Games / Research / Media / Collaboration
Documenting, connecting and advancing the future of games across Africa.
Warped HQ is an institution working to strengthen Africa's game development and interactive ecosystem through research, documentation, media, partnerships and collaborative creative initiatives.
What We Do
Four interconnected areas.
One ecosystem.
RESEARCH & DOCUMENTATIONWarped Atlas
Mapping the people, studios, projects, organisations and opportunities shaping Africa's game development and interactive ecosystem.
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MEDIA & CONVERSATIONSWarped Talk
Stories, interviews, perspectives and conversations bringing visibility to the people and ideas shaping the industry.
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COMING SOONDesign → Play
Exploring creative technology, interactive experiences and experimental initiatives that create opportunities for learning, participation and collaboration.
Coming Soon
DRAINSTAR — COMING SOONPlay.Warped
A collaboration between Warped HQ and two independent partner companies, developing games and interactive experiences together.
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Why Warped HQ Exists.
Warped HQ is an Africa-focused institution working across game development and interactive media. We document the ecosystem, connect its people and organisations, create platforms for conversations, and collaborate with studios and creators to support the development of new games and interactive experiences.
Our work spans research, media, creative experimentation and partnerships, contributing to a more visible, connected and sustainable African games industry.
Read more about us →How We Work
Document
the ecosystem.
Connect
its people and organisations.
Collaborate
on creative and development opportunities.
Advance
the industry through visibility, knowledge and action.
Upcoming
Design → Play, in preparation.
Our first Design → Play programme is taking shape — an initiative creating opportunities for learning, participation and collaboration through creative technology and play. Programme details will be announced soon.
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Help Shape the Ecosystem.
From research and creative experiments to institutional partnerships, there are different ways to contribute to the growth of Africa's game development ecosystem.