In Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo, there is a new gaming sensation that has taken hold of its residents.
Conceptualized and locally created, gamers are all praises for it.
“What I like is that the circuits are all in Madagascar,” said a gaming enthusiast.
Developing the game known as Gazkar took about two years. A team of ten graphic designers, programmers and designers worked on the game’s design.
It is available on smart phones free of charge.
“We have modeled 26 vehicles which are all customizable. We can change the body work, and the horsepower. For example for 2CV, 4L can be used. There is also a multi-player mode where all the players wherever they are globally can compete online”, said Matthew Rabehaja, Co-Founder, Lomay Studio.
Despite the success the creators have had, they have encountered a number of challenges including lack of adequate funding and the high costs of data in the Island nation.
“In Madagascar we pay an equivalent of 80 euros for only 50 GB, which is not even unlimited. It also happens that power blackouts are frequent and this can happen up to 8 hours in a day which really curtails our productivity,” said Tsilavna Razafinirina, Co-Founder, Lomay Studio.
With this video game, Madagascar is challenging the status quo in the $100 billion global gaming market dominated Japan, China and the US.
West African Gaming Expo (WAGE) is the first and only technology conference and exhibition in West Africa focusing on animation, video, mobile games and related products.
WAGE provides the best, brightest, and most innovative professionals in the interactive entertainment industry with publicity and media exposure, product and service sale opportunity, networking opportunity with leading-edge companies and end users.
A fun educational event consisting of Conference talks, Hackathons, Workshops / tutorials , Exhibition, Esport Competitions, Tournaments, Giveaways, Product launch and brand activation opportunities.
WAGE connects you with both new and existing partners and provides unprecedented exposure to emerging markets. WAGE is where new worlds of the interactive entertainment industry are inspired.
Please note the WAGE conference is open to all attendees
Please note the WAGE conference is open to all attendees
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Come and speak with the professionals, see courses avaialbe at Bournmeouth University for students interested in gaming and animation.
Looking for a Job in Gaming and Animation, bring your CV and portfolio to WAGE 16 and meet the employers directly.
Listen to Joost Jetten Interntional Business Development Manager at Logitech introduce attendees to Logitech Gaming Devices.
UNITY will be hosting 2 conference sessions. Any one interested in developement or Animation creation should not miss this sessions.
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This is a pane session hosted by Vortex, This panel will include speakers such as Ibrahim Ganiyu, Ayodele Elegba, Somto Ajuluchukwu, Tobechukwu Nwakere, Edu Shola. They are set to Showcase PAPA Ajasco Animated series, Spirit Wars (Mobile PC Fighting Games) and Many more
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