THOUSANDS PLAYED CROATIAN VIDEO GAMES AT WORLD EXPO 2025 OSAKA!
The Croatian Audiovisual Centre, through the Games Croatia project and in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, successfully presented the Croatian video game industry at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. The presentation took place as part of the global initiative Games Around The World during the themed week "Learning & Playing" in July.
In Osaka, the Croatian video game industry was led by Benjamin Noah Maričak, Head of the Games Croatia and Head of Video Games and New Technologies at HAVC. Alongside him, the Croatian video game industry was represented by game developers Rea Budić and Renato Lovreković from Tiny Meow studio, residents of the PISMO Incubator.
“It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm and overall interest visitors showed for Croatian video games. We are grateful to the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia for giving us the opportunity to showcase the Croatian video game industry at the same World Expo where Nikola Tesla once showcased his innovations! The reactions from visitors and the interest generated by Croatian video games confirm that we are taking the right steps toward strengthening the international recognition of our audiovisual industry,” said Benjamin Noah Maričak.
12 Video Games That Delighted the Audience
During the event, thousands of visitors played Croatian games. A total of 12 selected video games were presented, covering a wide range of genres and creative approaches. The final selection was made in collaboration with the Croatian Game Development Alliance (CGDA):
All Living Things – Moxo
Bura: The Way the Wind Blows – Tiny Meow Studio
Escape Simulator 2 – Pine Studio
Go Home Annie – Misfit Village
Inked: A Tale of Love – Somnium Games
Pompeii: The Legacy – Siscia Games
Red Solstice 2 – Iron Ward
Serious Sam 4 – Croteam
Speed Limit – Gamechuck
Starpoint Gemini 3 – Overseer Games
The Talos Principle 2 – Croteam
Unity of Command II – 2x2 Games
A Fusion of Tradition and Technology
In addition to gaming stations, visitors had the opportunity to view an exhibition of hand-crafted lace from the Slavonia region, dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. This exhibition not only enriched the visual experience of the space but also highlighted the richness of Croatian cultural heritage and its connection with modern creative industries.
EXPO 2025 Osaka: Designing the Future
Under the overarching theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” EXPO 2025 Osaka will be held from April to October 2025 on the artificial island of Yumeshima, built specifically for this purpose. More than 28 million visitors from around the world are expected, along with participation from over 160 countries and international organizations.
