t’s that time of the year again; Brussels Expo turns into the ultimate playground for gamers, anime fans, and pop culture enthusiasts. This year’s GameForce x Made in Asia x Heroes Comic Con felt bigger, brighter, and more connected than ever.
GameForce: Nintendo steals the show
After the reveal of the Switch 2, it was one of the first chances for the public to get hands-on with Nintendo’s new era of gaming; and they made sure everyone knew it. Their booth was absolutely packed, featuring Mario Kart World, Super Mario Jamboree + Jamboree TV, and playable demos of upcoming titles like Kirby Air Riders, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
For many, it was the first time feeling what the next-gen Nintendo magic actually plays like. Add to that the reveal of a brand-new Kirby amiibo, and you could feel the excitement ripple through the crowd, phones out, photos everywhere, smiles all around.
Beyond Nintendo, GameForce impressed with its mix of retro corners, accessible gaming setups, and hardware showcases featuring the latest monitors and gear. Red Bull hosted their usual crowd-pleasers with a fun Tetris challenge, while smaller indie and Belgian studios proudly showed their newest creations. It felt balanced, a show that celebrated both the giants and the dreamers, and a big improvement compared to last year’s edition.
Made in Asia & Heroes Comic Con
Walk a few steps and you’re in another world entirely. The Made in Asia halls were buzzing with cosplay, art, and energy. Stalls overflowed with manga, figures, imported snacks, and handmade goods from local creators. The Artist Alley and Makers Market were especially packed this year so it’s hard not to leave with something unique.
Meanwhile, Heroes Comic Con and Made in Asia kept the celebrity energy alive. From legendary illustrators like YAS (Gundam), whose signing line never seemed to end, to beloved actors from across fandoms, fans had plenty of reasons to queue up. There’s something surreal about watching people meet the artists and voices that shaped their childhoods right in the heart of Brussels.
What makes this fusion weekend work is how seamlessly it blends three passions into one event. You can start your day drifting in Mario Kart World, then wander into an artist’s booth for a Gundam print, before ending your afternoon in a Q&A with your favorite TV actor. Few events manage that scale of variety while keeping the vibe so genuine.
The crowd was friendly, the organization smooth, and the atmosphere electric; the kind of energy that reminds you why we love gathering for games and stories in the first place.
Conclusion
If this year proved anything, it’s that GameForce, Made in Asia, and Heroes Comic Con have found their perfect rhythm together. Whether you’re a gamer, collector, cosplayer, or just someone who loves creative chaos, you’ll want to mark it in your calendar for next year.
