Last year, pumunta ako sa Philippine Game Dev Expo, at masaya naman ako sa results: I was able to test yung mga Indie Games being showcased there, tapos nag-cover rin ako for NewsDrop: Duon ko unang nakita si Ran-kun ng Rumble Royale after all.
Organized by CBZN Perspective and Game Development Association of the Philippines or GDAP, the Expo is a groundbreaking event that unites the gaming industry and showcase the wealth of talent within the Filipino gaming community.
Mga humigit kumulang 18,000 lang naman ang naglabas-pasok sa PGDX last year, on top of 54 confirmed meetings in its business-to-business (B2B) platform.
What’s Inside PGDX 2024?
For first-timers, ang PGDX na sinet-up last year ay nagso-showcase ng mga latest sa game dev scene. Recommended na puntahan ito ng mga nag-aaral na gumawa ng games – local or international, mapa-mobile o desktop.
Maraming ideya at proof of work ang pinapakita dito, so baka makakuha ka ng inspirasyon sa PGDX.
- Workshops & Panels: Learn from top industry experts.
- Expo Floor: Explore the latest games and technologies – eto talaga ginawa ko last year, umikot sa hall, mag-picture tas mag-test ng mga laro kahit saglit lang.
- Indie Game Stars: Get a look at the work of our talented local and international indie game developers.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals and peers – alam ko, may sariling B2B platform ang PGDX where you can exchange virtual contacts and set up meetings.
PGDX 2024 Guest Speakers
This year’s guest speakers include key figures in the game dev industry:
- Google Global Program Manager Marcus Foon
- Xbox Gaming Ecosystem Global Expansion Manager (Southeast Asia, Taiwan & Hong Kong) Jun Shen Chia
- Synergy88 Studio Director Alvin Juban
- PlayPark Managing Director Ryan Sacares
- Tencent Games / Level Infinite Senior Business Development Manager Benj Dalmacio
- Taktyl Studios CEO / Co-Founder James Ronald Lo
- Razer Gold Country Manager John Jester Tesoro
- Kooapps Philippines Co-Founder Solon Chen
- Seaversity, Inc. President Ephrem Dela Cerna Jr.
- Mighty Diamonds Product Strategy & Design Consultant Patrick Rose
- WBagadion Consulting CEO Weng Bagadion
- Character.AI Community Lead Summer Sevilla
- and more – wait ako sa full sked nila
Syempre invited tayo ulit na pumunta ng PGDX this year. Meron pa ring tickets for the Philippine Game Dev Expo this coming July 26 to 28 sa SMX Manila Function Rooms 3 to 5: Php495 per day for Expo access. Nasa website ng PGDX ang iba pang tickets such as 1-Day and 3-Day Workshop Passes, as well as 3-Day Expo Pass and merch.
Smart Communications is the Main Presenter for this year’s PGDX. Nga pala, may photo album ako of last year’s PGDX sa Facebook : )