Origin Point Games will hold a curated digital showcase on November 12 to put African-developed games before international players and industry partners.
Key facts
- Event: Origin Point Games digital showcase for African-developed games
- Date: November 12, 2026
- Time: 20:00 South Africa (SAST), 19:00 Nigeria (WAT), 18:00 GMT
- Format: YouTube presentation
- Selection: Blind judging
- Advisers: Include people with previous experience at Sony and Ubisoft
Origin Point Games has announced a digital showcase dedicated to games made by African creators. The broadcast is scheduled for November 12 at 20:00 South African time, equivalent to 19:00 in Nigeria and 18:00 GMT.
Projects will be selected through a blind judging process before appearing in a YouTube presentation. The initiative also has advisers with previous experience at companies including Sony and Ubisoft, according to Games Industry Africa.
The showcase is designed to solve a familiar problem: African games exist, but many international players, journalists and publishers struggle to discover them.
Visibility remains a commercial barrier
Origin Point Games says Africa generated approximately $2.29 billion in games-market revenue during 2025 and has more than 350 million players. Its partner information page also says less than 0.5% of global industry revenue reaches African studios.
These figures are presented by the organiser using its cited research and should be understood in that context. Even so, the underlying disparity is clear. African players contribute to a large consumer market, while local studios capture only a small share of its commercial value.
A professionally produced showcase can help studios present their work in a format familiar to global audiences. Blind judging may also reduce the influence of existing industry connections during selection.
Success will depend on what follows the broadcast
Audience numbers are useful, but developer outcomes will provide the stronger measure. Publishing conversations, wishlist growth, investment and media coverage will show whether the event generated meaningful commercial attention.
The organisers should publish participating titles early enough for journalists and creators to prepare coverage, while developers should ensure their storefront pages and press materials are ready before the broadcast.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Origin Point Games showcase?
The showcase streams on YouTube on November 12, 2026, at 20:00 South African time, which is 19:00 in Nigeria and 18:00 GMT.
How are games selected for the showcase?
Games are chosen through a blind judging process before they appear in the YouTube presentation.
How much of global games revenue reaches African studios?
According to Origin Point Games, less than 0.5% of global games-industry revenue reaches African studios, even though Africa generated about $2.29 billion in games-market revenue in 2025 and has more than 350 million players.