The third iteration of RedGames jam returned this year with the grand prize winners, Team Glep, taking home an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2025 Tokyo Game Show as part of the AirAsia Dream It brand experience, which recently wrapped up in Kuala Lumpur. This team participated in last year’s edition and came back stronger this year to emerge as champions.
Hosted by AirAsia for the past three years to highlight regional game development talent, this latest iteration is included in the Dream It brand experience, which aims to give a bigger highlight to the region’s thriving games community.
The game will potentially be playable on AirAsia MOVE via the ‘RedGames’ tile on the app.
The Grand Prize winners produced a game called ‘Tappy’s Time Off’ which revolves around AirAsia’s own IP, AirAsia Buds. The game follows Tappy the Tapir, who finds himself juggling work duties while secretly planning his dream vacation. Players must help Tappy navigate a series of hilarious office distractions, all while avoiding detection from his ever-watchful boss.
Izal Azlee, Head of IP Development at AirAsia brand co (Abc.), said:
“After three years of RedGames Jam working with the community, I would say that this is the biggest turnout that we’ve had. From SEGA to Asia Pacific University, we are again providing a chance for budding game developers to experience the Tokyo Game Show. This year’s competition is especially meaningful, as it forms part of AirAsia’s broader brand campaign, The Colour of Connection (TCOC). The initiative falls under the Dream It banner, which aims to unite and empower specific communities through creativity, collaboration and shared experiences.”
Kenny Yeow, the team lead of Team Glep, said:
“My teammates and I are proud of this achievement, and RedGames Jam is an event that we look forward to every year. The opportunities that AirAsia presents to us, game developers, are life-changing, and we highly encourage other aspiring game developers to be part of future editions of this great event.”
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Tan Chin Ike, Head of School, Asia Pacific University (APU) said:
“I strongly believe that great games start with great talent. Through this exciting partnership with AirAsia, we are providing an opportunity for young talents and aspiring game developers to not only showcase their creativity and flex their technical muscles but also gain a life-changing level-up by building confidence, receiving mentorship and power-ups from industry practitioners and taking meaningful steps toward a future in the game development industry.”
The first runner-up, Team LOGIC – Greybox from Binus University, Indonesia, took home cash prizes and AirAsia merchandise, together with tickets to gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show and return flights to Bangkok, Thailand, to experience the 3-day video games convention. Together with the Top 10 entrants of RedGames Jam, they will be presented with the opportunity to showcase their games at Level Up KL, a premier Southeast Asia Game Developers Conference organised by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).
With RedGames Jam being the entry point to the Dream It experience, the grand prize winners will be given the opportunity to explore Tokyo’s vibrant gaming and cultural hotspots, gaining insights, inspiration and a broader perspective on the global video games industry. This is part of AirAsia’s ongoing commitment in championing dreams and fostering Asean talent through People, Places and Passion.