Transforming Ghana’s Popular Indigenous Game With 3D Design
When our popular Spar card game meets digitalization, it is worth announcing. The spar is most commonly played by two players, though a four-player version does exist. In Adwafo, a town in Ghana it is the only card game known. It is mostly played by boys as early as their earlyteens and by
Africa’s Legends Reawakening: A Journey Through Mythology
In the realm of gaming, there are few experiences as captivating and culturally rich as "Africa's Legends." From its humble beginnings as "Africas Legends" to the dawn of a new era, "Africa's Legends Reawakening's extraordinary franchise has mesmerized players with its immersive storytelling, captivating characters, and celebration of African mythology. Join us as
Black Game Developers Fund Announces $1M Funding For Black Game Developers
It is an exciting moment for black game developers. Organizers of the Black Game Developers Fund (BGDF) have announced its continued commitment to providing $1M funding for the 4th year to provide independent Black game makers the opportunity to take the next step in bringing their games to life. Launched in 2020, BGDF is
Game Development Training With Scratch for Kids: A Fun and Educational Journey
In today's digital era, where technology is an integral part of our lives, it's essential to equip children with skills that go beyond mere consumption. Game development, with its blend of creativity, problem-solving, and logical thinking, offers an ideal platform for kids to explore the world of coding. One of the most popular
The Importance Of Storytelling In Gaming
Storytelling is the art of conveying a message, information, or ideas through the use of a narrative or story. It is an essential and ancient form of communication that dates back to the primeval times when human beings first began communicating with one another. Around the time oral storytelling was the primary form
Unleash Your Inner Puzzle Solver: Introducing “Puzzle Scout”
The camp of Leti is cooking something delicious and soon, kids and youngsters, history buffs, African culture enthusiasts, and practically everyone will have a taste of it. Puzzle Scout is Leti’s latest game and it is not your average puzzle game! Puzzle Scout is a word-based mobile game that offers a unique blend of
Op-ED: Understanding UI Design And Why It Matters In Gaming
In my last article, I talked about what UX design was and how essential it was in gaming. I also discussed how Toon Blast, a popular puzzle game, took its time to include UX design into its product, as well as the unique characteristics that make Toon Blast worth playing. Today's article will
MTN’s SHIFT Gaming Experience Takes Western Cape & Gauteng by Storm
The highly anticipated SHIFT Gaming Experience, presented by MTN, is now in full swing and set to conquer the Hyprop Malls in Western Cape and Gauteng over the coming months. Packed with thrilling gaming activities, enticing prizes, and intense competitions, this event is a haven for all gaming enthusiasts. One of the highlights of
Op-Ed: Understanding UX Design And Why It Matters In Gaming
UX design is becoming increasingly important in the gaming industry as more studios and developers are investing in it in recent years. User experience (UX) design is a process used to improve the satisfaction of users with a product by making it more user-friendly and efficient. The goal of UX design is to create
Op-Ed: Why we need effective gaming studios in Ghana
The African gaming market is the fifth largest gaming market in the world, with a total gaming revenue of approximately $3.3 billion in 2020. The numbers are projected to soar exponentially by 2025. Although the industry is growing at an incredible rate, there are still very few African developers making games for the