November Meetup: Building a Successful Game Business!

Ben Pommeraud at game dev meetup

Get ready to attend another exhilarating GameUp Africa Meetup! This month, we’re focusing on essential strategies for building a successful game business, alongside an exciting game showcase that will inspire your creative journey. Whether you’re a game developer, artist, storyteller, or simply passionate about the games industry, this event is your ultimate opportunity to elevate your skills and network with fellow creators.

Prepare to elevate your game development knowledge with insights from industry leaders who are driving innovation in the African gaming landscape!

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Why Attend? 

We are thrilled to welcome Ben Pommeraud, General Manager for Strategic Initiatives at King, as our featured speaker. With over a decade of experience in the gaming industry, Ben has successfully led projects like the gift card program and webstore for King. He has previously managed popular titles such as Bubble Witch 3 and Farm Heroes Saga, honing strategies that attract millions of players.

In his talk, Ben will share invaluable tips on How to Build a Successful Game Business. Attendees will gain practical insights into player acquisition strategies and learn how to navigate the evolving landscape of game development, game programming, and game publishing.

We will also showcase Zulu Battle, a thrilling turn-based strategy card game developed by Kabore Issouf Wendkouni. Kabore, a passionate indie game developer from Ivory Coast, will share his insights into the development process and the creative challenges he faced along the way, offering valuable game developer insights for the African game market.

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Join Us!

  • Date: November 20, 2024
  • Time: 4 PM WAT – 6 PM WAT
  • Venue: 6th floor of CcHUB (294 Herbert Macaulay Way, Yaba, Lagos) | Online streaming available

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This meetup is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow game developers, artists, designers, and anyone interested in game creation. Whether you’re looking to learn from industry experts or network with like-minded individuals, this meetup is the perfect platform to expand your game development skills and gain fresh perspectives on the African game development ecosystem.

Don’t miss out—register here before midnight (GMT +01:00) on November 19th, 2024!

For more information on game development opportunities in Africa, visit GameUp Africa and join our Discord Server.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎯