How Gamification can make Learning more Efficient with Weng Bagadion of WBagadion

Game Development Philippines

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about a year ago 13:58

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What gamification is and how it has found its way into the corporate setting
How gamification can augment corporate training and increase information retention
What are the elements of well-gamified initiatives, and how to measure success and the impact of the activities on your bottom line
How to find a partner that can inject gamification to help meet your learning objectives and grow with your needs as a company

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13 episodes

How Gamification can make Learning more Efficient with Weng Bagadion of WBagadion

Game Development Philippines

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

What gamification is and how it has found its way into the corporate setting
How gamification can augment corporate training and increase information retention
What are the elements of well-gamified initiatives, and how to measure success and the impact of the activities on your bottom line
How to find a partner that can inject gamification to help meet your learning objectives and grow with your needs as a company

13 episodes

#Arts #Philippines #International Trade Centre #Game Development

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Game Development Philippines

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Emerging Trends in the Game Development Industry with James Lo, CEO of Taktyl Studios 26:30

11 weeks ago26:30

26:30

What's up and coming in the world of game development? Tune in to this episode as we discuss upcoming trends in the game development industry with James Lo, CEO of Taktyl Studios and President of the Game Development Association of the Philippines. What's up and coming in the game development sphere How emerging and current developers can use these predictions to stay on top of their game Ways AI and Blockchain are changing the in game development scene Taktyl Studios is a gamification company that utilizes human-centered design principles to turn ideas, systems, and processes into fun and meaningful experiences. Find Taktyl Studios online https://taktylstudios.com/ https://www.facebook.com/taktylstudios https://www.linkedin.com/company/taktylstudios/…

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Breaking Boundaries: Leading in Gaming as a Woman with Cherry Boase, CEO of Buko Studios 29:52

12 weeks ago29:52

29:52

This episode features the head of Buko Studios, Cherry Boase. She joins us in this episode to share her inspiring journey in game development starting from scratch and climbing to the top, becoming the leader she is today. Key Takeaways: The strength of putting yourself in the shoes of your employees, creating support around personal problems and truly pushing for work-life balance Empathy is a key skill for effective leadership and creating resilient teams Assertiveness is a key trait for every leader to ensure their team's success Buko Studios is a Philippine-based game development studio specializing in Concept and Visual Design, Animation for 2D Game Art and 3D Assets, FX and Motion Graphics, and Full Game Project Development. They are the studio behind Synapse, Ghost Busters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, The Pirate Queen, and Vidiyo by Lego. Find Buko Studios Online at: https://www.bukostudios.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BukoStudios/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bukostudios…

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How to Create a PR Kit for a Game Launch with Andreas Betsche, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Virtual SEA 22:33

13 weeks ago22:33

22:33

In this episode, Andreas Betsche, Co-Founder and Editor in Chief of Virtual SEA brings in his media expertise to talk about Media Kits for game launches – why it is important and how you can make one that stands out to give your game the best chance to be showcased online and reach a wider audience. What is a PR Kit, what it looks like, and what role it plays in your game's success When should you start creating your PR Kit in the game development process How to create a pitch that makes an impression Andreas' PR Kit tips to create a PR kit that stands out to media outlets Virtual SEA is an online gaming magazine dedicated to video games from Southeast Asia. They feature reviews, news, interviews, and curated lists of the latest indie games in the region. Find Virtual SEA online https://virtualseasia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/virtualseasia/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtualseasia/…

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Career Paths and Skills in the Game Industry with Alvin Juban of Synergy88 36:16

14 weeks ago36:16

36:16

In this episode, Synergy 88’s Studio Director and GDAP chairman, Alvin Juban, joins the podcast as we dive into the evolving career paths in the game development industry and what we need to equip the next generation of creators to help them thrive in this line of work. Key Takeaways: How game development roles came about in the Philippines and the slow bloom that attracted talents to move to this industry. The not-so-sexy aspects of Game Development necessary for a business to stay afloat and grow. The evolution of roles and career trajectories for aspiring game developers today. The importance of STEM programs in developing intuitive coders and programmers in the future. Synergy88 Digital is an animation studio and digital business solutions company in the Philippines. Find Alvin and Synergy88 online: https://www.synergy88.media/ https://facebook.com/synergy88/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/synergy88…

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How to Create Game Design Concepts and Keep Your Audience Engaged with Lord Gosingtian of ThinkBit 21:24

15 weeks ago21:24

21:24

We kick off this year's episode with an interview with ThinkBit's President, Lord Gosingtian. He shares his company's journey from taking on small projects to designing their games for themselves and their clients. In this episode, we talk about: Creating game concepts from scratch: Lessons learned from shifting from an individual playing games to an entrepreneur creating games for a living The importance of market research, understanding the market, and staying on top of trends How to keep a game engaging in a saturated market Testing what works and what doesn't with your game and how to iterate Finding a balance between creativity and budget constraints ThinkBit Solutions is an IT Solutions company based in Manila, Philippines. They provide software development and design services including mobile app development, web apps, mobile games, branding, design, and digital marketing. Find ThinkBit Solutions online at https://thinkbitsolutions.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thinkbit https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbitsolutions/…

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How to Ensure Successful Game Projects from Start to finish with King Montecillo of FizzBuzz Inc. 13:57

1 year ago13:57

13:57

In this session, King Montecillo, Managing Director of FizzBuzz Inc., brings their A-game and gives us some hard advice on creating project scopes and employing good project management skills to ensure project success and client satisfaction - all while keeping your team happy. Creating a Bible: The importance of documentation to protect all parties create clarity for all members of the team, and provide clear expectations for clients Project Managers: Why you need skilled members to look out for potential problems and make sure the project is moving smoothly How to address changes and revisions after the project scope has been made and how that affects cost and timelines Setting milestones and mapping out each stage of the development cycle FizzBuzz Inc. is a Cebu-based development studio that specializes in web and mobile app development, 2D/3D animation, and Stop-Motion animation. They are the minds behind Stikbot Studio, Hyperstrike, and Monster in the Woods. Find Fizzbuzz Inc. online at https://fizzbuzz.ph/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fizzbuzzinc/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/fizzbuzz-inc/…

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How Gamification can make Learning more Efficient with Weng Bagadion of WBagadion 13:58

1 year ago13:58

13:58

Weng Bagadion, CEO and founder of WBagadion joins us in this episode to talk about how gamification can be used as a tool for efficient learning and recall as well as the best practices for applying gamification in different projects In this episode, we cover: What gamification is and how it has found its way into the corporate setting How gamification can augment corporate training and increase information retention What are the elements of well-gamified initiatives, and how to measure success and the impact of the activities on your bottom line How to find a partner that can inject gamification to help meet your learning objectives and grow with your needs as a company WBagadion is a digital creative agency that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering IMPACT e-learning projects for today’s generation of learners. Find WBagadion online at https://www.wbagadion.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/wbagadion Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wbagadionconsulting…

Game Development Philippines

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Replicating Success: Creating Games as a Solo Dev and a Full Team with Ben Banta of Ranida Games 21:06

1 year ago21:06

21:06

In this episode, Ben Banta, CEO of Ranida Games joins us to take a trip down memory lane from when the era of flash games paved the way for a lot of solo game developers.. We then fast-forward to the current industry of games that continues to evolve with where Ben has grown from being a solo dev getting scouted by brands, to someone who is now always on the lookout for fresh, passionate talents for his team. Key takeaways in this episode: Pros and Cons of being a solo developer: Lessons learned doing everything solo and when should you start hiring other people to grow and improve your game The Importance of planning for sequels and keeping the game fresh Growing Pains and responsibilities: Creating pitch decks and prototypes for publishers, taking care of employees, and working with a team Finding the employees that are a good fit for your culture and building long-term relationships Ranida Games is an indie game developer based in Laguna, Philippines. They are the developers behind the 2D fighting game Bayani, PBA Basketball Slam, and Dunk Perfect. Find more of Ranida Games online at https://www.ranidagames.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ranida-games/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ranidagames/ X/Twitter https://twitter.com/ranidagames Steam https://store.steampowered.com/developer/RanidaGames…

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The Different Facets of Video Game Production with Walter De Torres and Coby Chan of Pixel Mafia 16:04

1 year ago16:04

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What does it take to make a video game come to life? Coby Chan and Walter de Torres, co-founders of Pixel Mafia join us in this episode to give us a sneak peek of what the backstage of game development looks like, how the industry has evolved and created specific and special roles, and what it takes to bring a Triple-A game to life. Key insights in this episode: Scaling complexity: The differences between Indie-Games and Triple-A Games from a development side Thriving as a service provider in the Triple-A games industry and the complex skills a company can offer What are the current roles that are and what does the future look like for these careers, specifically in the Philippine setting? How does someone looking for a career in the video game industry find a good company to share and grow their skills? Pixel Mafia is a premiere art service studio specializing in AAA video game content. They currently have two studios in the Philippines - one in Manila and a recently opened one in Cebu. Some of their notable projects include Apex Legends, Horizon Forbidden West, Cyber Punk 2077, and The Sims. Find Pixel Mafia online at https://www.pixelmafia.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pixelmafiacorp LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/pixelmafia/…

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Effective Story-Telling when People have Short Attention Spans with Carlos Valdes of YangYang Mobile 16:08

1 year ago16:08

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This time, we dive into another perspective inside game development as we talk to Carlos Valdes, Senior writer for YangYang Mobile. He joins the show to give us an insight into a writer's thought process behind weaving worlds and creating memorable characters for visual novel games. In this episode, we tackle: What differentiates visual novel games from reading a book and how does that affect the user experience? Understanding the kind of audience that visual novels appeal to and how to speak to that demographic The challenges of writing for visual novels vs writing for other video games Best practices in creating narratives that make people stay engaged YangYang Mobile is the development studio behind the visual novel games The Letter, Love Esquire, Perfect Gold, Saint Maker, and High Times. The indie team is based in the Philippines and focuses on creating story-driven games. Find YangYang Mobile online at https://www.yangyangmobile.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yangyangmobile/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yangyang-mobile/ X/Twitter https://twitter.com/yangyangmobile Find their games here: The Letter https://store.steampowered.com/app/460430/The_Letter__Horror_Visual_Novel/ Saint Maker https://store.steampowered.com/app/1785300/Saint_Maker__Horror_Visual_Novel Perfect Gold https://store.steampowered.com/app/578540/Perfect_Gold__Yuri_Visual_Novel High Times https://store.steampowered.com/app/2251220/High_Times__Cooking_Visual_Novel/…

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How to Pitch your Game to Publishers with Ranulf Goss of Startrace 12:17

1 year ago12:17

12:17

Ranulf Goss, founder and CEO of Startrace Studios OPC joins us in this episode to talk about what it takes for your game to be pitch-ready to publishers and how does one exactly do that. The key insights in this episode are: What role does a game publisher play in the game development cycle and why is it beneficial to have one for your game? Self Publishing VS External Publisher: What are the pros and cons? How do you know when you are ready to find a publisher What are vertical slides and what are the best practices in creating one? How to find the best publisher for your game Startrace is a Philippines-based game development company They are the devs behind Balete City, Kampilan, and Away Agila. Find Startrace online at https://www.startracestudios.com/ Check out Balete City at https://www.facebook.com/BaleteCity/…

Game Development Philippines

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How to Create a Successful Mobile Game How to Market and Monetize It with Solon Chen of Kooapps 22:18

1 year ago22:18

22:18

From their humble beginnings to their now viral and addictive mobile games, Solon Chen, the Co-Founder and Studio Manager of Kooapps Philipines joins us to talk about what it takes to create a successful mobile game from conception, development, launch, and monetization. This episode's key insights: Understanding which ideas you can act on and execute as a developer The importance of prototyping to ensure a successful and timely launch Game preferences are subjective and understanding which demographic your game speaks to Knowing what will work on Mobile, PC, or Console Different aspects of monetization and finding out which ones speak to your consumers What are the requirements to hit critical mass for your games and the role a community play in it Kooapps is a mobile games studio based in the Philippines. They are the developers behind Snake.io, Pictoeord, and Pocket Family Dreams. Find Kooapps online at https://kooapps.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Kooapps LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kooapps/ Find more of Kooapps' games here Snake.io Pictoword Pocket Family…

Game Development Philippines

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Why you need a Player Support Partner that Specializes in Video Games with Andro Baluyut of GameOps 10:26

1 year ago10:26