Kekerasan di studio game Indonesia, PlayStation 5 Pro diumumkan, Project KV Dibatalkan | BGM

Summary

In this video, the host discusses several topics including a controversial issue in the Indonesian gaming industry involving the closure of Brandoville Studio due to abusive management. The discussion also covers the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro, its features, and the backlash over its price and lack of a disc drive. Additionally, the host talks about the success of 'Black Myth: Wukong,' its sales, and the possibility of an expansion. The video also mentions the announcement of 'Honor of Kings World,' its uncertain genre, and the cancellation of 'Project Kev.' Lastly, the host comments on the re-release of 'Flappy Bird' and the physical edition of 'Honkai Star Rail' for PS5.

Takeaways

• 😀 The script is a casual discussion about various topics in the gaming industry.
• 📣 A local Indonesian game studio, Bronovel, has been accused of abusive and toxic behavior by its founders, leading to its closure.
• 🚨 The Indonesian Game Association has taken notice and plans to blacklist the founders, Cherry and Ken, from the industry.
• 🎮 Rumors suggest that the PlayStation 5 Pro will be released in November, with a controversial price point of $700, which includes no disc drive or stand.
• 💸 The price of the PS5 Pro is criticized for being high, especially in Japan, where local PC manufacturers are using the situation to promote their gaming PCs.
• 🐒 The game 'Black Myth: Wukong' has reportedly sold 18 million copies across platforms and is speculated to have earnings around 800 million dollars.
• 🔮 There are plans for an expansion to 'Black Myth: Wukong', with the publisher Hero Games interested in a large-scale project similar to 'Shadow of the Tomb Raider'. “📱 The iPhone 16 series is announced, with 'Honor of Kings: World' showcased as a game that will be released in 2025, but its quality is a subject of debate.
• 🕊️ Flappy Bird is set to make a return, but without the involvement of its original creator, Dong Nguyen, who has expressed guilt over the game's addictive nature.
• 🎉 Honkai Star: Rail is getting a physical edition for the PS5, which is a rare occurrence for free-to-play games, and includes exclusive merchandise.

Q & A

What is the issue with the local game industry mentioned in the script?

The script discusses a controversy in the local game industry involving a studio named Bronevel, which has been accused of abusive and toxic behavior by its two bosses, Cherry L and Ken L, leading to the studio's closure and the bosses being blacklisted from the Indonesian game ecosystem.

What actions has the Indonesian Game Association taken regarding the situation with Bronevel studio?

The Indonesian Game Association has issued a statement declaring that Cherry L and Ken L will be blacklisted from the Indonesian game industry and will provide counseling and legal protection to the victims.

What is the controversy surrounding the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro?

The controversy is about the high price of the PlayStation 5 Pro, which does not include a disc drive or stand, requiring customers to purchase these separately, leading to criticism from gamers worldwide.

How has the Japanese market reacted to the price of the PlayStation 5 Pro?

The Japanese market has reacted negatively to the high price of the PlayStation 5 Pro, with local PC gaming manufacturers starting to sell gaming PCs at similar prices, using the hashtag 'PS5 Pro' to capitalize on the situation.

What are the speculated plans for the game 'Wukong' after its success?

There are speculations that the developers of 'Wukong', Game Science, along with their publisher Hero Games, are considering creating an expansion for the game, potentially similar in scale to 'Shadow of the Tomb Raider', with new content and characters.

What is the status of 'Project Kev' mentioned in the script?

Project Kev has been confirmed to be canceled and will not be developed further due to controversies and possibly due to financial issues, as it was speculated that the project was facing funding problems.

What is the new development regarding the 'Flappy Bird' game mentioned in the script?

A new version of 'Flappy Bird' is being released, but it will not involve the original creator Dong Nguyen, who has no association with the new release and will not receive any royalties from it.

What is the speculation about the game 'Honor of Kings World' that was showcased at an iPhone event?

The speculation is that 'Honor of Kings World' might be an MMO-style game based on the showcase, but the exact nature of the game is still unclear as it has not been officially confirmed.

What is the significance of the physical version of 'Honkai Star Rail' for the PS5?

The physical version of 'Honkai Star Rail' for the PS5 is significant as it is a rare occurrence for free-to-play games to have a physical release, and it includes exclusive merchandise and in-game items, making it a collector's item.

What is the general sentiment expressed in the script about the future of the gaming industry?

The script expresses a mix of excitement for upcoming games and expansions, disappointment over the cancellation of projects like 'Project Kev', and concern over the treatment of workers in the industry, as well as the pricing strategies of gaming consoles.