EKASINOMICS: SpaceSalad Studios is a multi-award-winning indie game studio

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GUEST – Thabo Tsolo and Neo Ramathinyane – Co-founders of SpaceSalad studios
Space Salad Studios is an award-winning indie game studio from South Africa, distinguished for its commitment to merging gaming with activism. Led by a visionary team, the studio excels in creating games that entertain while raising awareness and engagement on critical societal issues. Their latest project, P.O.O Weekly, developed in collaboration with renowned satirist Zapiro, addresses the pressing issue of youth voter turnout in South Africa. We sat down with founder Thabo Tsolo, who was also selected as part of Creation Africa Incubation Programme to delve into the studio’s mission and insights into the gaming industry.

27 Nov 2024 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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