Samantha Low
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'Kabaret' is a slow dance with the devil within us
Kabaret forces Southeast Asians to reckon with their uncomfortable history, a vision of the region presented without rose-tinted glasses.
The curious case of authenticity in Southeast Asian games
Do games from a particular region need to be culturally authentic to be good? We ponder the question while taking…
A Space for the Unbound Review – An Indonesian Masterpiece for the World
A Space for the Unbound is a masterpiece of storytelling that tackles difficult topics and feels authentic.
Probing darkwebSTREAMER's take on streaming culture
darkwebSTREAMER explores the lengths live streamers will go to for attention. Its creator, Chantal Ryan, spoke to us under the…
Everything to know about Genshin Impact's new in-world card game
Genshin Impact recently added a new, permanent, in-world trading card game to its universe. Here's everything you need to know…
Monster Rancher: Remembering the other creature collecting game
There's Pokemon, there's Digimon, and then there's Monster Rancher. We remember the monster collecting game with a unique real-world twist.
Games for Change Malaysia and what South East Asian gamedevs need
Interest in the game development scene in countries like Malaysia is increasing, but more steps are needed to foster a…
Meta and mathematicians: The world of Genshin Impact theorycrafting
A small subsection of Genshin Impact players are dedicating themselves to learn how to play the game most efficiently: with…
Is Tower of Fantasy the Genshin Impact killer it’s touted to be?
The free-to-play game has Genshin Impact in its sights, with more than a few striking similarities. We compare the two.