Berkeley, Calif. – (February 4th, 2021) Dahmane Dahmani Founder and CEO at 3-4-5 Games LLC and Achille Massoma and Darryl Starr founders of Ibariki Media are forming a joint Venture called AfrikaGame, LLC, www.AfrikaGame.com
The purpose of this joint venture is to develop and promote video games and digital products that are of interest to the African audience and people of African descent around the world.
Africa is the fastest growing market for the video game industry. Thanks to new and developing technology, games are thriving with more people playing than ever before. This impressive market growth is allowing a larger and more diverse audience to explore their communities and the world from more perspectives. AfrikaGame is looking to capitalize on favorable opportunities for video games within the African market.
Currently, 500 million people in Africa are playing video games. It is estimated that by 2025 this number will rise to 900 million. In the USA and Europe, 83% of youth of African descent play video games. Despite these groups representing roughly 30% of video game players around the world, less than 1% of video games represent their culture and experience. The black population in South and Central America also offers substantial opportunities.
AfrikaGame, will create video games that increase the market share in emerging markets and among consumers who are interested in diversity, the fastest growing trend in the video game industry.
This initiative has a personal and sentimental meaning for all three founders of this Joint Venture; Achille Massoma, Darryl Starr and Dahmane Dahmani all share a special connection with the continent of Africa.
Achille Massoma, the acting president at AfrikaGame said, “A virtual view of the world using gaming technology is a powerful medium opening new possibilities to solutions yet unseen. It is opening new possibilities for dialogues between cultures.”
The team is hoping that this initiative will allow the public to discover Africa’s incredible diversity and rich history. “We want to remind members of the African community that they come from greatness.” said Dahmane Dahmani, the acting CEO of this joint venture. Dahmane Dahmani is an Algerian born and San Diego longtime resident with a long-lasting passion for Africa’s ancient games.
In a few weeks, AfrikaGame will announce its future titles and game development schedule. Darryl Starr, AfrikaGame acting C.T.O said, “Our games will target different psycho-demographics. Some of them will be about strategy, others will help develop specific skills. We even have games that address social issues.”
Expect these games to be released on mobile and popular VR platforms including Apple, Google, and Facebook’s gaming platform.
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About Ibariki Media
Ibariki Media, based in Berkeley, California, is a multi-dimensional digital lab producing video games designed to revolutionize the global gaming industry, while creating impact for social justice advocacy groups. By creating a new class of digital games, which combine entertainment with civic duty, these games, tutorials and exhibits creatively incorporate environmental, racial, and social justice within the gaming experience.
Ibariki Media, under the direction of its founders, Achille Massoma and Darryl Starr, uses technology, art, and other creative media to harness the power of storytelling for greater civic engagement, to ensure attraction of a more diversified user base and to increase free expression and creativity for its users. www.ibarikimedia.com.
About 3-4-5 Games LLC
345 Games is a California-based company started and managed by a Dahmane Dahmani and his son and two daughters.3-4-5 Games,LLC specializes in a new niche market by developing, marketing, selling and licensing games and toys that are inspired and based on ancient games that have been played around the world.
The family travels around the world to rediscover forgotten Ancient games. After diving deep into their origins, they recreate the games by adding modern twists, new features, and a new look and feel. www.3-4-5-games.com.
Ibariki Media, based in Berkeley, California, is a multi-dimensional digital lab producing video games designed to revolutionize the global gaming industry, while creating impact for social justice advocacy groups. By creating a new class of digital games, which combine entertainment with civic duty, these games, tutorials and exhibits creatively incorporate environmental, racial, and social justice within the gaming experience.
Ibariki Media, under the direction of its founders, Achille Massoma and Darryl Starr, uses technology, art, and other creative media to harness the power of storytelling for greater civic engagement, to ensure attraction of a more diversified user base and to increase free expression and creativity for its users. www.ibarikimedia.com.
About 3-4-5 Games LLC
345 Games is a California-based company started and managed by a Dahmane Dahmani and his son and two daughters.3-4-5 Games,LLC specializes in a new niche market by developing, marketing, selling and licensing games and toys that are inspired and based on ancient games that have been played around the world.
The family travels around the world to rediscover forgotten Ancient games. After diving deep into their origins, they recreate the games by adding modern twists, new features, and a new look and feel. www.3-4-5-games.com.
Please contact Achille Massoma, president @ AfrikaGame: achille.massoma@gmail.com