Games and Gaming from Southeast Asia
What happens when a dedicated development team both has a passion for music and Japanese role-playing games? They decide to mix the best of both side into their first release. Newcomer Klappanome from Malang, Indonesia is currently working on Valz – a rhythm game and JRPG cross over for mobile devices.
Mayari accomplishes on mobile what others are unable to do on more advanced platforms: traveling to a mystical world by means of imagination. It lets the player delve into the mythological world of the Philippines by using simple mechanics, beautifully handcrafted panoramas and a tantalizing soundtrack. Mayari is far more than just a game, it’s a unique visualization of ancient myths translated into modern media. It stands exemplary for a culturally inspired game.
Infinity Warriors, developed by Thai studio Sandbox Global, is a brawler game for mobile devices with one-touch controls and heavy focus on grinding.
Two candidates from Southeast Asia represent regional game development at Game Connection America 2017. Part of this significant industry event are the Development Awards where 22 games from various platforms have been nominated in different categories by a wide cast of jury members.
Jailbreak The Game is a beat ’em up game for Android and iOS made in Cambodia.
Here are the nominees from Southeast Asia for the 13th Global IMGA Awards.
Flappy Bird creator Dong Nguyen is back with another super hard mobile game for Android and iOS: Ninja Spinki Challenges!!
Singaporean game studio Springloaded is the winner of 2017 Indie Pitch Arena at GMGC Manila.
Review of ‘Sky Garden: Farm In Paradise’ a casual mobile game for Android inspired by Farmville.
An interview with Nightspade from Indonesia about Jermania, Indonesian game development and the Play Lab.
Sara is Missing is a visual novel with horror and detective elements for Android devices.
Lunar Eclipse is a virtual reality horror game for mobile devices looking for support on Kickstarter.
Luna’s review of Tiny Guardians – tower defense made in Malaysia for Steam, Android and iOS.
Visiting Southeast Asia through (western) video games.
Sok & Sao is a mobile game from Cambodia.
We take a closer look at Asva The Monkey from Cambodia and Cambodian Games Development in general.
