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January 25, 2024

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⚔️ GAM3 Quests

StarHeroes is a dynamic third-person space shooter (TPS) that offers players an exhilarating blend of fast-paced spaceship combat.

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MixMob Racer 1’s cyberpunk world is dominated by mind-controlling robots, and a brave group escapes to the Subdomain underground.

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  • 100 x 50 $SUD in-game currency

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Bullieverse: Necrodemic players must defeat these foes to earn essence, which can be used to purchase powerful weapons and perks.

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  • 2 x $50,000 RUSH Credits

  • 3 x BarBearian NFTs

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Forest Knight is a mobile RPG adventure set in a vibrant fantasy universe. The mines of Eragoth opens its doors only to the forest's bravest knights.

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  • 250 Shields

  • 100 Steampunk Chest Whitelist Spots for the upcoming February 22nd mint

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KIRAVERSE is an online multiplayer game created in Unreal Engine 5 for gamers across the globe to play, compete, and earn achievements to unlock or rent characters, skins, weapons, and more.

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📝 Africa Games Industry Report 95% of Users Play on Mobile

Maliyo Games' Africa Games Industry Report unveils the rise of mobile gaming, spending trends. Discover the market overview, demographics, and the industry's transformative growth.

What’s Going On Here? 

Maliyo Games, a Nigeria-based studio, has released the Africa Games Industry Report, highlighting the dynamic growth of the gaming industry in Africa, with a focus on mobile gaming and spending trends.

What Does This Mean?

  • Market Overview and Spending: Africans spend an average of $6 per year on games, primarily through in-app purchases on mobile games. Sub-Saharan Africa alone sees significant in-app purchase spending, with South Africa leading in average revenue per user. The report predicts that the Sub-Saharan gaming sector is set to continue growing, with projections of over $1 billion in consumer revenue by 2024.

  • Audience and Player Population: The report reveals a significant increase in gamers across Sub-Saharan Africa, with mobile gaming dominating, representing 95% of the player population. Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Ghana are the top gaming markets in the region.

  • Demographics and Growth Potential: Africa has a youthful population, with approximately 60% under the age of 18. This demographic shift contributes to Africa's growing buying power, including its consumption of video games. The report also highlights challenges faced by African game developers, including financial and infrastructure challenges.

  • Emerging Markets: The report suggests that Africa could follow the growth trajectories of successful gaming regions like Brazil, India, Israel, and Turkey. Despite challenges, Africa's gaming industry shows transformative growth potential.

  • Relevance to Web3 Gaming: As Africa's gaming industry expands, the integration of web3 technologies promises to revolutionize the gaming landscape. The report's focus on mobile game development aligns with the accessibility and decentralization principles of web3 technologies. Web3 gaming can potentially offer innovative solutions to financial challenges and empower developers with new revenue streams. Additionally, web3's inclusivity aligns with Africa's diverse linguistic landscape.

Why Should I Care?

The Africa Games Industry Report provides insights into the current state and potential evolution of the gaming industry in Africa, especially in the context of web3 gaming. As the continent embraces its vibrant gaming culture, the intersection of web3 and African gaming presents exciting possibilities for the future of the global gaming landscape. Understanding this evolving market is crucial for industry professionals and investors looking to tap into the African gaming sector.

Read the full report breakdown here

✍️ Reviews of the Week

We had to prove our worth in the Goon Wars before putting on our brass knuckles to fight for the KOFA title in our two featured reviews:

I started with a free deck and faced a noticeable disadvantage. However, you can buy cards individually or in packs, and the pricing is in line with traditional physical TCGs, where performance disparities between free and paid decks are standard. Despite this, I'm impressed by the diverse range of cards and captivating artwork. While Goon Wars may not replace your favorite TCG just yet, it shows substantial potential and is worth exploring if you're a TCG enthusiast.

The overall experience with King of Fighters ARENA is generally positive, with fast matchmaking and quick matches, catering to those with limited gaming time. However, an issue that requires attention is occasional lag, which can severely disrupt gameplay and diminish the overall experience, though it's important to note that this didn't lead to rage-quitting.

🎮 Fresh Games

From participating in an all-out war to building a colony in a vast and expansive universe, check out the latest games added to our platform!

Victory Point is an innovative Free-to-Play and Play-and-Earn multiplayer FPS game, set in stunning environments and powered by web3 technology.

Outer Ring MMO is an expansive sci-fi MMORPG set in a tokenized universe, where players from five unique species engage in epic battles for control of the galaxy.

🎙️Conversation of the Week

This week we spoke with CrispyBacon - Co-Founder of Second World Games - and Alex Paley - Co-Founder of Faraway - to discuss the latest happenings in web3 gaming with a focus on the following topics:

  • Palworld's Phenomenal Launch: Highlight the remarkable achievement of Palworld selling over 5 million copies within just three days of its release, discussing its impact on the gaming industry and potential reasons behind its massive success.

  • Casual Gaming's Market Value: Delve into the casual gaming sector's substantial valuation at $25 billion, exploring factors contributing to its growth and what this means for developers and investors in the gaming ecosystem.

  • Mobile Dominance in African Gaming: Examine the predominance of mobile gaming in Africa, accounting for 90% of the gaming market, and discuss the implications for game development and marketing strategies targeting this region.

  • Yuga Dookey Dash's Comeback: Discuss the return of Yuga Dookey Dash with the "Unclogged" update, considering its impact on player engagement and how it reflects broader trends in-game updates and community engagement.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation recording here

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