The independent games industry has gained immense popularity in recent years, showcasing innovative and creative titles that challenge traditional game formats. One such game that has gained significant recognition is the Malaysian-made rhythm game Rhythm Doctor. The game was recently honoured with the Excellence in Au

Rhythm Doctor (check out our review here) developer 7th Beat Games is raising money for the National Cancer Society Malaysia to show support for one of Rhythm Doctor's voice actors who recently passed away. The late Jyi Sim, who voiced the Nurse in Rhythm Doctor, passed away near the end of 2022 due to lymphoma canc

Platform(s): PC Genre: Rhythm Game At first, Rhythm Doctor may sound overly simplistic. A one-button rhythm game? Wouldn't that be too easy? I'm here to tell you that it's definitely not, and this game from Malaysian developer 7th Beat Games is certainly one of the most unique rhythm games I've ever played in my li

If you miss insanely addictive rhythm games with both a casual and hardcore appeal like the Rhythm Heaven series, you may want to pay attention to this upcoming Malaysian-made title from developer 7th Beat Games. Rhythm Doctor, a PC music game that's basically an indie love letter to Nintendo's melodic nonsense, wil

Lovebirb is a new rhythm game by the Philippines-based Anonymous Penguin Studio, combining rhythm action with avian attraction.  That’s right, you’re pretty fly. You’re a bird! And you’re looking to date other birds - and each scene plays out in a rhythm game level. The game was showcased at last yearâ€

From the same folks that brought you BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!, D4DJ Groovy Mix is an anime-styled rhythm game focusing on DJ girls instead of girl bands. Part of a multimedia project that combines DJ concerts, anime, and games into one dynamic experience, Groovy Mix represents the game portion of this project w

As far as demo tapes go, the music rhythm indie game Unbeatable's got potential. I sure as heck want to find out how the full album/game sounds like. Unbeatable sports a Studio Trigger-esque anime art style that's energetic, accompanied with a rocking soundtrack from sample-heavy hip hop to pop rock you find at both

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 thr

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 ga

Malaysia's game development industry has been steadily growing over the years, and on the occasion of Malaysia's 67th Independence Day, it's a great time to shine a spotlight on the top game development studios in the country. These studios have been instrumental in putting Malaysia on the global map in the gaming indu

Malaysia may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of game development, but it has quietly become a hub for creating some of the best games in the industry. From immersive storylines to innovative gameplay, Malaysian game developers have been making their mark on the global stage. To celebrate M

It's always good to have two countries work together to share their gaming offerings in a humble and manageable form. That was the gist of yesterday's Games Exchange program between the Australian and Malaysian indie gaming scene, organized by Noble Steed Games and OutCrowd. Basically, both countries exchang

The Games Exchange is an event being held as a collaboration between Outcrowd Malaysia and Noble Steed Games Australia. The collaboration saw both companies sharing 5 Indie games from their country. The games being showcased are all games you've probably never seen or tried before so if you're interested, it's being he

This feature will be updated constantly with new deals during this week. As Thanksgiving week unfolds in the United States, the real excitement lies in the post-celebration festivities, especially for those keen on online electronics and gaming deals. Black Friday and Cyber Monday, originally American events, have n

16 September marks the arrival of Malaysia Day when our beloved country celebrates its formation on that date back in 1963. Malaysia has gone a long way since then, and our games industry has grown by leaps and bounds. We're proud of our fellow Malaysians and our growing games industry, so here are some Malaysia Day

Here's one of our guest posts for the end of 2022 from our lovely pals and industry friends. Go check out Arief's work at Twitch.tv.  To say that 2022 has been an eventful year in the Southeast Asian games industry is a deep understatement. This year we’ve seen everything from the return of major in-person trade

Happy Malaysia Day, everyone!  To celebrate the 31st of August  16th of September (and its weekend by extension), let's give thanks to the many hard-working folks in the Malaysian games industry for all of their contributions. From government body MDEC to small studios, every one of these fine folks should be

We're in the middle of June, and we've already seen a boatload of game previews and a couple of new console showcases. It's nice to know that digital events can still thrive amidst COVID-19, but we do miss playing demos of upcoming games. Well, you can do that in this Summer edition of the Steam Game Festival, where t

Diablo 3's latest season is going to be its last major one, but it's going out with a bang. Subsequent seasons will go out on a rotation basis, but Season 29's Visions of Enmity will feature new content and mechanics. Reworked Legendaries, new portals popping out during Adventure Mode on the game's overworld, and a

With a few weeks away until August ends, it's time for action RPG fans to cherish a brand new season for the long-standing Blizzard title Diablo 3. Season 26 is coming to a close, with one of its major additions Echoing Nightmare turning into a permanent feature for the game (both off-season and seasonal play). Seas