Whot King shines on the App Store!
Attention all Whot King Fans! We have some thrilling news to share with you all! Our beloved game, Whot King, is currently featured on the App Store across Sub-Saharan Africa as part of the Africa Day campaign. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional quality and captivating gameplay that Whot King offers to players […]
A Heartfelt Thank You to the Pioneers
In the heartlands of creativity, where imagination runs wild and dreams take flight, there lies an ever-growing oasis of gaming marvels. At Maliyo Games, we embarked on a quest to explore Africa’s flourishing gaming ecosystem, seeking to shed light on its untold stories and unlock its limitless potential. Today, we stand humbled and grateful as […]
Marketing Tips for African Game Developers from Virago’s Creators
Marketing a game can be a daunting task, especially for independent developers with limited resources. But one game that has successfully carved out a niche for itself in the crowded gaming market is Virago by Nigeria-based studio, Honest Chronicle. With the evolution of the internet, the gaming industry has been revolutionized through innovations such as […]
How Paper Prototyping Can Help You Create Better Games
Paper prototyping is an essential part of the game development process that helps identify and solve problems early on. In this article, we will explore the importance of paper prototyping and provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating a paper prototype. The article is inspired by the Q&A session that we had with a […]
Maliyo Games’ Game Art Training Programme: Bringing African-inspired Worlds to Life!
Are you a visual artist with a dream of bringing your creative ideas to life? Have you ever wondered about the creative process behind games and animations? If your answer is yes, then we are excited to announce our upcoming Game Art Programme; kicking off in May 2023. At Maliyo Games, we have a vision […]
Google Partners with Maliyo Games to train next generation of Game Developers in Ghana, Kenya & Nigeria
Google, in partnership with Maliyo games, is proud to announce #GameUpAfrica. A 16-week intense game development Bootcamp. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is open to young people living in Nigeria, Ghana, or Kenya. The program takes individuals with a background in computer science and turns them into fully-fledged game developers. While on the course, students will learn […]
Reviving Passion: Overcoming Burnout in Gaming
Sophie had always been a gamer at heart. As a child, she spent countless hours immersed in the worlds of her favourite video games. As she grew older, her passion for gaming only intensified, and eventually, she decided to pursue a career in the industry as a narrative designer. For years, Sophie loved her job. […]
Breaking Barriers: How African Women in Gaming Can Follow in Ada’s Footsteps
Did you know that the world’s first computer programmer was a woman? As we commemorate women and their role in society, let’s take a moment to celebrate icons of history and draw inspiration from the legacy of Ada Lovelace, a brilliant mathematician. Rare for her time, she broke barriers and laid the foundation for what […]
Become a Game Artist! Join Maliyo Games’ Art Training Programme
Are you a visual artist who dreams of bringing your creative ideas to life? Have you ever wondered about the creative process behind mobile games? If your answer is yes, we are excited to announce our upcoming Game Art Training Programme; kicking off on the 31st of May 2023. At Maliyo Games, we have the […]
2022 GameUp Africa Jam: Celebrating African Sounds and Creativity
Creating a mobile game from scratch within just seven days may seem like an impossible feat, but that’s exactly what a group of talented individuals did during the 2022 GameUp Africa Jam. Held from October 4th to 11th, the game jam brought together 170 participants, eager to show off their game development skills. Of these, […]