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Morale Boosters: Creature Comforts
We'd like to start by extending our gratitude to Merlijn Eskens, the designer of Crepuscular Fluffle, for providing us with a sheep picture that inspired this column's title. It's truly appreciated. However, we must confess that the title is somewhat misleading, as our 'threat' of ongoing animal features is currently toothless. We've exhausted our collection of pet pictures and are now relying on…
March 5, 2024, 3:43 p.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.
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Nyamakop: Unlocking the Demand for African-Created Content Globally
Nyamakop, a renowned South African game development studio, has been making waves since its inception in 2016. Founded by Ben Myres, Judd Simantov, and others, the studio initially aimed to turn a university project into a commercial game, resulting in the 2018 release of Semblance, the first African-developed IP on any Nintendo console. Currently, the team is working on an unannounced, large-sca…
March 5, 2024, 8:50 a.m.
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Nyamakop: Unlocking Global Demand for African-Created Content
Nyamakop, a renowned South African game development studio, was founded in 2016 with the goal of transforming a university project into a commercial game, resulting in the 2018 release of Semblance. The studio's CEO and creative director, Ben Myres, notes that their next project is an African-inspired game, capitalizing on the growing demand for African-created content worldwide. Myres believes t…
March 5, 2024, 8:50 a.m.
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Nyamakop: Unlocking Global Demand for African-Created Content
Nyamakop, a renowned South African game development studio, is pushing the boundaries of African-inspired content. Founded in 2016, the studio has been working on a new, unannounced project that promises to bring a fresh perspective to the gaming world. According to CEO and creative director Ben Myres, the studio's goal is to create high-quality, African-inspired games that cater to a global audi…
March 5, 2024, 8:50 a.m.
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Unleashing South Africa's Creative Potential Through Collaborative Game Development
Discover our comprehensive coverage of South Africa Games Week on this page. The South African gaming industry boasts a rich history of supporting major global developers through work-for-hire firms, with numerous studios excelling in porting and co-development. Six Peaks Games, founded in 2022 by industry veteran Jason Ried, is a prime example, leveraging decades of experience to make a mark. Ri…
March 5, 2024, 8:50 a.m.
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Unlocking South Africa's Gaming Potential Through Collaborative Development
The South African gaming industry has a rich history of supporting major developers worldwide through work-for-hire firms, with several studios excelling in porting and co-development. Six Peaks Games, founded in 2022 by industry veteran Jason Ried, is one such company, leveraging decades of experience to make a mark in the industry. Ried, who started his career in 2003 and spent eight years in Q…
March 5, 2024, 8:50 a.m.
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Tapping into South Africa's Talent Pool through Collaborative Game Development
Discover our collection of South Africa Games Week articles on this page. The South African gaming industry has a rich history of supporting major global developers through work-for-hire firms, with several studios excelling in porting and co-development. Six Peaks Games, founded in 2022 by Jason Ried, a veteran of the gaming industry since 2003, is one such example. Ried, who spent his early car…
March 5, 2024, 8:50 a.m.
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Understanding the South African Gaming Industry by the Numbers
The African continent is home to numerous burgeoning markets, with South Africa standing out as a prominent player, particularly in the gaming industry. As part of our editorial focus on the region, we're examining the broader gaming landscape, including audience size, revenue, and the developer ecosystem, with insights from market research firm Newzoo and a 2021 report by Tshimologong Wits Unive…
March 4, 2024, 9:48 a.m.
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Unpacking the South African Gaming Industry by the Numbers
Among the diverse markets across the African continent, South Africa stands out as a prominent figure, as highlighted in discussions with the organizers of Africa Games Week, prompting a week-long editorial focus on its gaming industry. To understand the industry's landscape, it's essential to first examine the broader gaming scene, including audience size and revenue generation, for which market…
March 4, 2024, 9:48 a.m.