[Jakarta, 20 Desember 2024] – This Christmas season, gamers worldwide can dive into an array of innovative and entertaining games from talented Indonesian developers. Thanks to the support of the Ministry of Communications and Digital (Komdigi) Republic of Indonesia, through the Indonesia Game Developer Exchange (IGDX) program, these developers have had the opportunity to connect with publishers, business partners, investors, and other industry stakeholders.

Now, these amazing titles are ready to bring joy and adventure to your holidays!

Here are some of the featured games you can explore this Christmas:

1. Altravira Adventure – Embark on thrilling quests in a fantasy world.

2. Aquascapers – Build your dream aquarium and care for exotic fish.

3. Burkina Faso: Radical Insurgency – A gripping tactical strategy game.

4. Cat Legends: Idle RPG – A purr-fect idle RPG experience.

5. Cats and Seek: Dino Park – Discover prehistoric surprises.

6. Cats and Seek: Kyoto – Uncover secrets in the beautiful streets of Kyoto.

7. Cookard – Master the art of cooking in this fun simulation game.

8. Crazy Delivery Guy – A wacky, action-packed delivery adventure.

9. Dadoo – A relaxing and challenging puzzle game.

10. Furea Uerzt: Mars Code – Solve mysteries on the red planet.

11. Hell Blasters – Intense shooting action for thrill-seekers.

12. Lawan Gentar – A heroic battle against fearsome foes.

13. Legends of Crystal – Immerse yourself in a world of magic and crystals.

14. Matchmaker Agency – Create perfect matches in this unique simulation.

15. Memory Matrix: Test Your Memory – Sharpen your cognitive skills.

16. My Otaku Girlfriend – A lighthearted interactive romance game.

17. Nikahan Mantan (My Ex's Wedding) – Experience a mix of humor and drama.

18. Odd Sequence – Challenge your brain with unique puzzles.

19. Polisi Si Petarung – Play as a brave fighting officer.

20. Quiz Clash – Test your knowledge and compete with friends.

21. Solar Serpent Squadron – Fly high in this sci-fi adventure.

22. Warung Seblak Nusantara – Cook and serve Indonesian culinary delights.

23. Warung Angkringan Nusantara – Explore the world of traditional street food.

24. My Minimart Empire – Build and manage your own minimart.

25. The Anomalous Hour – Unravel the mysteries of time.

26. The Hiking Hawk – Explore breathtaking trails and nature.

27. Warnet Life 2 – Dive into the life of a bustling internet café owner.

28. Where is My Cat – Go on a heartfelt journey to find your feline friend.

29. Xelia Chronicles: Last Order – A captivating RPG with epic battles.

Through IGDX, Indonesian game developers have gained global exposure, enhancing their creative skills and building connections that empower them to share their unique stories and experiences through gaming.

"We are proud to see Indonesian developers creating such diverse and engaging games. This initiative demonstrates our commitment to supporting the creative economy and showcasing Indonesia’s talent on the global stage," said Boni Pudjianto, representative from the Ministry of Communications and Digital.

Whether you’re into puzzles, RPGs, or simulations, there’s something for everyone in this exciting lineup. Celebrate the holidays with these games and support the amazing work of Indonesian developers.

For more information on these games and IGDX, visit www.igdx.id] or follow us on @igdx.id

Media Contact: Indonesia Game Developer Exchange (IGDX)

[Jakarta, 20 Desember 2024] – This Christmas season, gamers worldwide can dive into an array of innovative and entertaining games from talented Indonesian developers. Thanks to the support of the Ministry of Communications and Digital (Komdigi) Republic of Indonesia, through the Indonesia Game Developer Exchange (IGDX) program, these developers have had the opportunity to connect with publishers, business partners, investors, and other industry stakeholders.Now, these amazing titles are ready to bring joy and adventure to your holidays!<h2>A Festive Lineup of Games</h2>Here are some of the featured games you can explore this Christmas:1. Altravira Adventure – Embark on thrilling quests in a fantasy world.2. Aquascapers – Build your dream aquarium and care for exotic fish.3. Burkina Faso: Radical Insurgency – A gripping tactical strategy game.4. Cat Legends: Idle RPG – A purr-fect idle RPG experience.5. Cats and Seek: Dino Park – Discover prehistoric surprises.6. Cats and Seek: Kyoto – Uncover secrets in the beautiful streets of Kyoto.7. Cookard – Master the art of cooking in this fun simulation game.8. Crazy Delivery Guy – A wacky, action-packed delivery adventure.9. Dadoo – A relaxing and challenging puzzle game.10. Furea Uerzt: Mars Code – Solve mysteries on the red planet.11. Hell Blasters – Intense shooting action for thrill-seekers.12. Lawan Gentar – A heroic battle against fearsome foes.13. Legends of Crystal – Immerse yourself in a world of magic and crystals.14. Matchmaker Agency – Create perfect matches in this unique simulation.15. Memory Matrix: Test Your Memory – Sharpen your cognitive skills.16. My Otaku Girlfriend – A lighthearted interactive romance game.17. Nikahan Mantan (My Ex's Wedding) – Experience a mix of humor and drama.18. Odd Sequence – Challenge your brain with unique puzzles.19. Polisi Si Petarung – Play as a brave fighting officer.20. Quiz Clash – Test your knowledge and compete with friends.21. Solar Serpent Squadron – Fly high in this sci-fi adventure.22. Warung Seblak Nusantara – Cook and serve Indonesian culinary delights.23. Warung Angkringan Nusantara – Explore the world of traditional street food.24. My Minimart Empire – Build and manage your own minimart.25. The Anomalous Hour – Unravel the mysteries of time.26. The Hiking Hawk – Explore breathtaking trails and nature.27. Warnet Life 2 – Dive into the life of a bustling internet café owner.28. Where is My Cat – Go on a heartfelt journey to find your feline friend.29. Xelia Chronicles: Last Order – A captivating RPG with epic battles.<h2>A Celebration of Local Talent</h2>Through IGDX, Indonesian game developers have gained global exposure, enhancing their creative skills and building connections that empower them to share their unique stories and experiences through gaming."We are proud to see Indonesian developers creating such diverse and engaging games. This initiative demonstrates our commitment to supporting the creative economy and showcasing Indonesia’s talent on the global stage," said Boni Pudjianto, representative from the Ministry of Communications and Digital.Play, Enjoy, and SupportWhether you’re into puzzles, RPGs, or simulations, there’s something for everyone in this exciting lineup. Celebrate the holidays with these games and support the amazing work of Indonesian developers.For more information on these games and IGDX, visit www.igdx.id] or follow us on @igdx.idMedia Contact: Indonesia Game Developer Exchange (IGDX)info@igdx.id

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About Jeremy Choo From Ammobox Studios

Jeremy Choo is not only the founder and CEO of Ammobox, he is one of Malaysia’s top game developers and a former lecturer on game development.

Established in 2008, Ammobox Studios is an independent game development studio based in Malaysia. Ammobox is responsible for developing the genre-breaking FPS/RTS hybrid game called EXIMIUS: Seize the Frontline.

With years of experience both in developing games, and cultivating new game developers, Jeremy Choo certainly knows what it would take for Malaysia to become a world-class nexus for game development.

In the following article, Jeremy will tell us how Malaysia’s game development has levelled up, and how we can take it further!

Ammobox: How Malaysia Can Take Game Dev Further!

We’ve all been there — the game nights with friends where we gather around the TV, wrestle over a game, and inevitably choose the evergreen classics that everyone used to play. The starter Pokemon of our gaming experiences, you could say.

There is something inherently nostalgic about the early days of gaming, back when things were very much simpler. Graphics quality, gameplay experience, even options for customisation; very few of us could even imagine we would’ve made such leaps and bounds in the couple of decades since the founding days of pixelated console gaming.

In conversations about the growth of the gaming industry at large, it’s all too easy for us to slip into discussions about the software, the devices, the technology that makes it at all possible for people to now even carry immersive, imaginary worlds in their pockets. But I’ve always believed that while technology will always be the medium that brings games to the masses, tech doesn’t power itself.

The indispensable beating heart of the gaming industry is the right talent to understand, complement, and drive the rapidly advancing technology that exists.

This is arguably one of the main reasons why the Malaysian game development scene was slow to boot up — and not for any scarcity of talent, but rather a lack of general support and understanding for working in gaming as professionals.

When I first founded Ammobox, the core challenge I faced wasn’t navigating the tech requirements, but rather hiring the right artists, engineers, and programmers to make use of that very technology. The homegrown gaming scene at the time was largely comprised of outsourced stragglers and all-purpose studios that did not necessarily specialise in games. This made developing local IPs (shorthand for intellectual property, or the entire premise and ownership rights to a game’s content) especially challenging.

Funding was a whole other nemesis in itself. Most fledgling game developers wound up having to bootstrap their projects, which meant working on a project long-term with expected delays and keeping afloat on the bare minimum of time, resources, and abilities. It wasn’t uncommon for full working versions of games to be released an entire decade after its IP was developed!

Perception fed into this problem, and the difficulty in creating Malaysian IPs has led to a vicious cycle that dogs the industry to this day. By ‘perception’, I don’t necessarily mean the snide “so you play video games for work?” comments — it’s also the impression that because Malaysia didn’t have as many IPs to its name as some of our neighbouring countries, investors were hesitant to fund an industry that might not turn out to be lucrative.

Today, the gaming market is projected to reach US$200 billion in value by 2028, and Malaysia is in a great position to benefit from this rich landscape of possibilities if we can rise to the occasion.

Gaming studios and developers are now more commonplace here. Larger talent pools have also mushroomed across the country as more young Malaysians turn to making their hobby their professional craft, and especially as local universities have begun opening up game development courses.

Our current challenge has thus evolved: it has gone beyond identifying and developing that talent, to now ensuring that we keep that talent here at home.

To do that, stakeholders both from within the gaming industry and outside in its many interconnected fields need to join forces, to help Malaysia’s game development scene catch up to where it really should and can be. Digital infrastructure like Internet speeds and geographical connectivity need to reach the heights of our regional peers (making for lower ping in games and an overall smoother experience for consumers).

As for funding campaigns, which have been made easier due to the work of organisations like the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), investments are more likely to be made if the industry itself demonstrates that it is equipped for and capable of success. It is inherently a cycle: we have to first grow the industry and our IPs in order to grow our talents. We need to become those greener pastures that game development talents are seeking.

More employment opportunities, more participation in a globally competitive industry, more potential international investments and projects, more ways to showcase Malaysian talent to the world — the potential economic and cultural benefits that come from a thriving gaming industry are thrilling to imagine.

I genuinely believe that Malaysia, the diverse underdogs that we are, has a unique opportunity to take the global gaming industry by surprise with the local twist in our game titles and IPs. We already have the talent and the know-how! All we need is that little buff — so that we can graduate from mid-game to play in the big leagues.

<h1>Ammobox : How Malaysia Can Take Game Dev Further!</h1>Jeremy Choo, founder and CEO of Ammobox, shares how far Malaysia has progressed in game development, and how it can take the serious business of making great games to the next level!About Jeremy Choo From Ammobox StudiosJeremy Choo is not only the founder and CEO of Ammobox, he is one of Malaysia’s top game developers and a former lecturer on game development.Established in 2008, Ammobox Studios is an independent game development studio based in Malaysia. Ammobox is responsible for developing the genre-breaking FPS/RTS hybrid game called EXIMIUS: Seize the Frontline.With years of experience both in developing games, and cultivating new game developers, Jeremy Choo certainly knows what it would take for Malaysia to become a world-class nexus for game development.In the following article, Jeremy will tell us how Malaysia’s game development has levelled up, and how we can take it further!Ammobox: How Malaysia Can Take Game Dev Further!We’ve all been there — the game nights with friends where we gather around the TV, wrestle over a game, and inevitably choose the evergreen classics that everyone used to play. The starter Pokemon of our gaming experiences, you could say.There is something inherently nostalgic about the early days of gaming, back when things were very much simpler. Graphics quality, gameplay experience, even options for customisation; very few of us could even imagine we would’ve made such leaps and bounds in the couple of decades since the founding days of pixelated console gaming.In conversations about the growth of the gaming industry at large, it’s all too easy for us to slip into discussions about the software, the devices, the technology that makes it at all possible for people to now even carry immersive, imaginary worlds in their pockets. But I’ve always believed that while technology will always be the medium that brings games to the masses, tech doesn’t power itself.The indispensable beating heart of the gaming industry is the right talent to understand, complement, and drive the rapidly advancing technology that exists.This is arguably one of the main reasons why the Malaysian game development scene was slow to boot up — and not for any scarcity of talent, but rather a lack of general support and understanding for working in gaming as professionals.When I first founded Ammobox, the core challenge I faced wasn’t navigating the tech requirements, but rather hiring the right artists, engineers, and programmers to make use of that very technology. The homegrown gaming scene at the time was largely comprised of outsourced stragglers and all-purpose studios that did not necessarily specialise in games. This made developing local IPs (shorthand for intellectual property, or the entire premise and ownership rights to a game’s content) especially challenging.Funding was a whole other nemesis in itself. Most fledgling game developers wound up having to bootstrap their projects, which meant working on a project long-term with expected delays and keeping afloat on the bare minimum of time, resources, and abilities. It wasn’t uncommon for full working versions of games to be released an entire decade after its IP was developed!Perception fed into this problem, and the difficulty in creating Malaysian IPs has led to a vicious cycle that dogs the industry to this day. By ‘perception’, I don’t necessarily mean the snide “so you play video games for work?” comments — it’s also the impression that because Malaysia didn’t have as many IPs to its name as some of our neighbouring countries, investors were hesitant to fund an industry that might not turn out to be lucrative.Today, the gaming market is projected to reach US$200 billion in value by 2028, and Malaysia is in a great position to benefit from this rich landscape of possibilities if we can rise to the occasion.Gaming studios and developers are now more commonplace here. Larger talent pools have also mushroomed across the country as more young Malaysians turn to making their hobby their professional craft, and especially as local universities have begun opening up game development courses.Our current challenge has thus evolved: it has gone beyond identifying and developing that talent, to now ensuring that we keep that talent here at home.To do that, stakeholders both from within the gaming industry and outside in its many interconnected fields need to join forces, to help Malaysia’s game development scene catch up to where it really should and can be. Digital infrastructure like Internet speeds and geographical connectivity need to reach the heights of our regional peers (making for lower ping in games and an overall smoother experience for consumers).As for funding campaigns, which have been made easier due to the work of organisations like the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), investments are more likely to be made if the industry itself demonstrates that it is equipped for and capable of success. It is inherently a cycle: we have to first grow the industry and our IPs in order to grow our talents. We need to become those greener pastures that game development talents are seeking.More employment opportunities, more participation in a globally competitive industry, more potential international investments and projects, more ways to showcase Malaysian talent to the world — the potential economic and cultural benefits that come from a thriving gaming industry are thrilling to imagine.I genuinely believe that Malaysia, the diverse underdogs that we are, has a unique opportunity to take the global gaming industry by surprise with the local twist in our game titles and IPs. We already have the talent and the know-how! All we need is that little buff — so that we can graduate from mid-game to play in the big leagues.An independent game development studio based in Malaysia that is driven by a group of passionate and creative individuals who are constantly pushing the boundaries of the gaming industry. We strive to stay current with the ever-evolving gaming landscape through technology and expertise. Ammobox Studios Sdn Bhd
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A-7-8 Sunway Geo Avenue, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Tel: +603-5886 0405

Email: info@ammoboxstudios.com

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Jeremy Choo, founder and CEO of Ammobox, shares how far Malaysia has progressed in game development, and how it can take the serious business of making great games to the next level!