Want to know the latest in the video gaming world? Look no further, as Twentytwo13 will provide a weekly round-up, among others, in the gaming and animation spheres.
This is thanks to a partnership between Twentytwo13 and Kakuchopurei, an authority in the video gaming scene.
In case you are wondering, ‘kakucho’ means extended in Japanese, while ‘purei’ is play.
In addition to the weekly round-up, the team at Kakuchopurei will also provide the latest regarding policies and highlight those representing the local and indie gaming arena in the country.
“We love collaborations, and we were delighted when the team at Kakuchopurei reached out to us, expressing their intention to join forces,” said Twentytwo13 co-founder and managing editor, Pearl Lee.
“The video game scene is huge in Malaysia, and it cuts across generations. If you think only our youths are hooked on it, you’d be surprised to see how their parents, especially those in their 30s and 40s, are also passionately involved in video games.
“We also want to champion the local gaming publishers, and the experts at Kakuchopurei will be able to help us achieve our goals.”
Kakuchopurei co-founder Kenn Leandre said the collaboration was timely, given that both publications shared the same vision and mission.
“At Kakuchopurei we are always open to, and looking for like-minded folks to collaborate with. Video games have always received this preconceived notion that it’s ‘just for kids’. But guess what? Those ‘kids’ in the 90s are now close to their 40s, raising a new generation of gamers,” said Leandre.
“Our goal has always been to spread the fun of video games while simultaneously making it much more accessible through effective communication and education. This collaboration with Twentytwo13 is exactly what we looked for, and comes at the perfect time,” he added.
Malaysia, and Southeast Asia, have a thriving video game scene.
Last April, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said Malaysia’s video gaming industry is expected to generate US$694 million (RM2.88 billion) in revenue in 2024. He added the market is expected to maintain a steady annual growth rate of 7.5 per cent, projecting a market value of about US$807 million (RM3.35 billion) by 2027.
