▲（Source︰www.moleskine.com） Mobile device has been hot for years. Many paper-backed magazines were terminated accordingly and even the paper-backed notebooks are required to find an alternative way or develop by-business now. After launching Incase and not very convenient app for iPhone and iPad, the noted notebook brand, Moleskine now has some new stuff. On the Public Design Festival in Milan Italy, Moleskine showed several new notebook series, oh, no, not notebook, they were glasses, pencils, ball pens, portable lights, reading rack, and many types of bags. At the first glance, the move Moleskine acted this time was a bit confusing.

After 72 hours for the voyage of 966km, the Gamania Bravery has successfully returned Taiwan! The summer school hosted by Gamania Cheer Up Foundation had a topic of [Bravery] this year. The outpost event in June was started with the Gamania Bravery. ▲Picture taken before setting out A brave voyage from Hong Kong to Kaohsiung Gamania Bravery had recruited 10 brave youths to join the voyage. Their mission was to sail the powerless sailboat, Gamania Bravery from Hong Kong to Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Teenagers from all over the world had to establish the mutual understanding, learn how to lift the

Remember some 14 years ago when cell phone was first introduced, Far Eastone Telecommunications came up with the slogan, “With Far Eastone, distance doesn’t exist.” 14 years have passed, we really do live a life without hassles caused by distance. Telecommunications, internet, cell phones, computers and household appliances integrated into one, leading our life into a path of technology. On the notion of screen technology, smart phone changed our habits of viewing things, we went from looking at the screen to using it as keyboards. This groundbreaking technology enables us to rid of buttons and keyboards. Everything you need

Speaking of department activity planning and creativity, our youngest colleagues in Customer Service Center (CS) seem to be taking the lead. In addition to Uniform Day and Beach Day which are familiar to Gamanians, these colleagues planned a special game community activity that combines both the virtual and real worlds around the time of Dragon Boat Festival. GAMA CITY, a game that facilitates team spirit and interaction between rookie and veteran staff through fun and interesting ways, how do you play it? Well, read on to find out!  GAMA CITY is divided into three phases: Gama community, Gama Stake-Raise

Have you even been astonished by the opening title of a movie or video game? Have you even been attracted to the visual effects in commercial or the story told in Music Video accompanied with the audio? The secrets behind these dazzling and eyes-catching films are Motion Graphics. What is Motion Graphics? There are two kinds of amines, and one is Animation, stemmed from movies or documentations. Such motion graphics are directly sold as products and this kind of film was called animation movie. The famous [Monster Inc.] or [Cars] are the examples.  The other is Motion Graphics, according

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

Barbie, a plastic doll without life, not only sold billion worldwide and live the legend for over half a century! From flight attendant, doctor, rock n roller, Barbie always stays on the front-line of fashion. She has thrown on numerous outfits, broken up and made up with boyfriend, Kenny countless times. Rumors about their relationship remains a mystery, her life story far more exciting and enticing than the people who own her. All of this attributed to her manufacturer, Mattel, the company that continuously create values for its product through stories.  Mattel not only infused life into its product,

Created by Gamania’s subsidiary, Seedo Digital Co., Soul Captor the fantasy 3D online game made its tribute launch in Hong Kong! The close beta test (CB) fired up in May and the public test soon follows. The initial CB test came out on Facebook and the campaign was done in the form of comics. The adorable and funny characters were well-received, especially the “Create Your Very Own Comic Strips of the Lovely Soul Character” campaign which prompted much creativity and feverous discussion online. After the campaign ended, there were total of 20 players who received the extremely rare Cowboy

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”

For general companies, when engaging in critical policies, there will usually be a group of people sitting quietly at the meeting room, discussing and ruminating until a decision is being made. But for dynamic Gamania, that is never the case. “Move about, don’t sit it out” philosophy was adopted by all heads of units and supervisors. We want the strategic meeting to “pop”! Resolution can be triggered and inspired by outdoor activities, which is a necessary means to acquire for all to face future challenges with no fear.  Strategic Meeting Turned into Sports Races Remember couple of years ago,

▲(Source of picture: http://blog.regalmanners.com/ )     Open your mind and take a stride, let’s go for a grand tour!    Everyone deserves a grand tour in his/her life regardless of rich or poor. Quoting from renowned mime actor, John Barrymore, “A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.” Everyone always holds on to their dreams. Be it far-reaching or within reach, it all depends on the power of realizing because some things, if we don’t do it, we never will!        Grand tour is a journey of soaring aspiration    What exactly