PGDX 2025: 100K Prize for Indie Devs, Plus Tito Gaming Tournament

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The Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) 2025 is happening this month from July 25 to July 27 at the SMX Convention Center in the Philippines. The event is packed with game development workshops, esports tournaments, cosplay, and exclusive deals. This year, it also introduces a PHP 100,000 prize for the most-voted indie developer on the show floor and a Tito Gaming Tournament Series aimed at the older crowd who still have plenty of fight left in them.

Indie Game Stars and the PHP 100,000 Prize

PGDX is spicing up its indie showcase by offering PHP 100,000 to the most-voted indie developer during the event. It’s a celebration of creativity and a way for the organizers to further support the local game development scene.

It’s a pretty straightforward popularity contest as the indie booth with the most votes will take home the prize. More details on how voting will work at the event are expected soon. Until then, make sure to visit every booth and vote for the games you’ve actually tried and enjoyed at the show.

Tito/Tita Gaming Tournament Series - Registration Open

The PGDX 2025 center stage will also feature the Tito/Tita Gaming Tournament Series, an event where participants aged 30 and above can compete in three classic titles:

  • Counter-Strike 1.3

  • Marvel vs. Capcom 2

  • Tetris

The total prize pool for this event is PHP 40,000. Here’s the breakdown.

Counter-Strike 1.3

  • Champion: PHP 10,000

  • Runner-up: PHP 5,000

Marvel vs Capcom 2

  • Champion: PHP 10,000

  • Runner-up: PHP 2,500

Tetris

  • Champion: PHP 10,000

  • Runner-up: PHP 2,500

The only major requirement is the age limit, as participants must be 30 years old or older and must secure their own PGDX 2025 tickets. Registrations are still open.

PGDX 2025 - Tickets on Sale

Tickets have been on sale for PGDX 2025 since March. If you’re looking to secure your tickets, here’s all you need to know about the ticket pricing and what else to expect from the event.

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