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Stay updated with the most recent developments and exciting trends in the gaming industry, both from Africa and around the world. Explore the booming African gaming market projected to exceed $1 billion in revenue by 2024, and delve into the highlights from major industry events like Africa Games Week. Discover the latest game releases, industry collaborations, and market insights shaping the future of gaming.

Fak’ugesi Presents: The Power Surge

The Fak’ugesi Festival 2025 returns from 7 – 12 October 2025 with a bold theme: Power Surge. Known as an event that celebrates digital creativity,

Joburg Games Fest Makes A Return!

Powered by Faku’gesi, Joburg Games Fest (JGF) returns on 11 October 2025 at the vibrant Tshimologong Precinct, running from 09:00 to 15:00 as part of

Event

AVIJOZI 2025: Heart of Steel

From 13–14 September, all roads led to Summer Place, Hyde Park, where AVIJOZI 2025 lit up the city with two unforgettable days of creativity, technology,

Game Jam

Girls Game Jam 2025

In celebration of Women’s Month, the South African gaming and tech community marked a milestone with the very first Girls Game Jam SA 2025, hosted

Disputed Noob

Disputed Noob: Girls Can Play Games Too

The gaming world has long been dominated by male players — with around 1.7 billion male gamers and 1.39 billion female gamers worldwide in 2025

Devcom

Devcom 2025 makes a return at Cologne, Germany

The annual Devcom Developer Conference officially returned on 18 August 2025 at Cologne, Germany- opening with the Devcom Awards – a celebration of excellence and

Gaming Community

Yellow Lab Games releases Metavoidal

Cape Town-based indie studio Yellow Lab Games has officially released their latest game, Metavoidal — a 2D pixel art, action rogue-lite that’s as intense as

Gaming Community

Kunta Kontent unveils teaser trailer for HIRU

After seven years in development, Kunta Kontent has officially unveiled the much-anticipated teaser trailer for HIRU. This 3D African action-adventure game invites players on a