Sponsors & Partners
GAMESTART 2016
ARMAGGEDDON (Lucky Draw and Goodie Bag Sponsor)
Having faced the problem of purchasing good gaming gear whilst facing a tight budget as a student, Armaggeddon’s founding members embarked on a journey to develop The Ultimate Gaming Gear that was affordable and catered towards both casuals and pros. Armaggeddon, a Singaporean gaming brand established on 11.11.11 specializing in form factor and cost innovations on PC gaming peripherals. In entering the market during its early years, Armaggeddon faced the daunting task of challenging competitors who were 10 years ahead in the game. But through sheer dedication and focus in creating The Ultimate Gaming Gear, Team Armaggeddon found its bearings through constant involvement in the community and learning from the gamers their needs and wants whilst teaching regional teams and clans business and management skills so that they not only win in-game but also win in life.
Having faced the problem of purchasing good gaming gear whilst facing a tight budget as a student, Armaggeddon’s founding members embarked on a journey to develop The Ultimate Gaming Gear that was affordable and catered towards both casuals and pros. Armaggeddon, a Singaporean gaming brand established on 11.11.11 specializing in form factor and cost innovations on PC gaming peripherals. In entering the market during its early years, Armaggeddon faced the daunting task of challenging competitors who were 10 years ahead in the game. But through sheer dedication and focus in creating The Ultimate Gaming Gear, Team Armaggeddon found its bearings through constant involvement in the community and learning from the gamers their needs and wants whilst teaching regional teams and clans business and management skills so that they not only win in-game but also win in life.
BIGBOYSTOYS (Lucky Draw Sponsor)
Established in 2014, BigBoysToys Company Limited is a collectible brand, devoted to designing, developing and producing high quality licensed figures and accessories. We started the business from producing official Capcom licensed Street Fighter diorama figures, “The New Challenger” series (T.N.C.), which features the retro sound and LED effect of each Street Fighter’s character on their own stage.
Established in 2014, BigBoysToys Company Limited is a collectible brand, devoted to designing, developing and producing high quality licensed figures and accessories. We started the business from producing official Capcom licensed Street Fighter diorama figures, “The New Challenger” series (T.N.C.), which features the retro sound and LED effect of each Street Fighter’s character on their own stage.
The BigBoysToys brand is widely acclaimed in different parts of the world with products sold by our strategic worldwide distributors to over 20 countries including the Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, South East Asia, United States, Japan and Greater China.
KINETIQUETTES (Lucky Draw Sponsor)
Kinetiquettes was founded by a group of enthusiastic individuals, passionate about figurines and collectibles. The team has over 40 years of combined experience in the video games and animation industry. Due to the nature of their work experience, they aim to introduce highly artistic and dynamic collectible statues unlike anything introduced in the market before. Currently an official partner of Capcom and Warner Brothers producing high end products of Street Fighter and Thundercats respectively.
Kinetiquettes was founded by a group of enthusiastic individuals, passionate about figurines and collectibles. The team has over 40 years of combined experience in the video games and animation industry. Due to the nature of their work experience, they aim to introduce highly artistic and dynamic collectible statues unlike anything introduced in the market before. Currently an official partner of Capcom and Warner Brothers producing high end products of Street Fighter and Thundercats respectively.
MONSTER ENERGY (Exclusive Energy Drink Sponsor )
Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer and distributor of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the tradition, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it’s the way of life lived by athletes, sports, bands, believers and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at www.monsterenergy.com.
Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer and distributor of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the tradition, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it’s the way of life lived by athletes, sports, bands, believers and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at www.monsterenergy.com.
MSI (Official Notebook Sponsor)
2016 marks 30 years of innovation and achievements for MSI. The first overclocking motherboard of MSI in 1986 and the world’s first turbo gaming laptop in 2007 have made quite a splash in the IT industry. Driven by the spirit of Top Player, Top Choice, MSI GAMING series is masterfully engineered to be gamers’ weapons of victory that make them shine on the world stage. In ways large and small, MSI’s commitment to high-performance gaming through technology has touched worldwide gamers and made MSI a world leading brand in the gaming industry.
2016 marks 30 years of innovation and achievements for MSI. The first overclocking motherboard of MSI in 1986 and the world’s first turbo gaming laptop in 2007 have made quite a splash in the IT industry. Driven by the spirit of Top Player, Top Choice, MSI GAMING series is masterfully engineered to be gamers’ weapons of victory that make them shine on the world stage. In ways large and small, MSI’s commitment to high-performance gaming through technology has touched worldwide gamers and made MSI a world leading brand in the gaming industry.
MYREPUBLIC GAMER (Official Internet Sponsor)
In 2011, MyRepublic was started to leverage the Singapore’s exciting Next Gen NBN roll-out – the first of many NBNs happening in the Asia Pacific region. Today they’re probably best known as ones who launched Singapore and South Asia’s first 1Gbps fibre broadband plan under S$50. Since then, they’re proud to say Singapore’s internet connectivity has been ranked among the best in the world.
In 2011, MyRepublic was started to leverage the Singapore’s exciting Next Gen NBN roll-out – the first of many NBNs happening in the Asia Pacific region. Today they’re probably best known as ones who launched Singapore and South Asia’s first 1Gbps fibre broadband plan under S$50. Since then, they’re proud to say Singapore’s internet connectivity has been ranked among the best in the world.
SEAGATE (Official Storage Sponsor & Cosplay Sponsor)
Seagate is the global leader in data storage solutions, developing amazing products that enable people and businesses around the world to create, share and preserve their most critical memories and business data.
Seagate is the global leader in data storage solutions, developing amazing products that enable people and businesses around the world to create, share and preserve their most critical memories and business data.
SECRET LAB (Official Gaming Chair Sponsor)
Secretlab is a proudly Singaporean company that is fully dedicated to creating the ultimate seating experience. It produces highly-rated chairs that keep people comfortable over long hours of usage at the desk.
Secretlab is a proudly Singaporean company that is fully dedicated to creating the ultimate seating experience. It produces highly-rated chairs that keep people comfortable over long hours of usage at the desk.
SAINT GAMES (Official Press Con Venue Sponsor)
Saint Games was founded with the mission of delivering an experiential video-gaming FUN for the young and the young at heart. Since 2009, we have been promoting video-gaming as an activity that is suitable for all ages and as a form of entertainment that can be healthy and fun in nature. At Saint Games, the FUN that we constantly inject is a brand promise that we have set out to achieve. Be it an hour of rock band or dance, multiplayer shooter or soccer, high impact team-bonding sessions or loud birthday bashes, we always deliver FUN!
Saint Games was founded with the mission of delivering an experiential video-gaming FUN for the young and the young at heart. Since 2009, we have been promoting video-gaming as an activity that is suitable for all ages and as a form of entertainment that can be healthy and fun in nature. At Saint Games, the FUN that we constantly inject is a brand promise that we have set out to achieve. Be it an hour of rock band or dance, multiplayer shooter or soccer, high impact team-bonding sessions or loud birthday bashes, we always deliver FUN!
VIEWSONIC (Monitor Sponsor, Lucky Draw Sponsor)
ViewSonic was founded in 1987 and quickly became a key player in the visual display market, driven by the belief that displays have the power to transform everyday lifestyles. ViewSonic has been a market leader with some of the latest visual technologies on the market for more than two and a half decades.
ViewSonic was founded in 1987 and quickly became a key player in the visual display market, driven by the belief that displays have the power to transform everyday lifestyles. ViewSonic has been a market leader with some of the latest visual technologies on the market for more than two and a half decades.
XMASHED GEAR (Official Apparel & Cosplay Sponsor)
Xmashed Gear is made up of pretty much one guy, Zhou Xuanming. Disgusted by the utter lack of witty and clever geeky tees available in his island home of Singapore, he set up this webstore in hopes of alleviating his gamer brethen from the throes of the mundane and the routine. True to that vision, every piece you find in this store arrived here after meticulous scrutiny and deliberate selection from thousands of designs found all over the world.
Xmashed Gear is made up of pretty much one guy, Zhou Xuanming. Disgusted by the utter lack of witty and clever geeky tees available in his island home of Singapore, he set up this webstore in hopes of alleviating his gamer brethen from the throes of the mundane and the routine. True to that vision, every piece you find in this store arrived here after meticulous scrutiny and deliberate selection from thousands of designs found all over the world.
RAZER (Sponsor)
Razer is a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers. Razer is transforming the way people play games, engage with other gamers and identify with the gamer lifestyle. Having won the coveted “Best of CES” award consecutively for five years, the company’s leadership in product innovation continues to create new categories for the gaming community that is estimated to have over 1 billion gamers worldwide. Razer’s award-winning design and technology include an array of user interface and systems devices, voice-over IP for gamers and a cloud platform for customizing and enhancing gaming devices. Founded in 2005, Razer is backed by Intel Capital, IDG-Accel and Heliconia Capital Management (Heliconia), a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore investment company Temasek.
Razer is a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers. Razer is transforming the way people play games, engage with other gamers and identify with the gamer lifestyle. Having won the coveted “Best of CES” award consecutively for five years, the company’s leadership in product innovation continues to create new categories for the gaming community that is estimated to have over 1 billion gamers worldwide. Razer’s award-winning design and technology include an array of user interface and systems devices, voice-over IP for gamers and a cloud platform for customizing and enhancing gaming devices. Founded in 2005, Razer is backed by Intel Capital, IDG-Accel and Heliconia Capital Management (Heliconia), a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore investment company Temasek.
BEARY BEST! HOSTEL (Hotel Partner)
A youth media that focuses on technology, game, movie, and Japanese pop-culture. Their readers are mostly millenials (12-24 y.o.), boys, and live in big cities in Indonesia. They are currently #1 media for game, cartoon, and comics in Indonesia.
A youth media that focuses on technology, game, movie, and Japanese pop-culture. Their readers are mostly millenials (12-24 y.o.), boys, and live in big cities in Indonesia. They are currently #1 media for game, cartoon, and comics in Indonesia.
DOUJIMA (Partner Event)
Doujin Market is Singapore’s largest community curated youth arts and illustration fair. The event celebrates doujin – fan communities passionate about creating art, the original and derivative fan works that they produce, and their aspirations for self-publishing comics, games, manga, music and stories. It takes place annually on the first weekend of May, in conjunction with World Doujin Day.
Doujin Market is Singapore’s largest community curated youth arts and illustration fair. The event celebrates doujin – fan communities passionate about creating art, the original and derivative fan works that they produce, and their aspirations for self-publishing comics, games, manga, music and stories. It takes place annually on the first weekend of May, in conjunction with World Doujin Day.
D-LINK (Official Network Solutions Partner)
D-Link International, a leading global network solutions provider, has been contributing to the design, manufacturing and marketing of advanced and innovative networking solutions in the past 29 years. With the commitment to ensure the best technology is in place to keep up with the growing demand for ultra-fast speed, seamless and consistent connectivity, it empowers their customers ranging from home users to commercial enterprises, as well as government and educational organisations, to fully utilise networking as a platform for everything, everywhere. Their high-performance product solutions include routers, access points, switches, range extenders, powerline, IP cameras, adapters and many more.
D-Link International, a leading global network solutions provider, has been contributing to the design, manufacturing and marketing of advanced and innovative networking solutions in the past 29 years. With the commitment to ensure the best technology is in place to keep up with the growing demand for ultra-fast speed, seamless and consistent connectivity, it empowers their customers ranging from home users to commercial enterprises, as well as government and educational organisations, to fully utilise networking as a platform for everything, everywhere. Their high-performance product solutions include routers, access points, switches, range extenders, powerline, IP cameras, adapters and many more.
DUNIAKU NETWORK (Media Partner)
A youth media that focuses on technology, game, movie, and Japanese pop-culture. Their readers are mostly millenials (12-24 y.o.), boys, and live in big cities in Indonesia. They are currently #1 media for game, cartoon, and comics in Indonesia.
A youth media that focuses on technology, game, movie, and Japanese pop-culture. Their readers are mostly millenials (12-24 y.o.), boys, and live in big cities in Indonesia. They are currently #1 media for game, cartoon, and comics in Indonesia.
EVOLVE PERTH (Partner Event)
Evolve 2016 is a Pop Culture Expo filled with entertainment, games, specialist traders and exhibitors, competitions, workshops and fun activities for fans of science fiction and popular culture. Whether you’re a die hard comic collector or casual fan who enjoys an escape from reality every now and then, there’ll be something for you! All proposals from prospective exhibitors and supporters alike are welcome. Don’t forget to follow the Evolve 2016 Facebook Page and Instagram for latest announcements. Hope to see you there!
Evolve 2016 is a Pop Culture Expo filled with entertainment, games, specialist traders and exhibitors, competitions, workshops and fun activities for fans of science fiction and popular culture. Whether you’re a die hard comic collector or casual fan who enjoys an escape from reality every now and then, there’ll be something for you! All proposals from prospective exhibitors and supporters alike are welcome. Don’t forget to follow the Evolve 2016 Facebook Page and Instagram for latest announcements. Hope to see you there!
GAMING HOW (Operations Partner)
Gaming How Pte Ltd is a social gaming events organiser and was founded in 2007 with the aim to promote video-gaming as a fun and wholesome experience that can be enjoyed by groups of friends and family, and is suitable for people of all ages and gender. Corporate events and themed dinners that we organised have helped tremendously in showcasing video-gaming to people from all walks of life, and generated lots of interest in video-gaming. The proud recipient of the 2013 Spirit of Enterprise Award, Gaming How is also the brains behind the wildly popular Saint Games.
Gaming How Pte Ltd is a social gaming events organiser and was founded in 2007 with the aim to promote video-gaming as a fun and wholesome experience that can be enjoyed by groups of friends and family, and is suitable for people of all ages and gender. Corporate events and themed dinners that we organised have helped tremendously in showcasing video-gaming to people from all walks of life, and generated lots of interest in video-gaming. The proud recipient of the 2013 Spirit of Enterprise Award, Gaming How is also the brains behind the wildly popular Saint Games.
GEEK CULTURE (Media Partner)
Geek Culture is a collective bunch of geeks who love to share their passion with the rest of the world. Just like the Beholder they have adopted as their mascot, they have both depth and width of geeky topics they cover. If you have grown up with a steady diet of all things related to video games, Star Wars, Star Trek, sci-fi, gadgets, toys, Transformers one way or another, this will be your second home.
Geek Culture is a collective bunch of geeks who love to share their passion with the rest of the world. Just like the Beholder they have adopted as their mascot, they have both depth and width of geeky topics they cover. If you have grown up with a steady diet of all things related to video games, Star Wars, Star Trek, sci-fi, gadgets, toys, Transformers one way or another, this will be your second home.
LUNAR WORKS (Photo Studio Partner)
Established in 2016, LunarWorks is a spacious, multi-themed photography studio where you can get creative with unique backdrops, ornate furniture and even custom sets inspired by popular culture. Equipped with amenities like a well-lit changing area, make-up tables, and even affordably priced lighting equipment for rent ideal for most projects, your experience at LunarWorks is sure to be a pleasant and productive one.
Established in 2016, LunarWorks is a spacious, multi-themed photography studio where you can get creative with unique backdrops, ornate furniture and even custom sets inspired by popular culture. Equipped with amenities like a well-lit changing area, make-up tables, and even affordably priced lighting equipment for rent ideal for most projects, your experience at LunarWorks is sure to be a pleasant and productive one.
MARINA MANDARIN SINGAPORE (Hotel Partner)
Marina Mandarin Singapore is a world-class, five-star luxury hotel that offers breathtaking views of Marina Bay and the financial district. Enjoying an excellent location in the heart of the city, the hotel has direct access to the Marina Square Shopping Mall, and is opposite the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre and The Esplanade–Singapore’s premier performing arts centre. The hotel is also perfectly situated right on the trackside of the annual Singapore Grand Prix Formula One race.
Marina Mandarin Singapore is a world-class, five-star luxury hotel that offers breathtaking views of Marina Bay and the financial district. Enjoying an excellent location in the heart of the city, the hotel has direct access to the Marina Square Shopping Mall, and is opposite the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre and The Esplanade–Singapore’s premier performing arts centre. The hotel is also perfectly situated right on the trackside of the annual Singapore Grand Prix Formula One race.
METRO TV NEWS (Media Partner)
Mainly focused on national news, Metrotvnews.com stimulate and promote the nation’s and country’s advancement towards a democratic atmosphere, in order to excel in global competition, with high appreciation of moral and ethic.We want to become a distinct Indonesian news videos portal by ranking number one for its news, offering quality entertainment and lifestyle programming. Providing unique advertising opportunities and achieving loyalty with its viewers and advertisers.
Mainly focused on national news, Metrotvnews.com stimulate and promote the nation’s and country’s advancement towards a democratic atmosphere, in order to excel in global competition, with high appreciation of moral and ethic.We want to become a distinct Indonesian news videos portal by ranking number one for its news, offering quality entertainment and lifestyle programming. Providing unique advertising opportunities and achieving loyalty with its viewers and advertisers.
NAUMI LIORA (Hotel Partner)
Nestled in the historic district of Chinatown, Naumi Liora is beacon of hospitality that sets travellers in the heart of an authentic Singaporean Experience, blending historic charm with the contemporary comfort. Housed in an artfully restored heritage townhouse, this 79-room boutique hotel has been illuminated with a modern makeover, creating a warm sanctuary of style and repose, uplifted with Naumi’s signature promise of passionate enthusiastic and intuitive service.
Nestled in the historic district of Chinatown, Naumi Liora is beacon of hospitality that sets travellers in the heart of an authentic Singaporean Experience, blending historic charm with the contemporary comfort. Housed in an artfully restored heritage townhouse, this 79-room boutique hotel has been illuminated with a modern makeover, creating a warm sanctuary of style and repose, uplifted with Naumi’s signature promise of passionate enthusiastic and intuitive service.
NEO TOKYO PROJECT (Cosplay Partner)
The Neo Tokyo Project (NTP) is more than just a digital repository for cosplay, conventions and pop-culture. It’s an events and marketing start-up helmed by a team of media practitioners who are also cosplayers, costume creators and hardcore gamers with a penchant for all things geek in sunny Singapore.
The Neo Tokyo Project (NTP) is more than just a digital repository for cosplay, conventions and pop-culture. It’s an events and marketing start-up helmed by a team of media practitioners who are also cosplayers, costume creators and hardcore gamers with a penchant for all things geek in sunny Singapore.
NO AVERAGE JOE (Production Partner)
At No Average Joe (NAJ), they believe in the power of great storytelling. As a creative production house comprising a flock of passionate craftsmen, they band together to bring your stories to life. Through motion and stills, NAJ creates original and commissioned content across a diverse range of industries. They are equipped with the resources and know-how to originate ideas and handle all aspects of production. They’re your one-stop creative shop… and then some.
At No Average Joe (NAJ), they believe in the power of great storytelling. As a creative production house comprising a flock of passionate craftsmen, they band together to bring your stories to life. Through motion and stills, NAJ creates original and commissioned content across a diverse range of industries. They are equipped with the resources and know-how to originate ideas and handle all aspects of production. They’re your one-stop creative shop… and then some.
POPCULTURE ONLINE (Media Partner)
It’s the online convention of popular culture. POPCulture Online provides you with the latest reviews on Movies, Music and Games. We even get up close with international artistes and fill you in on the latest happenings and all things popular culture
It’s the online convention of popular culture. POPCulture Online provides you with the latest reviews on Movies, Music and Games. We even get up close with international artistes and fill you in on the latest happenings and all things popular culture
SINGAPORE TOY, GAMES & COMIC CONVENTION (STGCC) (Partner Event)
The Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention is an eclectic mix of pop culture from the East and the West. Into its ninth year, the event celebrates the unison of toys, games, comics, anime and collectibles with a line-up of industry heavyweights, latest pop culture releases and non-stop stage entertainment. Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention is within the ReedPOP portfolio which includes New York Comic Con, Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, OZ Comic Con, PAX and Star Wars Celebration.
The Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention is an eclectic mix of pop culture from the East and the West. Into its ninth year, the event celebrates the unison of toys, games, comics, anime and collectibles with a line-up of industry heavyweights, latest pop culture releases and non-stop stage entertainment. Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention is within the ReedPOP portfolio which includes New York Comic Con, Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, OZ Comic Con, PAX and Star Wars Celebration.
TAIPEI GAME SHOW (Partner Event)
Taipei Computer Association (TCA), established in 1974, is the leading industrial organization in Taiwan. Its 4,000 members engages various fields such as software, hardware, semiconductors and components, manufacture, sales, network communication service, etc., thereby generating over 80% of the total production value of Taiwan’s Information Communication Technology (ICT). TCA offices are located in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung as well as overseas offices in China, Japan and India.
Taipei Computer Association (TCA), established in 1974, is the leading industrial organization in Taiwan. Its 4,000 members engages various fields such as software, hardware, semiconductors and components, manufacture, sales, network communication service, etc., thereby generating over 80% of the total production value of Taiwan’s Information Communication Technology (ICT). TCA offices are located in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung as well as overseas offices in China, Japan and India.
TERRA (Official After Party Venue)
It’s a celebration of life, love and Latin culture at Terra, a garden rooftop bar bringing together feisty drinks, bold flavours, and big rhythms with a Latin flair. With a rotating roster of food, drink, music and parties, it’s a new experience every day – and night – of the week. Terra, which means Earth in Latin, melds the indoors and the alfresco outdoors seamlessly in one open and inviting rooftop space featuring a 27 metre-long island bar centrepiece. Call it a chic bungalow in the sky; we say more space to drink, dine and dance. See you on the roof – We’re just a little over the top.
VIETGAME (Media Parter)
Vietgame Asia was founded in 2013 by enthusiast Vietnamese gamers. The first and only gaming website in Vietnam which promotes using legitimate copies of video games. Not only does it focus on high standard gaming articles but also create and maintain elite social networks among Vietnamese gamers.
Vietgame Asia was founded in 2013 by enthusiast Vietnamese gamers. The first and only gaming website in Vietnam which promotes using legitimate copies of video games. Not only does it focus on high standard gaming articles but also create and maintain elite social networks among Vietnamese gamers.
XSPLIT (Live Production Partner)
XSplit allows users to live stream and broadcast directly to internet streaming platforms such as Twitch, Dailymotion, Ustream and YouTube Live, or make recordings for easy uploading and sharing online. Since the release of our public beta back in 2010, XSplit has helped cultivate a community of users from all walks of life, with everyone from indie upstarts to professional content creators using our software to reach out to their audiences.
XSplit allows users to live stream and broadcast directly to internet streaming platforms such as Twitch, Dailymotion, Ustream and YouTube Live, or make recordings for easy uploading and sharing online. Since the release of our public beta back in 2010, XSplit has helped cultivate a community of users from all walks of life, with everyone from indie upstarts to professional content creators using our software to reach out to their audiences.
ZOMBITS (Marketing Partner)
Zombits is a small team of geeks who are wildly passionate about all things digital, pop culture and helping people achieve their goals. With extensive experience across branding, traditional and digital marketing, social media, advertising and design, we’re well-equipped to plan awesome and effective campaigns for our clients. Plus, they have fun while we’re at it. They’re all about Braaiiins… and the little Bits that matter.
Zombits is a small team of geeks who are wildly passionate about all things digital, pop culture and helping people achieve their goals. With extensive experience across branding, traditional and digital marketing, social media, advertising and design, we’re well-equipped to plan awesome and effective campaigns for our clients. Plus, they have fun while we’re at it. They’re all about Braaiiins… and the little Bits that matter.