by vbassey
0 min read – July 2, 2021
Digital Lab Africa calls on Game Developers
by vbassey
3 min read – June 30, 2021
The second phase of the Digital Lab Africa (DLA) call for applications is now open after a successful first phase for animation and immersive experience categories. The focus of this phase is on Video Games.
Jiwe Studio – An Introduction to the Rock Nation
4 min read – June 28, 2021
The following is a guest contribution from Jiwe Studio – a Kenyan based development studio with distribution ambitions.
Developing an Indie Game in Nigeria
by Stephen Ojo
5 min read – June 27, 2021
This piece is a guest contribution from Stephen Ojo. A freelance writer based in Nigeria with an interest in gaming and the legal challenges faced by creative teams.
10 tips to level up your game as an Illustrator
by Wendi Ndaki
15 min read – June 23, 2021
Wendi Ndaki gathers tips and guides from renowned Nigerian character designer and illustrator – Lawrence Paul-Okoh.
African Digital creatives to hack Climate change
by vbassey
2 min read – June 21, 2021
This June, creatives from across Africa and the world will be Hacking for Good in the maiden edition of the E-Africa challenge.
All Day, All Night Open up about Home
by vbassey
3 min read – June 18, 2021
All Day, All Night is the duo of Henrike Lode and Cukia ‘Sugar’ Kimani who forged their respective careers on opposite sides of the games industry landscape and open up about their labour of love – Nyumbani (Home in Swahili).
Gara Store partners with Plug in Digital
by vbassey
2 min read – June 16, 2021
The Gara store which has been touted as the continents answer to the Google and App Store for game developers has secured its first major agreement by announcing a partnership with French outfit, Plug in Digital.
Aurion Legacy to expand onto Smartphones
by vbassey
1 min read – June 15, 2021
Kiro’o Games continues to push onwards with the continued diversification of the Aurion brand with the announcement of a new spin off set to arrive on mobile called Aurion: Kajuta Gems Fighter.
Google’s Indie Games Accelerator Returns
by vbassey
1 min read – June 14, 2021
The Indie Games Accelerator from Google Play returns for it’s third year and is now accepting applications for developers across the world, including from five African countries. The Indie Games Accelerator is a three-month digital accelerator program for high potential indie games studios.
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