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July 2024
gamescom asia returns to mark another year of Asian gaming excellence, announcing its first round of stage guests and booths featuring industry heavyweights serving as testament to the region's growing significance in the global games industry.
gamescom asia is Asia's premier video games business and consumer event, bringing together the breadth of Southeast Asia's games industry and its fans. The event will be hosted in Singapore from 17 - 20 October 2024, with a business and public exhibition, an industry conference, and several programmes for the public.
CAPCOM, a leading global developer and publisher of video games, is the first major publisher confirming their participation, kickstarting the B2C entertainment area. Attendees can look forward to a variety of hands-on demos of upcoming games and the electrifying CAPCOM Pro Tour 2024 SUPER PREMIER SINGAPORE that is an official tournament for Street Fighter™ 6, promising an unforgettable experience for fans and industry professionals alike.
The GCL group returns to gamescom asia too, featuring its games publishing unit 4Divinity with its 2024 titles. These include JDM: Japanese Drift Master which lets players explore and drift around Japan's countryside, open-world construction and survival game Terratech Worlds, action RPG with base building and tower defence mechanics First Dwarf and the immersive sim and horror FPS S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
Additional details of globally renowned brands showcasing their games to consumers will be unveiled closer to the show.
Headlining the business conference of gamescom asia is Shawn Layden, who was pivotal in helping shape the iconic PlayStation brand. He will set the tone for the gamescom asia conference with a fireside chat on insights and predictions about the games industry.
Companies from across the globe are joining the exhibition, including from Australia, China, Europe, Hong Kong S.A.R., Indonesia, Japan, the Middle East, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, and the USA, as well as country pavilions from Singapore, Thailand, and Spain, solidifying gamescom asia as the premier hub for Asian gaming. This is further reinforced by recent sponsorship deals with long-time event supporters Xsolla and Games from Spain as well as newcomer Mistil Games.
“We are excited to be part of the evolving status of Southeast Asia as a key market in the games industry. The region is really showing its potential for growth, and with the continued support we've had over the years, plus key industry leaders joining us this year, it's clear that gaming in the region is on a promising path. Additionally, gamescom asia is uniquely positioned as a bridge for gamers who seek a direct connection to their favourite games and their creators,” said Daria La Valle, Project Director at Koelnmesse, organiser of gamescom asia.
gamescom asia 2024 expects to attract over 40,000 visitors, and over 150 exhibitors.
gamescom asia business area highlights gaming excellence with conference programme and pitch competition (17 - 18 October)
Consisting of the business area exhibition and conference, gamescom asis's business area will offer opportunities for b2b networking and knowledge sharing.
The business area exhibition will be open to all b2b visitors and will feature a dedicated stage for exhibitors to share insights - the Expo Stage, and several networking & recharge areas. Country pavilions and booths from gaming companies and service providers will showcase the latest games and services to publishers, investors and IP owners who are looking for the next big thing in games.
Over 80 industry experts will present at the gamescom asia conference. With three tracks across two days, the conference will cover the latest gaming trends, as well as tried-and-true games design, business, and marketing principles. Confirmed speakers include:
The gamescom asia pitch competition returns this year too, spotlighting top gaming industry talent competing for titles like Most Anticipated Game, Best Pitch, and Best Game Design. More information on entry submission will be released soon.
gamescom asia business area opens to members of the games industry from Thursday to Friday, 17 - 18 October at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.
More information and updates about gamescom asia business area can be found here.
gamescom asia entertainment area sees expanded indie area and award-winning stage guests (18 - 20 October)
gamescom asia's entertainment area will offer a weekend packed with excitement. The area promises to surprise and delight enthusiasts of all levels.
Visitors can test drive the latest video games from their favourite publishers and indie studios, watch live stage entertainment, and even meet some of their favourite gaming personalities. They can immerse themselves in featured areas like indies, esports, artists, cosplay, board games, retro games, and more.
Dozens of indie developers will be featured in the entertainment area's expanded indie area - in partnership with Indie Wavemakers. Stamp rallies and attractive prizes will be available for the public and the most voted indie games will eventually be in the running for the Indie Wavemakers awards, celebrated on the entertainment area Main Stage on Sunday, 20 October.
Exciting highlights of the Main Stage program this year feature BAFTA-winning Andrew Wincott, best known as the voice of Raphael in the celebrated video game Baldur's Gate 3, as well as a performance by J-pop singer-songwriter SHIHORI, most recently featured on Mobile Legends: Bang Bang! ALLSTAR2024. Stay tuned for more Main Stage programme acts being announced in the coming months.
gamescom asia entertainment area opens to the public from Friday to Sunday, 18 - 20 October at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.
More information and updates about gamescom asia entertainment area can be found here.
Editor’s Note:
Media and creator accreditation is now open, and media and creators are invited to register to attend gamescom asia 2024 through the links below:
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About gamescom asia
gamescom asia aims to serve as the premier platform for 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. New releases and gaming-related offerings will also be showcased. With the business area, the entertainment area and the industry gaming conference, gamescom asia covers the entire diversity of the games culture. gamescom asia is organised by Koelnmesse Singapore and 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 2024, gamescom will take place in Cologne and online from Tuesday, August 20th, to Sunday, August 25th. gamescom is jointly organized by Koelnmesse and game - Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V.
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, trade 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 Singapore, 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.
The Next Events:
gamescom, Cologne, Germany, 21 - 25 August 2024
gamescom asia, Singapore, 17 - 20 October 2024
gamescom latam, São Paulo, Brazil, 30 April - 4 May 2025
gamescom asia on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/asia.gamescom
gamescom asia on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/gamescomasia
gamescom asia on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/gamescom-asia
gamescom asia on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gamescomasia/
gamescom asia on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@gamescomasia
Media contact:
Archetype Singapore on behalf of gamescom asia 2024
gamescom-asia@archetype.co
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