MALAYSIA made waves at the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2025 in Japan, where nine homegrown studios showcased their creativity under the Malaysia Pavilion, spearheaded by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) in collaboration with its strategic partner, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).
The showcase underscored Malaysia’s growing strength in developing and publishing original game IPs for consoles, personal computers (PCs) and mobile platforms, supported by full-cycle expertise in 2D/3D design, immersive technologies and animation.
Malaysia’s key exports span game design and IP development, outsourcing services, 3D asset creation and end-to-end software solutions. Backed by cost-competitive skilled talent, strong government support and a thriving creative ecosystem, Malaysia stands as an ideal partner for strategic collaboration.
At TGS 2025, Malaysian studios forged promising partnerships and secured quality business leads with global players, further cementing the nation’s reputation as a rising force in the global games industry and a trusted partner to co-create and co-produce game-changing experiences for worldwide audiences.
Studio Raksa managing director Rohaidzam Rashid (right) with GameScribes chief executive officer Philippe Erwin (left) and vice president William Farrell following an engaging discussion on worldwide international language licensing and distribution deals.
Les’ Copaque Production Sdn Bhd sales and licensing marketing director Karyabudi Mohd Aris (left), production coordinator and Upin & Ipin Universe project manager Abdul Wafi (right) and Japanese game influencer Daidara Games team up on the exhibition floor to showcase the Upin & Ipin Universe game, delighting visitors as they explore its features and play together.
A representative from the Japanese publisher Konami (left) visits Metropolice Sdn Bhd’s booth for an engaging overview of The Hell: City Builder of the Dead.
Kotakoren Games Studio Sdn Bhd founder Lee Han Cheon took the opportunity to share insights about Of Blood & Descent with a Malaysian gamer who travelled to the Tokyo Game Show to experience the demo firsthand and support local developers.
Parasomnia by Nimbus Games grips audiences with its hauntingly immersive gameplay.
Magnus Games Studio co-founder DC Gan (left) showcasing Project Survival to visitors, offering a sneak peek at the studio’s upcoming open-world survival role-playing game (RPG).
Kadeau Sdn Bhd representatives Esther Yong (centre) and Catherine Tan (right) exchanging insights with Malaysian Ambassador to Japan Datuk Shahril Effendi Abd Ghany at the Tokyo Game Show.
Youniverse Games chief executive officer Charles Tang (right) briefing Malaysian Ambassador to Japan Datuk Shahril Effendi Abd Ghany on Yooca: Next Horizon while MDEC chief executive officer Annuar Fariz (left) and Matrade Tokyo trade commissioner Zuaziezie Zulkefli (centre, in blue tie) view the game on screen.
Fuloso Sdn Bhd director See Chin Joo (right) sharing a light moment with Malaysian Ambassador to Japan Datuk Shahril Abd Ghany (centre) and Matrade Tokyo trade commissioner Zuaziezie Zulkefli (left).
