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Dreaming of Starting a Game Studio? Don’t Rush Into Making It a Legal Company

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Many aspiring game developers dream of building their own game studio. Some are even eager to immediately register a legal entity—hoping it will make them look more professional to clients, partners, or investors. But rushing into formalizing a company can actually backfire on your career in the game industry. @lucky_holmes_, a long-time game developer and […]

Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 – An Epic Game Made by Just 30 People?

An Epic Game Made by Just 30 People

Is it true that only 30 people developed Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, a game that has magnificent and enchanting visuals and gameplay? It might sound impossible, but it is what actually happened.The game has become a major talking point in the global gaming industry due to its stunning visuals and impressive gameplay design. But what’s […]

Gaming is Only for Children? Facts About Gaming Industry You Should Know!

Gaming is Only for Kids

Gaming is only for kids? Many people still assume that gaming is just for children. When an adult is seen playing video games, it’s not uncommon to hear snide remarks. However, this perception is far from accurate and in today’s world, it’s actually quite outdated. The truth is, the gaming industry has evolved massively and […]

Project Unseek Gagal? Justru Jadi Titik Balik Arsanesia

Adam Ardisasmita, Founder Arsanesia, berbagi cerita tentang Project Unseek yang meski gagal secara bisnis, justru menjadi titik balik penting bagi perusahaannya.

Di dunia pengembangan game indie, bayang-bayang kegagalan sering kali terasa besar. Namun bagi Adam Ardisasmita, Founder Arsanesia, kegagalan bukanlah hal yang harus dihindari—melainkan sesuatu yang justru perlu dipeluk. Saat mengenang berbagai perilisan game sebelumnya, Adam membagikan sudut pandang yang bisa dipelajari banyak developer: “Kami tidak pernah benar-benar melihat game kami sebagai kegagalan. Bagi Arsanesia, setiap […]

Kalau Mau Game Kamu Dimainin, Pikirkan Ini Dulu

Lucky Holmes, seorang game developer dari Tombol Start Media, dengan kutipan yang berbunyi “Kenapa banyak game yang keliatannya keren, tapi ga laku?” di atas latar belakang hexagonal hitam dan efek merah.

Banyak game developer lokal bikin game yang keren, dari segi artstyle, mekanik, sampai konsep. Tapi tetap aja nggak ada yang mainin. Masalah ini nggak cuma kamu yang ngalamin. Lucky Putra Dharmawan, CEO dari Eternal Dream Studio, juga pernah ada di posisi yang sama. Waktu itu, dia ngerilis game pertamanya. Secara kualitas, udah sesuai visi. Visual […]

Creating a Game Like Genshin Impact? Indonesian Developers Still Lack the Resources

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With the trend of open-world gameplays like Genshin Impact, a question that local gamers tend to ask is “What is the reason Indonesian developers did not make any games of that quality?” This question is openly and perceptively addressed in a video on the local gaming industry by one of its practitioners and observers, Lucky […]

Do You Need to Know How to Code to Make a Game? Not Necessarily!

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“I met many people who could make games, even though they couldn’t code at all.” – Lucky Putra Dharmawan Such statements may sound surprising to some people. Isn’t making games synonymous with writing long lines of code, learning complex algorithms, and dealing with endless bugs? As it turns out, that’s not always the case. The […]

Cara Masuk Industri Game: Kisah Sukses Adam Ardisasmita

Kisah sukses Adam Adisasmita masuk industri game

Banyak talenta bercita-cita tinggi, namun seringkali bingung mencari cara masuk industri game. Berbagai pertanyaan seputar cara memulai, membentuk tim, dan mendapatkan modal kerap menjadi tembok besar. Akan tetapi, Adam Ardisasmita, CEO dan Co-founder dari studio game Arsanesia, menunjukkan satu jalur yang bisa menjawab semua tantangan itu sekaligus, sebuah jalur yang ia buktikan sendiri kesuksesannya. Kompetisi […]

How to Join The Game Industry: Adam Ardisasmita’s Success Story

Success Story from Adam Ardisasmita

Even though there are a lot of talented people with big dreams, they often get confused about how to join the game industry. Things like how to get started, build a team, and get funding can feel like huge obstacles. But Adam Ardisasmita, CEO and Co-founder of game studio Arsanesia, shows us a way to […]

Kisah Developer Game: Sukses dari Proyek Awal Tanpa Bayaran!

Foto dari Lucky Putra Dharmawan. Kisah Developer Game: Sukses dari Proyek Awal Tanpa Bayaran!

Di tengah persaingan industri kreatif yang ketat, orang seringkali mengukur nilai sebuah pekerjaan dari besarnya bayaran. Namun, Lucky Putra Dharmawan, seorang game developer sekaligus CEO dari Eternal Dream Studio, membagikan kisah developer game inspiratifnya yang menunjukkan perspektif berbeda. Melalui akun Instagram-nya (@lucky_holmes), ia menceritakan bagaimana keputusan strategisnya untuk tidak mengambil bayaran pada proyek pertama justru […]

Game Developer Story: Success from an Unpaid Initial Project!

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The creative industry is competitive. Often, people measure a job’s value by its salary. However, Lucky Putra Dharmawan has a different perspective. He is a game developer and the CEO of Eternal Dream Studio. He shared his inspiring game developer story to show how his strategic decision to refuse payment for his first project actually […]

Game Developer Pemula: Tips Atasi Kebuntuan & Kesalahan Fatal!

Foto dari Lucky Putra Dharmawan, Game Developer Pemula: Tips Atasi Kebuntuan & Kesalahan Fatal!

Menjadi seorang game developer pemula di Indonesia seringkali dihadapkan pada dua tantangan besar yaitu masalah kebuntuan dan kesalahan fatal dalam proses pengembangan. Untuk membantu Anda, Lucky Putra Dharmawan, seorang game developer sukses dan CEO Eternal Dream Studio (@lucky_holmes), berbagi pandangan dan solusi praktis berdasarkan pengalamannya sendiri. Jalan Sepi Seorang Developer dan Kekuatan Komunitas     […]