INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE Hong Kong
MCV looks at how this tech-savvy region is nuturing home-grown development talent
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THE FACTS Population: 7,061,200 Currency: Hong Kong Dollar GDP (Per Capita): $34,049 Languages: English, Cantonese Chinese
KEY RETAILERS 298 Computer Zone, Buygame2, Golden Shop, i-Gamer, Offerhouse, Orinetal 188 Shopping Centre, Play- Asia, RenChi, SuperUFO,
ABOUT THE MARKET
WITH seven million people living in a tech-savvy culture, Hong Kong is a lucrative market for the video games industry.
The region is also home to a wide range of retailers, both physical and online. HMV had a presence in Hong Kong until recently when administrators Deloitte sold HMV’s Asian stores to AID Partners Capital Limited.
Several online retailers such as
Play-Asia generate revenue through exporting hard-to-come by Asian titles to the UK.
Some of the world’s leading video games publishers have an office based in Hong Kong and developers in the region specialise in online, browser and mobile games. University courses have been put in place to secure a healthy pool of
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TOP DEVELOPERS 6waves, Alife Studios, Blue Torch, Boonty, Gameloft, GigaMedia, Glu Games, Gorilla Systems, M-Inverse, New Era Interactive, Plastic Fantastic Games Studio, Typhoon Games
HMV had a presence in Hong Kong until recently, when administrators Deloitte sold HMV’s Asian stores to AID Partners Capital Limited.
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PUBLISHERS WITH A LOCAL OFFICE
Bandai, Capcom, Disney Interactive, EA, Konami, Microsoft, Sony Computer Entertainment, Tencent, Ubisoft
home grown development in Hong Kong. The Savannah College of Art and Design in the University of Creative Careers Hong Kong has a dedicated interactive design and game development course. The program, available at both BA and Masters level, has been created to give students skills in game design theory and an understanding of gameplay systems and mechanics. Hong Kong has its own non-profit games trade body, the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association who aim to promote and develop the digital entertainment market. Recent events backed by the body have included a discussion on the rise of mobile gaming in the region, and a symposium held to promote local animation talent.
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