Virtual SEA Weekly News Update # 7

Once again, you can expect exciting news from the gaming world of Southeast Asia. This time we are reporting on several upcoming events, a new funding opportunity for indies and have tons of new release dates and trailers for you.

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Hoa is a Beautiful Platformer in a Dreamlike Miniature World

What does Hoa have in common with the classic mobile game Flappy Bird? In both, you accompany a peaceful being through challenging environments and, this is the crucial point here; both games come from Vietnam. Since the release of Flappy Bird, it took a long time for a game from the Southeast Asian country to get so much international attention again. Our review now wants to check whether the advance praise for the platformer Hoa, often framed as Ghibli-Esque, is justified.

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Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly Announced

Coffee brewing and cosy chats will continue as Toge Productions has announced the continuation of Coffee Talk, the barista visual novel highly praised by fans and critics alike. The long-awaited sequel is coming under the name Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly and was showcased with a brief announcement trailer shown at The Indie Houses Direct, a live stream organised by several indie studios.

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Project Buramato is Borneo’s Answer to Genshin Impact and BotW

Project Buramato is the working title for a new game by the Indonesian studio Ozysoft, previously known for the horror game Pulang Insanity. However, this time, it’s a 3D action adventure platformer in high fantasy settings inspired by traditional Bornean folktales.

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The Girl Who Sees Opens Eyes to Filipino Mythology

Like most Southeast Asian folklore, Filipino mythology is rich and spans a lot of media created by Filipinos. As a child, we had TV shows and books that delivered the expansive lore which has transcended generations. There’s no shortage of art inspired by stories told by elders and new media alike. Hiraya Manawari, anyone?

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