From passion to profession: The boom in game development

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From passion to profession: The boom in game development
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KUALA LUMPUR: Stocks to watch on Thursday include Siab Holdings Bhd, Mah Sing Group Bhd, WCT Holdings Bhd, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd, Naim Holdings Bhd, Greatech Technology Bhd, Computer Forms (Malaysia) Bhd and MyEG Services Bhd.

Malaysia is well positioned to become a major hub for game development in Southeast Asia, thanks to continued industry expansion, talent development initiatives and government support.

These games engage players in epic quests that provide a realistic training experience, a testament to how global game development and the serious games industry are reshaping everything from the way we learn to the way businesses train their employees. This will have a significant impact for young talents seeking job opportunities as game artists, game programmers, storytellers, producers, designers, or game testers.Extensive opportunities

APU’s curriculum equips students with the fundamental and technical aspects across all phases of game development, from pre-development, development and post-development workflows. “Game development is not merely about lines of codes and creating graphics. It is about creating experiences so exciting, players keep saying one more round or one more hour,” said APU School of Computing head Assoc Prof Dr Tan Chin Ike.

Armed with the unique blend of artistry, creativity and coding talent, APU CGD graduates are poised for success at Malaysia’s top game studios. But that is not all. APU’s XR Studio will serve as a portal to the future of immersive technology, where they will step into VR/AR and experience immersive entertainment products like never before.

As the first eSports Focal Sports Centre Coordinator, APU has hosted and collaborated on several events to promote eSports and nurture future eSports and hackathon champions.APU’s dynamic and highly active Game Development Club recently collaborated with Universiti Malaya for their epic UM Game Jam 2024.

“Despite the challenging 48-hour timeframe, from ideation to development and initial evaluation, their efforts and courage to push their limits, especially for some first-time participants, are truly commendable,” said APU CGD’s programme leader Jacob Sow Tian You.

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