by vbassey
2 min read – October 27, 2021
by vbassey
5 min read – October 25, 2021
GIAA 2021 Nominations
by vbassey
1 min read – October 22, 2021
Digital Lab Africa winners unveiled
by vbassey
4 min read – October 20, 2021
Smart Olive Games opens up about PC releases
Fak’ugesi Festival in full swing
by vbassey
1 min read – October 18, 2021
Well versed event now in its seventh year. The Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival is rooted in showcasing and developing skills in technology, art and culture in Africa.
Atomica breaks out from Jana Studios
by vbassey
1 min read – October 15, 2021
Algerian outfit, Jana Studios have released their latest project. Titled Atomica, the byte size experience is a simulation game about Unstable Atoms and Nuclear Fissions.
Nick Hall: Indie Games are Exclusionary
12 min read – October 13, 2021
So I’ve been doing a lot of research into the South African games industry, and specifically have been looking at the issue of why, in South Africa, we have really struggled to get more BIPOC formally into the industry, both from an employment and ownership perspective.
Kunta Content shines light on HIRU
by vbassey
1 min read – October 11, 2021
The latest creative to spring from Kenyas blossoming game development scene is Kunta Content. The studio which was forged from the Africa Game Dev program in November 2020 has revealed its first project – HIRU.
Calling SA developers to SA Game Jam 2021
by vbassey
1 min read – October 8, 2021
The game Jam launched by South African developers, Free Lives is set to return once again at the end of October 2021. SA GAME JAM is an annual competition with the aim of encouraging more South Africans to make games.
Building a game on Social Media
by Stephen Ojo
5 min read – October 6, 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. This piece centres on Sunday Akor and how he is establishing a community on social media around his indie title exploring female harassment.
Jobs
Javascript developers and UI / UX Designers
Jiwe StudiosAspiring Games Industry Reporter
Games Industry AfricaUnity Game Developers wanted
Qene GamesLead Game Developer
Kucheza GamingHighlights
2021 African Games Industry Trends
by vbassey
7 min read – January 11, 2021
GIA People of the Year
by vbassey
7 min read – December 18, 2020
The Great Divide
by vbassey
8 min read – March 5, 2020
2020 African Games Industry Trends
by vbassey
6 min read – January 7, 2020
Game Developer Resource Kit
by vbassey
6 min read – August 11, 2019
News, views and resources for the african makers and shakers of videogames.
