Gamania officially turns 20 this year. Has everyone noticed how Gamania has become more mature and more willing to challenge the limits of work and fun? From its start in games to the recent call to become a flagship Internet company, such a transformation is the "New Gamania" created by all Gamanians together. 2015 is a milestone that Gamanians can feel proud of and it is the year when the new Gamania will take on new challenges. G!VOICE has therefore interviewed veteran and new Gamanians to see what they think about the New Gamania. They were also asked to

Why is Gamania making such a big change? Aren't we, as consumers, already inextricably linked with the Internet?  Mobile technology is now growing at an explosive rate and the Internet has become an integral part of life. People's modes of consumption and behavior have changed in significant ways. The mobile wave is now penetrating every aspect of life through the Internet. Those who master the digital tracks of consumers will be able to capture true business opportunities. The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) reported that there were 2.9 billion Internet users in 2014 and estimated that this number will jump

Activator marketing director Steve Wang is a veteran in film marketing who has published 50 movies in Taiwan and overseas. These included Beyond the Arctic when the Taiwanese movie scene was in the doldrums, to Jump! Boys, Go Grand-riders and Zone Pro Site that marked the revival of domestic films. In the last six years, he has focused his energies on documentaries and in 2013, Wang made Beyond Beauty-Taiwan from Above the most successful Taiwanese documentary ever.  Setting Box office Records with Six Marketing Innovations With production costs that reached 90 Million NTD and no actual plot, Beyond Beauty-Taiwan from Above may have been a lifelong dream of director Chi Po-lin, but to Wang,

G!VOICE Recommended Who says illustrated books are for kids only? When you see all the unique illustrations from around the world, you will be loath to put them down! The Bologna Illustrators Exhibition organized by the Bologna Children's Book Fair originated in 1967 and is the annual highlight of the illustrator community and a key guide to illustration trends! Here in this illustrators' hall of fame, the sparks of creativity flying everywhere and imagination running amok fill the audience will inspiration as well!  Exhibition Content This time, the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition is making an official return to Taiwan after

2015 marks the 20th anniversary of Gamania and year 1 of the Gamania Internet fleet! This is because Gamania is taking a big step in its transformation this year in order to become a national flagship Internet company. We will provide the public and enterprise customers with an even more diverse range of online, software and hardware services.  Drawing on our 20 years of extensive operating experience, innovative marketing techniques and attentive customer service, Gamania will partner with all kinds of online content experts to build a whole new Internet fleet that covers every aspect! At the end of

Gamania has always been an adventurous explorer when it comes to the market. We are adept at finding new opportunities in seemingly ordinary situations and finding a different path! A passion for exploration, innovation that comes out of the left field, boldness not held back by convention, and paying attention to details that other people overlook are all traits unique to Gamania that has led to triumphs large and small during our 20 years in the games industry!  If we don't know where we came from, how will we know where we will go in the future? G!VOICE will

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Legend has it that only those who believe in Santa Claus are able to hear the bells on the sleigh tinkling. Once the blessed bells start to jingle, those children in deep slumber can have sweet dreams and will be blessed with safety and happiness for one year. This year, Gama Buddy turns into Gingerbread Gama Buddy and rings the Christmas bells that symbolize good luck, singing songs of happiness and delivering warmth.  Ho! Ho! Ho! Gingerbread Gama Buddy has come for Christmas What would be the chemical reaction when Gamania and gingerbread are put

Are single function apps superior to multi-purpose apps? Since the App Store was launched in 2008, this issue has gone under constant debate. A consensus was finally reached after analysis of data such as user preferences and usage behavior over the past few years. An overwhelming trend is now sweeping the App market right now: single function apps over multi-purpose apps! This is apparent from Facebook’s delegation of messaging functions to the FB Messenger App, and Google creating independent apps for Gmail, Google search, Google maps, and other separate functions. ▲Google has created 74 apps in total for its

Since Gamanians of all sizes love to play, Halloween is an opportunity that can’t be passed up! This year, Halloween was more exciting than ever before with our favorite pranksters from Gama Garden dressed up in various adorable costumes yelling “trick or treat” at the top of their lungs. Gama Island was enveloped in such an eerie atmosphere that those who entered without being mentally prepared were sure to emerge in tears. What was most frightening were the spirits which emerged from hell and headed straight for Gamania. They suddenly appeared to terrorize the office, causing many of the

These bloodthirsty pirates took over the Gamania building! On November 11th, all Gamanians received invitations from renowned pirate Captain Ullik to search for the hidden ocean’s treasure G while celebrating Gamania’s anniversary. The pirates were raring to go early in the morning, as they tried to outdo each other with their costumes! After a debriefing from Captain Ullik, each team set off with their hints and maps!  ▲Each pirate ship crew sounded off in the courtyard, frightening passersby with vicious looks! In the first stage of the treasure hunt, captains received 9 cryptic hints which directed the pirates toward

Social websites have become key locations for brand marketing in recent years. Brands allocate significant budgets to purchase ads and host events on social websites in order to generate more fans, likes, messages, and shares. Social websites allow them to forge close links to their consumers in a rapid, low-cost manner. However, the marketing potential of social websites does not stop there. The function to order items via posts and integrated one-click ordering is now available in Europe and the US. When paired with comprehensive backend order handling systems, this successfully stimulates even more business potential. G!VOICE’s bold prediction is

Gamania’s 2014 Anniversary Celebration started on November 6th, offering the best perks in the gaming world this year. Each week, players have the chance to win major prizes. The prizes include two round trip tickets and admission to Tokyo Disneyland or Universal Studios in Osaka, weekly drawings for a new iPhone 6 Plus, Yamaha scooter, and other prizes worth more than NT$1 million in total so that players Love to Play for Life! To thank players across Taiwan for their continued love and support, the beanfun! platform is also launching its new exclusive point card, the beanfun! card. Point

Lineage, a classic Gamanian game which has dominated the Taiwanese market for 14 years, officially announced open registration for the 2014 Lineage Battle of Kings competition on October 28th. Individual and team blood league battles are planned for a competition of the best Lineage players. ▲Sexy Ma Yourong’s warrior call to arms Exclusive Ma Yourong Wallpaper Available for Download, Surprise Meal Delivery for Fiercest Warriors Lineage launched a new class, warrior, in Korea this summer, causing much hype amongst players worldwide. Now, the class is coming to Taiwanese players at the start of 2015. Before the class is launched, the game

Gamania’s first person shooter, Counter Strike Online is implementing crossover cooperation with a manga/anime for the first time ever. From now until February 24th, 2015, the exclusive limited time only overseas Counter Strike Online X Attack on Titan crossover level will be available. Players will play as a member of the Scout Regiment, equipped with 3D maneuver gear and armed with snap-blade to fight against swarms of titans and the main boss, the armored titan! The only way to defend the lines is to launch a full-on attack. Players must have the courage to give their hearts up in

Do you know about Smart cars? It carries only two people, but is sold for ten times the cost of a motorcycle. Even the cheapest Smart car model runs NT$655,000. With a ridiculously short length of only 2.69 meters and an engine less than 1000 CCs in size, this tiny, slow car is often jokingly referred to as an “electric wheelchair”. However, recently the company produced the largest City Car in history. What was the motivation behind this? When Smart cars first came to market in 1998, it emphasized a miniature vehicle suitable for urban transportation. It is easy

Recently, many people have decided to transfer their iOS or Android platform app onto the other respective platform after development, in hopes that more Apple or Android fans would share these apps’ services. However, development teams can face major challenges when implementing cross-platform development and design. This includes different hardware, software, screen resolution, and user interfaces. Though we cannot alter the iOS or Android software or hardware specifications, we can devote extra energy in the interface and operation experience so that all Apple and Android fans may enjoy an excellent usage experience. The next cross-platform app design cases will

How long has it been since you’ve watched TV? From being in the habit of waiting by your TV every day at 8 P.M. to seeking entertainment via online channels, there are now an increasing number of convenient ways to enjoy music and videos on the computer, mobile phone, and tablet PC. Youtube, Netflix, iQIYI, Sohu, and Tudou are a few of the websites which provide vast amounts of video content to the world at all hours of the day. How do online platforms compete for market share under these changing circumstances, and how can traditional TV stations change

In the past two years, the term “co-creation” had emerged frequently. Michael Dell believed that co-creation could create excellent opportunities for Dell. A.G. Lafley, former CEO of Proctor & Gamble, felt that a brand must be created alongside customers, involving them in its co-creation throughout the entire process. BMW, SONY, and LEGO have all established online platforms for co-creation. Have you still been working hard all by yourself when all these Fortune 500 companies have begun actively integrating consumer co-creation into their brand strategies? What is Co-Creation? The old business model of brands creating products and values that consumers

You have surely heard of many scientists who have had to overcome multiple failures and obstacles such as funding, environment, and the market before their inventions went public. Take the Wright brothers for example. With only high school educations, the two initially used their mechanical expertise to run a bicycle shop in order to study flight. Halfway through, their research was halted for two years due to a shortage of funds. Revolutionary development of the airplane did not take place until they successfully convinced the U.S. army aviation to invest funding and a technological partnership. In the past, many

G!VOICE Recommended: An entertainment kingdom that originally began in the animation industry, Disney is an expert on global implementation of intellectual property rights. The exhibition lays our Disney’s history in whole this time, so the audience can look back fondly at adorable characters from our childhood while also observing the hard work, dedication, and commercial thought which Disney and its creators put forth behind the creation of each successful character. ▲The charm of various Disney character types are shown in various exhibition areas. Exhibition Content The Disney Kingdom will move into Songshan Cultural and Creative Park starting December. Original