As a 18-year-old enterprise, it is not easy to always stay fresh and adaptable to new circumstances all the time. Today, G!Voice puts together a list of must-reads for our fellow Gamanians to remind us: “Stay Young”. Here’s to the nostalgic fans of Gamania readers 18 years back! ▲2007 Gamania Motivational Readings ▲2008 Gamania Brand Book ▲2010 Gamania Image Book ▲      2002-2008 A Guide to the Gamania Corporation. ▲ A true Gamania Classic! ▲ G!Voice has always been an iconic embodiment of what the brand “Gamania” is about. To stay in touch with the Gama Spirit, you can always

Our 18 years of history left a trail of collectible office supplies that we all take pride in owning. No matter if it’s on your desk, in your drawer, at your feet, attached to your bike, or kept at home... It makes you exclusively a “Gamanian”! Check out what you’re missing! 1.    The Gama Mug Collection 2.       Gama Stationary ▲ Gamania file holders. ▲ This package is only for Gamanians! We can’t do without it! ▲ Gash chubby pens. With the vintage GASH logo! 3.    Gamania ID cards ▲ Old swipe card holders (left). The new swipe card holders

The GAMAbuddy is one of the most important symbols among us Gamanians. This month, G!Voice wishes to reminds you how often this little fellow pops up around you on a daily basis! Where do we usually see our little friend? Let’s take a look, shall we? ▲ Our mascot greets us every day when we set foot in Gama Island. ▲ It loves to watch us exercise during noontime at the gym. ▲ Or when we enjoy our afternoon tea, or share a smoke outside of Gama Island. ▲ GAMAbuddy’s favorite hobby is gazing out of display windows and

What expectations did the past have for the future? Why did our world today turn out the way it is? Have you ever wondered about these questions? 100 years again, 19th century artist Jean-Marc Côté illustrated a series of images titled “Visions of the Year 2000”. Let’s see how well his predictions fit with our modern society nowadays!      The future in the eyes of the past   How we imagined the future 100 years ago  Present day  Super cleaning robots Autonomous vacuum cleaners  Achievement: 130% Even though the robot is doing all the work, it is still

Doraemon was introduced in 1970 by Fujiko Fujio, and immediately became a household favorite to children and adults alike. The artist, Fujiko Fujio, designed Doraemon with a magic pocket that could pull out any gadget to solve any problems that occur in daily life. Because of its relativeness with the common people, Doraemon’s “inventions” are things we really hope to have in real life. According to Wikipedia, Doraemon has presented 1,963 items (2,000 including gadgets in animated versions) to date.   2012 is exactly 100 years before Doraemon’s birth date. The “100 years before the birth of DORAEMON” exhibition

Sanrio is a name that anyone discussing in terms of intellectual property will always refer to. While Disney started from building characters, Sanrio started from product production: Everything had a Hello Kitty logo on it, and anything with a Hello Kitty logo on it sold. About Sanrio Origin: The name Sanrio comes from Spanish, meaning “holy river” Founded: 1960 by Shintaro Tsuji as the Yamanashi Silk Company. IP Assets include: Hello Kitty, Melody, Keroppi, Pompompurin, Badtz-Maru and more    This white, bob-tail cat with a red bow has been one of the most loved characters in history. She is

When you think of animation, you think of Disney. Disney started with the character of a single mouse, and now owns the world’s largest and most successful brand in the entertainment business. Recently the debate on Disney’s agressiveness for ALL intellectual properties is one of the hottest topics anywhere. First with Pixar, Marvel, and now Lucasfilm - What will become of all these well-known names, and how will they all fit into the universe of Disney?   About the Walt Disney Company Founded: 1922 as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. IPs Assets include: Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Snow White and

DC Comics is the oldest and largest comic book companies in the United States, owning over 1,000 well-known characters -- mostly superheroes. This includes the popular cultural icon, Superman! DC Comics went through a lot to solidify the image of Superman in the DC universe. Needless to say, with all the movies about him, the battle over Superman’s intellectual property has been a fascinating one. About DC Comics Origin: Started with the publishing of Detective Comics, Inc. Founded: 1934 as National Allied Publications IP Assets include: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern Parent Company: Warner Bros Entertainment

Promoting a character intellectual property is not an easy task. It calls for solid public recognition and constant daily-life references. Since 2009, Angry Birds has become the most popular mobile App of its time. This year, an amusement park inspired by the game opens in Zhejiang, China. So what’s the story behind its creator, Rovio Entertainment Ltd.? What’s the secret to a character IP success? About Rovio Entertainment Founded: 2003 as Relude, 2005 changed to Rovio Entertainment Ltd. IP Assets include: Angry Birds, Bad Piggies Headquarters: Espoo, Finland Revenue: €152.2 million (2012)            “Twang! ----

Superman, Hello Kitty, Disney, and Angry Birds. By now you already now what intellectual property is all about. Actually, here in Gamania, we also have experts that secure rights to our intellectual property. Last year when Mig Said was in collaboration with one of Taiwan’s popular teen dramas, the Square-Head Lion instantly became a household image. This was made possible by Global Pursuit (GPNA), our studio-turned licensing company led by our very own Sanvy Hsieh, the Director of Gamania’s Creativity Center. About Global Pursuit Established by Sanvy Hsieh of the Creativity Center in 2012 IP assets include: Harajuku Lovers,

Have you surfed the net today? Looking up info, checking Facebook, online shopping, streaming music, downloading files... We already forgot how living was like before the era of the Internet. That doesn’t mean we are always aware of its changes, though. During the San Francisco New Media Expo in 2004, the concept of Web 2. 0 had just been introduced to the world. Only 2 years later, Web 3. 0 became the only thing people were talking about. But now Web 3. 0 is not just “talk” anymore. It is actually taking place among us! This month, G!Voice invites

Where there’s people, there’s needs. Where there are different communities, there will be different needs. The Web 3. 0 Era calls for a change in the way your phones, internet and community affect your life style. Everyone in this business is holding their breathes to see who is able to make the crucial next step. Today, G!Voice takes a look at what the pros are saying about this. What opportunities exactly will the Web 3. 0 era bring?      SoLoMo &SoMoCloGlo    From the look of the current market trend, expert entrepreneur analysts John Doerr and Fred Wilson