JETRO Unveils Japan Pavilion at GDC 2025: Showcasing Over 70 Innovative Game Titles

February 25, 2025
JETRO Unveils Japan Pavilion at GDC 2025: Showcasing Over 70 Innovative Game Titles
  • The Pavilion will showcase a diverse array of products, including indie games, middleware, and AI editing tools, with over 70 game titles available for hands-on experience.

  • STUDIO-LIGHTS. will present 'Mononoke no Kuni', a 3D action-adventure game inspired by Shinto mythology.

  • CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. will present their middleware solutions, including the high-compression video solution 'Sofdec' for game developers.

  • During GDC, JETRO will host a networking event on March 19, inviting Japanese and U.S. game companies for pitches, demos, and refreshments, with further details to be announced.

  • As part of this initiative, JETRO has launched the 'GDC 2025 - MADE IN JAPAN COLLECTION' on Steam, featuring selected games from over 40 companies, many of which will have demos at the pavilion.

  • Aiming Inc., known for developing online and mobile RPGs, will also be featured alongside AssetHub Inc., which provides AI-native tools for creating optimized 3D game assets.

  • DICO Co., Ltd. specializes in creative and technical solutions for the gaming industry, while BeXide Inc. is recognized for their 'Doko Demo Issyo' series on PlayStation.

  • Exhibitors at the Japan Pavilion include Pit-Step, Inc., showcasing their AI-powered game 'NINJA CATS!'; CCMC Corporation, promoting the 'holo indie' support program for fan-made hololive projects; and atKombi, presenting their unique puzzle-fighting game 'Monstabox'.

  • JETRO, a Japanese government-affiliated organization, has participated in GDC for two consecutive years, promoting global business expansion and Japanese gaming culture.

  • The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is set to host the Japan Pavilion at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025 in San Francisco from March 19 to 21, showcasing 10 innovative Japanese video game companies.

  • Visitors can find the Japan Pavilion located at Booth C1669 in the Moscone Center's North and South Halls.

  • Over 70 game titles from more than 40 Japanese developers will be available for hands-on demos at the Japan Pavilion.

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