For the ultimate virtual gaming experience, HeroFest offers you plenty of options for free gaming, competitions with old and new friends as well as a direct point of contact with your indie game makers. Don't miss it!

JiggyTones was founded in 2023 by Ben Zimmermann and has been bringing gaming music to the stage ever since. Since then, he has been playing gaming music live at events and conventions with his band. They perform well-known soundtracks from games such as Final Fantasy 7, Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario, and indie games such as Undertale.

In addition to performing on stage, Ben has been composing soundtracks for games such as Phobies, BlobCat, and Super Chipflake Ü, as well as for content creators since 2016. Singer Jayhan has sung for Ubisoft titles (Watch Dogs: Legion, Beyond Good and Evil 2) and performed as a soloist at the World of Warcraft®: 20 Years of Music anniversary event.

JiggyTones have already performed at gamescom and many other gaming events in Germany. In 2025, they will celebrate their Swiss debut at HeroFest, bringing their energetic gaming show to Bern for the first time.

Phew, quite a few AAA titles at HeroFest, but what about the indie games? Don't worry! At HeroFest, GIANTS Software presents a dedicated area where you can try out games from (Swiss) development studios and chat directly with the developers about their ideas. 🎮Immerse yourself in new and unreleased games and give your feedback live on site!

Look forward to exciting projects from, among others:

• Team Kwakwa
• Castle Village Games
• Dreamhunt Studio
• Amberbite
• SAE Institute student projects

Exclusively at HeroFest, you can also play the brand-new racing simulation Project Motor Racing from GIANTS Software – an experience you can't test anywhere else!

Pure action awaits you at the Interdiscount booth: Take on the Beat The Pro Challenge and challenge the well-known pros Noahreyli and ML Gamer in a direct duel!

Show off your skills, surpass yourself, and secure your fame in the community. You also have the opportunity to buy games and hardware directly on site – perfect for taking your setup to the next level.

Jump into "osu!", the fast-paced rhythm game where anime, music, and pure chaos collide! Easy to try, impossible to put down.

At the OSC booth you will be able to learn the basics of "osu!" with us and test your gaming and musical skills!

You may also explore the history of the community through the last decade as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary!

Finally you can participate in the "osu! Challenge".

Will you be a future osu! rhythm champion?

Immerse yourself in the world of retro games! Over 30 gaming stations await you in a 200 m² space: 20 classic CRT consoles (NES, SNES, MegaDrive), 10 flat screens with newer retro games such as PS3 & Dreamcast, four cozy living room setups, retro PCs such as Commodore 64 & iMac G3, and optional highlights such as Tetris challenges or the Amiga 500 Music Station.

And best of all: our new Retro Game Lounge in Solothurn is now open – come by and experience pure retro feeling!

Ovomaltine will make you sweat – and it's pure fun! An innovative hybrid parkour course awaits you, testing your endurance, agility, and reaction skills. Whether big or small, alone or in a team: everyone will reach their limits here.

Master the challenges and win great prizes – Ovomaltine gives you extra power for your gaming adventure!

Knorr brings you a cooperative gaming experience that requires teamwork! Join forces with your friends to tackle exciting challenges, complete tasks, and win delicious prizes.