Usiku Games

23/10/2024

Calling on All Developers in Nairobi, Dakar, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Lagos!

Join us for the Unreal Engine Developer Community Festival on October 26, 2024! This full-day event will explore the latest advancements in Unreal Engine 5, mobile game development, animation, and UEFN.

This is what to expect:

▶Inspiring talks from Epic Games representatives, including the amazing Gaurav Mathur alongside Arvind Neelakantan.

▶ Real-world case studies from talented developers across Africa.

▶Engaging panel discussions on animation with top industry studios.

▶Interactive Q&A sessions with key leaders from Epic Games.

▶Networking opportunities to c***ect and share insights with fellow UE developers in the continent.

Physical Event Locations:

📍 Kenya 🇰🇪: (from 11 AM)

📍Nigeria 🇳🇬: The Zone, Lagos (from 9 AM)

📍Senegal 🇸🇳: Game Hub Senegal, Dakar (from 9 AM)

📍South Africa 🇿🇦: Atlantic Film Studios, Cape Town (from 10 AM)

📍South Africa 🇿🇦: Goethe Institute, Johannesburg (from 10 AM)

Registration is now OPEN! Sign up today to physically attend in any of the participating locations. Sign up here https://www.pagg.group/UECommunityFest2024

08/07/2024

Calling all women game enthusiasts and developers. Join Kenya's First Ever Women Game Jam at the Nairobi Game Development Center.

This is a unique opportunity to form all-girl teams, create games, and network with participants from over 20 countries.

Date: Friday, August 9, 2024 - Sunday, August 11, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EAT
Location: Nairobi Game Development Center, Pramukh Swami Ave, Nairobi (and online)
Sign Up: https://bit.ly/wgj2024

Get ready to come together for a weekend of creativity, fun, and amazing game-making. Don't miss out on making history with us at this event. Sign up now and let the games begin!

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20/11/2023

Gaming is not just a pastime; it’s a culture. In Africa, it’s a culture that is full of young, digital natives who are looking for experiences that reflect their identity. In this article, Jay Shapiro, the CEO and Founder of Usiku Games, explains how gaming can be a powerful tool to engage with this audience and how to create games that are born from the heart of Africa. Whether it’s in-game branding, advergaming, or , gaming can offer a dynamic and interactive way to weave a brand's narrative into the daily lives of consumers. Read more here:

In the digital age where gaming has eclipsed the behemoths of Hollywood and the Music industry, the question for agency heads and marketers in Africa isn’t why should we integrate gaming into our branding strategies, but how to do so to best resonate with the continent’s uniquely young and c***e...

27/09/2023

Hello gaming enthusiasts and serious gamers in Nairobi!

Get ready for the USAWA game launch, an event that combines serious games and entertainment at the Nairobi Game Development Center on September 30th. This is an exciting opportunity to delve into the world of gaming and discover the potential of serious games in various fields.

Admission is free, but pre-registration is recommended. Secure your spot here- https://forms.gle/cjVUVsbFwWBgYYuk9

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04/09/2023

We've some very exciting news for and enthusiasts!

We're thrilled to announce the upcoming GameCamp Light 9 event on September 8th, 2023!

Join us at the Nairobi Game Development Center for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and a chance to celebrate our love for gaming as we explore the latest trends and innovations in and app development in emerging markets.

Event Details:
Date: September 8th, 2023
Time: 5 PM- 10 PM
Location: Nairobi Game Development Center and Online
Event Page: https://www.gamecamp.io/event/gamecamp-light-9-on-8th-september-2023/

At GameCamp Light 9, you can expect:

🗣️ Engaging Talks from Industry Experts

🤝 Networking with Like-Minded Professionals

🎮 Gaming Demos and Showcases

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to c***ect with fellow gamers, stay updated on industry trends, and have a blast doing what we all love – gaming! Register here- https://www.gamecamp.io/event/gamecamp-light-9-on-8th-september-2023/

Save the date and spread the word! Let's make GameCamp Light 9 an unforgettable experience.

We can't wait to see you there!

26/07/2023

Test your puzzle-solving skills by playing our game- Okoa Simba. Slide and match the tiles to save the lion. Play here- https://okoasimba.com/

27/06/2023

Are you a Unity developer looking for a chance to learn new skills and network with other and animators in Nairobi? If so, you don’t want to miss the upcoming UI Toolkit for Unity Workshop hosted at the Nairobi Game Development Center!

This exclusive workshop will be led by Samuel Asher Rivello, a Unity Certified Developer with over 20 years of experience in the . He will teach you how to create stunning for your games using the UI Toolkit framework, which is a powerful and flexible tool for building elements in Unity.

The workshop will take place on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM EAT at the Nairobi Game Development Center, Pramukh Swami Ave, Nairobi. The event is free, but spots are limited, so make sure to register as soon as possible to secure your seat and get early access to the workshop materials. Plus, you might even win some exciting giveaways!

This is a great opportunity to level up your game development skills and c***ect with fellow game enthusiasts in Nairobi’s thriving gaming community.

Don’t miss this chance to learn from an expert and have fun at the same time!

To register and find out more details, visit the event page here: https://www.meetup.com/nairobi-game-development-meetup/events/294430071/

We hope to see you!

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20/04/2023

Hey friends, we have some exciting news for you!
If you are a game developer or animator in Nairobi, you don’t want to miss the Unreal Engine Game Developers and Animators Community Meetup on 2nd May 2023 at the Nairobi Game Development Center. This is a free event hosted by Epic Games, where you can meet other amazing people who share your passion and creativity. You can also learn more about Unreal Engine and how it can help you create stunning games and animations. This is a rare opportunity to c***ect with the Unreal Engine community in Kenya and have some fun. Sign up now and reserve your spot before it’s too late!

https://www.meetup.com/nairobi-game-development-meetup/events/293017551/

01/02/2023

Analysts offer predictions for 2023 in games. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/analysts-offer-predictions-for-2023-in-games

Every year, we turn to a panel of trusted analysts to ask them what they see coming down the road, and ask them to asse…

02/12/2022

, here are 10 Unity languages for you to learn in 2023. https://www.analyticsinsight.net/10-unity-game-development-languages-for-you-to-learn-in-2023/

Game development platforms like Unity make it possible to create everything from simple 2D platformers to fully detailed 3D first-person shooters.

02/12/2022

Experts explore the unforeseen financial challenges of , and how you can better plan your upcoming journey as a new studio. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-hidden-costs-of-indie-game-development

For people about to embark on a game development cycle for the first time, it's very easy to have misconceptions about …