Global Game Jam 2020: Jam Sites Across Africa
What happens when game developers and enthusiasts get together for a weekend to create a game? Is it possible? What can they possibly create? These and more are what the annual Global Game Jam seeks to answer. Every year towards…
The African Geek Calendar 2020
Dear African geeks, here’s a calendar literally called African Geek Calendar of events happening across the continent in 2020. 2020 is in full swing and so are the organizers of various geek events across the continent. Some organizers, such as…
Playtopia MGA: Indie Games & Immersive Arts Festival
Taking cues from international alternative games festivals, Playtopia MGA marks South Africa’s debut homegrown celebration of games and interactive art. Producing a series of surprise global hits, South Africa’s game makers (and their unique creations) have landed up on the…
DISCOP Joburg 2019 Levels Up Into e-Sports
Johannesburg, South Africa, October 31 2019 – The organizers of DISCOP have announced a new initiative that will bring the world of professional competitive gaming closer to TV screens across Africa. This program will showcase the esports experience to broadcasters and brands…
Ebonixsims: The Custom Game Content Creator for Black People
When Danielle, aka Ebonixsims, wanted to make a computer game character in her image, she found that she couldn’t. So she started “Simming in Melanin.” Have you ever wanted to create a video game character that looked exactly like you…
Sights and Sounds of Nairobi Comic-Con 2019
The Nairobi Comic-Con 2019 kicked off last weekend at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. While we couldn’t be there, the photos and videos from the official NAICCON channels provide us with loads of thrills and feels we can’t enjoy…
It’s Time to Boost Your Game Dev Chops at the MTN Game Developers Conference
Playing online video games in Ghana is an extreme sport if you’re using any of the 4 major internet service providers. Thankfully, MTN eases the pain by a long mile and it is by far the fastest and most stable…
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