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Ary and the Secret of Seasons: The DANAMIC Review
Gaming
October 15, 2020
Ary and the Secret of Seasons: The DANAMIC Review
Exiin's Ary and the Secret of Seasons draws a lot of inspiration from multiple properties, but how does the game feature on its own?
Songbird Symphony Review: A rhythmic romp
Gaming
September 30, 2019
Songbird Symphony Review: A rhythmic romp
Admittedly, music-based games are not my forte and not something that I would actively look for to play. But in Songbird Symphony, I have gained a newfound appreciation for the medium. For the uninitiated, Songbird Symphony is a sprite-based platformer/rhythm game that follows the story of the ever-enthusiastic fledgling Birb. At the insistence of the forest’s wise owl, Birb sets off on a journey to learn new songs in his quest to find out who his real family is. Birb’s story of self-identity is a simple one, but that doesn’t mean it lacks substance. The five or so hours I’ve…
5 Coolest, Wackiest Things We Saw at MWC19 Shanghai
Tech
August 3, 2019
5 Coolest, Wackiest Things We Saw at MWC19 Shanghai
As die-hard gamers and avid tech evangelists, we are always on the lookout for latest and exciting products in this space. Luckily, we got a quick glimpse of the newest developments behind the curtains at MWC19 Shanghai. Held from 26 to 28 June 2019, MWC19 Shanghai (short for Mobile World Congress) is one of the telecommunication industry’s annual flagship conferences held in Shanghai. Here’s a quick glimpse at the five coolest and wackiest tech at MWC19 Shanghai: 1. 5G ‘Always Connected’ Laptops from Qualcomm Whether you are a workaholic, media buff, or somewhere in between the two, Qualcomm’s latest 5G-enabled,…
Joysteak Studios: The Road to Rhythm Redemption
Gaming
July 15, 2019
Joysteak Studios: The Road to Rhythm Redemption
“These two words come to mind: worth it”. That was the sentiment of Tan Kang Soon, Co-founder of Joysteak Studios, on the entire experience of developing a game as his company wraps up development on their first and upcoming rhythm platformer, Songbird Symphony. Though, calling it a company might give a different impression on how big the team is. Along with Producer/Artist Kang Soon, the studio is only comprised of two other members; Lead Programmer Chue Sai Hou and Writer/Sound Engineer Muhammad Hanif. During production, all three divide their time working on the game between two locations: Kang Soon’s home…