Biggest-ever Taipei Game Show opens at Nangang Exhibition Center｜Taiwan News

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The Taipei Game Show is back at Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei. More than 1,000 gamers braved the cold weather and queued outside on the expo’s first day, some even arriving the night before. Though the gaming industry is largely consumer-oriented, industry insiders are still concerned about the effects of macro factors, namely US-China tech rivalry and tariffs.

Visitors are queuing outside Nangang Exhibition Center. It’s Day 1 of Taipei Game Show 2026, held during winter break. The closer it is to the 10 a.m. opening, the longer the line becomes. Some gamers even braved the cold overnight to get their hands on limited edition merch.

Umm… I’m here today from 7… 7:30 and I was already here.
So were there lots of people already when you arrived at 7:30?
Yes, lots actually.

I should’ve come earlier.
What time do you think that is?
I should’ve come yesterday.
Yeah, so many people were already queuing last night.
Umm… the merch is limited edition, so only they’ll score some.

This year, the Taipei Game Show has expanded, with participation from 399 vendors and 1,800 booths. The honorary chair of Taipei Computer Association, Tung Tsu-hsien, is also here personally to present awards. However, despite the show being mainly consumer-oriented, participating businesses are watching the impact of China allowing Nvidia chip imports and US tariffs.

Tung Tsu-hsien
Taipei Computer Association honorary chair
US tariffs on South Korea were abruptly raised to 25%. It wasn’t just done to get Korea’s attention, but also to make many other countries in talks take note. The era of businesses happily and diligently making great products is over. Now, all commodities, from oil to semiconductors to chips, can be weaponized to gain leverage in international political competition. Taiwan is caught in the middle of China-US rivalry and must find the best way out.

Current geopolitical tensions may affect the computer and gaming industries, and Tung says Taiwan must be prudent and find the best way out.

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