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Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 Reveals Finalists for Game Pitch Competition

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Rising Indie Developers Compete for $1,500 Prize and Global Recognition

Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 has announced the 13 finalist teams for its highly anticipated Game Pitch Competition, highlighting the next wave of talented indie developers from around the world. The winners will be revealed on October 17, with each victorious team receiving a $1,500 cash prize.

Global Talent in the Spotlight

From over 100 submissions by indie developers, 13 teams were selected to compete in the final round. Participants represent countries including Spain, Sweden, Thailand, the United States, and more. Each finalist will present their project on stage at Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2025, divided into three award categories: Best Visual, Best Game Design, and Most Promising Game.

The competition offers a major opportunity for indie developers to showcase their creativity, attract potential investors, and gain international recognition within the global gaming community. Audience voting will help determine the Most Promising Game award, with votes collected in real time during the presentations.

Diverse Games, Unique Ideas

The finalist lineup reflects the diversity and innovation in today’s indie game industry. Titles range from cooperative adventure games with engaging storylines to online RPGs and high-energy action experiences, demonstrating the global creativity of indie developers.

Judging Panel of Industry Experts

A distinguished panel of gaming experts will judge the competition:

Kyle Billings – Director of Portfolio Strategy, Epic Games
Patrick Johnson – Senior Game Discovery and Acquisition Expert, Playstack
Hiro Ishige – Head of Gaming, Shochiku Co., Ltd.
Adam Snook – Head of Business Development, Kwalee
Ariel Pai – Senior Manager of Product Selection and Business Development, Pqube

The judging panel combines expertise from AAA publishing, indie development, and portfolio strategy to ensure fair evaluation from both creative and business perspectives.

Tickets and Participation

Tickets are available for both business (B2B) and consumer (B2C) zones:

Business & Conference Zone (October 16–17): B2B Registration
Entertainment & Exhibition Zone (October 17–19): B2C Registration

About Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show

Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show combines the power of two major events, providing a platform for new game launches and opportunities for Asian developers to collaborate globally. The event features business, entertainment, and conference zones, connecting developers, distributors, and gamers worldwide.

About Gamescom

Gamescom is the world’s largest computer and video game showcase and Europe’s leading gaming business platform, held annually in Cologne, Germany. It connects gamers, industry professionals, and exhibitors from around the world both in person and digitally.

About Thailand Game Show

Thailand Game Show is the largest gaming event in Thailand, running for 18 years. It showcases new games and attracts over 200,000 visitors, supporting both B2C and B2B gaming communities in Southeast Asia.

About Koelnmesse

Koelnmesse is a global leader in organizing gaming and entertainment trade shows, hosting Gamescom in Cologne and expanding internationally with Gamescom Asia and Gamescom Latam.

About Show No Limit

Show No Limit is the company behind BT beartai and the Thailand Game Show, fostering gaming culture in Thailand and organizing Southeast Asia’s largest B2C gaming event.

About Online Station

Online Station is a leading Thai gaming media network, offering content across YouTube and social media, connecting brands with audiences through gaming, entertainment, lifestyle, and sports content.

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