{"id":266632,"date":"2024-12-13T14:39:49","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T14:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/13\/android-developers-blog-weareplay-meet-the-people-building-sport-apps-and-games\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:10:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:10:05","slug":"android-developers-blog-weareplay-meet-the-people-building-sport-apps-and-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/13\/android-developers-blog-weareplay-meet-the-people-building-sport-apps-and-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Android Developers Blog: #WeArePlay | Meet the people building sport apps and games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<meta content=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg4gGK3nK4JrbDkwuQqR-LZiP5pN7w2ekyQvxr_VGcHGnjExJYbeukSBLoJI2c_sk19XyZbZ3ILK-KNMFRnVtDFDJLxiw_ODTX1Y1qk56_8AHlmIi2xaV1KhVxBbJbSyM5BLGAmijuUPBxuDO1QhdtdE77Fp2WCsD6ifRIkPgtfEA8Q613TlzGVJF8r7LM\/s1600\/image16.jpg\" name=\"twitter:image\"\/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg4gGK3nK4JrbDkwuQqR-LZiP5pN7w2ekyQvxr_VGcHGnjExJYbeukSBLoJI2c_sk19XyZbZ3ILK-KNMFRnVtDFDJLxiw_ODTX1Y1qk56_8AHlmIi2xaV1KhVxBbJbSyM5BLGAmijuUPBxuDO1QhdtdE77Fp2WCsD6ifRIkPgtfEA8Q613TlzGVJF8r7LM\/s1600\/image16.jpg\" style=\"display: none;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><em>Posted by Robbie McLachlan \u2013 Developer Marketing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg4gGK3nK4JrbDkwuQqR-LZiP5pN7w2ekyQvxr_VGcHGnjExJYbeukSBLoJI2c_sk19XyZbZ3ILK-KNMFRnVtDFDJLxiw_ODTX1Y1qk56_8AHlmIi2xaV1KhVxBbJbSyM5BLGAmijuUPBxuDO1QhdtdE77Fp2WCsD6ifRIkPgtfEA8Q613TlzGVJF8r7LM\/s1600\/image16.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg4gGK3nK4JrbDkwuQqR-LZiP5pN7w2ekyQvxr_VGcHGnjExJYbeukSBLoJI2c_sk19XyZbZ3ILK-KNMFRnVtDFDJLxiw_ODTX1Y1qk56_8AHlmIi2xaV1KhVxBbJbSyM5BLGAmijuUPBxuDO1QhdtdE77Fp2WCsD6ifRIkPgtfEA8Q613TlzGVJF8r7LM\/s1600\/image16.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In a year filled with iconic sports moments\u2014from the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris to the UEFA Euro Cup in Germany\u2014our celebration of app and game businesses continues with nine new #WeArePlay stories. These founders are building sports apps and games that unite players, fans, and communities\u2014from immersive sports simulations to apps that motivate runners with rewards like vouchers and free gifts.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at some of my favourites.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Immerse yourself into your favourite sport with Hao, Yukun, and Mingming&#8217;s simulator games<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><image><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hao, Yukun, and Mingming, founders of Feamber Games pose for a photo - Chengdu, China\" border=\"0\" id=\"imgCaption\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjg4YTkZQOuP0sukjamhLhLgWhX49RVNH9a8382CeW8SnHIwaNLWYiZ9DZByhW6_CwfLCVpxGCHy6Rwhs17Hd60Nx3azef5L55WNmnAMXz3XbNxX3Rjwzql_YEABtxbMfCe4NEZnD3myH6sG9jc9Qs6zUPu-c8N4IBX_orZ92hy0qyTJLdnsiDkGMM1xdg\/s1600\/01_CHINA_FEAMBERGAME_COFOUNDERS_edited.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/><\/div>\n<p><imgcaption><center><em>Hao, Yukun and Mingming, co-founders of Feamber Games<\/em><\/center><center><em>Chengdu, China<\/em><\/center><\/imgcaption><\/image><\/p>\n<p>Hao always dreamed of creating video games. After studying computer science, he joined a gaming company where he met Yukun and Mingming. Their shared passion for game design and long conversations about graphics, movie scenes, and nostalgic childhood games inspired them to start <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/developer?id=Feamber+game&amp;gl=cn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Feamber Games<\/a>. Specializing in realistic 3D sports simulations like pool and archery, they\u2019ve added competitive elements to enhance the experience. Recently, they\u2019ve expanded into immersive games that let players build business empires and manage hotels. Now, the trio is focused on growing their global audience.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Anna\u2019s boxing fitness app is a knockout, with tailored training and on-demand classes<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><image><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Anna, founder of Boxx, sits cross-legged and smiles at the camera - London, UK\" border=\"0\" id=\"imgCaption\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi02RNoba50lLcVK_OICURLBFF4Mwkl-hrsuIy8mY51XzIpqxMaAbr386PVwkH2sWlxoHhdUgz9T6_S2Z8ZssJBiak8yafyPVhPoTquLAapqANW2W1XgcNbg8hACF4WD_yeMQnMQY4KltGdTq4IrMmfFWS5hSgGUdprIMQeHtYMizqfJlehpRpBjea08bU\/s1600\/01_UK_BOXX%20-%20A%20Samuels_edited.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/><\/div>\n<p><imgcaption><center><em>Anna, founder of Boxx<\/em><\/center><center><em>London, UK<\/em><\/center><\/imgcaption><\/image><\/p>\n<p>Anna discovered her love for boxing at 11, staying dedicated to non-contact training throughout adulthood. After a career in accounting and becoming a mother, she struggled to attend classes, inspiring her to create <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/developer?id=Boxx+London+Ltd&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=GB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boxx<\/a> \u2013 an app that brings boxing training to any location. Collaborating with fitness instructors, she developed personalized sessions, hybrid workouts, expert-led on-demand classes, and progress tracking. With hands-free guided audio and community features coming soon, Anna is regularly reviewing feedback to find innovative approaches to improve boxers\u2019 experiences.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Get active and track your progress with Yi Hern, Dana, and Pearl&#8217;s running app<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><image><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Yi Hern, founder of JomRun, smiling at the camera - Cyberjava, Malaysia\" border=\"0\" id=\"imgCaption\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiUlhNkgdjdb525nTHjmX1DcPC385ZyKrxWvZJd7uxfZaI7q096BY9_ERyq40w0wA1A43U-94SVuUeFMONjoyKfrg-B3j55G_JihSGWL8N_y12yPXm55Tn-UMqvfJRPwgBa-oWlywr7owsAsLXHnBdqL3lgAKb2rIwWCmB8CgIa87FlCFIzQwV_l6lTvV0\/s1600\/03_JOMRUN_CO-FOUNDER_YihernChang.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/><\/div>\n<p><imgcaption><center><em>Yi Hern, co-founder of JomRun<\/em><\/center><center><em>Cyberjaya, Malaysia<\/em><\/center><\/imgcaption><\/image><\/p>\n<p>After creating a successful augmented reality game, childhood friends Yi Hern, Dana, and Pearl decided to inspire people to stay active. Combining Yi Hern&#8217;s engineering skills, Dana&#8217;s visual arts expertise, and Pearl&#8217;s scientific background, they developed <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/developer?id=JomRun+Sdn.+Bhd.&amp;gl=my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JomRun \u2013 Let\u2019s Run<\/a>. The app allows runners to track their progress, earn rewards like vouchers and free gifts, and easily join marathons. With teams in Malaysia and Singapore, and plans to introduce new features, the trio is gearing up to expand across Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Ohjun and Jaeho\u2019s volleyball game get high scores from players worldwide<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><image><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ohjun and Jaeho, co-founders of SUNCYAN - Seoul, South Korea\" border=\"0\" id=\"imgCaption\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi5h8OY85hsPjGKP4kFRQr7s-VG8WeBL5fNh50coqsnYmaD5C_CB7UcrDQezJ4yRfCtUbZ3rzmvT343rpVf6vHxh9gRAlwwdviwD1k_GnGm2z89ujSvtkiEvZe57LBK3abB15jn0Eci9xe3v3B253VcNNmSKYAp7NZGQO9XPwjKgY66a88p4y1NcHgDBUA\/s1600\/01_SOUTHKOREA_SUNCYAN_Ohjun%20KwonANDJaeho%20Heo.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/><\/div>\n<p><imgcaption><center><em>Ohjun and Jaeho, co-founders of SUNCYAN<\/em><\/center><center><em>Seoul, South Korea<\/em><\/center><\/imgcaption><\/image><\/p>\n<p>Ohjun and Jaeho, childhood friends from an online game development community, combined their love for game building and volleyball to create <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/dev?id=7873289787731908785&amp;gl=kr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Spike &#8211; Volleyball Story<\/a>. After a successful test release on Google Play, the game gained popularity in South Korea, inspiring them to improve it and reach a global audience. They added new features like story and tournament modes, plus a complete UX overhaul, all to recreate the excitement of real-life volleyball. Now, they\u2019re focused on creating even more thrilling sports games.<\/p>\n<p><center> How useful did you find this blog post?<\/center><br \/>\n<br \/><center><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScLTlzFd_aV-3rAdBqO1QxwCsuAcDCIM6fJFXyNcyf7zElVXg\/viewform?usp=pp_url&amp;entry.753333049=1%E2%98%85+%E2%80%93+Not+at+all&amp;entry.2056663615&amp;entry.646747778=changeme-mm\/yy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2605<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScLTlzFd_aV-3rAdBqO1QxwCsuAcDCIM6fJFXyNcyf7zElVXg\/viewform?usp=pp_url&amp;entry.753333049=2%E2%98%85+%E2%80%93+Not+very&amp;entry.2056663615&amp;entry.646747778=changeme-mm\/yy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2605<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScLTlzFd_aV-3rAdBqO1QxwCsuAcDCIM6fJFXyNcyf7zElVXg\/viewform?usp=pp_url&amp;entry.753333049=3%E2%98%85+%E2%80%93+Somewhat&amp;entry.2056663615&amp;entry.646747778=changeme-mm\/yy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2605<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScLTlzFd_aV-3rAdBqO1QxwCsuAcDCIM6fJFXyNcyf7zElVXg\/viewform?usp=pp_url&amp;entry.753333049=4%E2%98%85+%E2%80%93+Very&amp;entry.2056663615&amp;entry.646747778=changeme-mm\/yy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2605<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScLTlzFd_aV-3rAdBqO1QxwCsuAcDCIM6fJFXyNcyf7zElVXg\/viewform?usp=pp_url&amp;entry.753333049=5%E2%98%85+%E2%80%93+Extremely&amp;entry.2056663615&amp;entry.646747778=changeme-mm\/yy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2605<\/a><br \/>\n  <\/center><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjxnvf5XzyebGljqgi8J7by9XsvaL5WWLNamSyTg4w_c0kPHjY1B1no1FQsdSfUHUwNw0UuYfXuo6i7K6VpdyV2-K8ms4VFmZA438ujm6qwtZMt5rJfMGymhQ_iCX2Z8h0MuJo7gXUQ4Hb-hjKYK1isibMZZxCyX_vo3kGoP5tieK2PI2ZhYdGh4gsqhwA\/s260\/lockup_ic_Google_Play_H_260x53px_clr.png\" style=\"display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"53\" data-original-width=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjxnvf5XzyebGljqgi8J7by9XsvaL5WWLNamSyTg4w_c0kPHjY1B1no1FQsdSfUHUwNw0UuYfXuo6i7K6VpdyV2-K8ms4VFmZA438ujm6qwtZMt5rJfMGymhQ_iCX2Z8h0MuJo7gXUQ4Hb-hjKYK1isibMZZxCyX_vo3kGoP5tieK2PI2ZhYdGh4gsqhwA\/s200\/lockup_ic_Google_Play_H_260x53px_clr.png\" width=\"200\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/android-developers.googleblog.com\/2024\/12\/weareplay-meet-people-building-sport-apps-and-games.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Posted by Robbie McLachlan \u2013 Developer Marketing In a year filled with iconic sports moments\u2014from the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris to the<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":266633,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[146],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266632"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=266632"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266632\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/266633"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=266632"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=266632"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=266632"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}