The 2021 PlayX4 Online B2B Export Conference concluded its five-day schedule, which ran from May 10th to May 14th. The event drew 142 Korean game development companies and 187 global game publishers from 29 countries, and it was evaluated that it provided a high-level B2B export consultation by providing 24-hour non-face-to-face video service and interpretation in light of the corona situation.
The changes in the global game industry can be confirmed through this business meeting event.
1. The Launching of various platforms
The proportion of crossover game launches that are compatible with smartphone hardware specifications and the 5G communication environment has grown. As games such as first-person shooters (FPS) and virtual reality (VR), which were previously only playable on high-end PCs, are released on mobile platforms, the boundaries between platforms based on game genres are gradually disappearing.
2. Diverse global collaborations
Previously, a single game publisher handled a developer’s game and released it in a single country, but in recent years, there have been many cases of global collaboration in which multiple companies, including game publishers, collaborate to release a game in multiple countries at the same time, and this method is more comprehensive. It has the capability of producing high-quality games.
The 2021 PlayX4 online B2B, which presented a new direction for global business in the Corona situation, left an imprint on the global game industry by demonstrating stable operation and active participation of game companies. Finally, We would like to highlight some games that have attracted the interest of South-East Asia corporations at this event.
▍2021 Playx4 Participant Interview
▍A girl who was born to be a witch: Girl Meets Destiny
Developer: Goraegagem Co., Ltd
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‘Girl Meets Destiny’ is an idle RPG game developed by Goraega Gem. This is a game with a story wherein a delicate girl encounters her own destiny as a witch as she struggles through an obscure forest. It is expected to stimulate the emotions of female users with fantastic and enthusiastic background graphics in addition to charming and cute character graphics. ‘Girl Meets Destiny’ will be released on the Google Play Store in October 2021.
▍The most awaited game in the 2nd semester of 2021, TZERO
Developer: Game2Gather corp
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T-Zero (game title) is a ‘Collectible RPG’ mobile game developed by Game2Gather with the expectation of delivering services in the second half of 2021. The game features are where the users need to succeed in collecting heroes and collecting growth elements from existing ‘collectible RPGs’, rebuilding a wonderful kingdom, and enjoying beautiful villages over time. Despite the fact that this game shows adorable and cute graphics, this game also has enough content for users to enjoy the game, including over 100 kinds of heroes and raids, PVPs, and tribal towers. Moreover, users can also meet the heroes and monsters of DragonSphere, which was previously produced by Game2Gather.
▍The fun is hidden in the simplicity: Infinite Jump
Developer: devdragon
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Infinite Jump developed by DevDragon is a hyper-casual genre game that is currently available in the One Store, Galaxy Store, and QooApp. You can enjoy the game with different characters and a different map each time.
▍A Legendary Comic, Returns to Mobile: Redmoon
Developer: Red Games Co., Ltd
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“Red Moon” is an online reconstruction of the action sci-fi comic ‘Red Moon’ by Hwang Mi-na, who is known as the “Godmother of the Pure Comics World.” MMORPG features characters growing through their unique skills and combat methods in Hwang Mi-na’s uniquely beautiful and fascinating worldview. Red Games signed a contract for the use of intellectual property rights for the original cartoon and the original game. We are developing a PC and mobile version of ‘Red Moon’ based on the Unity 3D engine, with user convenience and new content for the latest trends, while retaining as much of the fun and sensibility of the original game as possible.
▍Brave cuties play: Brave puppy
Developer: FIX.Inc
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FIX’s “Brave Puppy” is an idle simulation game that will be officially available in Google and Apple Stores in October 2020. It is a game in which cute puppies can be collected and raised in order to defeat demon dogs. PvP and dungeons can be played in this game.
▍Environmental Adventure VR Game: Zoocaster!
Developer: Graction
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By combining our character Zoocaster with an environmental energy concept, we created an Environmental Adventure & ‘First Blood’ VR. It is an educational program that raises awareness and education about eco-friendly energy and environmental pollution, both of which are difficult to experience and observe in real life. It employs a coding-style puzzle game to move characters in order to increase brain development and immersion, as well as to stimulate children’s interest in shooting games. The content was validated through collaboration with environmental experts, pedagogical experts, and renewable energy experts.
▍New alternative game to propose and recommend as Post-COVID19 game, AR Fanta Play
Developer: CELLBIG Co., Ltd
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Due to COVID19 and experiences of pandemic, people will look for alternative ways to entertain and play games. People may not visit or less likely to enjoy theme parks, amusement parks and arcades so they can avoid physical contact. Fanta Play from CELLBIG, which is a leading AR game company, also couldn’t avoid the situation of what COVID19 did to all the entertainment industry. Fanta Play was created from requests of oversea’s theme parks. Fanta Play became an AR masterpiece which consists of 4 categories and 28 contents in August 2020. We would like to recommend CELLBIG’s new AR game to everyone and let the game industry be prepared to survive and be profitable after COVID19.
▍Hip Hop style of ‘Diss battle’, Battle Flex
Developer: BigRadar Co., Ltd
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BigRadar developed and services a PVP Hiphop battle mobile game called Battle Flex on Googleplay and Apple Appstore with 10 different languages since December 2020. Not like other hard core rhythm games, controlling is simple one-line swipe or tab. You can play strategically with other players by using your skills.
▍Find your heart – Load Mama
Developer: Boom Mobile Co., Ltd
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As K-pop and K-drama grows in popularity in the world, K-food is now getting noticed by all over the world. So, with the K-food craze, this game brings back memories and taste of K-food during the 1988 and 1994. Mama becomes the main character and uses spells and fantasy magic for your excitement. Game has a sense of nostalgia for Korea’s past. So, for all those K-culture fans out there, this will be a fun and addicting game for you. You won’t be able to stop playing this game!
▍The Dice Combo Action game! Dice Saber
Developer: NTONS.corp
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Dice Saber, developed by N2NZ, is scheduled to launch globally via Google Play in May 2021. It is a turn-based RPG that is part board game and part RPG. It offers an exciting experience with users able to throw their dice across the entire screen. Users can combine customized skills based on the strategic role of the combined skills, enjoy the unpredictability only a dice combo battle can create.
▍HTML5 Defense Game! Eldorado M
Developer: BUSIDOL
Eldorado, which has been available since 2016 in 150 countries through Samsung and LG Smart TVs, has been newly released as a mobile version. Eldorado is a casual defense game that features a “Scenario” mode, “PVP” mode, “National Battles” mode, character evolution/upgrade options, and much more. In Korea, it is available via the three major IPTV companies (Olleh TV, BTV, LGU+ TV) as well as some key cable TV platforms (LG Hello TV, DLive, Hyundai HCN). Eldorado supports TV, mobile, and cross-platform web environments.
▍Funky Gunner: 2D Shooting Game
Developer: FUNKYFIVE
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FunkyFive recently announced its decision to launch its new in-house developed mobile shooting RPG “Funky Gunner” via Google Play in five countries, including Korea. Funky Gunner is a side-scrolling shooting RPG the user directly controls and plays. The key feature of Funky Gunner is the fact that users can arm themselves with various guns, bulletproof bags, and helmets, then enjoy shooting PvP with users from all over the world. During a game, players can see the distinctive design and unique capabilities of each equipment brand (total ten brands). Users can also compete with a mini-game ranking battle, a 2~3 player co-op battle to attack giant monsters with friends, or play four types of PvP games – 1-on-1 individual battle, and 2-on-2 team battle, 6-person battle royal, and an 8-person survival match.
▍Gently tugging at your emotions, Little Corner Tea House
Developer: UnicON. INC
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“Little Corner Tea House” is a mobile game based on the webtoon original “Corner Knitting Room.” Little Corner Tea House works in the same way as “Cafe Tycoon” – users harvest ingredients, brew tea, and serve them to the right customer. But Little Corner Tea House features some added steps,
such as growing tea, harvesting tea, drying tea, and roasting tea, to give users a refreshing new experience. It is also worth highlighting that Little Corner Tea House kept the original premise of Corner Knitting Room that is was a story about living dolls. In the game, the dolls go on adventures or help with work at the tea house.
In other words, they blend into the game organically to provide a variety of content. Little Corner Tea House is a great game to grow different flowers and get in touch with your emotions right before bed.
If you’re a webtoon enthusiast, most likely, you would have already read the Corner Knitting Room, which makes the game much more familiar from the get-go.
▍PC Online game heritage intact! Luna Mobile
Developer: SoulGames Inc.
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Luna Mobile, an online action MMORPG game developed by SoulGames Inc. has been on service since August 20, 2020 on both Android and IOS in Thailand, the Republic of Korea, and Philippines.
The key points of Luna Mobile are its adorable 3d graphics with a beautiful storyline, tons of action, and various contents without restriction. The main difference Luna Mobile has from other MMOPRG games is that it is not just a regular grind-to-win MMORPG. Players can enjoy various lifestyle contents including crafting their own potions/equipment, harvesting resources, fishing, cooking, and so much more. Along with lifestyle content without restriction, players can also challenge World Bosses, which can only be cleared by teaming up with other users. Finally, players can challenge their skills in the Arena, where 2 players battle 1 vs 1, or team up as a guild and compete in the Guild War, and clear Guild Raids.
▍Killing two birds – gaming and social media – with one stone! HERO FIGHTERS!
Developer: R2ON
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Hero Fighters, R2ON’s first-ever mobile game launched via Google Play in March 2021, is a hyper-casual social game based on video telecommunication that utilizes in-game Web-RTC technology. It has attracted attention for its video communication function, which adds an unexpected twist to the simple Rock, Paper, Scissors game we all know and love. It is the perfect game for everyone, regardless of country, age, or gender. With additional updates, HERO FIGHTERS has added in-game elements as well as character card level-up and collection functions thanks to partnerships with famous IPs. R2ON has also added camera filters, gifting options, a chat function, and community functions to position itself as a pioneer in a whole new gaming genre of “casual social games.” If you are confident in Rock, Paper, Scissors, show everyone your skills with HERO FIGHTERS.
▍Jump into a world full of AI monsters! Lamiere
Developer: AlmondSoft Co., Ltd.
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“Lamiere Saga,” developed by AlmondSoft Co., Ltd., is a mobile RPG game developed in the style of a traditional MMO-RPG game. Characters with distinct personalities and traits can follow along different stories to level up, farm items, and complete quests. Lamiere features large-scale guild battles, siege battles, and powerful raid bosses. In particular, the game is built around an AI monster ecosystem using ML techniques. Monsters hunt for prey along the food chain, and their appearance and ability to grow change depending on the target they intend to hunt. Based on what they learn while leveling up, the monsters assess the status and condition of hostiles, then call on friends to join a fight, flee, or fight to the death. Even if the user visits the same hunting ground multiple times, each monster reacts differently, adding more fun to the game. Lamiere is scheduled to launch officially in December 2021. AlmondSoft Co., Ltd. has decided to unveil Lamiere for the first time ever to overseas buyers at PlayX4.
▍Gamification based on artificial intelligence technology, Minglecbot, Help!
Developer: Minglecon Co., Ltd
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“Minglecbot, Help!” features a wide variety of rewards that can motivate children. Users can play more games by collecting energy from wind farms and passive energy games. No work gets you no play. Another notable feature of Minglecbot, Help! is that it can be interfaced with Minglecbot’s applied learning kit (unplugged computing program kit, 12 sets). The kit is available in Korean, Vietnamese, English, Thai, and Chinese. Minglecbot, Help! is a global gamification program that can be used for in-person, untact, or homeschooling education programs.
▍It’s up to your CHOICES, 30 Days!
Developer: THE BRICKS
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30 Days, which is being developed by The Bricks, is a story-based adventure game, with the protagonist serving as the secretary of Royal Gosiwon Dormitory for 30 days to prevent the suicide of a student preparing for the national public official’s exam. The unusual subject and story of the game create plenty of buy-in from users. But most importantly, 30 Days has a wide variety of unpredictable endings, which users have the freedom to choose from. 30 Days is certainly a game clients at 2021 PlayX4 B2B will be keen to check out!
