Childhood Influences: Digging Through the Roots of Our Career Paths

As a child growing up in Kenya, like many others, I eagerly awaited the Sunday newspaper for one reason – the Supa Strikas comics. This South African brand captured the hearts of children across the continent. The brand is estimated to be worth $2.75 million in today’s money. What made this comic book so special […]

The Enduring Legacy of Playing the Infinite Game

Are you ready to take your game to the next level? It’s time to start playing infinite games the Simon Sinek way. The gaming industry is constantly evolving and it’s not enough to focus solely on short-term gains.  In his book “The Infinite Game,”  renowned author and speaker, Simon Sinek explained that an infinite game […]

Meet the Rising Stars of African Game Development

Game development in Africa is on the rise, and the 2022 Game Up Africa bootcamp graduates are a testament to that. GameUp Africa, developed by Maliyo Games in partnership with Google, supports young African game developers and creators from nine African countries. Derived from our in-house training programme and intended for entry-level candidates, Game-Up Africa […]

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 […]

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 […]