetime between developers, publishers and investors.
- Thailand Game Talent Showcase, highlighting games from Thailand’s top students.
The business area is sponsored by Epic Games Store, XBOX and Xsolla and is open only to games industry professionals and media from Thursday to Friday, 16–17 October.
More information and updates about gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show business area can be found here.
As Southeast Asia continues to establish itself as a hub for both gaming innovation and community, gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show is poised to become a defining event in the region’s entertainment and tech landscape.
Prakash Ramajillu, General Manager of Asia-Pacific, Koelnmesse, said: “This year’s event marks a bold new chapter—not just for gamescom asia, but for Southeast Asia’s growing influence in the global gaming economy.”
Pongsuk Hiranprueck, CEO of Show No Limit Co., Ltd., stated: “gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show is a key partnership that’s set to boost the gaming industry, not just in Thailand but across Southeast Asia and beyond. A big thank you to gamescom asia for teaming up with us to make this event happen. It will be a fantastic meeting point for gamers, developers, and industry players from around the world to connect. This collaboration really highlights the strength of the Thai gaming community and opens up more opportunities for our industry to grow on the world stage.”
Winradit Kolasastraseni, President of Digital Media at True Digital Group, added: “Online Station, part of the True Corporation and co-organiser of gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show, is proud to play a key role in driving the gaming industry in Southeast Asia. This year, we’re more committed than ever to elevating the event to world-class standards, aiming to deliver an unforgettable experience to Thai gamers. From exclusive meet & greets with top creators to the exciting OS on Stage activities. And this year, we’re especially excited to introduce something new: an indie games area featuring up to 80 games, offering fresh and diverse experiences for attendees. We’ve also continued to receive strong support from leading game publishers and over 190 participating brands. This year, we’re expecting to welcome more than 200,000 visitors, a milestone that highlights both the growth of the Thai gaming industry and its ability to shine on the global stage. This event strengthens the powerful role of gaming as one of Thailand’s emerging soft powers.”
Ticket sales for B2B visitors are now open
- business area & conference (16–17 October): https://reg.eventnook.com/event/GCAxTGS25B2B/home
- entertainment area (17–19 October): Tickets will be available starting 1 September!
For ticketing and registration details, visit: https://gamescom.asia/tickets
Editor’s Note:
Media accreditation is now open, and media are invited to register to attend gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 through the links below:
- Media accreditation form: https://gamescom.asia/media/media-accreditation
- Creator accreditation form (for international creators outside of Thailand only): https://gamescom.asia/media/creator-accreditation
Available gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 assets can be found in the branding and marketing kit here. Event images can be found here.
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