Safe Space Policy

It is important for us as gamescom asia to provide a peaceful, positive and safe experience for everyone. All participants are therefore expected to comply with the rules that we have set out in our Safe Space Policy.

Workplace Culture Study by elsewhere Not-For-Profit: A Global Effort for Safer, More Inclusive Games

What does a respectful workplace look like, and who gets to feel safe there? The Workplace Culture Study by elsewhere Not-For-Profit is a cross-continental research project inviting people from all corners of the global games industry to share their lived experiences - from freelancers and interns to studio leads and executives.

The data elsewhereNFP gathers helps inform training, policy, and long-term accountability efforts. By participating, you contribute to a more inclusive, equitable, and respectful future for everyone working in games.

Always Supporting (the) Games Community

Always Supporting (the) Games Community is the largest grassroots career support initiative in the video game industry, helping over 4,700 people secure jobs through 14 free website resources, LinkedIn, Discord, and other platforms since its launch in late 2022. Created entirely in Amir Satvat’s spare time and supported by over 10,000 volunteers, the community offers a wide range of career support resources. Driven by a rigorous, data-first approach, ASGC also delivers unmatched insights into the games industry - especially market dynamics and labor trends. Satvat’s work earned The Game Awards’ first-ever Game Changers award in 2024 and has been cited by leading outlets including The Washington Post, Bloomberg, NPR, The Los Angeles Times, Axios, CBC, GamesBeat, Polygon, IGN, and PC Gamer. The community is grounded in radical transparency, empathy, and service - and united by a belief that every game job seeker deserves support, whether new to the field, returning, or changing direction. As Satvat puts it: “We don’t just help people apply. We help them belong."

Women In Games Asia (WIGA) Initiative

The Women in Games Asia Mentorship Program enters its inaugural year this 2024 to support and empower the next generation of games industry professionals in the Southeast Asian region. From September - November 2024, the first batch of program mentees will be paired up with highly experienced executives within the games industry to receive 1-on-1 mentoring while also attending workshops by esteemed speakers and events throughout SEA. gamescom asia has partnered with the Women in Games Asia Chapter to provide support and event accessibility to the mentorship program and its mentees.

WINGS Award at Thailand Game Awards

WINGS believes that some of the most creative and successful games of tomorrow will be made by teams founded or co-founded by women and gender-marginalised developers. To create those opportunities, WINGS provides project funding up to $500k and business support for teams to self-publish their games, and build sustainable studios. With WINGS developer-first approach, developers get a significant revenue share from the first dollar, own their IP rights, publishing rights and have complete creative and business control. WINGS is the only fund where investment decisions are guided by a selection committee of only women. Celebrating outstanding games where women and other gender-marginalised developers hold key positions, the WINGS Award makes its first foray at the Thailand Game Awards this year. The chosen winner will receive a 2000€ prize and a custom trophy designed by the WINGS team. Submit your game at this link.