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State of the African Games Industry: 2023 Survey
The 2023 State of the African Games Industry survey, conducted by Maliyo Games and presented at the Nordic Game conference, provides a snapshot of the current development landscape across the African continent.
- Unity is the dominant game engine in the African market, used by 64.1% of developers, followed by Unreal at 14.5% and Godot at 8.5%.
- Contrary to the perception that the African games industry is exclusively mobile-focused, 62% of developers build for multiple platforms, while only 23% develop exclusively for mobile and 10% for PC.
- The survey, conducted by Maliyo Games and presented at Nordic Game, gathered data from 118 respondents across the continent, including studios (35%), indies (35%), employees (12%), and hobbyists (18%).
Former OneFootball Marketing Exec Joins ESL FACEIT Group
The ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has appointed Fabio Tambosi as its new senior vice president of marketing.
- Fabio Tambosi has been appointed as the new senior vice president of marketing at ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), where he will lead global marketing efforts as part of the commercial leadership team.
- Prior to joining EFG, Tambosi served as the senior VP of global marketing at the Berlin-based sports media company OneFootball for over one year.
- Tambosi brings over two decades of experience to EFG, having held previous marketing and PR roles at major global brands including Adidas, Nike, Nokia, and IBM since 2003.
Former Epic, Riot Exec Mike Seavers Joins Yuga Labs
Yuga Labs, a prominent Web3 and NFT company, has appointed Mike Seavers as its new chief technology officer, effective May 22, 2023.
- Mike Seavers, former EVP of Development at Epic Games and former CTO at Riot Games, has been appointed as the new Chief Technology Officer of Yuga Labs, effective May 22, 2023.
- Seavers replaces outgoing CTO Kerem Atalay, who will transition into a role as a strategic advisor for the company.
- Yuga Labs is a prominent web3 and NFT company known for properties including Bored Ape Yacht Club, Otherside, CryptoPunks, 10KTF, and Meebits.
War Robots Tops $750 Million in Lifetime Revenue
The mobile mech shooter War Robots has surpassed $750 million in lifetime revenue since its initial launch in April 2014.
- The mobile mech shooter War Robots has surpassed $750 million in lifetime revenue since its April 2014 launch.
- The game added over 30 million new players in the year leading up to April 2023, marking a 40% year-over-year growth rate.
- War Robots currently holds a total registered user base of over 200 million, including a core group of 6 million players active for at least two years.
Unreal Editor for Fortnite: A Game Changer
The introduction of Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) represents a significant shift in the free-to-play (F2P) gaming landscape, positioning Epic Games to compete directly with established creator-led platforms like Roblox.
- Epic Games launched the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), a platform that enables creators to build multiplayer experiences using professional-grade Unreal Engine tools within the Fortnite ecosystem.
- The UEFN ecosystem aims to compete with Roblox by offering a path for developers to transition from creative platform tools to professional C++ development, addressing the career longevity concerns of creators.
- Epic Games introduced 'Fab,' a unified digital asset store for UEFN that shares 88% of revenue back to developers, while Fortnite creators are incentivized through a model that rewards engagement and retention.
Esports Engine Co-Founder and President Adam Apicella Is Leaving the Company
Adam Apicella, co-founder and president of the esports production firm Esports Engine, has departed the company.
- Adam Apicella, co-founder and president of Esports Engine, has mutually agreed to depart the company.
- The exit follows the March 1, 2023, acquisition of Vindex—the parent company of Esports Engine—by the ESL FACEIT Group.
- ESL FACEIT Group is owned by Savvy Games Group, which is backed by the Saudi government’s Public Investment Fund.
GameSquare and Engine Gaming Shareholders Approve Business Combination
Shareholders of GameSquare and Engine Gaming and Media have officially approved a business combination, marking a significant consolidation within the esports and gaming industry.
- Shareholders of GameSquare and Engine Gaming and Media have approved an all-stock business combination, with the deal expected to close in the first quarter of 2023.
- Upon completion of the merger, GameSquare shareholders will own approximately 60% of the combined entity, while Engine Gaming shareholders will hold roughly 40%.
- The combined company expects to achieve profitability in 2023, driven by cost synergies, operating leverage, and revenue growth.
ESL FACEIT Group Acquires Vindex
The ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) finalized the acquisition of the U.S.-based esports production company Vindex on February 17, 2023.
- ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) acquired U.S.-based esports production company Vindex on February 17, 2023, for an undisclosed amount.
- The acquisition includes Vindex’s subsidiaries, Esports Engine and the Vindex Intelligence Platform, which will now operate under the EFG umbrella.
- Belong Gaming Arenas, Vindex’s gaming center division, was excluded from the deal and will be spun out into an independent company.
The First AAA FPS on the Blockchain?
The development of AAA-quality first-person shooters on the blockchain represents a pivotal shift in the gaming industry, moving away from extractive play-to-earn models toward sustainable play-to-own frameworks.
- Developing a top-tier AAA blockchain FPS requires a budget in the low to mid 8-figure range to ensure sufficient runway and high-fidelity production quality.
- Shrapnel, developed by Neon Media, raised $10.5 million in a funding round led by Griffin Gaming Partners and is targeting a late 2024 release.
- Last Expedition by Gala Games utilizes a node license model priced at $2,000, which grants owners server hosting capabilities and exclusive mod NFTs rather than traditional play-to-earn token rewards.
Game Radar: Blocklords, Star Atlas, AI Arena
The current landscape of blockchain gaming is defined by a persistent tension between ambitious technical innovation and the practical realities of sustainable economic design.
- Star Atlas lost nearly half of its operational runway due to the FTX collapse, forcing the team to attempt to raise capital through multi-million dollar NFT ship sales in a bear market.
- AI Arena, developed by ArenaX Labs, raised a $5M seed round led by Paradigm to build a platform that combines AI training with web3 gaming mechanics.
- Blocklords utilizes a dynasty system where heroes have limited lifespans, requiring players to manage bloodlines and pass on unique attributes to descendants to ensure long-term progression.
Paranormal Tales: How Did It Hit #1 Trending on Steam?
The success of the indie horror title Paranormal Tales serves as a primary case study for effective game discovery and viral marketing.
- The indie horror title Paranormal Tales secured over 70,000 Steam wishlists in one week by utilizing high-fidelity Unreal Engine 5 visuals and a unique bodycam perspective to drive viral interest.
- Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework has permanently hindered free-to-play mobile growth, forcing developers to shift from precise user acquisition to broader, catch-all creative strategies.
- Market performance in the mobile sector is bifurcating, with casual games currently outperforming niche, high-monetization genres like social casinos due to tracking limitations.
Nyamakop Is Hiring: 3D Character Animator
Nyamakop, a game development studio, announces an opening for a 3D Character Animator to contribute to an upcoming, currently unannounced title.
- Nyamakop is actively recruiting an associate-to-intermediate level 3D Character Animator for an unannounced game project.
- Candidates must possess a strong portfolio featuring stylized character work and demonstrate familiarity with video-game art pipelines.
- Proficiency in Unreal Engine 4 and prior experience working on commercial game titles are considered advantageous for applicants.