John Romero Set to Headline Gamescom Asia and Thailand Game Show 2026
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Doom co-creator John Romero will deliver the headline keynote at Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026, reflecting on a lifetime of game development and recent industry shifts.
Industry veteran and Doom co-creator John Romero is heading to Bangkok this October as the headline keynote speaker for Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026. According to reporting by IGN South Africa, Romero's keynote, titled Why We Still Make Games, will look back at his decades in the industry, touching on building iconic titles, weathering setbacks, and watching the medium evolve.
Romero brings a wealth of perspective to the stage, especially given recent turbulence across the development landscape. He recently spoke out in support of id Software staff impacted by Microsoft's recent restructuring cuts. Romero himself knows that pain firsthand, as his own studio, Romero Games, faced the cancellation of an unannounced shooter in 2025 after Microsoft pulled funding.
For players and creators watching the industry navigate massive corporate shifts and studio closures, Romero's keynote offers a chance to hear from someone who has seen every era of gaming. Whether you are building games or just playing them across PC, console, or cloud, hearing how a veteran maintains his passion through decades of change is essential viewing this October.
Tags: John Romero, Gamescom Asia, Thailand Game Show, Industry News, id Software
Original article: IGN South Africa