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Adam Ardisasmita The gaming industry’s revenue and export numbers are much larger than other entertainment/content industries (music, movies, etc.). Mobile games account for 45% in 2021 and 53% in 2022 of the global gaming market. Indonesians spend 25 trillion rupiah a year on games, mostly to get items that increase social strata in games. Challenges of the gaming industry in Indonesia: the comparison between the spending of Indonesian gamers on games and the income of Indonesian game developers is still very far (1000:1)....

To run your first playtest, it’s important to have a clear understanding of your target audience and the type of game you’re creating. This will help you to choose the right group of playtesters and create a test scenario that closely simulates the final product. Before the playtest, prepare a list of questions that you want to ask your playtesters, and set up a system for collecting feedback. This can be done through a survey or through verbal feedback during the playtest....

According to a study, people play games for a variety of reasons, including the opportunity to structure and change their internal experiences. Many adults enjoy the chance to fill their heads with thoughts and emotions unrelated to work or school, while others are drawn to the challenge and opportunity to test their abilities. Games offer a sense of efficiency and order that may be lacking in everyday life, and can provide a sense of excitement and relaxation....

There are many ways to make money from games, whether as a developer selling homemade games, a streamer entertaining an audience, or a player trading in-game items. In this article, we will explore five different ways to monetize the passion for gaming and turn it into a profitable venture. From developing and selling homemade games to offering gaming-related services, there are many opportunities to make money in the gaming industry....

Writing good commit messages is an important practice that can help other people understand the changes that you have made and why. Here are some tips for writing better commit messages: Use a clear and descriptive subject line The first line of the commit message should be a short and concise summary of the changes that you have made. Keep it to around 50 characters or less. This will help other developers quickly understand the changes that you have made....