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 EXPO 2025 Osaka. The presentation took place as part of the global initiative Games Around The World during the thematic week "Learning & Playing" in July.
"Learning & Playing" in July. In Osaka, the Croatian video game industry was presented by Benjamin Noah Maričak, the head of the Games Croatia project and responsible for video games and new technologies at HAVC. Alongside him, visitors were guided through the games by Rea Budić and Renato Lovreković from the Tiny Meow studio, residents of the PISMO Incubator. "It was beautiful to see how the fair visitors showed enthusiasm and immense interest in Croatian video games. We are grateful that the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia gave us the opportunity to present the Croatian video game industry at the same World Expo where Nikola Tesla showcased his innovations! The reactions of visitors and the interest that Croatian video games generated confirm that we are taking the right steps towards strengthening the international recognition of our audiovisual industry," said Maričak.
12 video games that delighted the audience
During the program, thousands of visitors played Croatian games. It was about 12 selected video games, covering a wide range of genres and creative approaches, and the final list was created in collaboration with the Cluster of Croatian Video Game Producers (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
Alongside computer units designed for playing video games, visitors were allowed to view an exhibition of handmade lace from the Slavonia region 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 to modern creative industries. EXPO 2025 Osaka: shaping the future
Under the umbrella theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," EXPO 2025 Osaka will take place 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.
