Southeast Asia’s premier gaming convention is back – bigger and better. Boasting double the floor space of last year, visitors will be the first in Singapore to experience the Star Wars Battle Pod and Sony’s VR headset.
Organised by industry veterans who are themselves gamers, GameStart seeks to bring the best and latest games, eSports tournaments, cosplay and everything gaming-related to audiences in Asia. The event also incorporates Founders Base, which aims to help promote independent studios and developers from Singapore and the region. The inaugural event in October 2014 saw over 12,000 visitors from around Asia.
Merchandise for fans and collectors include official Blizzard merchandise including items from Blizzcon 2015 that will be sold in limited quantities, exclusive pieces from Simply Toys, and Arc System Works from Japan will be offering exclusive merchandise of their critically acclaimed fighting game franchises, BlazBlue and Guilty Gear.
With events and games that will appeal to everyone from core and casual gamers to cosplay enthusiasts, this year organisers have expanded the show to include an industry-focused Business Day and conference session on Friday, 13 November themed “Gaming in Asia: Trends & Insights”. The Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) is the supporting agency for the Conference, with the aim of profiling and promoting the career opportunities within this dynamic and exciting industry.
Ubisoft Singapore Senior Producer Hugues Ricour will be the keynote speaker for the conference and will share his views on how AAA HD game titles put Singapore on the map. Attendees will also get the inside scoop from experts from Facebook, Mad Catz and Twitch, among others.