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A South African game studio just released Relooted, where players recover looted African artifacts from Western museums. The game celebrates African culture while sparking real conversations about returning stolen heritage.
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Two South African gaming companies are proving that financial education sticks better when it feels like play, not homework. Their entrepreneurship and money management games are now reaching young people across multiple countries and major retailers. #
Zimbabwean teenage athletes are preparing for the 2024 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, the first Olympic event ever hosted on African soil. The historic Games represent a breakthrough moment for young African athletes competing close to home.
The beloved Wholesome Direct gaming showcase is back for its seventh year, bringing more than 50 adorable games to screens worldwide on June 6. Proceeds from merch sales will support the Transgender Law Center, continuing the event's tradition of raising money for good causes.
The World Video Game Hall of Fame welcomed four gaming legends that shaped how millions play today. Angry Birds, Silent Hill, Dragon Quest, and FIFA International Soccer earned their place in history.
A South African video game turns the tables on colonialism by letting players pull off heists to reclaim stolen African artifacts from museums and return them home. Every mission teaches real history while delivering satisfying gameplay.
Paris 2024 champion Onyinyechi Mark shattered a world record with a 148kg lift in Algeria, leading Nigeria to dominate the African Para Powerlifting Championships. The 24-year-old's historic performance came as part of Nigeria's incredible 24-medal haul at the competition.
Arizona State University launched a groundbreaking interdisciplinary school that's preparing students for careers in the gaming industry, which now outpaces film and music combined. The GAME School combines arts, engineering, and storytelling to train the next generation of game creators through hands-on projects and industry partnerships.
Egypt is teaming up with a leading Chinese sports company to build a major sports complex ahead of hosting the 2027 African Games. The partnership could bring jobs, technology transfer, and world-class athletic facilities to the region.
Nigeria's booming gaming market could follow fintech's path from consumer to creator. Local developers are positioning to sell African-tested solutions worldwide.
Google Play just launched Game Trials, letting mobile gamers test paid games before spending money. The feature gives players up to 60 minutes of free gameplay to decide if a game is worth buying.
Eight African nations are sending 13 athletes to the Winter Olympics in Italy this week, continuing a pioneering tradition that started in 1960. Benin and Guinea-Bissau are making their debut while Madagascar's Mialitiana Clerc becomes the first African woman to compete in three Winter Games.
African diplomats are celebrating Ethiopia's rapid development as a model for the continent, highlighting massive renewable energy projects and infrastructure growth. The nation's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is being called a game-changer for regional cooperation.
Eight major Linux gaming projects are joining forces to make gaming smoother for everyone. The Open Gaming Collective will share fixes and improvements instead of working separately.
California just took a major step toward protecting gamers from losing access to the games they've purchased. The state assembly passed groundbreaking legislation that could force gaming companies to keep digital games playable, even after official support ends.
Nigerian football heroes Kanu Nwankwo, Jay Jay Okocha, and Finidi George are reuniting with African legends for a special match celebrating continental unity. The March 28 game aims to inspire young Africans while promoting grassroots empowerment.
A California bill protecting gamers' access to online games just cleared a major legislative hurdle. If passed, publishers would need to refund players or keep games playable even after shutting down servers.
After two rounds of layoffs, all 13 workers at Heart Machine united to form a union that their employer voluntarily recognized. The indie studio behind Hyper Light Drifter joins a growing wave of game developers protecting their careers in an industry facing massive job cuts.
The beloved indie game Vampire Survivors gets a fresh twist with a new spinoff that trades real-time action for strategic card battles. Vampire Crawlers proves that great game design can successfully jump genres while keeping players hooked.
The indie game company behind the hit Vampire Survivors is growing fast, with two new studios and over 15 games in development. With 27 million players already hooked, Poncle is proving one great idea can spark a creative empire.
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