Our morning started with our fourth official site visit to GlassEgg. Today’s visit to GlassEgg’s site left a strong impression on me, particularly the thoughtful work structure and office layout. As we toured the facilities, I was fascinated by how each floor was dedicated to a distinct aspect of game development. Floor 16 was focused entirely on vehicles and their components, while Floor 17 was dedicated to the intricate designs of weapons and artillery. Finally, on Floor 18, the focus shifted to creating the game’s environment . The scenery, landscapes, and buildings that truly tie the games together.
Within each floor, the workspaces were thoughtfully divided into sections and teams, with each team concentrating on a specific design or project. For instance, on Floor 16, one area was dedicated to crafting a particular car for an upcoming, unreleased game. The emphasis on teamwork at GlassEgg was palpable and it was evident that each employee genuinely cares about and enjoys their work. The company also places significant importance on staying educated on current market trends and evolving technological advancements.
An obvious challenge that any company in this industry will face in the coming years is the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence. Even now, AI technology is making significant impact into the gaming industry, potentially taking over roles in the development process. Interestingly, GlassEgg places a strong emphasis on not using AI, aiming to provide an authentic and human-created gaming experience for their customers. Although GlassEgg doesn’t produce the final games themselves, their design and creation work has made them the first Vietnam-based gaming developer to achieve international recognition. Despite being established for only 25 years, I already sense that their impact on the gaming industry will be felt for generations to come.
Following our insightful visit to GlassEgg, we returned to UEF for our final language and history classes. In history, we delved into the philosophical legends and concepts of Vietnam and the significance of the five elements known as Deities– Water, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Wind – believed to be inherent in each person. My UEF friends told me that I was an Earth girl, (stubborn, confident, assertive, etc. just to name a few qualities 🙂 ) We then enjoyed playing traditional Vietnamese games and sampling delicious pastries.
