Can a Malaysian indie game studio go head-to-head with the world’s biggest gaming companies? Metronomik founder Wan Hazmer believes Malaysia has the talent but turning that talent into a global business is the real challenge.

From building No Straight Roads to creating a studio capable of producing international hits, Hazmer shares the realities of running a game company like the cost of development, finding global audiences, attracting creative talent, and why owning original IP matters in the gaming industry.

We discuss:


Why building a game studio is harder than making a game.


How Metronomik competes in a crowded global gaming market.


The challenges of funding and monetising original game IPs in Malaysia.


Why Malaysia has the talent and resources to become a gaming hub.


What it takes to build a sustainable indie studio.

Can a Malaysian indie game studio go head-to-head with the world’s biggest gaming companies? Metronomik founder Wan Hazmer believes Malaysia has the talent but turning that talent into a global business is the real challenge.From building No Straight Roads to creating a studio capable of producing international hits, Hazmer shares the realities of running a game company like the cost of development, finding global audiences, attracting creative talent, and why owning original IP matters in the gaming industry.We discuss:<ul><li>Why building a game studio is harder than making a game.</li><li>How Metronomik competes in a crowded global gaming market.</li><li>The challenges of funding and monetising original game IPs in Malaysia.</li><li>Why Malaysia has the talent and resources to become a gaming hub.</li><li>What it takes to build a sustainable indie studio.</li></ul>

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