IF YOU HAVE plans of creating your own video game, starting your journey in game development, or hoping that big time game developers will approach you and learn more about your project, then perhaps the Philippine GameDev Expo should be worth your time.
From July 26-28, 2024, in the SMX Convention Center in Pasay, game developers in the country can learn more about the ins-and-outs of the industry, the latest trends, while interacting with the community and businesses about their projects.
With so much at store, here's what you can expect.
Game development workshops are available
From the first day until the end, various industry leaders will share their insights and knowledge about the local game development scene.
Speakers from Razer Gold, MOONTON Games, Google Play, Xbox, and even professors from the University of Southern California and the De La Salle University, and other notable heads will discuss topics ranging from artificial intellience, publishing, game design and narratives, visual effects, community management, and many more.
With so much words of wisdom, perhaps one can eventually gain an intelligence stat boost or perhaps reach level 100 in their RPG quest, so be sure to check it out!
Indie games galore
Just like in last year's PGDX, the local indie gaming scene in the Philippines will be under the spotlight with a couple of promising titles that could be worth exploring.
Until Then, a Filipino indie story based game that was recently released on Steam, and a game that has brought a lot of tears in our eyes, will be featured in this year's festivities.
Then there's the arcade like tower defense game known as Tower of Cards, which has one of the most unique gameplay features in the genre.
SEGA and SNK join in
If you love the Persona or Shin Megami Tensei series or if you grew up playing the King of Fighters and Metal Slug games, well guess what? Both SEGA and SNK will offer gaming sessions in PGDX.
Both of these international game devs have some upcoming titles that could be rattle the scene. SEGA has a ton of new projects such as their Persona inspired medieval game, Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Meanwhile, SNK has their Metal Slug Tactics and Fatal Fury: City of Wolves game, and perhaps we could get a chance to play these games in PGDX.
And there are other things to look forward to in this year's PGDX as the likes of Een Mercado and Myrtle Sarrosa will serve as judges in this year's cosplay competition, while VCT duo of Allyza Taylor and Justin Villaserin will host the festivities, specifically in the final day, adding color to your journey in the SMX Convention Center.
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