Meet The Winners of the GameUp Africa Jam for Democracy 2024🎉
The GameUp Africa Jam for Democracy wrapped up with a remarkable showcase of creativity, innovation, and impactful storytelling. Hosted by Maliyo Games in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate General Lagos and Global Game Jam, the two-week sprint challenged participants to create game concepts on Countering malign influence -a growing threat to democracy in today’s digital […]
GameUp Africa Jam for Democracy: From Onboarding to Pitch Perfect!
The GameUp Africa Jam for Democracy launched its onboarding and training phase from December 9th to 13th, 2024, at the American Corner in Lekki and Ikeja, Lagos. This impactful initiative, hosted by Maliyo Games in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate General Lagos and Global Game Jam, brought together over 60 participants daily, including game developers, […]
Tips to Build a Successful Game Business
Game development is more than just creating fun, interactive experiences—it’s a business. Building a successful game company requires a perfect balance of creativity, data-driven strategies, and sound economic decisions. At the final GameUp Africa Meetup of 2024, Ben Pommeraud, General Manager for Strategic Initiatives at King, a Swedish video game developer and publisher that specializes […]
The future of Democracy is in your hands. Join the Jam! 🎮
Introducing the ‘GameUp Africa Jam for Democracy’ ~ Did you know? Disinformation has become a critical issue in Nigeria, undermining trust in democratic institutions, spreading false information, and influencing public opinion through manipulated media. From election campaigns to social issues, disinformation campaigns can destabilize governance, create divisions, and erode the foundations of democracy. This December, […]
GameUp Africa Game Jam 2024: Celebrating Creativity, Collaboration, and Community
The 2024 GameUp Africa Game Jam has officially wrapped up, and what an incredible event it was! From exciting theme reveals to innovative game submissions, this year’s Game Jam showcased the boundless creativity and talent within our African game developers’ community. Here’s a look back at all the highlights, the winning game, and the amazing […]
🚨 The GameUp Africa Game Jam Is Here! Register Now! 🎮
Get ready to show off your creativity because the GameUp Africa Game Jam is officially live, and registration is now open! Whether you’re a game designer, artist, developer, or storyteller, this is your chance to flex your skills, collaborate with your peers, and create something truly epic! …. Key Dates to Note: During the jam, […]
Unity Takes the Spotlight! 💪
Our October meetup was nothing short of amazing as we hosted two engineers from Unity Technologies, one of the most powerful game engines on the planet! Attendees across Africa were treated to a wealth of Unity pro tips and insights that could seriously level up their game development. If you’re passionate about creating top-tier games, […]
September Meet-up: Prototyping, Monetization, and more 🎮
A big shout out to the attendees of the recently concluded September meetup, it was literally game-changing! (pun intended haha). We had a swell time as game developers, artists, designers, and creators from across Africa came together to learn and connect through our shared passion for game development. As we look forward to the next […]
Procedural Generation in AAA Games
What an exhilarating month it’s been! First, congratulations to all the participants who successfully navigated the assessment phase of the GameUp Africa Bootcamp. You’ve shown resilience, dedication, and passion. Now, the real journey begins as we dive into the learning phase. With 682 applicants from across Africa—70% pursuing programming, 23% diving into art, and 7% […]
GameUp Africa 2024: Keeping the Current, Moving Forward.
Gear up for another edition! GameUp Africa, the flagship industry training programme by Maliyo Games, remains steadfast in its commitment to seeing aspiring game developers from across the continent thrive. This year’s edition of GameUp Africa coincides with a moment when the global mobile gaming market is expected to reach an all-time high of $174 […]
