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Today, Xbox Southeast Asia has put the spotlight on upcoming Asian-made video games ranging from strategy games set in an alternate 70s Indonesia to a survival horror title steeped in Indonesian culture. The company has released its Xbox Developer Sessions -Asian edition- livestream today led by Xbox SEA Strategic Markets lead Jun Shen Chia. Che...
Indonesia's got another indie game in the bag: a cute-looking roguelike deckbuilder named Montabi. Made by Mankibo and published by international studio Akupara Games, Montabi lets you collect Montabi creatures and build powerful decks, then have you duke it out on 3x3 battlefields in turn-based fashion. Engage in thrilling turn-based battles, ...
Jakarta is about to become the ultimate MLBB battlefield as OPPO and MOONTON Games roll out the red carpet for the MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup APAC Grand Finals! From 27 to 29 March, Gandaria City Mall will host legendary ex-pros and hungry grassroots champions from six Southeast Asian nations—all battling for a slice of the US$76,500 prize poo...
Love HoYoverse games? Fancy yourself an artist, cosplayer, or performer? Or maybe you just want to immerse yourself in all things Genshin, Honkai, and Zenless Zone Zero? Well, good news. HoYoFEST 2025 is back, and this year, it’s turning up the dial across Southeast Asia from 24 to 27 July. What’s New in 2025? HoYoFEST isn’t just about ...
Some brands tiptoe into esports sponsorships, slap their logo on a banner, and call it a day. Infinix, however, has gone in with all the subtlety of a tank rolling through a flower shop. They’ve just signed a multi-year deal with MOONTON Games, officially crowning themselves the gaming smartphone partner for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). T...
Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One Genre: Adventure, Music Rhythm, Story-Heavy, Indonesian Culture If a small-time indie band were to spend a few years toiling and creating a simple adventure game with little to no puzzle-solving and more narrative branch path-choosing and planning (with some tacked-on music rhyt...
Let’s face it—Free Fire is no stranger to shaking things up in the esports world, and Garena’s 2025 roadmap is here to prove that yet again. This year promises bigger tournaments, bolder rule changes, and an exciting focus on nurturing talent, with Indonesia stepping into the spotlight as host of the coveted FFWS Global Finals. A G...
The Toge Productions Anniversary Direct 2025 live stream took place earlier tonight and the Indonesian developer/publisher revealed a bunch of announcements and games. Check it out below: Toge Productions Anniversary Sale There will be a Steam Publisher Sale (this link will be live when the embargo has passed) with up to 90% discount from ...
2024 is a very stacked year of video games, whether you’re into the big triple-A fares or the small-time titles. And we’re close to the end of the year, meaning it’s time to dish out our retrospectives by summarizing our thoughts with our top picks and recommendations. It’s a mandatory custom in media to dish out these thinkpieces as a way ...
Fellow Traveller and Pikselnesia have announced that dating simulation, rhythm, and narrative adventure game hybrid Afterlove EP will launch for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on 14 February 2025. Afterlove EP comes from the deceased creator of Coffee Talk and What Comes After, the late Mohammad Fahmi Hasni. It is his fina...
The idol genre is one that I’ve always been wary of. Not because I find it particularly cringe or distasteful, but because I fear I might fall for it. As someone who claims to be an otaku, I’ve steered clear of idol-centric media like Love Live! or The IDOLM@STER for that very reason. Consuming it feels like stepping into a world where you’re...
From the 16th to the 17th of November 2024, THE MAGIC RAIN’s Indie Jam returned with its signature Southeast Asian independent games showcase and industry conferences. Taking place at Xsolla Curine Academy in KL Eco City Mall, the event aimed to celebrate upcoming indie titles and student demos from across the region. The theme for Indie Jam...
If you ever wonder what would happen if an Indonesian game studio combined hit action movie The Raid with hit action game Sifu, wonder no more. That wombo combo dream game exists, and it's currently being made by Eksil Team. The game? Acts of Blood. It's a beat-em-up and 3D action game where you fight your way through gangs and ne'er-do-wells in...
If you think Mojiken Studio's hit pixel art indie adventure, A Space for the Unbound is old news, think again. Publisher Toge Productions has confirmed that the game will be released for iOS next year. The upcoming iOS release will allow more players to experience the game's charming blend of exploration and storytelling from anywhere. It's expe...
Most action games you see resolve eventual conflicts with violence and direct combat. But what if you could save the world without hurting anybody but instead dance around it? That's what Mentari, an upcoming Indonesian-made indie game from StellarNull and Indie.io is about. Mentari is an action-adventure title where players must heal a world fr...
This year's Level Up SEA Game Awards have come and gone, with our winners being Thailand company Bit Egg Inc. and the country of Indonesia. Oh, and Larian Studio. Bit Egg Inc's game Lost and Found Co. has won the peak Grand Jury award and the Best Visual Art award. Indonesia snagged the most awards among all the Southeast Asian countries, with t...
Many folks may not know who Brandoville Studios is, but back in the day, the Indonesian art company was known for being part of Lemon Sky Studios before branching out on its own in 2020. Founded by Ken Lai, the game art company is known for creating game assets and artwork for high-profile titles like The Last of Us Part 1, Gears 5, Marvel Avengers...
SEGA has announced that a special collaboration café for Metaphor ReFantazio, the latest RPG from ATLUS' Studio Zero, will be opening in Jakarta, Indonesia. Immerse yourself in the world of Metaphor: ReFantazio, try out the collaboration menu and special activities to commemorate the launch of this title. It will be a limited-time experience at...
During the Nintendo Switch August 2024 live stream, Indonesian developer Toge Productions announced Coffee Talk Tokyo. Coffee Talk Tokyo is a new instalment in the beloved Coffee Talk series of visual novel games. In Coffee Talk Tokyo, players will take on the role of Barista in an all-night coffee shop in the backstreets of Tokyo. In a world wh...
Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch Genre: Empire management/dating sim Empire sims are a genre that I’ve always been intrigued by but never had the time nor the expendable income to invest in. Now that reviewing games is a part of my job, this problem is a thing of the past. But with that, you can say t...
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