The Turtle Project!

The Corporate Social Responsibility class is back again with yet another cause! This semester, the students from CSR class of April 2012 consisting of Mass Communication & Games Design Degree students have joined together in a fundraising event in the name of turtles, with the support of Juara Turtle Project (JTP). You can find more information about the Juara Turtle Project HERE.

The Turtle Project has raised a sum of RM 3,300 and will be contributed towards the Juara Turtle Project. JTP is a non-governmental organization that aims to preserve sea turtles one egg at a time on the coast of Kampung Juara on Pulau Tioman. The fundraiser event was held between 16^th to 17^th July 2012 at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus.

Heroes of Newerth Tournament by KDU UC Game Club!

KDU University College’s official Game Club (KDUGC) recently organized the KDUGC Amateur-Only Heroes of Newerth Tournament held at BlitZone Cybercafe, Damansara Jaya on the 16th and 17th of June 2012 (Saturday & Sunday). Event Marshall for the day was KDUGC president Ian Cheong and members of the KDUGC committee members.

The Malaysian Games & Comics Convention @ KDU UC!

Games and comics have and will always have a place in the culture and history of a country. This is also true in Malaysia. This past weekend, KDU University College (Damansara Jaya campus) was the host of the Malaysia Games and Comic Convention of 2012. 

It was a star studded event that spanned the 19th and 20th of May which attracted over 2,500 people

The Malaysian Games & Comics Convention 2012

Calling all gamers and comic addicts! The Malaysian Games and Comics Convention 2012 will be happening here at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus!

Click HERE for more information on the event!

Click HERE for a list of classes and workshops!

Here's a little insight on what will be going down on the day itself;

·   Meet the Fan Sessions by famous comic artists, Billy Tan, Tan Eng Huat, Carlo Pagulayan and Leinil Yu.

·  Cosplay Model Contest & Interview with Celebrity Cosplay Queen Alodia Gosiengfiao

·    Tekken Blood Vengeance Making-Of with esteemed Director Mouri Youichi 

·   Special Signing Session by Jay Tablante and Alodia Gosiengfiao and Jay Tablante’s Book Launch

·    Gilamon Anniversary

·    Anugerah PeKomik

·    Digital Art Demonstrations by Yazid

·   Panel Sessions and Roundtable Talks (Style and Market Demand for Comics by Datuk Lat & Professor Muliyadi, Game Business Models, etc)

·    League of Legends Trial by Garena

·    UMVC3 & Street Fighter X Tekken Tournament

·    24-Hour Game Marathon & 24-Hour Comic

·    Portfolio Reviews by Rhythm & Hues, Fly Studios and Inspidea

·    Get loot at the IndieValley!

Official Launch of KDU MyGameDev2020!

The Game Development industry sees a great opportunity and demand for skillful and creative talents in the upcoming future. The young generation these days, has what it takes to push and generate ideas on the gaming industry here in Malaysia. Recently, KDU University College has been given the green light by PEMANDU's Education National Key Results Area (NKEA) Steering Committee for the establishment of MyGameDev2020, as an Entry Point under the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP). The event took place at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus on 24th April 2012.

From left: Mr.Nicholas Shariff Collins (Head of Business, Codemasters Studios), YB Senator Dato' Seri Idris Jala (Minister in Prime Minister's Deparment & CEO of PEMANDU), and Ms.Patricia Chua (Special Projects Director, KDU University College)

KDU is looking forward to a significant growth and role in building the Game Development Industry in Malaysia. With this official launch of MyGameDev2020, it is hoped that the Entry Point Project will enable Malaysia to become a leading Game Development centre in the region with a firm reputation as a creator of high quality, creative talents and content. KDU also aims to produce creative and potential individuals thus, creating an attractive package for foreign game developers and investors; and an incubation and support hub for independent game developers. 

Bachelor of Game Development - Game Art, Game Design, Game Technology

In KDU- Where Gaming is a Lesson

-If you would like to understand more on the landscape of Games Development, click HERE.
-If you would like to know more about our Bachelor in Game Development, click HERE.
-If you would like to have a sneak peek of our KDU Gaming lab, click HERE.
*Alternatively, you can always check us out on LOWYAT forum or email your enquiries to (gamedev@kdu.edu.my)

Game Development Open Day 2012

Welcoming you to year 2012, it is time to unleash that gaming passion in you! If you have the passion and interest to play games and create games, this open day might just be in for you. Speak to our lecturers about the KDU Bachelor in Game Development and how you can make a living by playing and creating games.

KDU Games Development proudly invites you to our "Game Dev Open Day" on 4th January 2012 from 9.00am-5.00pm at KDU Damansara Jaya Campus.

Do feel free to bring along your friends and family!

*For more information, do call 03-79536688 or email:

1) gamedev@kdu.edu.my

2) jlpan@kdu.edu.my

Alternatively, you can also visit our Website!

Pursue a Degree in Game Development

Have you ever thought of pursuing your studies in line with Game Development? Here in KDU University College, we are now offering the Degree in Game Development (Game Art, Game Design, Game Technology). Be the next great game artist, game designer, and even a gamer yourself.  You can read more about Game Development HERE.

Do also check out our Gaming Lab!

In this course, you will be learning the game development platform in the areas of 2d and 3d such as pc,xbox360 and iPhone. Students will also be learning unity3d, Microsoft xna, ogre3d, unreal development kit UDK, 3dstudiomax, photoshop and more!

If you have more questions and enquiries pertaining this course, do contact us at 03-79536688 or email us at best@kdu.edu.my

Understanding the Landscape of Games Development

 Warcraft 3- Frozen Throne (Photo source: blog.ocad.ca)

The Entertainment Industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world economy. In fact, Electronic Games have become mainstream media, with nett earnings even surpassing that of the film industry. An industry study conducted on the worldwide video game industry has predicted that the video game boom will continue through to 2012, with total sales soaring to $68.4 billion

A sneak peek of the NEW KDU Gaming lab!

Here is a little something to feed the gamer's eye. Our new Game Lab is finally up and complete. Gamers will be thrilled by awesome game gadgets and technology. Interested in the gaming field and industry? Then watch out for the new KDU Bachelor of Game Development!

Completed with the "Alienware" desktop set, suitable for gamers!

The Xbox, Playstation, Guitar Hero's, and drumset Section!

Mr.Tan Chin Ike (Academic Dept Head, Creative Arts Department)