Events
Takeaways from Gamathon Kenya 2025: Local devs inspire, XR gains momentum, but funding paths still unclear
The event highlighted the games industry in Africa through insightful panel sessions.
Isa Muhammad
Isa has been in games media for nearly ten years. By day, he is the Lead MENA Reporter at PocketGamer.biz. By night, he's the mastermind behind IsaKaba, interacting with games industry professionals from his remote lair. Contact: isa.muhd@isakaba.com
Events
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Features
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Spotlights
Mad Hook Games on the making of Amer: Fighting
"Creating a fighting game was one of the main ideas we wanted to execute when we started the company."
Reviews
Amer: Fighting Review: A visually striking beat ‘em up with a weak solo play
This one is best enjoyed with friends.
Spotlights
Robert Kabwe on the making of Meadowfell
"All my games are about the joy of exploring natural worlds."
Spotlights
Abiy Hailu on the making of Yefidelat Ashenafi
"This is just the beginning for us."
Spotlights
Jamie McClenaghan on the making of Silly Suspects
"Our game has AI-driven generation which can create over three trillion distinctive characters."
Reviews
Rasta Santa Review: A fun game with tolerable flaws
“Werey Father Christmas"
Features
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In time, these stories will no longer stay untold.
Reviews
Vaudoo: Kill them all Review - A fun zombie shooter that could've been better
Lacks a bit of depth.
Reviews
Iwájú: Rising Chef Review - Vibrant dishes, dull characters
“Every meal you prepare is a work of art.”