by vbassey
7 min read – January 11, 2021
New Developer update from Outliver: Tribulation
by vbassey
1 min read – January 15, 2021
Almost twelve months have passed since Nigerian based, Gbrossoft announced their decision to postpone their game Outliver: Tribulation, citing a need to polish and bolster the games structure and game play.
Tunisian Fund invests in NewGen Studios
by vbassey
1 min read – January 13, 2021
As part of a new initiative to support startups in Tunisia, Maxula Seed Fund has allocated some funds to NewGen Studios.
Amma: Chronicles of Lost Stars Secures Epic Megagrant
by vbassey
2 min read – January 12, 2021
Cameroonian outfit, Joinplay Games have started the new year in a similar vein to how they ended it by securing an Epic Megagrant. This is hot off the heels of their December windfall that came in the form of Humble Bundle’s Black Game Developer Fund.
GIA People of the Year
by vbassey
7 min read – December 18, 2020
Lists of such a nature are inherently subjective, back slapping popularity contests. However, in an unprecedented year, never has the need been greater to acknowledge the many that make up this maturing industry.
PR: Galactech and PayTM™ Partner to launch official Esports Tournament in Tunisia and MENA Region
by vbassey
3 min read – December 18, 2020
Galactech and PayTM™ are pleased to announce they have entered into an important partnership, combining PayTM™ ‘s industry leading services in m-commerce and Gaming with Galatech’s next-gen technology services.
PR: Mobo Game Jam Calls on Young Game Makers to Tackle Global Water Crisis in Game Prototypes
by vbassey
5 min read – December 17, 2020
Kucheza Gaming, in partnership with Digital Schoolhouse, Edu360 and Into Games are delighted to announce the first Mobo Game Jam.
2020 Events of the Year
by vbassey
3 min read – December 17, 2020
This list (in no particular order) is an acknowledgement of the excellent organizers and auteurs, who found inventive ways for the gaming community to congregate, converse and create. This is a list of the best games industry events in 2020.
USONI moves onto Alpha
by vbassey
1 min read – December 16, 2020
Kenyan, Jiwe studios have finally lifted the lid on USONI, their first project along with an alpha build of the game. Usoni is based on a book of the same name which is set in the year 2063, when Europe has exhausted all its resources. Africa becomes the cradle of hope, and all have their eyes set on seeing the sun again.
Gebeta wins App of the Year Award
by vbassey
1 min read – December 14, 2020
Ethiopian Qene Games has been recognized as the best app on the continent with their game – Gebeta winning the Best African App award at the AppsAfrica Awards 2020.
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