Taking online gaming to the next level
IT all started with Maplestory when Adeline Foki stepped into the world of online games. It is also thanks to her brother and online gaming friends that she was introduced to Dota 2, credited them with having played a huge role in pursuing the gaming world. Fast-forward to the present, the 27-year-old Adeline has brought […]
Beyond gameplay and strategy
Book title: Social Issues in Esports (Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society)ISBN: 9781032193212Author: Anne TjønndalPublisher: RoutledgePublication year: Nov 23, 2022Price: RM247.16 IN Anne Tjønndal’s latest contribution to the field of competitive gaming, “Social Issues in Esports” takes readers on a deep dive into the intricate tapestry of challenges that accompany the rapidly growing world […]
Pastry buff takes long road to baking
KUCHING: A producer, baker, son, friend and boyfriend who has set his sights on opening his own pastry restaurant one day. This is the story of Peniel Jeshurun whose six foot tattooed frame accentuated by nose and ear piercings is beguiling, to put it mildly. But behind the rugged exterior is a soft-hearted man with a […]
Esports to feature as competed event in SUKMA 2024
KUCHING: There is no denying that the influence of eSports among the younger people has grown significantly in Sarawak; thus it can be a positive thing to make it as a competitive competition in SUKMA next year. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that this has […]
Gaming company shows concern for environment
KUCHING: A total of 80 Magnum employees participated in a tree-planting initiative organised by MagnumCares as part of its commitment to enhancing environmental conservation efforts. The company has been promoting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles with the help of their staff members via numerous initiatives. The latest effort was led by Krian Upatkoon, Executive […]
Sony launches PC gaming gear
TOKYO: Japan’s Sony is launching a new brand that will offer PC gaming gear, the company announced yesterday, as it tries to compete for a share of the lucrative gaming peripherals market. Sony is looking to expand beyond its flagship PlayStation console and boost revenue from other sectors, including PC and mobile gaming. The gaming […]
e-Sports holds out much potential
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The career development potential that e-Sports offers is enticing thus aspiring youths should pursue it seriously. In stating this Tanjung Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan pointed out that there are many benefits in being involved in e-Sports and gaming. “Even though there are parents who may not be too agreeable or supportive of […]
Police Sentri: Childhood game now in digital platform
KUALA LUMPUR: Remember your childhood pastime Police and Thieves game (called Police Sentri in Malay)? It’s now in the digital version. Police Sentri, developed under Todak Studios by 100 percent Malaysian developers, is a multiplayer online game, where a total of eight players can be assigned to the roles of either police or robber. Similar […]
Gaming in school — seriously?
KUCHING: Creative Culture, a project initiated by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) is aiming to incorporate gaming into learning in school. “We are looking to merge gaming in teaching and learning to incorporate fun and playfulness in an education environment. “We believe that different game mechanics and roles would teach students of all ages different values […]
