Bangkok--20 Feb--Thana Burin Asia Pacific Gsquare Channel (TrueVisions 60) in collaboration with Future Gamer and various game and technology business partners have come together to launch for the first time the biggest Bangkok Interactive Game Festival 2008 (BIG Festival 2008). Scheduled to take place from 3-6 April, 2008 at the Royal Paragon Hall at Siam Paragon shopping center, BIG Festival 2008 will offer multiple experiences of the latest games, including PC games, console games, online games, and games on mobile devices. Visitors will be able to test their skills to become the champion of E-sport and the winners will have the chance to compete in the international competition. A seminar for the development of PC games, knowledge exchange and meeting with game developers is also planned. In addition, visitors to the event will be able to join the Cosplay competition, dressing up as game and cartoon characters. There will also be a Miss BIG Festival 2008 contest and music concert. Mr. Kreekorn Paireepinart, General Manager for Content & Application Business of True Digital Entertainment Co Ltd, said “The steady growth of games has led to a substantial growth for the gaming industry. This includes the number of game business operators and game developers, together with people of all ages who are fond of playing games. Gsquare (TrueVisions 60) in cooperation with Future Gamer will be introducing Bangkok Interactive Game Festival 2008 or BIG Festival 2008 which will be the first event of its kind in Thailand. The event will combine every aspect of the best of games and technology. Throughout the 4-day event there will also be live telecast on Gsquare (TrueVisions 60).” Mr. Mana Prapakamol, Managing Director of Future Gamer Co., Ltd, said “BIG Festival 2008 is an opportunity for both government and private sectors especially the Software Industry Promotion Agency (Public Organization) or SIPA and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to join hands in organizing this event. We are confident that visitors to BIG Festival 2008 will be able to enjoy the widest variety of games available. In addition, they will also be able to experience newly introduced games from numerous game developers and operators. And for those wishing to get more in-depth knowledge of various games, there will be many game gurus on hand at the event.”8 Highlights of the Bangkok Interactive Game Festival 2008, include:-1. E-sport Thailand Championship (the world’s biggest multi platform gaming competition)2. Thailand Game Awards3. Thailand PC Contest (The first Thai competition for decorating computers)4. Thailand Game Developer Challenge (A competition for games developed by Thai youths)5. MISS Big Festival 20086. BIG Fest BIG Concert7. Cosplay Cosparty 2008 (First D’Cos Festival where gaming fans dress up as game and cartoon characters)8. BIG Fest Seminar: Vision of Game Developer “BIG Fest 2008 will reflect how Thailand has been developing with regard to the gaming industry. The event will be an excellent opportunity for game operators in Thailand to exchange knowledge and expertise with other international game developers,” Mr. Kreekorn and Mr. Mana concluded. For more information, please contact: Corporate Communications - True Group ref: (013) 20/02/2008 Pimolpan Siriwongwan-ngarm Tel: +66 (0) 2699 2772 Email: [email protected] Wipada Isara Tel: +66 (0) 2699 2778 Email: [email protected] Thadhamon Chanthana Tel: +66 (0) 2699 2783 Email: [email protected] Thana Burin Asia Pacific Ltd Kasemsri K Eufemio Tel: +66 (0) 2231 6158-9 Email: [email protected] Angkana Teerapornamornrat Tel: +66 (0) 2231 6158-9 Email: [email protected]