Dr Mona Ehsan

Engineering ,

Engineering Dept .

University of Jakarta

Indonesia

This study investigates the development conditions of the gaming industry in Indonesia, aiming to align local production capabilities with evolving market demands. Through secondary research and thematic analysis, the study identifies critical technological and skills gaps that hinder market competitiveness, particularly the limited adoption of advanced technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and AI-driven components. Resource constraints and low levels of industry collaboration emerge as significant barriers to technological integration and innovation. The findings emphasize local gaming firms’ need to establish strategic partnerships with international developers to enhance technical proficiency and innovation capacity. Moreover, incorporating local cultural narratives into game design offers dual benefits: enhancing Jordanian games’ competitiveness in global markets and contributing to the preservation and revitalization of Jordan’s intangible cultural heritage. By leveraging digital gaming as a modern conservation tool, this study highlights how cultural storytelling through interactive media can serve economic development and cultural heritage preservation. Addressing the identified gaps through coordinated initiatives can position Jordan as a regional hub for creative, technologically advanced, and culturally grounded game development.