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Level UP KL never ceases to impress with the amount of talent in attendance. During this year's rendition, we had the opportunity to experience the creativity and passion behind this year's SEA Game Awards finalists. With a range of diverse, innovative games from Southeast Asian developers, the event highlighted the incredible talent emerging from ...
Last week, we took a deep dive into Malaysia’s vibrant indie game development scene at Level UP Play 2024, and it’s all captured in our latest episode of Apa Gamers Mahu? (or What Gamers Want?). From exploring unique game projects to picking the brains of local developers about their inspirations, we got to the heart of what makes Malaysia’s ...
Significant milestones and contributions have marked Malaysia’s journey in the video game development industry. From the early days of outsourcing to the rise of local studios making global waves, Malaysia’s game development scene has evolved remarkably. In celebration of Malaysia Day, we explore this evolution through a detailed timeline of ke...
In recent years, Malaysia has emerged as a notable player in the game development world. From creating indie hits to working on international blockbusters, Malaysian developers have shaped the industry in unexpected ways. As we celebrate Malaysia Day, we highlight a few individuals who have not only shaped the local gaming scene but also contribute...
In the gaming industry, we hear about the developers, but what about the publishing companies? The role of game publishing companies is nothing short of pivotal. These companies serve as the bridge between visionary game developers and the eager, ever-expanding audience of gamers worldwide. With strategic foresight, financial backing, and marketing...
In the ever-evolving landscape of the global game development industry, Malaysia has emerged as a promising hub, teeming with talent and potential. As the country's game developers continue to make their mark on the world stage, Virtuos KL, a leading game development studio, stands at the forefront of this transformation. In an exclusive intervi...
Video game commerce company Xsolla will be partnering with Curine Ventures for a new game development initiative. Announced during Level Up KL 2023/MYDCF arranged by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the initiative is called the Xsolla Curine Academy. It's a program dedicated to nurturing and empowering local talent within the vid...
Malaysia Digital Content Festival (MYDCF) is an annual digital content industry gathering, from developer to consumer brought to you by MDEC. The 5-day event is held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, and this year, it will be happening from 27 September to 1 October 2023. The B2B part of the event will take place from 27 to 29 September 202...
Malaysia's premier industry event for game developers is back for its 8th year. With public offline expos now in a resurgence, now's a great time as any to have Southeast Asia's finest gather to discuss games, games-making, indie, business, and everything in-between. As such, PlayStation Studios Malaysia is hosting a couple of online and offline...
Making games is a tough and enduring business. It helps to know what you're getting into before venturing into the industry, be it making games on a large scale or contributing to it as a third party group in Southeast Asia. It doesn't hurt to get some insight, especially from experts like Larian Studios. And that's what is happening with both t...
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has announced the MY Digital Creativity Festival is a month-long event, brought to you by LEVEL UP KL and Kre8tif! to bring you the latest and greatest animation and games from the Southeast Asian region. MY Digital Creativity Festival is a combined animation and game community based virtual festiv...
The biggest game festival in Malaysia is back. The Level Up KL 2021 Industry Conference will take place on 21 and 22 September 2021. According to the official website, there will be virtual conference sessions featuring international industry leaders and practitioners. The list of speakers include: Level Up KL 2021 Speakers ...
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) via its LEVEL UP KL initiative, announced the hosting of SEA Game Awards 2021. In its fifth iteration, the SEA Game Awards is set to recognise and celebrate the creativity, artistry and technical genius of the finest developers and games from the South-East Asian video game industry. LEVEL UP K...
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, or MDEC, will be hosting the SEA Game Awards 2021 by way of the Level Up KL expo. This will be the fifth year in the running for Level Up KL, with the event happening on September 2021. The award categories for the show are as follows: Grand Jury Award Rising Star Award Audience Choice Award ...
The biggest game festival in Malaysia is back. The Level Up KL 2020: Play Day main the main online stream show will be held on the final two days, 28 and 29 November 2020, on the official Play app. You can download the app for mobile, or play it on the browser from your PC via this link. The two-day event will host gameplay showcases, gu...
Forest Interactive’s gaming wallet platform, Wallet Codes, and its esports arm, Forest Interactive Gaming Habitat Team (FIGHT) have announced that they are returning as the official gaming wallet and one of the esports partners at Level Up KL 2020. Forest Interactive Product Operation Manager Adi Azfar said: “Level Up KL this ye...
Level Up KL is attempting something new this month with the LEVEL UP SPACEBAR and LEVEL UP PLAY-ONE online events. The organizers have revealed some of the guest speakers who will be gracing the business-focused Level Up Spacebar event, and it's actually a returning VIP guest from last year's event. Former Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) Worl...
Even after cancelling their annual event, the Level Up KL organizers were planning something for June 2020, and now we know what it is. They are going to hold two online events next month, LEVEL UP SPACEBAR and LEVEL UP PLAY-ONE. LEVEL UP SPACEBAR will the first online edition of Business Connection Programme (BCP) @ LEVEL UP KL, a 1:1 business ...
Update [2nd April]: original story updated for context. In case you weren't aware of the date, yesterday was April Fool's day. Hence the news of the postponement below was just part of a ruse in good spirit by Mr Hasnul himself. Fret not, friends. Level Up 2020 is going to happen albeit a slightly modified approach. Following a brief chat wit...
If there's one thing I've learnt from playing Overcooked and its sequel, its that I am just not capable of working under pressure. Just when I thought I've had enough of culinary-themed games that test my patience, I find another and it just pulls me back in. Bake N' Switch is the latest title from Malaysian developer Streamline Studios. Prior t...
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