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Tai Uong - The Scourge at Gamehub 2024 Finals

GameHub is a competition to search for and invest in potential game projects, making its debut at the Vietnam GameVerse 2024 event, held at Phu Tho Stadium on May 11-12.

After the nomination round and presentations with dozens of participating projects, the expert council has selected 6 projects for the finals, including The Scourge (horror genre), Rune Seeker (turn-based strategy), Lacbird Intedify (educational game), Silkroad Origin Mobile (role-playing), Magic Typer (academic), Animal Push Royale (role-playing, battle royale). They will take the stage to present their products, such as the idea, content, and development roadmap in 5 minutes, followed by 10 minutes to raise capital and answer questions from investors and partners. Taking place within the framework of GameVerse, GameHub has attracted investors' attention and garnered the interest of hundreds of passionate gamers at the event. They eagerly cheered and applauded after each game presentation. Representatives from the projects appeared confident, albeit a bit nervous. Still, they were excited and honored to have made it to the finals, while also expressing good wishes to their "competitors," with the desire to collaborate in developing the Vietnamese gaming community and expanding globally.



The program was opened by the game project "The Scourge" from the developer Rare Reverse. The project representative was a bit nervous at the beginning, but quickly regained confidence and delivered an engaging presentation about the product.



"The Scourge" has debuted a demo and received a lot of positive feedback. The game falls into the horror genre, with a storyline and setting entirely in Vietnam. The product is expected to be released around August to October. The company has invested 4 billion VND in developing this game and hopes to sell 50,000 copies, priced at around 12 USD each. In addition to profitability from game sales, they called on investors to export Vietnamese culture to the world through gaming.

After the presentation, the project garnered the interest of four judges and investors. They appreciated the Vietnamese elements in the game but also inquired about the revenue structure, production process, and market potential. The challenging questions were convincingly addressed by the developers.



After nearly 2 hours, GameHub concluded amidst the excitement of all six teams and the investors. They continued to spend more time networking and sharing further insights about their inquiries. Some investors and game publishers also expressed their desire to immediately sign deals with some developers at GameHub

Unleashing 'The Scourge' – A Vietnamese Horror Game by Rare Reveresee Studio

Set against an old ‘90s Saigon apartment backdrop, The Scourge revolves around Nhat Huy, a university student with a disturbing past. As players step into Nhat Huy's shoes, they must confront the chilling secrets of an ultimate evil that haunts him, with the final devil as the only escape from his nightmare and tragedy.



This game will bring players on a journey where they must solve puzzles, interact with their environment, and collect fragmented items, leading to a climactic showdown with the final devil.

One of the most exciting features of The Scourge is its stunning 3D graphics. The game's development team has crafted a realistic environment that immerses players in a dark and haunting world. Every detail, from the dimly lit corridors to the sinister objects scattered throughout the apartment, is meticulously designed to induce fear.



The Scourge was also featured at Gamescom Asia 2023 as one of the best games to try in 2024.

The Scourge is slated for release in Q3 2024. If you're eager to experience The Scourge for yourself, wait no more as a demo is now available on Steam.

Read more at Unleashing 'The Scourge' – A Vietnamese Horror Game by Rare Reveresee Studio

Gamehub 2024 Finals: 6 Projects Selected

GameHub is a program that seeks and invests in potential game projects, within the framework of Vietnam GameVerse 2024. In its first year of operation, GameHub received dozens and dozens of game project submissions.



After the presentation round on April 25th, the GameHub expert council selected the top 6 projects with the highest scores to advance to the final round, which will be held on May 11th in Ho Chi Minh City (TP HCM).
6 Projects Selected: The Scourge, Rune Seeker, Silkroad Origin Mobile, Lacbird Intedify, Magic Typer and Animal Push Royale

About Tai Uong - The Scourge



This horror genre game was developed by the CGI graphics specialist, Rare Reverse. In addition to the role-playing style of exploring the plot with many common thrilling elements, The Scourge incorporates various other gameplay elements such as puzzles, item collection, mazes, etc., to create allure.

The development team representative stated that the game has multiple endings depending on the players' decisions and actions. The trial version on Steam received many positive reviews. The team plans to promote the game extensively in culturally similar markets to Vietnam. The project was highly praised by Ms. Vu Thu Trang, CEO of Gamota, for its graphics, engaging gameplay, and integration of Vietnamese cultural elements into the game's setting.

The top 6 will proceed to directly present to investors and have the opportunity to receive support such as cash, training courses... at the GameHub Finals, taking place on the evening of May 11th at Phu Tho Indoor Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam Gameverse is an annual event organized by the Radio and Television Electronic Information Department - Ministry of Information and Communications, VnExpress Newspaper, FPT Online, and the Vietnam Game Alliance. The event is expected to attract 40,000 participants.

Read more: Gamehub 2024 Finals: 6 Projects Selected

WIP - CHARACTER FACE CREATING

Hi everyone, we are now testing the face-create techs.
We all want this girl to be a bit unique that she has the Vietnamese features and also shows some of her characteristics.
Of course this is not our final, so we wonder what is a Vietnamese face features that we should consider.
Your suggestion will be really valuable to us.

WIP - Animation & Stamina Update

WIP Update - The Scourge | Tai Ương

The hungry ghost in our Demo got lots of feedback so we decided to remake the animation. Also, stamina now has been added into ‘The Scourge’. Our team now (may) become running simulation instead of walking simulation.