Think Translating Your Game Is Enough for Southeast Asia? You Might Be in for a Shock
Despite their global dominance, many games stumble when it comes to translation. For instance, Wii Mario Party 8 was pulled from various target countries due to the translation containing offensive words. This happened due to the developers’ limited understanding of local culture. Translation and localization are crucial for any game aiming to reach a broader […]
Trending Games in 2026: What’s Next, What’s Hot, and Why Everyone’s Talking About It
The gaming industry is always evolving, bringing with it new advancements, platform upgrades, and completely new gameplay mechanisms. A few decades ago, mobile games began to appear, and today they have become an inherent part of daily life. Next came immersive VR worlds, story-driven adventures, and multiplayer realms that paved the way for the early metaverse. […]
AI In Gaming: Southeast Asia’s New Imagination Playground
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The concern, “Are we still playing games—or have games now started studying us?” has arisen as the digital world in Southeast Asia expands dramatically. The question feels more relevant than ever. Southeast Asia is a major location for video game development and consumption. As artificial intelligence (AI) gains the ability to deliver personalized storylines based […]
The Stories We Play: Inside Southeast Asia’s Growing Game Culture and the New Ways We Tell Stories
In Southeast Asia’s (SEA) bustling cities such as Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Kuala Lumpur, gaming has developed from a form of casual leisure to a thriving digital culture that defines a new generation. Every day, millions of players connect in these urban areas, whether through mobile screens, late-night PC battles, or live streams that draw […]
Translation and AI in Gaming Are Leveling Up Playtime in Southeast Asia
In Southeast Asia, gaming is more than just an entertaining hobby; it is a way of life that is integrated into daily activities. Games fill daily commutes in Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, and Kuala Lumpur, spark conversations, and even create new job opportunities in esports and content creation. Gaming communities are rapidly expanding, both online and […]