FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

+What is Warped HQ?

Warped HQ is an Africa-focused institution, beginning with Ghana, that documents the people, studios, organisations, conversations, research and opportunities shaping games across Africa.

+What does Warped HQ do?

We work across game development, interactive media, research and documentation, creative technology, educational and experimental experiences, and media and ecosystem conversations — through three core activities: Warped Atlas, Design → Play and Warped Talk.

+What is Warped Atlas?

Warped Atlas is our research, documentation and intelligence platform mapping Africa's game development and interactive ecosystem. It is available at WarpedAtlas.com.

+What is Design → Play?

Design → Play is our experiences and experiments area, exploring the intersection of creative practice and game development through experimental projects, educational games and interactive experiences.

+What is Warped Talk?

Warped Talk is our media and knowledge platform, sharing stories, conversations, perspectives and developments shaping Ghana's and Africa's game ecosystem.

+Who can engage with Warped HQ?

Game developers, studios, creators, researchers, educators, students, media, organisations, funders and anyone interested in Africa's game development ecosystem.

+How can organisations collaborate?

Organisations can propose research, institutional, media or programme partnerships by using the contact form and selecting 'Institutional partnership' or 'Research & collaboration'.

+How can individuals support the institution?

Individuals can contribute through the Support page, share our work, or get in touch to contribute knowledge and documentation.

+How can visitors contact Warped HQ?

Through the contact form on our Contact page. We respond to enquiries as soon as possible.

+How are contributions handled?

Contributions are processed securely by Paystack, a licensed payment provider. Warped HQ does not store card details. Contributions fund our research, documentation, experiments, media and operations. See our Terms of Service for refund conditions.

+How does Warped HQ handle personal information?

We collect only what is needed to respond to enquiries and process contributions, and we do not sell personal information. Full details are in our Privacy Policy.