Discover the Thriving South African Gaming Industry with GamesIndustry.biz's Exclusive Coverage

Get ready for a deep dive into the South African gaming industry as GamesIndustry.biz presents its South Africa Games Week, starting Monday. Deputy editor Marie Dealessandri has spoken with a range of local developers to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and future prospects for the industry in the region. The series of interviews, which kicks off on Monday, March 4, features prominent studios such as Free Lives, 24 Bit Games, Nyamakop, Sea Monster Entertainment, and Six Peaks Games, as well as newcomer Studio Bolland and RocketRide's Limpho Moeti. We also examine the latest market trends, developer landscape, and audience insights, and explore how local companies are catering to a global audience while bringing African content and talent to the forefront. The week-long special includes conversations with key figures such as Nick Hall, CEO of trade body IESA, and Rex Bowden, co-founder of Africa Games Week, about the future of the event and the growth of the South African gaming industry. Throughout the week, we'll be publishing in-depth articles, including 'The South African games industry in numbers', 'Bringing the global games industry to Africa's unexplored markets', and 'Unlocking South Africa's talent through co-development'. You can find all the articles via the 'South Africa Games Week' tag or in our handy list, which will be updated throughout the week.