#Gamescom Asia

Speaking at Gamescom Asia during a conversation with Raw Fury co-founder Gordon Van Dyke (via GamesIndustry.biz), Layden highlighted the disappearance of mid-tier "AA" studios and the industry's increasing focus on profitability over creativity. The inaugural gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 made history as Southeast Asia’s largest gaming event, attracting 206,159 attendees and 5,590 business professionals from 81 countries during its four-day run from October 16 to 19 at True Digital Park. Organizers announced that gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show will return to Bangkok from October 29 to November 1, 2026, promising an even bigger showcase of gaming culture and innovation. For updates, visit gamescom.asia and follow gamescom asia and Thailand Game Show on social media. Globe, in partnership with Moonton, holds the Mobile Legends Southeast Asia Cup Philippine Finals. The cash prizes for the winners will be as of follows: * Champion = Php 126,000 * 1st runner up = Php 50,000 * 2nd runner up = Php 25,000 * 3rd runner up = Php 25,000 Also, the top 2 teams will be the representative of the Philippines for the Southeast Asia Cup wherein they will battle against other neighboring countries' representative teams.   Ajay Jilka, Head of Esports for Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Türkiye at MOONTON Games, said the partnership is part of the company’s effort to build a stronger regional foundation for MLBB esports in Europe. Read more in our articles including "Former PlayStation Exec Shawn Layden Warns: "Relying on Blockbuster Games is a Death Sentence for Creativity"" and "Bangkok’s first gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show sets new record with over 206,000 visitors".