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Revolutionizing Gaming: Glow Up Games' Journey to Bring Black Stories to Life
Glow Up Games has made history as one of the first all-women-of-color companies to secure over $1.5 million in funding. During the studio's keynote at DICE 2024, co-founder Dr. Mitu Khandaker reflected on the past five years, describing them as a multifaceted learning experience in development and creative intention. Khandaker expressed, 'We love games, but as we grew up, we realized that games d…
March 6, 2024, 3:36 p.m.
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Revolutionizing Games: Glow Up Games' Quest to Bring Black Stories and Hip-Hop Culture to the Forefront
As a pioneering all-women-of-color game development company, Glow Up Games has secured over $1.5 million in funding, a milestone achieved by only a handful of similar companies. At the DICE 2024 conference, co-founder Dr. Mitu Khandaker reflected on the studio's five-year journey, emphasizing the importance of learning and growth in game development and creative vision. Khandaker noted that the l…
March 6, 2024, 3:36 p.m.
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Revolutionizing Gaming: Glow Up Games Brings Black Stories to Life
Glow Up Games has made history as one of the first all-women-of-color companies to secure over $1.5 million in funding, as revealed by co-founder Dr. Mitu Khandaker at DICE 2024. The past five years have been a transformative journey for the studio, marked by significant growth and learning in game development and creative vision. Khandaker reflected on the studio's inception, stating, "As we gr…
March 6, 2024, 3:36 p.m.
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Studio Bolland's Journey into South Africa's Game Development Scene
In the midst of South Africa Games Week, we've been highlighting various game development studios, including Nyamakop, 24 Bit Games, Sea Monster Entertainment, and Free Lives. However, Studio Bolland represents a new wave in the industry, having transitioned from an animation studio to game development in 2023. Managing Director Richard Bolland, an animator and game designer, shared the studio's …
March 6, 2024, 9:49 a.m.
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Studio Bolland's Journey into South Africa's Game Development Scene: Trials and Triumphs
Studio Bolland, an animation studio founded in 2014, ventured into game development in 2023. Managing Director Richard Bolland shares the studio's experience, from creating 12 prototypes in 12 months to participating in game jams and navigating the local game development scene. Despite the challenges, Bolland is optimistic about the future of game development in South Africa, citing the country's…
March 6, 2024, 9:49 a.m.
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Studio Bolland: Navigating the Highs and Lows of South Africa's Game Development Scene
As part of our South Africa Games Week coverage, we've been exploring the local game development scene, featuring established studios like Nyamakop, 24 Bit Games, Sea Monster Entertainment, and Free Lives, as well as newer entrants like Six Peaks Games. Studio Bolland, an animation studio founded in 2014 in Cape Town, is one such new player, having made its foray into game development in 2023. De…
March 6, 2024, 9:49 a.m.
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24 Bit Games Joins Forces with Annapurna Interactive: A New Chapter for South African Game Development
The acquisition of 24 Bit Games by Annapurna Interactive marks a significant milestone for the South African game development scene. With a strong relationship established since 2019, the two companies have collaborated on various projects, including porting and co-development. According to 24 Bit Games COO Pieter Koornhof, the acquisition will enable the studio to continue its work, with the add…
March 6, 2024, 9:49 a.m.
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24 Bit Games Joins Forces with Annapurna Interactive
The acquisition of 24 Bit Games by Annapurna Interactive marks a significant milestone for the South African gaming industry. With 24 Bit Games' expertise in porting and co-development, the partnership is expected to bring about new opportunities for growth and development. In an interview, Pieter Koornhof and Tarryn van der Byl share their thoughts on the acquisition, the current state of the ga…
March 6, 2024, 9:49 a.m.
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24 Bit Games Joins Forces with Annapurna Interactive
In an exclusive conversation, Pieter Koornhof and Tarryn van der Byl of 24 Bit Games shared their journey to becoming part of Annapurna Interactive. The South African studio, known for its porting and co-development work, has been collaborating with Annapurna since 2019. The close relationship led to Annapurna's first-ever acquisition, marking a significant milestone for both companies. Koornhof …
March 6, 2024, 9:49 a.m.
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Morale Boosters Needed: Send Us Your Adorable Pet Photos
A huge thank you to Merlijn Eskens, designer of Crepuscular Fluffle, for responding to our previous call for a sheep picture, making this column's headline possible. However, we must confess that the headline is somewhat misleading, as our threat of ongoing animal features is currently toothless. We've exhausted our collection of pet photos and are now relying on your contributions. Your pet pict…
March 5, 2024, 3:43 p.m.