-- 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.
Photo caption: (From left): Amir Azlan, Manager, Games/ Interactive Media, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) with the 4 winners (Lee Chong Wei, Shawna Lim Jie Yi, Chuan Wei Yin and Kenny Yeow Kai Jie) from Team Glep and IP Development Manager, Abby Yao from AirAsia brand co.
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, is 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.
Photo caption: The top 3 winners from RedGames Jam 2025 pose for a group photo with the AirAsia brand co. team.
ABOUT REDGAMES JAM 2025
RedGames Jam is a team-based competition where teams of up to 5 members have to create a playable game within a limited 48-hour time frame. Held from 11-13 July 2025 at Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU), Bukit Jalil, Malaysia, this year’s iteration saw a total of 36 teams participating. The theme for this year’s game jam was hypercasual with progression elements featuring the AirAsia Buds characters. Following the game jam, judges representing AirAsia brand co., SEGA Corporation, Albrite Studios, Larian Studios, CtrID Studio, Passion Republic and MDEC had one week to score the top 10 game submissions.
AIRASIA DREAM IT EXPERIENCE & THE COLOUR OF CONNECTION
AirAsia’s ‘Dream It’ is an ongoing brand experience under The Colour of Connection (TCOC) campaign, created to bridge the gap between aspiring creators and industry leaders across Asean. As part of AirAsia’s broader brand journey, it is a platform that connects rising Asean talent with leading voices, collectives and or brands through meaningful experiences.
Download the AirAsia MOVE app today to play these games and follow other ‘Dream It’ stories on our Instagram page at @airasia!
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