Video gaming in Ghana

Video gaming in Ghana has been developing in the country since the 1990s.[1][2][3][4] Leti Arts is one of the emerging video game companies in Africa.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] As of August 2016, the Government doesn't regulate video games.[15]

Various organizations such as Gamer TV, Madagastar Esports and AnTrix Gaming are some pioneers in the industry. Tournament are also held in major cities like Accra and Kumasi. Gaming and eSports in general is slowly been accepted and integrated into the Ghanaian culture. It is safe to say gaming in Ghana has a bright future

References

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  7. ↑ Kenney, Tanasia (10 September 2016). "Ghana-Based Digital Arts Company Brings African Folklore to Life Through Interactive Comics, Mobile Games". Retrieved 1 January 2017.
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  10. ↑ "Accra Tech Salon: Video Games for Development – Mobile Web Ghana". Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  11. ↑ Person, Chris. "This Developer Wants To Jump-Start Africa's Game Industry". Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  12. ↑ "Is this Africa's first 3D video game? Aliens invade a nation and good citizens rise to its defence". 1 July 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  13. ↑ "What It's Like Being The First Game Developer In Your Entire Country". Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  14. ↑ "Meet the new gaming talent rising up from Ghana to Cameroon - Red Bull Amaphiko - Connect, Enable & Engage". Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  15. ↑ "Regulation of video games not under our jurisdiction - Commission". 20 August 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.


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