About gamescom asia
gamescom asia aims to serve as the premier platform for Southeast Asian game developers to explore partnerships globally, and act as a hub for international publishers who are looking for the next big thing in games. The flagship event will be the inaugural Asian edition of gamescom.
Over 30,000 visitors globally will be expected to gather in Singapore. With the business area, the entertainment area and the industry gaming conference, gamescom asia covers the entire diversity of the games culture.
Expect four days of exhilarating highlights with the industry conference from 15-16 October 2020 and the spectacular exhibition areas open to trade and all visitors from 16-18 October 2020 (trade) and 17-18 October 2020 (public).
gamescom asia is organised by Koelnmesse Singapore and supported by game - the Association for the German Games Industry.
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Engaging: Festive Mode. The #gamescomasia team wish you abundant joy, good health, and a prosperous year ahead. Let's celebrate the year of the ? and ?️ together at #gamescomasia2020 in Singapore from 15 - 18 October. Game on!
It's about time we did a shout-out to our local #Singapore game devs! 'There Is No Tomorrow' is a 3rd person action-adventure survival game just released by #Singaporean studio KOEX Studio. Congratulations! We're not short of awesome homegrown games in Singapore. What are some you love? ?Looking at you Sea Major and No Average Joe Experience games from Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world at #gamescomasia2020! #supportlocal #survivalgame #horrorgame #gamedev #indiedev
Malaysian developer Kaigan Games announced the release of #Simulacra 2 for PC today. The game mixes found footage video sequences with the popular lost phone trope and gives it a creepy touch. Horror games have a tradition in #SoutheastAsia. So here are some other great upcoming #horrorgames that will try to haunt you in #2020! Lire, Dreadoutgame 2, Pulang : Insanity, and ZombieSoup ゾンビスープ (in order of appearance) Thinking of acquiring fresh meat for your horror game? Exhibit at #gamescomasia2020 while we still have early bird rates (expires 31 January 2020). Talk to us on special rates/stand if you're an indie developer. More info: https://gamescom.asia/for-exhibitors/exhibit
We interrupt your day with a very important POLL. Prepare for the battle of consoles in 2020! Which one will win the #consolewar: XBOX Series X or PlayStation 5?
2019 ended with a major breakthrough for #esports in Southeast Asia - being recognised as an official SEA Games sport. Propelled forward by none other than #gamescomasia2020's official esports partner Razer. Streamed online, competitions were held for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Hearthstone Arena of Valor, Dota 2, StarCraft II and TEKKEN 7. Congratulations to the gold medal winners from the #Philippines, #Malaysia, and #Thailand! Be sure to look out for more competitive esports events at gamescom asia as we reveal what's in store very, very soon.
While becoming a full-time esports athlete seems easier to take on as a professional career nowadays, here's a shoutout to all the esports players out there who have successfully kept their day jobs and still managed to compete professionally doing what they love - playing games. Hearth-iest congratulations #Malaysia and Dr. Yew Weng Kean for your glory at the recent SEA games and doing your country proud. Game on! #cyaatgamescomasia #heartofgaming #2019seagames
2019 was an awesome year for gaming! Game on with us at #gamescomasia in 2020. Secure the best rates to exhibit by 31 Jan. There's one simple reason why gamescom asia is the place to be. ✔️Engage with 30,000 regional B2B and B2C visitors in one location
??Happy New Year 2020 ?? 2020 is the year of #gamescomasia! Our New Year's resolution is to see you all in Singapore in October. Ok? Ok! #gamescomasia2020 #happynewyear #CYAgamescomasia #2020
?❄️? Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone here at #gamescomasia?❄️? Time for family, friends, and gaming! ?What are you playing over the holidays? #merryxmas #christmas2019
SEA in Games: Philippines Sometimes, game developers draw inspiration from certain landscapes without revealing it in the final game. Our next game in this series is such a good example. Did you know it is possible to visit the #Philippines in TEKKEN 7? We admit it's not an easy guess as the stage is just called 'Jungle Outpost'. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment In what game has your native country made an appearance?
SEA in Games: Indonesia Christmas is coming and what's better than the warm feeling of #nostalgia to get in the right mood for the holidays? Close your eyes, remember when you first played a #LucasArts pixel adventure... Open your ayes again! Looks #retro but was released in 2019: Sumatra - Fate of Yandi by Cloak and Dagger Games - a classic #pointnclick adventure telling the story of an #Indonesian lumberjack who gets lost in the Sumatran jungle. Come on, Harimau, you fight like a cow!
SEA in Games: Malaysia We're back with another Southeast Asian country in games. This time, #gamescomasia's neighbour #Malaysia was featured in one of 2016's gaming blockbusters. #NathanDrake visits a beautifully crafted Malayan town in Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Game. He even spends some time in a market there, but always on the run, just like how the aunties like to rush for a good deal. Naughty Dog, LLC Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. What other games has Malaysia been featured in?
SEA in Games: Thailand It's time to continue our little series of Southeast Asia in #videogames. Today, let's take a look at this legend: Gaming icon Lara Croft visits #Thailand's coastal jungle in #TombRaider Underworld (Square Enix) and does what she does best - tomb raiding. And shooting. And jumping. And climbing. And looking gorgeous... The temple! We're talking about the temple here...
[FACT TIME!] SEA in Games: Singapore Did you know that #gamescomasia's host country #Singapore was featured in #Battlefield4 by EA - Electronic Arts? Hello, World's no. 1 airport! It's not easy to enjoy the view on Singapore's famous skyline under these weather conditions - not to mention with enemies constantly firing at the player! Think they might do a map inside Changi Airport's Jewel?
It's wonderful to see so many cool games based on Southeast Asian cultures out there. The region is known for their beautiful landscapes, rich traditions, vast mythology and delicious food. We can't wait to more of it in video games! Metronomik General Interactive Co. Persona Theory Games Mojiken Studio Ranida Games CtrlD Studio, YGGDrazil Group Co.,LTD and all the others, we hope to see you and play your games at #gamescomasia2020! ??️ #SGGames #GamesfromSEA #idgames #MYgameON
#HaloReach is out for PC and Xbox One today! Microsoft continues to complete the #MasterChiefCollection with 4k versions of their popular franchise. So far, Halo Reach was only published on consoles but with this release, the Halo series finally drops for PC gamers too. Many Halo fans around the world consider Halo Reach the best game of the series. Which one is your favourite? #gamescomasia #gamescomasia2020 #ChristmasCameEarly
Happy #BonifacioDay to all our fellow Pinoy and Pinay gamers! Today is the national holiday to commemorate the birthday of the Philippine's national hero Andrés Bonifacio, who started the Philippine Revolution of 1896 against the Spanish Empire. Probably the coolest representation of Bonifacio can be found in Ranida Games' Bayani - Fighting Game. In this culturally inspired fighting game, you can choose the character Dre whose fictional backstory brought him back to land of living. #gamescomasia #gamescomasia2020 #bayani #fightinggame #andresbonifacio
Great article mentioning our partner Eliphant as one of the regions most promising start-ups #gamescomasia #gamingindustry #gaming #gamingsoutheastasia
Southeast Asian gamers sparkle with creative energy! The region's natural and cultural diversity serves as a great inspiration for game designers, artists and modders such as Shredra Gaming. Check out their beautiful recreation of a neighbourhood in the #Philippines for Cities: Skylines! Makes you wanna jump right in... #gamescomasia2020 #gamescomasia #modding #gamedev
PlayStation announces new studio in Malaysia. With this move, #PlayStation follows a trend of having AAA games (at least partially) developed in Southeast Asia. Other major publishers like Ubisoft, KONAMI Asia, and EA - Electronic Arts, have already recognised the potential of the Southeast Asian market for games development and #outsourcing, including setting up APAC bases in Singapore. Let that potential come to fruition by exhibiting at #gamescomasia next October 2020. AAA games, leading publishers, esports and the big leagues - all in one place. Apply at early bird rates at https://gamescom.asia.
Is #streaming the future of gaming? Today is the launch of Stadia, Google's streaming service for video games. It comes with 4k support, a controller and a sweet line-up of games. The key idea is flexibility: no bulky console hardware, no physical games and no need to wait for a download. Hey Google, bring the #Stadia to #gamescomasia2020?
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is out today! What we love most about #StarWars: lightsaber duels, memorable characters and goofy droids. Becoming a Jedi is a dream come true! Not every Star Wars game in the past was satisfying enough though. Now, what do you think about mixing StarWars with #Soulslike gameplay? #gamescomasia #gamescomasia2020 #fallenorder
Mobile gaming is the biggest thing in #SoutheastAsia! In 2019 alone, SEA's gaming market created a revenue of $4.3 billion, out of which 69.4% come from #mobilegames. This is why, together with Newzoo, we've published an article featuring the benefits of mobile game development, local and foreign publishing partners and the impact and sustainability of mobile gaming for pc and console development in Southeast Asia. #gamescomasia2020 will be the perfect opportunity to showcase your mobile games to the world's fastest-growing market, establish sustainable business opportunities and create long-lasting partnerships. Read the article: http://bit.ly/mobilegaming-SEA
Board game lovers - UNITE!
There's a lot in gaming happening in South Korea this week so let's share some insights into the Korean gaming scene! With $ 5.6 billion in revenue and an incredible 28.9 million players, South Korea ranks #4 among the greatest gaming markets worldwide. ""PC Bangs"" (computer game rooms or LAN shops like in Singapore) are aplenty and esports tournaments are regularly televised. It is little wonder that some of the top esports teams in the world are from South Korea. #StarCraft, #LeagueofLegends anyone? https://seoulz.com/top-10-most-popular-esports-in-korea-best-of-2019/ #gamescomasia #gamescomasia2020
Even today, the #gaming scene is often viewed as predominantly male. However, a large number of studies show that the proportion of female players and developers is significantly larger and is steadily increasing. This is not a new development: women have been playing a vital role in the production of games for a long time. That's why it's all the more important for women to be involved in gaming and to hear more of their contribution. In #Indonesia, gaming startup Touchten Games recently received a grant to do just that. https://www.techinasia.com/touchten-secures-funding #gamescomasia #gamescomasia2020 #CYAatgamescomasia #Girlsbehindthegames #womeningaming #gamedev #asiapacific
Death Stranding is out today on PS4! We've heard a lot about Hideo Kojima's latest masterpiece in the past months. Yet, we have so many questions: What is wrong with Norman's #Weenus? Shouldn't someone take care of that baby? Is this just a giant ladder simulator? Have you played #DeathStranding already? Let us know what you think about it! #gamescomasia #gamescomasia2020 #CYAatgamescomasia #hideokojima #TomorrowIsInYourHands #PS4
We're headed up to LVL UP for a #gamescomasia meetup this week! So it's time for some +++MALAYSIA GAMER INSIGHTS+++. Malaysia ranks 21 worldwide in terms of game revenues with a large percentage active across #PC, #Mobile, and #Console, and a high demographic of Male gamers between 21 - 35 years old. Calling all MALAYSIA gamers, how have your gaming habits changed in the last 2 years? Source: Newzoo, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, Malaysian Investment Development Authority - MIDA
Hey goatee lovers, stubble scratchers and moustache marauders, show us your beeeeards! It's #Movember again, so grow your facial hair and let's raise some awareness for men's health issues. We've convinced some game characters to take up responsibility - here are some of the greatest beards in video games! #gamescomasia #gamescomasia2020 #CYAatgamescomasia #beards #gaming #beardlovers
It's time to get spooked!? We just love a good ol' ghost story for #Halloween. Southeast Asia's cultures are rich with spectres and ghastly fables. And local developers like Indonesia studio Lentera Nusantara recently released Ghost Parade with all its quirky companions inspired by local myths. Which horror game gives you the creeps? #gamescomasia #gamescomasia2020 #CYAatgamescomasia #SoutheastAsia #horrorgame #horrorgames
For all our Malay and Malaysian friends, here's a realistic look at what to expect for #gamescomasia next year. gamescom asia is an event for the region so let's build it together! Thank you Gamer Santai for catching up with us at GameStart Asia last week.
And that concludes our Snap, Post, Tag & Win contest! Congratulations to our three lucky winners @thefireflylamp @ngsweeshoon @firnesp ? Thank you to everyone who participated @gamestartasia! Stay tuned for more exciting news. See you at gamescom asia 2020! ✨ #cyaatgamescomasia #gamescomasia #gamescomasia2020
A HUGE thank you to everybody that participated in #gamescomasia’s Snap, Post, Tag & Win contest over the weekend at @gamestartasia! We have just drawn the lucky draw winners and we’re excited to announce that the lucky winner of the Razer Kraken Kitty is…. @ngsweeshoon ! ? • Congratulations @ngsweeshoon , please check your DM for more info on how you can collect your prize! We hope you had fun participating in our giveaway and we can’t wait to #CYAatgamescomasia.
A HUGE thank you to everybody that participated in #gamescomasia’s Snap, Post, Tag & Win contest over the weekend at @gamestartasia! We have just drawn the lucky draw winners and we’re excited to announce that the lucky winner of the Razer Huntsman is…. @thefireflylamp ! ? • Congratulations @thefireflylamp , please check your DM for more info on how you can collect your prize! We hope you had fun participating in our giveaway and we can’t wait to #CYAatgamescomasia. • Are you the next lucky winner? Stay tuned! ?
We heard you! Thank you for coming by to see us at gamestart asia and sharing what YOU want to see at #gamescomasia next year. We are even more pumped to bring you an amazing show come #gamescomasia2020. Don't forget to get your friends to follow us or sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know!
We are ready for @gamestartasia! Come by our booth to say hi and stand a chance to win attractive prizes over the next 2 days! ??? 12-13 Oct @ Suntec Hall 401 Booth MH08 #gamescomasia #cyaatgamescomasia #gamestartAsia #Suntec #Singapore
Spot the gamescom asia bullseye at GameStart 2019 and stand a chance to win a Razer Mamba Elite and an exclusive gamescom asia merchandise. To participate, simply: 1. Spot anybody wearing the OFFICIAL gamescom asia t-shirt 2. Strike a pose with them and snap a selfie! 3. Tag 3 friends that you would like to bring to gamescom Asia 2020 4. Post it on Instagram and tag @gamescomasia AND #cyaatgamescomasia 5. Good luck! Three (3) lucky winners will be chosen, so what are you waiting for? See you there!
Spot the gamescom asia bullseye at GameStart 2019 and stand a chance to win a Razer Kraken Kitty and an exclusive gamescom asia merchandise. To participate, simply: 1. Spot anybody wearing the OFFICIAL gamescom asia t-shirt 2. Strike a pose with them and snap a selfie! 3. Tag 3 friends that you would like to bring to gamescom Asia 2020 4. Post it on Instagram and tag @gamescomasia AND #cyaatgamescomasia 5. Good luck! Three (3) lucky winners will be chosen, so what are you waiting for? See you there!
Keep your eyes peeled… Strike your most creative pose with the gamescom asia peeps at Gamestart Asia and stand a chance to win a Razer Huntsman and an exclusive gamescom asia merchandise. To participate, simply: 1. Spot anybody wearing the OFFICIAL gamescom asia t-shirt 2. Strike a pose with them and snap a selfie! 3. Tag 3 friends that you would like to bring to gamescom asia 2020 4. Post it on Instagram and tag @gamescomasia AND #cyaatgamescomasia 5. Good luck! Participants must be following @gamescomasia to be eligible. 3 lucky winners will be selected at random after the event. Winners will be notified via Instagram on 18 October, Friday. Prize redemption will be at gamescom asia’s office - 152 Beach Road, #25-05 Gateway East, Singapore 189721. See you there! #gamescom #gamescomasia #heartofgaming #gaming #sggamer #gamingsg #games #sggamers
Have you heard? gamescom asia will be at GameStart 2019! Stand a chance to win prizes worth up to S$250. Stay tuned to find out more. #gamecomasia #gamestart2019
[BREAKING] What’s green and is a global lifestyle brand for gamers? Yep, none other than Razer! #gamescomasia has appointed Razer as official #esports partner and advisory committee member for the 2020 inaugural event. Razer will work closely with organiser Koelnmesse to build an amazing esports experience at #gamescomasia2020. Be one of the catalysts for growth in the regional esports and gaming arena and don’t wait any longer to be at the #HeartofGaming. Full release: bit.ly/gamescomasiaXrazer
Cel shaded cosplay of Borderlands characters. W O W. BTDUBS Borderlands 3 is already out. Anyone already playing?
It may be the last edition of GameStart Asia but it's not goodbye! #gamescomasia is working closely with Eliphant - Game Marketing & Esports Specialist to ensure that their legacy continues to be built upon. See you at GameStart Asia 2019 and be there in cosplay!
There's no i in TEAM. The #gamescomasia team attended the Razer eSports bootcamp last week ourselves and it is heartening to see the camaraderie and closeness of the community to learn and growth with each other. Surely, our regional eSports needs to continue to be nurtured and who better than Razer to take this head on as homegrown pride. Nevertheless, it doesn't just take 1 company to keep it moving forward.
#gamescomasia in the news from gamescom in Cologne! According to Enterprise Singapore, Gaming is in line with Singapore's other development goals. Don't you think it is about time games and eSports are given the potential to really shine in Asia?
More pictures straight off #gamescom2019! Razer represent!!!
Do you think Ministry of Defence, Singapore (MINDEF) could loan us a tank for #gamescomasia next year? ? World of Tanks Wargaming.net
Snippets from #gamescom2019 so far. Saw your favourites?
Did you catch #OpeningNightLive at gamescom last night? If not, you can catch the whole session here. Which one are you most excited for?
We're not kidding when we say gamescom is a city-wide extravaganza in Cologne every year. Already greeted by #gamescom2019 at the airport! The next few days are going to be I N T E N S E. How many steps do you think we'll clock?
Hideo Kojima. New Footage Release. Hannibal > John Wick. 'Nuff said. #gamescom2019
gamescom is just around the corner. We'll see you there but for those who can't make it, here's a nifty roundup by GameSpot of the key dates and times so you can watch the #gamescom press conferences LIVE.
Happy Birthday #Singapore! The island city-state celebrates its 54th year of independence - we're pretty young. Here's some trivia about Singapore: 1. Singapore, or The Lion City (no actual lions), was founded and colonised by the British in 1819. We celebrate our bicentennial this 2019 too. 2. Singapore is a multi-racial country with 4 main races - Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Eurasian - and 4 main spoken languages - English (first language), Malay (national language), Mandarin, and Tamil. 3. Singaporeans are fast walkers. On average, we walk a distance of 18 metres in 10.55 seconds. That’s approximately 6.15km in an hour! We're called "fast-paced" for a reason. 4. We are our own city, state, and country. However, we have built our foundations as a migrant country, with early settlers coming from China, India, the Malay Archipelago and beyond. 5. Singapore has been featured in a number of international films and games such as Call of Duty, Battlefied, Pirates of the Caribbean, Westworld, and more. 6. Singapore's very own eSports team Team Flash gave us a first international GOLD at the 2018 EA Champions Cup (EACC) Spring for FIFA. Scythe, a Singaporean DOTA 2 team clinched third place in 2011. Five local gamers also became the first women’s team from Singapore to qualify for the grand finals of the World Electronic Sports Games (WESG). Sources: VisitSingapore TheSmartLocal.com Mothership.sg
#gamescomasia invites: We want to meet YOU at gamescom this August. Join us for a #networking session with Enterprise Singapore at the Singapore #esports and Gaming Pavilion (Hall 3.2, Booth B-020-C-025) on Tuesday, 20 August, 14:30-16:30. Discover what Singapore's esports and gaming companies have to offer and gain key insights into the Asian gaming landscape. Everyone's invited!! RSVP by 15 August 2019 ?? bit.ly/ESG_RSVP Eliphant - Game Marketing & Esports Specialist #gamescom #gamescom2019
Psst...are you heading down to gamescom later this month? The #gamescomasia team will be there for our first event presence and we want you to meet us! Drop by Booth F-016, Hall 3.2 (Business Area) and we'll be excited to share more juicy news with you. ?
Accio, phone! Who's ready?
Great podcast with Kim Libreri of Epic Games who has done wonderful work with real time tech and also played a big part in his career in digital tech and visual effects, with credits on movies like Super 8, The Matrix Trilogy, and more.
How cool is this?! And manufactured so close to home. Think we should have some of these available at #gamescomasia? ??
TGIF!!! ? Guys, we're floored by the massive support we've gotten since we announced #gamescomasia 2020 less than a month ago. ?? Tag your friends to alert them of this page, LIKE us, and keep tabs as we give you more content in the months to come. #excites
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