Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia will anchor a joint booth with BANDAI CARD GAMES and The Gundam Base Thailand at gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 in Bangkok from October 30 to November 1. The three day showcase at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center pairs playable demos of new releases and first looks at 2027 titles with card game stations, hobby builds, photo spots, freebies and a livestreamed main stage presentation.
Quick facts
- Event: gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand
- Dates: Friday October 30 to Sunday November 1 2026 with doors open daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm ICT
- Playable demos: ACE COMBAT 8 WINGS OF THEVE and The Blood of Dawnwalker plus Taiko no Tatsujin Rhythm Festival and Hello Kitty Party Land ahead of its October 29 launch
- First looks: GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT in its first demo display in Southeast Asia plus DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 and FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION in partnership with SQUARE ENIX
- Beyond games: a dedicated BANDAI CARD GAMES area and a Gundam Base Thailand corner where fans build their own RX-78-2 GUNDAM miniature figurine to take home
- Stage show: a main stage presentation on Friday October 30 from 3:45pm to 4:45pm ICT with ACE COMBAT brand director Kazutoki Kono and FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION director Naoki Hamaguchi
Playable Demos and First Looks
The booth lineup covers nine featured titles across action, RPG, rhythm and party genres. Visitors can go hands on with ACE COMBAT 8 WINGS OF THEVE which is the first mainline ACE COMBAT entry in seven years and is built with Unreal Engine 5 for ultra realistic aerial combat on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S and PC through Steam. Dark fantasy fans get The Blood of Dawnwalker from Rebel Wolves where players take the role of Coen, a young man turned into a Dawnwalker who walks the line between the world of day and the realm of night with 30 days and nights to save his family or take revenge on his sire.
Rhythm fans can try Taiko no Tatsujin Rhythm Festival which celebrates the 25th anniversary of the series in Omiko City alongside DON-Chan and new friend Kumo-Kyun on the road to becoming a Taiko Master. Family groups get Hello Kitty Party Land which launches October 29 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch with more than 45 mini games and board games plus a roster of 145 Sanrio characters and avatar customization across solo, local and online multiplayer. Details on show hours and tickets are available through the official gamescom asia event site.
The first look zone is where the booth earns its headline status. GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT makes its first demo display in Southeast Asia ahead of its March 5 2027 launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S and PC through Steam with pre-orders open now. The high mobility action game promises a bold new take on Gundam with a fast paced cinematic story and hard hitting combat in a new universe. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 presents a new Dragon Ball experience set in AGE 1000 where players decide the hero they want to be ahead of its 2027 launch. FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION closes the show as the third and final entry in the FINAL FANTASY VII Remake series with the airship Highwind, a fully assembled party and a launch date of April 8 2027 on the 30th anniversary of the original game. FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE adds an HD-2D celebration of classic and modern FINAL FANTASY with turn based battles, chocobos, espers and airships ahead of its October 22 2026 launch. Ondeh Ondeh Kaya Tasty Tale rounds out the list as a rhythm and puzzle action adventure inspired by Southeast Asian culture that is set for 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.
Card Games and Gundam Builds
Video games share the floor with tabletop and hobby experiences. The dedicated BANDAI CARD GAMES area gives visitors hands on time with the card lineup including promotional tie ins for GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT. Collectors should circle the Gundam Card Game GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT promotional card EXBP-029 EX Base which is listed among the event freebies for players who complete designated demos and surveys.
The Gundam Base Thailand corner turns fandom into a keepsake. Fans can build their own RX-78-2 GUNDAM miniature figurine during the event and take it home as a memento of the show. The activity sits alongside hands on gameplay, photo opportunities and interactive stations that run across all three days. Regional news and booth updates will be posted on the official Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia website.
Freebies and Photo Spots
The booth leans into photo culture with themed spots inspired by the most recognizable titles on the floor. Planned displays include the PAC-MAN Mascot, an ACE COMBAT 8 WINGS OF THEVE F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet, a GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT GUNDAM HELIX statue, a statue of The Blood of Dawnwalker antagonist Brencis and a recreation inspired by the Highwind from FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION.
Freebies run daily on a first come first served basis while stocks last. Listed items include the Taiko no Tatsujin Rhythm Festival Don-chan and Katsu-chan keycap keychain, the Gundam Card Game GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT promotional card EXBP-029 EX Base and the ACE COMBAT 8 WINGS OF THEVE faction velcro patch plus additional items for visitors who finish selected game demos and surveys. Competitive visitors can test their strength at the ACE COMBAT 8 WINGS OF THEVE hanging bar challenge for a place on the leaderboard while creative players can try the Ondeh Ondeh Kaya Tasty Tale Stir and Stick station by placing character stickers across game scenes to build a unique scenescape.
Stage Show and Special Guests
The headline stage presentation takes place on the main stage of gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show on Friday October 30 from 3:45pm to 4:45pm ICT. ACE COMBAT series brand director Kazutoki Kono and FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION director Naoki Hamaguchi will share news on their respective titles and answer questions from fans. Supporters can submit questions in advance through an upcoming dedicated social post by naming the guest they want to address and selected questions will be answered during the live presentation. Fans who cannot attend in person can watch through the official gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show livestream channels.
After the stage show the guests head to the booth for meet and greet sessions alongside Thai influencers. Hamaguchi meets fans Friday from 2:30pm to 3:30pm at the FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION booth. Creators Au Awesome and OIL Opis appear Friday from 3:30pm to 4:00pm at the ACE COMBAT 8 WINGS OF THEVE booth. Thames Malerose follows Saturday from 3:30pm to 4:00pm at the same booth before Kono holds his own session Saturday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. JAIRAW closes the weekend Sunday from 5:00pm to 5:30pm at the ACE COMBAT 8 WINGS OF THEVE booth.
When and where is the Bandai Namco booth at gamescom asia 2026
The joint booth runs Friday October 30 to Sunday November 1 2026 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok with doors open daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm ICT.
Which games are playable at the Bandai Namco booth
Playable demos include ACE COMBAT 8 WINGS OF THEVE and The Blood of Dawnwalker plus Taiko no Tatsujin Rhythm Festival and Hello Kitty Party Land while GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT and DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 and FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION appear as first looks.
Who appears on the gamescom asia main stage on October 30
ACE COMBAT series brand director Kazutoki Kono and FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION director Naoki Hamaguchi present on the main stage Friday October 30 from 3:45pm to 4:45pm ICT followed by booth meet and greet sessions across the weekend.
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