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Bandai Namco's Big Bet on Unknown 9's Transmedia Universe
Unknown 9 is a pioneering IP that is set to revolutionize the gaming industry with its innovative transmedia approach. As the brainchild of Montreal-based developer Reflector Entertainment, which was acquired by Bandai Namco in 2020, Unknown 9 is an ambitious project that aims to create a vast, interconnected universe that spans multiple media formats, including games, novels, comics, and podcast…
March 7, 2024, 3 p.m.
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The Future of AAA Games: Embracing External and Distributed Development
The scope of game development has expanded significantly in recent years, with projects now requiring larger teams and longer development times. This is due to the increased size and complexity of games, as well as the need for cutting-edge expertise. As a result, external development has become increasingly popular, with companies outsourcing parts of development to third-party specialists. Dist…
March 7, 2024, 10:22 a.m.
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The Future of AAA Game Development: Why External and Distributed Models Are on the Rise
The game development landscape has undergone significant expansion in recent years, with projects now requiring more time, resources, and expertise to complete. The traditional model of a single team working on a project in one location is becoming increasingly rare. Instead, companies are turning to external development, where specific tasks are outsourced to third-party vendors. Distributed de…
March 7, 2024, 10:22 a.m.
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The Future of AAA Games: Leveraging External and Distributed Development
Game development has undergone significant expansion in recent years, with projects now requiring larger teams and more time to complete. This is due to the increased size and complexity of games, as well as the need for specialized expertise. As a result, external development has become increasingly popular, with companies outsourcing parts of development to third-party vendors. Distributed deve…
March 7, 2024, 10:22 a.m.
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Empowering Change: The Impact of Purposeful Play
Sea Monster Entertainment, a leading game development studio in South Africa, is driven by a mission to create games that inspire positive change. According to CEO Glenn Gillis, the company's focus on 'impact gaming' has enabled it to work with major brands and create engaging experiences that promote learning and social awareness. With a team of 38 core members and 14 additional developers, Sea …
March 7, 2024, 10:02 a.m.
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Empowering Change through Play: The Vision of Sea Monster Entertainment
You can find all our coverage of South Africa Games Week on this page. As a cornerstone of the South African video game industry, Sea Monster Entertainment stands out for its distinctive approach as a work-for-hire studio specializing in marketing and 'serious' games. According to CEO Glenn Gillis, the studio is best described as an 'impact gaming company,' driven by the belief that purposeful pl…
March 7, 2024, 10:02 a.m.
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Empowering Change through Purposeful Play
The South African gaming industry has undergone significant growth, with Sea Monster Entertainment at the forefront of this development. As a work-for-hire studio specializing in games for marketing and serious gaming, Sea Monster has established itself as a leader in the field. According to CEO Glenn Gillis, the studio's mission is to create games that have a positive impact on society. "We bel…
March 7, 2024, 10:02 a.m.
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Collaboration Holds the Key to Unlocking South Africa's Gaming Future
Limpho Moeti, with nearly eight years of experience in the South African gaming industry, has witnessed significant growth and evolution. Starting her career at Free Lives, she progressed to deputy festival director at Playtopia and later to production and business development at Nyamakop. Currently, as business development manager at RocketRide Games, Moeti helps studios navigate development cyc…
March 7, 2024, 10:02 a.m.
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Limpho Moeti: Key to South Africa's Gaming Future Lies in Collaboration
Limpho Moeti has spent nearly eight years in the South African gaming industry, starting at Free Lives and rising through the ranks as she fell in love with the industry and production. She co-founded and directed the Cape Town-based gaming event Playtopia for almost five years, then joined Nyamakop, the developer of Semblance, for over three years, helping the studio grow from three to 25 people…
March 7, 2024, 10:02 a.m.
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Collaboration is Crucial for the Future of South Africa's Gaming Industry
Limpho Moeti has been a part of the South African gaming industry for nearly eight years, starting her career at Free Lives and later working her way up as her passion for the industry and production grew. She played a key role in creating and running the Cape Town-based gaming event Playtopia as deputy festival director for almost five years. Moeti then moved to Nyamakop, the developer of Sembla…
March 7, 2024, 10:02 a.m.