In line with its thrust in promoting a creative industry with a clear vision for the IT-based culture, Gwangju Information and Culture Industry Promotion Industry's (GITCT) brought three unique and exciting games for Filipinos to try and enjoy.
Last November 7, 2919, GITCT partnered with Elite Games Inc. in inviting participants to be a part of a Focus Group Test at the Marco Polo Hotel in Pasig City. The event was attended by GITCT, Games and Amusements Board, Elite Global Sourcing Inc., Elite Games Inc., and Focus Group participants of all ages.
The day brought together various individuals who interacted, developed, and shared their ideas to improve games. It turned out to be a wonderful day for promoting cooperation between Korea and the Philippines.
About GITCT
The City of Gwangju has a rich history and unique culture. It is known as the core of Korea’s democracy and human rights movement, as well as its traditional music, art, and food.
GITCT’s goal is to attract the people’s attention to Culture Technology, an industry that brings together the innovative technical aspects of IT and the creative qualities of entertainment.
Through this process, GITCT hopes to promote the IT, creative industry, and culture of the Gwangju Province in the Republic of Korea. It aims to support local businesses, establish a network in Asia, establish a marketing agency to promote the region, and create a cultural content fund.
Focus Group Test
The opening speech was made by Jun Lasco of the Philippine National E-sports League, who mentioned the tremendous growth of e-sports that has become a billion-dollar industry. In the near future, e-sports training will be given to amateur players to transform them into professionals.
Romulo Reyes, managing director of Elite Global Sourcing Inc., talked about how gaming began and its evolution. In 1983, after the very first and acknowledged commercial game console was released, the video gaming industry was making $3.2 billion.
However, during the same year, the “Video Game Crash of 1983” happened where the market was saturated because of bad products and greedy producers. The crash nearly killed the future of the gaming industry. Reyes said that during this time there was a shortage of games that lasted for two years.
This changed when the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) boosted the gaming industry. By 2025, Variety said the industry’s projected global revenue will be $300 billion, a hundred times more than the 1983 figure. Reyes said the industry hasn't reached a hundred years yet unlike the movie industry, but there are more games today.
There are PC, console, and mobile games. As the industry continues to grow, there are virtual reality, augmented reality and cloud games (that use a 5G connection). The future of gaming is bright and most games are usually free nowadays, especially with Korea and the Philippines working together. Reyes said the company is fortunate to be working with GITCT in promoting a stronger relationship. GITCT does not focus on the gaming industry alone, but also other businesses and will provide scholarships for Filipino students.
Three Mobile games from South Korea were introduced that were used by game testers who provided important feedback. Most of them were teenagers and adults who were more comfortable playing mobile games because of their portability.
Testers were given a specific time to test the games and answer a survey afterward. To get feedback, the Game Developers themselves talked with the testers and asked their impressions about the game, what they liked the most, and what they disliked.
The Games
GOODS SURVIVAL WAR AR
Goods Survival War AR is a local-based AR shooting game developed by using AR image camera recognition and LBS technology. It is an augmented reality game in which various avatars appear based on a brand logo or brand location such as Starbucks, KFC, and others.
The game lets you experience augmented reality and shoot enemies with various types and difficulty using a certain amount of time and energy with the weapons and items you have. Various items can be acquired depending on your score.
UPGRADE HERO MR. KIM
Upgrade Hero Mr. Kim, developed by Mobsgamez, is a casual tap and idle game. You are playing as Rejuvenation Kim who wants a new and better life. Kim wants to be younger and he must battle possessed enemies to do this.
You can strengthen over 260 weapons to increase your attack power and earn lots of gold,
rejuvenate to earn relics: rejuvenate to make Kim younger, defeat enemies, and earn relics, Summon a Family and make your dreams come true,
Get Different Equipment: Each equipment has different abilities and appearance,
VALKYRIE REVENGE
Valkyrie Revenge is an adventure and dungeon type game with a simple Operation Mobile Action. You can equip different items, action items, and weapons. The story revolves around the search for power. The great Valkyrie, Helga, led the war of the gods to victory. But because of envy and jealousy, she was exiled into the human world, deprived of all her power.
Character Level is the basis of your growth and also makes your character stronger with weapon and armor enhancements to defeat your enemies with powerful actions.
Expect GITCT to continue to promote the sharing of technology, experience, and education between Korea and the Philippines through the establishment of partnerships with various government, educational, and technological institutions.
