2022 Program Recap
Project PIGI, a collaborative effort by Ranida Games, Squeaky Wheel, and Yangyang Mobile, aimed to elevate Philippine game development. Over six months, developers from across the Philippines submitted game prototypes for expert review. Three finalists—Craggenrock, Working Tidal, and Light Bringer—received intensive mentoring, refining their games and pitch decks. Culminating in Pitch Day, finalists showcased their creations to local and global audiences, marking a pivotal moment in Filipino game development.
STAGE 1: CALL FOR ENTRIES & GAME DEV PANELS
(AUGUST 2021 - FEBRUARY 2022)
Stage 1 will take 6 months and features monthly game dev panels that talk about the process of making games from conceptualization to pitching. At the end of this stage, we will ask developers to submit their game prototypes to be reviewed by a panel of experts.
STAGE 2: FINALIST SELECTION & MENTORING
(MARCH 2022 - OCTOBER 2022)
Up to 10 teams (finalists) will be selected to receive additional support from Mentors. Mentors will advise these finalists so they can polish their prototypes and create their pitch decks over a period of 6 months.
STAGE 3: PITCH DAY
(NOVEMBER 2022)
The Pitch Day is a one day event wherein the selected finalists will pitch their games to local and international viewers, as well as platforms and publishers that may seek to fund their games.
2022 Organizing Team
2022 Mentors
SOLON CHEN
Managed multiple companies ever since he was a student. Took up a bachelor's degree in Software Engineering and pursued a career in the same field after co-founding Kooapps, a game development studio. Currently fulfilling his duties in Kooapps while actively participating as a Board Member of the Game Developers Association of the Philippines.
ALLEN TAN
Allen is the Chief Executive Officer of Monstronauts, and have been in the game industry for at least a decade. His company is very famous for their mobile games like Potion Punch & Sproutle.
BEN BANTA
Ben is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Ranida Games, and have been in the game industry for more than a decade. He has a very technical background, have helped the company launch games, one of is Bayani & PBA Baseketball Slam.
LUNA JAVIER
Luna Javier is the Creative Director and Co-Founder of Altitude Games, the Manila-based studio behind the mobile games Kung Fu Clicker, Dream Defense, and Run Run Super V. She started as a game writer in 2002 as part of the pioneer team that released the first Filipino-made game. Before Altitude, she previously worked at Boomzap Entertainment, creating best-selling casual adventure franchises such as Awakening and Dana Knightstone.
DERRICK MAPAGU
Derrick is the founder and Creative Director of Most Played Games, and brings with him a decade of experience in Game Development/ Programming, Game Project Management & Game Design. He graduated Computer Science from De La Salle University in 2008, and have worked in the game industry since then.
2022 Demo Day Judges
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