Melting pot of talents

THE video gaming industry is one of the fastest growing in the world today. Last year, it made more than RM423 billion worldwide. There is huge potential in the gaming industry in the country. In 2016, local gaming studios had a part in developing popular games such as and

The Malaysian studio Passion Republic has collaborated with international game developer Naughty Dog to develop the final instalment of the video game .Itisa testament to Malaysia as a creative hub with the right talent to thrive in the industry.

This joint effort has led to partnerships with big names in the international arena. Since then many Malaysian studios have been creating headlines with their games such as

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With the growth of the industry, Malaysians are also jumping on the virtual world’s bandwagon to kick-start their careers such as producer, designer, artist, animator, digital media developer, and multimedia and animation tool developer.

Higher Ed looks at the nurturing of successful game developers with a focus on Game Art, Game Design and Game Technology (Programming) and how a degree in these disciplines can contribute to the growing market.

Graduates in the fields of gaming can expect strong demand for their skill sets, whether they be programming, art or game design.

KEVIN TAN HAN KEONG