More Than Just a Game: The Real-World Applications of the Super Mario Effect


Who knew that games could help us learn? It turns out that every game involves some struggle, which is just what we need for optimal learning! Learning something new can be challenging, we need to go through that trial-and-error phase until we finally reach that amazing “aha” moment. Ever wondered why we tend to give […]
When Art Meets Technology: The World of VFX and Technical Artists


At Agate, there are many specialists in the Art Department, including 2D, 3D Character, 3D Environment, Concept, Technical artists, UI, VFX Artists, and Game Animator. Each role requires a unique blend of technical know-how and creativity to produce top-notch artwork. However, two roles in the specialist focus more on technical expertise: VFX and Technical Artist. […]
Bringing Games to Life: The Process of Game Creation


Ever wonder how your favorite games are made? Or are you eager to create your own games? Well, look no further because we have got you covered! We’ll provide a thorough process of creating a game, from scratch to life! Let’s check it out! Note: The process may vary depending on the company and game […]
Unlocking Your Potential: A Guide to Empowering Leadership


Want to know how to be an effective leader? Becoming an effective leader can be a daunting task, and trying to master all aspects of leadership alone can be challenging. Empowering leadership requires both soft skills and technical proficiency, with a focus on comprehending the team’s work and effective communication. But worry not, here are […]
Leading the Way: The Role of Leadership in Agate


Leadership is one of the most critical factors determining a company’s success. Effective leadership will inspire and motivate crews, encourage collaboration, drive innovation, and navigate challenges. A good leader sets the tone for the entire team and creates a culture that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. In this fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, leadership […]
A Peek Into Design Department


The call for the design department is to manage creative and design endeavor, possesses highly creative talent that absorbs visual trend and deploy them in fresh and exciting ways. Some sample roles we have in Agate’s design department are such: The team are required to create program in order to support the creative ecosystem inside […]
Tech Department 101


People behind the department There are 4 divisions in the Department of Tech in Agate: Programmer (Game Programmer, System Programmer, Fullstack Programmer, etc)Their role for a Programmer is to develop the game by implementing concepts into actual playable game. Engineer (DevOps Engineer, Data Engineer, QA Engineer, etc)To be an Engineer, one need to make sure […]
The Story of Agate’s Avatar


Introducing you Agate’s avatar, our R&D’s latest project consists of customizable avatar that transforms our vision into various features, art styles, and advance technology. The purpose is to create Agate’s own standard to innovate tools and techniques, research and validation, growth of improvement and learnings of new trend in the industry. The Design First layer […]
Indonesia Gaming Ecosystem: A Growing Landscape with a Promising Future


Indonesia’s game development ecosystem is rapidly growing and becoming more established, with a growing talent pool and local game development studios. However, the industry still faces challenges, such as a lack of funding and limited access to the global market. Despite these challenges, the future of Indonesia’s game development ecosystem looks promising, with potential for […]
Leaders & Specialist In The Art Department


Creativity has always been at the heart of an art department. But sometimes creativity can be too elusive and intangible to pin down. This is why some important roles in the art department exist: the leader and the specialist. The call is to ensure all creative deliverables are well executed and align with client’s expectation. […]