The event is scheduled for October 16-19 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand
Major international gaming brands in
entertainment area announced
Glen Schofield, veteran game designer of Dead Space, Call of Duty, and The Callisto Protocol, headlines the business area conference
Bangkok, Thailand – August 5, 2025 – 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 featuring a Street Fighter 6 competition where players can win cash prizes.
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/homeentertainment area (17–19 October): Tickets will be available starting 1 September!
For ticketing and registration details, visit: https://gamescom.asia/tickets
About gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show
gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show is the merger of the two powerhouse events: gamescom asia and Thailand Game Show. It is a showcase for newly launched games, the premier platform for Asian game developers to explore partnerships globally, and a hub for international publishers who are looking for the next big thing in games. With the business area, the entertainment area, and the industry conference, the event covers the entire diversity of the games culture. gamescom asia is organised by Koelnmesse Pte Ltd, Show No Limit and Online Station and is supported by game - the German Games Industry Association.
About gamescom
gamescom is the world's largest event for computer and video games and Europe's largest business platform for the games industry. In 2025, gamescom will take place in Cologne and online from Tuesday, August 20, to Sunday, August 24. gamescom is jointly organized by Koelnmesse and game – The German Games Industry Association.
About game – The German Games Industry Association
We are the association of the German games industry. Our members represent the entire video game ecosystem, from development studios and publishers to esports event organisers, educational institutions and other related entities. We are co-organisers of gamescom, the world’s biggest event for video games. We are a shareholder in the Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body (USK), the Foundation for Digital Games Culture, the esports player foundation, game events and the collecting society VHG, as well as co-host of the German Computer Game Awards. Serving as a central point of contact for media, as well as political and social institutions, we provide comprehensive expertise in areas including market development, game culture and media literacy, and address any inquiries or concerns. Together we are making Germany the heart of gaming worldwide. With games, we enrich the lives of all people.
Koelnmesse – industry trade fairs for the gaming sector
Koelnmesse is an international leader in organising trade fairs in the gaming and entertainment segments. Hosted at the trade fairgrounds in Cologne, Germany, gamescom is the world’s largest event for computer and video games and Europe’s largest business platform for the games industry. gamescom brings together passionate gamers, business visitors, and exhibitors from across the world with a highly effective approach – in person at the venue and digitally from anywhere in the world. This makes gamescom the premier B2C, B2B, and B2G gaming event. In addition to the event at its Cologne headquarters, Koelnmesse is strategically expanding its portfolio internationally: In Southeast Asia, gamescom asia provides an additional powerful industry platform for the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific games market, comprehensively combining supply and demand. For Brazil and Latin America, gamescom latam is a major new event designed to stimulate dynamic growth in this market.
About Show No Limit
Show No Limit, the company behind the success of “BT beartai” one of Thailand’s leading tech media platforms, a Bangkok-based event organizer and the original founder of the Thailand Game Show (TGS), first held in 2007. Now in its 19th edition, TGS has grown into the largest B2C gaming event in Southeast Asia and a cornerstone of Thailand’s gaming culture. Since 2013, Show No Limit has co-organised TGS in collaboration with Online Station, Thailand’s leading gaming and influencer network under True Corporation.
About Online Station
Thailand’s leading gaming and influencer network under True Corporation. It partners with top creators across YouTube and other major social platforms, offering digital media and marketing solutions. The company specializes in gaming, entertainment, lifestyle and sport content, helping brands connect with audiences through data-driven influencer and experiential marketing. It is also a long-standing gaming media that has been with Thai gamers for many years, delivering straightforward and easy-to-understand gaming news while also covering updates in the world of comics and animation.
The Next Events:
gamescom, Cologne, Germany, 20 – 24 August 2025
gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show, Bangkok, Thailand, 16 – 19 October 2025
gamescom latam, São Paulo, Brazil, 30 April – 3 May 2026
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