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 game developers’ meetup, let’s take a moment to recap some of the highlights from September’s event and the invaluable insights shared by our amazing speakers on topics like game prototyping, game testing, game publishing, and more!
Event Highlights
A Guide to Prototyping and Monetization
Speaker: Evans Kiragu, CEO of Mekan Games
Evans Kiragu delivered an insightful session on the intricacies of prototyping and monetizing mobile games, drawing on his experience with game development and publishing games on Android. He emphasized the importance of focusing on core mechanics, reusing assets, and balancing innovation with player expectations to achieve a faster iteration process using game development tools. A key takeaway: simplicity often leads to success. He encouraged game devs to seek objective feedback early and ensure that gameplay is fun before worrying about themes or game art direction.
Mortal Fury Game Showcase
Speaker: Rowland Oladiran, Game Developer
Rowland Oladiran, one of Africa’s talented game devs, captivated the audience with the showcase of his action-packed indie game, Mortal Fury. The intense platformer features epic boss battles, monstrous enemies, and impressive game mechanics. Rowland shared behind-the-scenes stories about his indie game development process using craftpix.net assets, including the joy of working alongside his twin brother, Richard. Attendees were treated to an exciting gameplay demo that showcased the game’s thrilling combat immersive environments that left everyone inspired!
Don’t take our word for it! Experience the action for yourself:
What’s Coming Up in October?
If you thought September’s game dev meetup was great, just wait until you see what’s lined up for October! We’re bringing more inspiring speakers, exciting game showcases featuring African-inspired games, and opportunities to connect with Africa’s brightest minds in gamedev. Whether you’re an industry veteran or just getting started, our next meetup is set to offer valuable insights, exciting discussions, and a whole lot of fun. Stay tuned for more details!
For all the details and registration, head over to the GameUp Africa website.
See you soon!
