{
  "id": 15699135,
  "title": "Game On, Dreamers is a 3-day festival at Marina Bay Sands with cosplay, competitive gaming and arcade games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/game-on-dreamers-is-a-3-day-festival-at-marina-bay-sands-with-cosplay",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T04:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/game-dreamers-marina-bay-sands-6474381"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The inaugural Game On, Dreamers festival is set to take place at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in three themed zones from December 11 to 13. Dream World will showcase experiential zones and interactive gaming stations based on popular games, as well as themed monster cafes. The festival will kick off with REM, a rave featuring international electronic artists like Brennan Heart and Wujackers on December 11 and 12. Dream Battle will focus on competitive esports and cosplay, hosting the Red Bull Wings Club EA Sports FC27 tournament where top players from Singapore compete for a spot at the Global Finals in Miami. Additionally, visitors can enjoy tournaments in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Street Fighter, and other popular titles, with cash prizes up to S$10,000 and opportunities to win a trip to Miami. The Cosplay Fight Club will also feature open and invite-only divisions, with cosplayers competing for S$2,500 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Korea. Dream Play, the third zone, will feature an expansive arcade setup in partnership with Timezone, offering games like Mai Mai, Initial D, and Asphalt 9 VR, as well as carnival-style games for families. Tickets for Game On, Dreamers! 2026 are available for S$20.",
  "summary": "The event will take place at Halls D, E and F of Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre.",
  "key_points": [
    "Game On, Dreamers festival runs Dec 11-13 at Marina Bay Sands",
    "REM rave with international electronic artists on opening day",
    "Cosplay Fight Club offers S$2,500 prize and Korea trip"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Integrating competitive esports, cosplay, and electronic music into a single venue transforms the traditional gaming convention into a multifaceted lifestyle festival for both serious competitors and casual families.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "Game On, Dreamers is a 3-day festival at Marina Bay Sands with cosplay, competitive gaming and arcade games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/game-on-dreamers-is-a-3-day-festival-at-marina-bay-sands-with-cosplay-15702071",
        "published": "2026-10-20T04:16:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}