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Game On, Dreamers! G.O.D. Mode — Sands Expo, 7–9 August

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Singapore’s gaming scene is about to get its biggest homegrown festival yet. Game On, Dreamers! — organised by Singapore-based GameOn Dreamers (SG) Pte Ltd and powered by amc asia! (sg) and Liminal Entertainment — is launching its inaugural G.O.D. Mode (Multiplayer Offline Digital Event) over National Day weekend: 7 to 9 August 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Halls D, E & F.

The Singapore Tourism Board is backing the event, and the team has already locked in strategic partnerships with global gaming company CAPCOM and creator network Social Seed. If that opening line-up is any indication, G.O.D. Mode is positioning itself as a permanent new fixture on Singapore’s pop-culture events calendar.

Three Zones, One Long Weekend

Players gathering around Street Fighter 6 arcade cabinets at a community event
Image courtesy of CAPCOM

The festival floor spans three distinct themed areas designed to serve every kind of gamer:

  • Dream World — immersive tech and virtual reality experiences
  • Dream Battle — the competitive esports arena, with professional tournaments and open community brackets
  • Dream Play — anime fandom, cosplay competitions, indie game developers and creator showcases

Executive Producer Terence Kuek sums it up directly: “At its heart, gaming is about connection, shared experiences and community — and that is what we want this playfest to celebrate.”

CAPCOM On Board at G.O.D. Mode — Street Fighter and More

Street Fighter 6, CAPCOM's flagship fighting game
Image courtesy of CAPCOM

The highest-profile announced partner is CAPCOM, which has signed an MOU to bring its franchises to G.O.D. Mode through competitive play, community showcases and curated experiences. Ricky Bian Li, Managing Director of CAPCOM Singapore, said: “Singapore continues to be an important market for gaming culture in Southeast Asia. We are excited to explore how our franchises can engage fans through competitive play, community showcases and curated experiences at G.O.D. Mode.”

Street Fighter 6 is the obvious CAPCOM title for Dream Battle tournament play, and the broader esports slate is expected to include Valorant, Mobile Legends, League of Legends and Dota 2 — covering the full range from FGC to MOBA to tactical shooters. Official programming details per title are to be confirmed closer to the event.

Singapore, Certified Esports Destination

The Singapore Tourism Board’s backing is deliberate: STB Director Lilian Chee noted that G.O.D. Mode “adds a fresh dimension to our vibrant events calendar, reinforcing Singapore’s destination appeal” as a hub for esports. Broadcast partner Zenway Productions is planning global streaming, with CEO Li Jianming saying the goal is to “ensure Game On, Dreamers! delivers a premium esports experience that can be enjoyed both on-site and by audiences around the world.”

The National Day weekend timing is no accident. Running from 7 to 9 August gives Singaporeans a full long-weekend reason to show up — and the event is billed as inclusive for all skill levels, with family-friendly activities alongside the pro-level competition.

G.O.D. Mode Singapore: Dates, Venue and Tickets

Dates: 7–9 August 2026
Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Halls D, E & F (10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay)
Tickets: Early bird tickets on sale now at gameondreamers.com — ticket pricing to be confirmed
Social: @gameondreamers on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

See our full list of Singapore gaming and anime events we’re tracking this year.

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EVO Singapore 2027 Confirmed at Marina Bay Sands in January

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Fighting game fans in Singapore, mark your calendars right now. The Evolution Championship Series — the world’s longest-running and most prestigious fighting game tournament — is coming to Singapore for the very first time in January 2027, and it is bringing the Tekken World Tour Finals with it.

EVO Singapore 2027: January 15-17 at Marina Bay Sands

EVO General Manager Rick “The Hadou” Thiher confirmed the inaugural EVO Singapore 2027 from the main stage at EVO 2026 on June 28. The event is locked in for January 15-17, 2027 at Marina Bay Sands, making Singapore the first Southeast Asian city to host an official EVO event.

EVO Singapore 2027 — January 15-17 at Marina Bay Sands
Image courtesy of EVO

The announcement is part of a significant global expansion for EVO. In 2027 the organisation is rolling out regional events across five continents — Saudi Arabia, China, Morocco, Brazil and Mexico are also on the calendar — but Singapore is one of the first to have a confirmed date and venue. Locking in Marina Bay Sands immediately signals the scale EVO is aiming for here: MBS is one of Singapore’s premier convention and entertainment destinations, and has hosted major international esports and gaming events before.

Tekken World Tour 2026 Finals Run Concurrently — in Singapore

TEKKEN World Tour 2026 Global Finals Trailer — via Bandai Namco Esports on YouTube

The headliner alongside EVO Singapore is the Tekken World Tour 2026 Global Finals, running concurrently from January 14-17, 2027. This is the first time in the TWT’s history that the season-ending Finals — the event that crowns the world’s best Tekken player — will be held at an official EVO venue. Tekken 8 will have a major presence, and the Finals format guarantees the field will be the strongest possible: spots go to winners of the three Master+ events, the EWC 2026 champion, the top 16 players from the Global Leaderboard, the top 15 from Regional Leaderboards, and one Last Chance Qualifier slot.

Tekken has always had a massive following in Southeast Asia, and the prospect of watching the TWT Finals live at Marina Bay Sands — with the region’s own top players competing for a world title on home soil — is exactly the kind of moment the Singapore FGC scene has been waiting for.

What Games Will Be at EVO Singapore 2027?

EVO 2026 Las Vegas lineup featuring Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising and more
Image courtesy of EVO

EVO has not yet announced the full game lineup for the Singapore event. Tekken 8 is confirmed given the TWT Finals. Beyond that, EVO 2026 in Las Vegas featured Street Fighter 6, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising and Rivals of Aether II — and some of those titles will almost certainly appear on the Singapore bracket too, though nothing is official yet.

Tekken 8 — the confirmed centrepiece of EVO Singapore 2027's Tekken World Tour Finals
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco

EVO 2026 also packed in a run of Tekken 8 news SG fans should know about: Bob (the Onigiri Savior himself) joins as Season 3 DLC with early access from August 19 and general availability from August 24, 2026. There is plenty of reason to brush up on the game well before January.

Tickets, Registration and How to Stay Updated

Ticket sales and player registration details for EVO Singapore 2027 have not yet been released. The official site evosingapore.gg is live, and PlayStation Singapore’s EVO page is another place to watch for updates. Tekken World Tour bracket registration details will appear at tekkenworldtour.com when they open.

EVO Japan 2027 is also confirmed for April 30 – May 2 at Tokyo Big Sight, giving the region back-to-back major FGC events in the first five months of the year. For the Singapore FGC — a community that has been grinding locals, travelling to overseas brackets and building grassroots scenes for years — having a world-championship event with the Tekken World Tour Finals at Marina Bay Sands in January is the biggest home-turf announcement in a very long time.

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Elixir Esports CQ Opens 2 July — Their Largest Outlet Yet

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Singapore’s gaming cafe scene just levelled up. Elixir Esports is officially opening its largest outlet to date at CQ, Clarke Quay on 2 July 2026 — bringing its signature blend of professional-grade gaming, food and beverage, and live esports tournaments to one of the most iconic riverside districts in the city.

CQ Clarke Quay revamp key visual
Image courtesy of CQ @ Clarke Quay

What Is Elixir Esports?

Elixir Esports has been part of Singapore’s gaming scene since 2015, building a reputation for premium LAN-cafe experiences that go well beyond the old-school cyber cafe formula. Their outlets at Lavender, Beauty World, Holland Village, and The Cathay each share the same DNA: sleek, futuristic interiors, high-end hardware, and a setup that feels as much like a lifestyle space as a gaming venue.

Stations across their outlets run on ASUS ROG PCs equipped with AMD 9070 XT graphics cards, paired with ZOWIE peripherals and ASUS monitors — including 360 Hz panels in select rooms for the truly twitch-dependent. Pricing starts from S$6 per hour, with VIP rooms, five-person party suites, and an Elixir VIP membership tier for regulars.

The brand also holds a distinctive technical edge: Singapore’s first and only centralised server room, which keeps all the bulky CPU hardware hidden away so each station is cleaner, cooler, and physically roomier than a traditional setup.

Elixir Esports gaming cafe interior setup
Image courtesy of Elixir Esports

Elixir Esports CQ — What to Expect

The Clarke Quay outlet is billed as Elixir Esports’ biggest location to date, and will operate around the clock, 24 hours a day. It will house gaming facilities, a food and beverage section, and dedicated space for esports tournaments — making it one of the most complete gaming destinations in the city when it opens.

The CQ opening lands in the middle of a broader refresh for the riverside mall: CQ @ Clarke Quay announced eight new brands as part of a major tenant revamp in early 2026. Elixir Esports is one of the headline additions, a clear sign that gaming and esports culture has earned a permanent spot in mainstream Singapore entertainment.

Specific details on station count, the full F&B menu, and room configurations are expected to be confirmed around opening day — keep an eye on Elixir Esports’ official site and their Instagram @elixiresports.sg for the final word.

How to Get There

CQ @ Clarke Quay sits along the Singapore River and is a short walk from Clarke Quay MRT (NE5) on the North East Line. The area is well served by buses and taxis, and there’s plenty of dining and nightlife options nearby — ideal if you’re planning a longer outing around the gaming session.

Last words

A 24/7 flagship gaming outlet in Clarke Quay is the kind of thing Singapore gamers have been quietly hoping for. Whether you’re grinding ranked into the early hours, catching an esports final with friends, or just looking for a quality setup away from home, Elixir Esports CQ looks set to be one of the most compelling gaming spaces in the city. Pencil in 2 July.

Check out our coverage of more gaming events and openings in Singapore.

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MLBB at EWC 2026 Paris — Singapore’s Watch Guide for MSC and MWI

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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is heading to Paris this July under the banner “Two Champions, One Game” — and Singapore’s MPL team has a direct slot at the biggest Mid Season Cup in the tournament’s history. If you follow MLBB esports, this is the one to circle in red.

Two Championships, One Stage at EWC 2026

MOONTON Games unveiled its “Two Champions, One Game” vision in April, placing the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) and the rebranded MLBB Women’s International (MWI) side by side as equal world championship pillars — not one marquee event with a side show, but two full-calibre titles on the same global stage.

The 2026 Esports World Cup runs 6 July to 23 August at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France. The event relocated from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in May 2026 due to regional uncertainty, with Paris confirmed as the host on 20 May. Combined, MSC and MWI carry a prize pool of US$3.5 million — the largest sum allocated to a single esports title in EWC history.

MLBB Two Champions One Game EWC 2026 key visual
Image courtesy of MOONTON Games

MSC 2026: Schedule, Format and Singapore’s Slot

The Mid Season Cup 2026 is the biggest edition of the tournament to date, with 25 teams competing for a US$3,000,000 prize pool (US$1,000,000 to the champion). Three stages decide the champion:

  • Wild Card (1–4 July): 10 teams in a single round-robin group — a pre-event qualifier held just before the main EWC festival.
  • Group Stage (22–26 July): 16 teams split into two 8-team double-elimination brackets.
  • Knockout Stage (29 July – 1 August): Single-elimination bracket culminating in a best-of-7 Grand Final.

The pool of regions has expanded significantly this year. India, Thailand, and Western Europe each have new qualification pathways, while MPL Singapore retains its direct slot, meaning Singapore will have representation at every stage of the main event. The full confirmed regional breakdown includes Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Singapore, Middle East/North Africa, Europe, Turkey, East Asia, and the Americas.

MLBB MSC and MWI at EWC 2026 banner
Image courtesy of MOONTON Games

MWI 2026: Women’s Esports on the World Stage

The MLBB Women’s International runs 14–18 July at Paris, with a US$500,000 prize pool and open qualifiers spanning more than 60 regions worldwide — including the debut of Western Europe qualifiers. At EWC 2025, MWI became the first women’s esports tournament in history to surpass 100,000 Average Concurrent Viewers. That milestone cemented MOONTON’s case for elevating MWI to equal championship status alongside MSC.

Player Vivian from Team Vitality, who clinched her third MWI title with a flawless international run in 2025, became the first female MLBB athlete featured on the Las Vegas Sphere. The MWI 2026 field will be the largest in the tournament’s history.

When to Watch from Singapore: Your SGT Cheat Sheet

Paris operates on Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during July and August. Singapore runs on SGT (UTC+8), meaning you’re 6 hours ahead of Paris. Here’s what that looks like in practice:

  • Paris 10:00 → 16:00 SGT — afternoon viewing, very comfortable
  • Paris 14:00 → 20:00 SGT — prime time, perfect for match night
  • Paris 19:00 → 01:00 SGT — late night territory
  • Paris 21:00 → 03:00 SGT — die-hard fans only

MOONTON typically schedules marquee matches in late afternoon to evening Paris time to maximise European viewership, which unfortunately lands in the midnight-to-3am window for Singapore. Your best bets for accessible watching are Wild Card matches (1–4 July) and early-day group stage slots in late July. Once the full schedule drops, filter for morning or early-afternoon Paris timeslots.

How to Stream MLBB at EWC 2026

MLBB Esports broadcasts live on the official MLBB Esports YouTube channel, the MLBB Esports Facebook page, and on Twitch. The EWC also hosts a centralised broadcast at esportsworldcup.com. Commentary options typically include English, Bahasa Indonesia, Filipino, and other regional languages. Check the official MLBB socials closer to the event for the confirmed streaming lineup and language options.

Keep an eye on our Singapore gaming scene coverage for schedule updates, team breakdowns, and live reaction posts as the tournament approaches.

Last words

MLBB has been the banner carrier of SEA mobile esports for years, and EWC 2026 in Paris is shaping up to be its grandest showing yet. With Singapore’s MPL team confirmed in the main draw, the expanded MWI giving women’s competitors a proper world-championship platform, and a combined US$3.5M on the line, there’s plenty to get excited about. Start planning those late-night watch parties — Wild Card kicks off on 1 July.

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Southeast Asian Games Showcase 2026: Tune In Tonight at 11pm SGT

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Singapore gamers, you have a free front-row seat to one of the region’s most exciting gaming nights. The Southeast Asian Games Showcase 2026 streams live this Saturday, 6 June, at 11pm SGT — and the confirmed lineup is already worth staying up for.

No Straight Roads 2 Official Reveal Trailer – SEA Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition — via SEA Games Showcase (SEAGS) on YouTube

What Is the Southeast Asian Games Showcase?

The Southeast Asian Games Showcase (SEAGS) is a premium annual digital event dedicated exclusively to game developers from Southeast Asia. Now in its second year — it debuted at Summer Game Fest 2025 — the showcase returns to the same global stage in 2026, giving SEA studios a spotlight alongside the year’s biggest gaming announcements.

Co-founded by Arief Johan and Samantha Low, this year’s event received hundreds of developer submissions. Seven hosts representing Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, and beyond will guide the broadcast: co-founders Arief Johan and Samantha Low, plus Jay Wong, Michael Higham, Nhi Do, Sarah Johana, and Victoria Tran.

5 Confirmed Games for SEAGS 2026

Five titles are confirmed ahead of the live show — with more surprises expected once the broadcast begins.

No Straight Roads 2 — Metronomik & Shueisha

The sequel to the beloved 2020 rhythm-action cult hit is headlining the 2026 showcase. Rock rebels Mayday and Zuke of Bunk Bed Junction return, joined by two new characters each bringing fresh musical identities and gameplay mechanics. The Malaysian studio has since teased a new dance track, ‘vs. Rama Irama’, hinting at an even wider musical scope. Expect new details — possibly a release window — live on Saturday.

No Straight Roads 2 key art showing Mayday and Zuke
Image courtesy of Metronomik

TCG Card Shop Simulator — O.P. Neon Games

Run your own local game store: hire staff, stock booster packs, host TCG events, and expand your shop. Already in early access, this one hits close to home for Singapore’s thriving TCG community. Think of it as living the dream without the rent.

TCG Card Shop Simulator key art
Image courtesy of O.P. Neon Games

Montabi — Mankibo & Akupara Games

A creature-collector roguelike deckbuilder from Indonesia’s Mankibo. Assemble a team of unique Montabi and master their abilities across tactical turn-based combat encounters. If you’re into Pokémon and card games, this one is practically made for you.

Building Relationships — Tan Ant Games

The most delightfully strange entry in the lineup: a solo-developed game from Thailand where you play as a sentient building that rolls, jumps, and wave-dashes — while romancing other structures. Yes, really. Solo developer Tanat Boozayaangool built this, and it already looks wonderfully unhinged.

Am I Nima — HO! Games & Outersloth

A psychological horror game where a character must combine words in her mind to convince her mother of her identity. From HO! Games, led by Malaysian-Canadian director Jeremy Ho, this one looks like the kind of slow-burn, deeply personal horror that stays with you.

How to Watch the SEA Games Showcase 2026

The broadcast is completely free. Tune in this Saturday, 6 June, at 11pm SGT across these platforms:

No tickets, no registration — just show up. The showcase is part of the broader Summer Game Fest 2026 weekend running through 8 June.

Last Words

Singapore sits at the heart of Southeast Asia’s gaming scene, and SEAGS is proof of how far our region’s developers have come. Whether you’re a No Straight Roads fan who has been waiting on the sequel, a TCG collector who wants to virtually run your own store, or someone who simply wants to cheer on SEA-made games on a global stage — Saturday night’s stream is worth the late one. Set that alarm for 11pm.