The two of most vibrant and active “brands” in the world: Lady Gaga who has over 36 million fans following her on Facebook and Starbucks with 22 million fans. What sparks would they ignite when they collaborate?  In May 2011, Lady Gaga launched her much anticipated new album, Born This Way, comprising over dozens of brands such as Starbucks, Google, Amazon, members-only Luxury website, Gilt, Tapulous (music&game), Robin Hood (charity group) and Zynga etc, among which, the most interesting collaboration were the ones wih Starbucks and Zynga.  Lady Gaga + Starbucks = SRCH ( Search ) Starbucks and Layd

The 16th Gama-Cup was held in Window of China theme park (WOC) in Taiwan 2011. The weather did not complement the event as it started pouring, however, these rain drops didn’t quench the fire in every Gamanian’s heart but made it burn even more fervently! Before stepping in to the event, you could clearly notice the tiny buildings and architecture around you. In an instant, we all became giants. We felt like giants walking in the miniature city in the rain which was kind of special. Then we reached the train station. You must take the special MOC train to

June, 20th, Gamania invited a super-star guest – the designer, Ching-yang Hsiao, also known as Master Hsiao, who was nominated for 2005, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Grammy Awards. If you are a fan of Der-fu Hu, Mayday, A-Yue, Chi-zhen Chen, or Purdur Chen, or you’ve ever seen their album covers then you must have heard of the works of the Master Hsiao because all their album covers came from him. He designed more than 800 album covers and each had unique and touching story behind. Story Island - the album interweaved with paper-cuts and musical notes . In the

Although occupying different functions as operation and R&D, Gameastor and Fantasy Fish both take on oriental theme. Both parties decided to work closely together when there is a new project to work on jointly. Was there any particular reason behind this collaboration? They wanted to weigh in on the fronts of “operation+R&D” and created a new classic self-produced game. Gameastor and Fantasy Fish established a project team named GLP , the name stands for their goal of becoming a Grand Line Pioneer. This theme for the project is the most recognizable history in the East—Three Kingdoms. To ensure the

Oriental fantasy online game, Soul Captor, developed by Gamania’s Seedo Digital held a CB test in May 2011. The CB test round will follow closely by Taiwan which is about to begin from the period of June 16 to 20 2011.  One of the major features of the game is the tiny and delicate souls. Different from pet systems commonly seen in other games, the souls will stay with the players throughout the journey and after the players beat the monsters, the souls will help collect the souls of the monsters into the Soul Directory Book. Their styles may

Since Gamania Cheer Up Foundation was established in 2008, they have encouraged teenagers in Taiwan to pursue dreams and be themselves. In the summer of 2011, the foundation announced the theme for this year’s summer school, Courage. The foundation will also expand on the “Courage Based Educational Training Program”, assisting participated college students to cultivate team spirits, challenge themselves, and further develop and make full use of this positive energy in the future!     Activate the “Courage Education”– Training 100 Teenage Volunteers   The Gamania Cheer Up Foundation administrated a survey to understand the courage of dream chasing

Gamania Game Developers Exchange (GDEX) made its debut appearance in GHQ. Encompassing various topics and forums, GDEX consisted of 32 sharing sessions during the span of 9 days. Special guest, Dr. Won Lee, CEO of KOR R&D Company flew his way to Gamania to give a seminar speech. The topics covered by GDEX this year include, introduction on the latest technology and productions of game industry, R&D team experience sharing, promotion of development strategy and regulation, domestic and overseas game campaign sharing and feedbacks. One can say that the latest trend and technological information of the game industry worldwide

All You Can East Ice Cream: Cool and Chill GJP Birthday Celebration!  Whenever there’s a birthday goes around in Gamania, Gamanians get to play as much as they want and eat to their hearts’ content! The birthday guy/gal could collect birthday vouchers, or take birthday leaves. For other bystanders in the office, they get to TP their colleague’s office or cream the birthday person etc. Birthday events are important dates in Gamania, colleagues could seek ‘revenge’ at this time (jk) and it’s a healthy outlet for Gamanians to let it all out and be merry! (lol) GJP held a

This is definitely the first time as well as the most significant time for the group. PlayWork Campaign, initiated by Brand Center was officially launched on March 21st 2011. In addition to having simultaneous exhibitions in Gamania operating cities such as Taipei, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Blair and Berlin, the campaign also combines films, internet activities and video memorial books etc. The campaign serves as a retrospection for Gamania’s growth and glory over the past 15 years. In the meantime, Gamania will also continue to carry on the PlayWork spirit.    What named it

Joyce, GM of Playcoo   “Surrounded by the institution of reality, fame and wealth, we often forget our passion and dream. Growing up, we couldn’t tell the difference between training and education. Find a love one or watch the movie alone in one weekend evening, you’ll rediscover the passion and the learning method that fits you the best.”       Film Introduction   Rancho, Farhan and Raju are students of Indian Institute of technology(one of the finest universities in India), they’re roommates and best friends with one another. However, in the campus that grades determine everything, Rancho, the

Lucent Heart: Europe CB Test to be Launched!  Playcoo, R&D subsidiary of Gamania launched a more than a week long closed beta test in Europe on its self-produced online game, Lucent Heart in June 2011. In addition to testing the pressure on the server, players could enjoy playing all content of Lucent Heart. The character level limit has also been enhanced to maximum 65 Lv.  avel all around Acadia continent in the game. They could attend activities and events such as ride contest, village experience, holding wedding etc. The content is rich and interesting. Through this CB test, R&D

G!VOICE: Gamania’s always celebrated the Game Day in the form of Sports Day, and in private, Gamanians also like to form clubs and get involved in sports activities. Gamanians seem to have a thing for sports, do you know why?  Albert: Actually it’s kind of intriguing! I remembered back in 2005, “sports” is not really an element in Gamania’s culture. It was not until end of 2004 and beginning of 2005 while I was chatting with a few colleagues and someone suddenly mentioned, “Dare to challenge the Jade Mountain ?” Back then everyone cared a lot about their “faces”