THE MAGIC RAIN
@themagicrainmy.bsky.social
Malaysia's most magical source of anime, cosplay, and gaming media and events since 2017 🔮
Let's collab: [email protected]
Let's collab: [email protected]
Indie Jam 2025 returns to Xsolla Curine Academy this 26th & 27th April 2025! Applications for studios and doujins open now.
More info here: facebook.com/events/49342...
More info here: facebook.com/events/49342...
December 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Indie Jam 2025 returns to Xsolla Curine Academy this 26th & 27th April 2025! Applications for studios and doujins open now.
More info here: facebook.com/events/49342...
More info here: facebook.com/events/49342...
BAFTA award-winning actor Andrew Wincott was at gamescom asia last October, and we had the pleasure of hosting an exclusive interview with the devil we know.
Read the full interview: themagicrain.com/2024/12/excl...
Read the full interview: themagicrain.com/2024/12/excl...
December 4, 2024 at 1:56 PM
BAFTA award-winning actor Andrew Wincott was at gamescom asia last October, and we had the pleasure of hosting an exclusive interview with the devil we know.
Read the full interview: themagicrain.com/2024/12/excl...
Read the full interview: themagicrain.com/2024/12/excl...
As Neopets celebrates its 25th anniversary, we spoke to Chief Operating Officer Derren Lam at gamescom asia on the challenges of growing a game into a multi-entertainment franchise.
Read the full interview: themagicrain.com/2024/11/grow...
Read the full interview: themagicrain.com/2024/11/grow...
November 28, 2024 at 2:04 PM
As Neopets celebrates its 25th anniversary, we spoke to Chief Operating Officer Derren Lam at gamescom asia on the challenges of growing a game into a multi-entertainment franchise.
Read the full interview: themagicrain.com/2024/11/grow...
Read the full interview: themagicrain.com/2024/11/grow...
It's official — Indie Jam returns in Q2 2025! Stay tuned for more updates, content, and games coming your way soon 🎮 ✨
If you'd like to collaborate with us for Indie Jam 2025, register your interest here: forms.gle/GiM7MydZiYKw...
If you'd like to collaborate with us for Indie Jam 2025, register your interest here: forms.gle/GiM7MydZiYKw...
November 24, 2024 at 6:22 AM
It's official — Indie Jam returns in Q2 2025! Stay tuned for more updates, content, and games coming your way soon 🎮 ✨
If you'd like to collaborate with us for Indie Jam 2025, register your interest here: forms.gle/GiM7MydZiYKw...
If you'd like to collaborate with us for Indie Jam 2025, register your interest here: forms.gle/GiM7MydZiYKw...
We're partnering with Cheapreme for a limited-time run of the Official Indie Jam 2024 T-shirts! Available in two design variations, any purchases made go towards running future editions of Indie Jam 👕 ✨
Get them now: cheapreme.store/MagicRain/
Get them now: cheapreme.store/MagicRain/
November 20, 2024 at 2:12 PM
We're partnering with Cheapreme for a limited-time run of the Official Indie Jam 2024 T-shirts! Available in two design variations, any purchases made go towards running future editions of Indie Jam 👕 ✨
Get them now: cheapreme.store/MagicRain/
Get them now: cheapreme.store/MagicRain/
We’re kicking off a weekend of insights and knowledge sharing with a special keynote fireside!
Join Regine Cheam from Cara Cara and Nathalie Tay (@nathalietay.bsky.social) from THE MAGIC RAIN for a session exploring creative burnout and how to deal with it.
Join Regine Cheam from Cara Cara and Nathalie Tay (@nathalietay.bsky.social) from THE MAGIC RAIN for a session exploring creative burnout and how to deal with it.
November 15, 2024 at 9:52 AM
We’re kicking off a weekend of insights and knowledge sharing with a special keynote fireside!
Join Regine Cheam from Cara Cara and Nathalie Tay (@nathalietay.bsky.social) from THE MAGIC RAIN for a session exploring creative burnout and how to deal with it.
Join Regine Cheam from Cara Cara and Nathalie Tay (@nathalietay.bsky.social) from THE MAGIC RAIN for a session exploring creative burnout and how to deal with it.
Happening this weekend, don't miss two jam-packed days of talks, panels, & workshops from prominent Malaysian game developers, studio owners, and even media owners — completely free-of-charge!
All you have to do is show up at Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City this 16th & 17th Nov. See you there! 👋
All you have to do is show up at Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City this 16th & 17th Nov. See you there! 👋
November 14, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Happening this weekend, don't miss two jam-packed days of talks, panels, & workshops from prominent Malaysian game developers, studio owners, and even media owners — completely free-of-charge!
All you have to do is show up at Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City this 16th & 17th Nov. See you there! 👋
All you have to do is show up at Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City this 16th & 17th Nov. See you there! 👋
From award-winning students to professional game developers, we're taking a deep dive with these UOW Malaysia alumni on their journey into the working world!
📅 Date: 16 & 17 November 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
🕗 Time: 10AM - 7PM
📌 Venue: Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
📅 Date: 16 & 17 November 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
🕗 Time: 10AM - 7PM
📌 Venue: Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
November 14, 2024 at 2:46 PM
From award-winning students to professional game developers, we're taking a deep dive with these UOW Malaysia alumni on their journey into the working world!
📅 Date: 16 & 17 November 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
🕗 Time: 10AM - 7PM
📌 Venue: Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
📅 Date: 16 & 17 November 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
🕗 Time: 10AM - 7PM
📌 Venue: Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
These cozy Indonesia-made games will be joining us at Indie Jam 2024! Check out Sticker Delight from Dawn Sky Studio and Helen from Eternal Dream Studio at our indie games showcase this weekend 💗
📅 Date: 16 & 17 November 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
📌 Venue: Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City
📅 Date: 16 & 17 November 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
📌 Venue: Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City
November 13, 2024 at 2:51 PM
These cozy Indonesia-made games will be joining us at Indie Jam 2024! Check out Sticker Delight from Dawn Sky Studio and Helen from Eternal Dream Studio at our indie games showcase this weekend 💗
📅 Date: 16 & 17 November 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
📌 Venue: Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City
📅 Date: 16 & 17 November 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
📌 Venue: Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City
Need a break between the digital games? Drop by our community booths area to playtest board games designed by APU students!
Check out the indie games showcase, industry talks, and play student-made games this 16th and 17th November — and entry is FREE to the public!
Check out the indie games showcase, industry talks, and play student-made games this 16th and 17th November — and entry is FREE to the public!
November 13, 2024 at 8:11 AM
Need a break between the digital games? Drop by our community booths area to playtest board games designed by APU students!
Check out the indie games showcase, industry talks, and play student-made games this 16th and 17th November — and entry is FREE to the public!
Check out the indie games showcase, industry talks, and play student-made games this 16th and 17th November — and entry is FREE to the public!
With over a million downloads and seven international awards under their belts, Kaigan Games is undoubtedly one of Southeast Asia's leading indie game developers.
Join CEO Shahrizar Roslan on 16th November as he recounts the studio's journey thus far!
Join CEO Shahrizar Roslan on 16th November as he recounts the studio's journey thus far!
November 12, 2024 at 12:02 PM
With over a million downloads and seven international awards under their belts, Kaigan Games is undoubtedly one of Southeast Asia's leading indie game developers.
Join CEO Shahrizar Roslan on 16th November as he recounts the studio's journey thus far!
Join CEO Shahrizar Roslan on 16th November as he recounts the studio's journey thus far!
Shout out to our Indie Jam 2024 media partners who are helping us shine the spotlight on the growing Southeast Asian game development scene!
Follow Kakuchopurei, Nmia Gaming, Gamer Matters, 20m Podcast & SEAGamethetic for more content, coming soon!
Follow Kakuchopurei, Nmia Gaming, Gamer Matters, 20m Podcast & SEAGamethetic for more content, coming soon!
November 12, 2024 at 6:16 AM
Shout out to our Indie Jam 2024 media partners who are helping us shine the spotlight on the growing Southeast Asian game development scene!
Follow Kakuchopurei, Nmia Gaming, Gamer Matters, 20m Podcast & SEAGamethetic for more content, coming soon!
Follow Kakuchopurei, Nmia Gaming, Gamer Matters, 20m Podcast & SEAGamethetic for more content, coming soon!
Sometimes your career in game development isn't a straight path. Sometimes it can get a little... weyrd.
Join Leehong from Weyrdworks on 16th November as shares his journey as a programmer turned game designer, and his experience working on the studio's latest release, @weyrdlets.bsky.social!
Join Leehong from Weyrdworks on 16th November as shares his journey as a programmer turned game designer, and his experience working on the studio's latest release, @weyrdlets.bsky.social!
November 11, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Sometimes your career in game development isn't a straight path. Sometimes it can get a little... weyrd.
Join Leehong from Weyrdworks on 16th November as shares his journey as a programmer turned game designer, and his experience working on the studio's latest release, @weyrdlets.bsky.social!
Join Leehong from Weyrdworks on 16th November as shares his journey as a programmer turned game designer, and his experience working on the studio's latest release, @weyrdlets.bsky.social!
We're excited to have Women In Games Asia Chapter join us for another year!
This 16th November, Aisyah Ambok shares more about their pilot mentorship program, highlighting key milestones, and valuable insights from both mentors and mentees — plus what's coming next!
This 16th November, Aisyah Ambok shares more about their pilot mentorship program, highlighting key milestones, and valuable insights from both mentors and mentees — plus what's coming next!
November 11, 2024 at 11:16 AM
We're excited to have Women In Games Asia Chapter join us for another year!
This 16th November, Aisyah Ambok shares more about their pilot mentorship program, highlighting key milestones, and valuable insights from both mentors and mentees — plus what's coming next!
This 16th November, Aisyah Ambok shares more about their pilot mentorship program, highlighting key milestones, and valuable insights from both mentors and mentees — plus what's coming next!
Characters are the beating heart of video games, but what defines good character design?
Don't miss the session with concept artist and illustrator Ili Akmal Isa as she analyses the building blocks for good character design.
Don't miss the session with concept artist and illustrator Ili Akmal Isa as she analyses the building blocks for good character design.
November 11, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Characters are the beating heart of video games, but what defines good character design?
Don't miss the session with concept artist and illustrator Ili Akmal Isa as she analyses the building blocks for good character design.
Don't miss the session with concept artist and illustrator Ili Akmal Isa as she analyses the building blocks for good character design.
We've got a present for you: more games in our Indie Games Showcase! 🎁 🎮 Play these titles from Make With Friends, Rcade Studio, and the students from APU this 16th & 17th November!
📅 Date: 16 & 17 November 2024 (Sat & Sun)
🕗 Time: 10AM - 7PM
📌 Venue: Xsolla Curine Academy
📅 Date: 16 & 17 November 2024 (Sat & Sun)
🕗 Time: 10AM - 7PM
📌 Venue: Xsolla Curine Academy
November 11, 2024 at 11:15 AM
We've got a present for you: more games in our Indie Games Showcase! 🎁 🎮 Play these titles from Make With Friends, Rcade Studio, and the students from APU this 16th & 17th November!
📅 Date: 16 & 17 November 2024 (Sat & Sun)
🕗 Time: 10AM - 7PM
📌 Venue: Xsolla Curine Academy
📅 Date: 16 & 17 November 2024 (Sat & Sun)
🕗 Time: 10AM - 7PM
📌 Venue: Xsolla Curine Academy
We kicked off the Student Game Jam at Xsolla Curine Academy today with a free pitching workshop for the jammers 🎮🤗
Join us at Indie Jam 2024 on 16th & 17th November to vote for your favourite game jam creations, then catch the love judging and presentations on 17th Nov. Entry is FREE!
Join us at Indie Jam 2024 on 16th & 17th November to vote for your favourite game jam creations, then catch the love judging and presentations on 17th Nov. Entry is FREE!
November 9, 2024 at 10:52 AM
We kicked off the Student Game Jam at Xsolla Curine Academy today with a free pitching workshop for the jammers 🎮🤗
Join us at Indie Jam 2024 on 16th & 17th November to vote for your favourite game jam creations, then catch the love judging and presentations on 17th Nov. Entry is FREE!
Join us at Indie Jam 2024 on 16th & 17th November to vote for your favourite game jam creations, then catch the love judging and presentations on 17th Nov. Entry is FREE!
We've got even 👏 more 👏 games! 👏
Don't miss these games at our showcase area, developed by the talented students at UOW Malaysia!
📅 Date: 16 & 17 November 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
🕗 Time: 10AM - 7PM
📌 Venue: Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
Don't miss these games at our showcase area, developed by the talented students at UOW Malaysia!
📅 Date: 16 & 17 November 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
🕗 Time: 10AM - 7PM
📌 Venue: Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
November 9, 2024 at 6:12 AM
We've got even 👏 more 👏 games! 👏
Don't miss these games at our showcase area, developed by the talented students at UOW Malaysia!
📅 Date: 16 & 17 November 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
🕗 Time: 10AM - 7PM
📌 Venue: Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
Don't miss these games at our showcase area, developed by the talented students at UOW Malaysia!
📅 Date: 16 & 17 November 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
🕗 Time: 10AM - 7PM
📌 Venue: Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City
🎟 FREE ENTRY!
The dungeon comes alive with games and challenges around every corner ⚔️
This 16th & 17th November, Indie Jam 2024 presents 25+ indie games, 10+ industry speakers, and prizes to be won at Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City. FREE ENTRY FOR ALL!
More info: buff.ly/3YVnCup
This 16th & 17th November, Indie Jam 2024 presents 25+ indie games, 10+ industry speakers, and prizes to be won at Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City. FREE ENTRY FOR ALL!
More info: buff.ly/3YVnCup
November 8, 2024 at 2:51 PM
The dungeon comes alive with games and challenges around every corner ⚔️
This 16th & 17th November, Indie Jam 2024 presents 25+ indie games, 10+ industry speakers, and prizes to be won at Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City. FREE ENTRY FOR ALL!
More info: buff.ly/3YVnCup
This 16th & 17th November, Indie Jam 2024 presents 25+ indie games, 10+ industry speakers, and prizes to be won at Xsolla Curine Academy, KL Eco City. FREE ENTRY FOR ALL!
More info: buff.ly/3YVnCup
Are you new to networking in the games industry and don't know where to begin?
Join Burhan Zamri (@burhanplays.bsky.social) on 16th November, 2PM as he guides you on polishing your communication skills in various scenarios from game jams to industry events!
Join Burhan Zamri (@burhanplays.bsky.social) on 16th November, 2PM as he guides you on polishing your communication skills in various scenarios from game jams to industry events!
November 8, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Are you new to networking in the games industry and don't know where to begin?
Join Burhan Zamri (@burhanplays.bsky.social) on 16th November, 2PM as he guides you on polishing your communication skills in various scenarios from game jams to industry events!
Join Burhan Zamri (@burhanplays.bsky.social) on 16th November, 2PM as he guides you on polishing your communication skills in various scenarios from game jams to industry events!
We're excited to welcome Luqman Haqim, Managing Director of GamesMY Esports to our Esports Ecosystem workshop, happening tomorrow at KLESF! 🎮
Best of all, little ones will also be able to flex their gaming skills at our Fighting Game Free Play area!
Best of all, little ones will also be able to flex their gaming skills at our Fighting Game Free Play area!
November 8, 2024 at 2:10 PM
We're excited to welcome Luqman Haqim, Managing Director of GamesMY Esports to our Esports Ecosystem workshop, happening tomorrow at KLESF! 🎮
Best of all, little ones will also be able to flex their gaming skills at our Fighting Game Free Play area!
Best of all, little ones will also be able to flex their gaming skills at our Fighting Game Free Play area!
Have a child or younger relative who’s eager to learn more about eSports? Join us at KLESF this weekend!
For one day only, Mohd Aliffa, Head of the Malaysia Fighting Games Community will be sharing his knowledge on the eSports ecosystem!
For one day only, Mohd Aliffa, Head of the Malaysia Fighting Games Community will be sharing his knowledge on the eSports ecosystem!
November 8, 2024 at 1:43 AM
Have a child or younger relative who’s eager to learn more about eSports? Join us at KLESF this weekend!
For one day only, Mohd Aliffa, Head of the Malaysia Fighting Games Community will be sharing his knowledge on the eSports ecosystem!
For one day only, Mohd Aliffa, Head of the Malaysia Fighting Games Community will be sharing his knowledge on the eSports ecosystem!
Introducing the Indie Jam Creator Program! ✌✨ For the first time ever, apply to become an official Indie Jam content creator and gain access to creator-only perks!
Register now: forms.gle/ijpCaQaUHfTs...
Register now: forms.gle/ijpCaQaUHfTs...
November 8, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Introducing the Indie Jam Creator Program! ✌✨ For the first time ever, apply to become an official Indie Jam content creator and gain access to creator-only perks!
Register now: forms.gle/ijpCaQaUHfTs...
Register now: forms.gle/ijpCaQaUHfTs...
Indie Jam is a celebration of games made at all levels, especially games from the next generation of game developers! 🎮
Play these four student games from UOW Malaysia at our showcase area, and stay tuned for more titles on the way!
Play these four student games from UOW Malaysia at our showcase area, and stay tuned for more titles on the way!
November 6, 2024 at 6:29 AM
Indie Jam is a celebration of games made at all levels, especially games from the next generation of game developers! 🎮
Play these four student games from UOW Malaysia at our showcase area, and stay tuned for more titles on the way!
Play these four student games from UOW Malaysia at our showcase area, and stay tuned for more titles on the way!
As indie games continue to grow in popularity, how does a game with a rich cultural themes achieve worldwide appeal?
Wan Hazmer, CEO & Game Director at Metronomik, joins us on 16th Nov to share how your culturally rich project to resonate on the global stage!
Wan Hazmer, CEO & Game Director at Metronomik, joins us on 16th Nov to share how your culturally rich project to resonate on the global stage!
November 4, 2024 at 4:01 PM
As indie games continue to grow in popularity, how does a game with a rich cultural themes achieve worldwide appeal?
Wan Hazmer, CEO & Game Director at Metronomik, joins us on 16th Nov to share how your culturally rich project to resonate on the global stage!
Wan Hazmer, CEO & Game Director at Metronomik, joins us on 16th Nov to share how your culturally rich project to resonate on the global stage!