- Glenn Schofield opened gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 with a bold call for creativity and courage in gaming.
- Thailand’s developer community took the spotlight, showcasing its growing influence on the global stage.
- Indie showcases and the Invest Circle brought fresh ideas and strong collaborations to kick off Day 1.
Following a successful 2024 edition, gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 kicked off with an energetic Day 1, setting the stage for four days of gaming excitement. From high-profile fireside chats to showcases of indie showcases, this opening day highlighted collaboration, creativity, and the region’s rapidly growing gaming industry.
gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 Day 1 Highlights
Opening ceremony ignites the event
The event began with Dead Space and Call of Duty creator Glenn Schofield calling on industry leaders to rebuild the gaming world with bold ideas, creativity, and better leadership. Following his call to action, the business area officially began the four-day event.
Lars Janssen and Felix Falk of game – the German Games Industry Association, spoke about “strengthening Europe–Asia ties through shared innovation.” Additionally, the DEPA President’s Assistant Prof. Dr Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin also shared Thailand’s thriving digital economy and ambition in creative tech.
Celebrating Thailand’s growing developer scene
TGA President Kittipong Prucksa-aroon closed the ceremony by celebrating the country’s expanding developer community and the benefits of the global partnerships. The message was quite clear to me, with Thailand ready to play a bigger role on the international gaming stage.
Fireside Chat with Alexander Karpazis and Gordon Van Dyke
A major highlight was the fireside chat between Alexander Karpazis from Ubisoft Canada and Gordon Van Dyke of Adorapixel, Sweden. They reflected on a decade of creativity and innovation behind the fan-favorite title, Rainbow Six Siege.
Invest Circle and Indie game showcases
The Invest Circle once again proved to be a hub for connecting investors, publishers, and developers, reflecting strong confidence in the region’s gaming scene. Meanwhile, indie game showcases added extra excitement to the event, giving everyone a glimpse of a solid lineup.
So, Day 1 wrapped up with energy and optimism, leaving everyone eager for what’s next. Stay tuned for more updates, as I’ll give the overviews of the next three days too. Until then, look at what unfolded at gamescom asia last time around:
- gamescom asia 2024 Day 1 Highlights
- gamescom asia 2024 Day 2 Highlights
- gamescom asia 2024 Day 3 Highlights
- gamescom asia 2024 Day 4 (Final Day) Highlights
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