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EP17 | Twerking, Politics & Purpose - The wild world of Space Salad Studios

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We dive into the world of game development with Thabo Tsolo, founder of Space Salad Studios. Thabo shares his journey from animation to gaming, the challenges of sustaining an indie studio, and the lessons learned from launching titles like Doba Dash, Poo Weekly, and Hot Buns.

- How Space Salad Studios started and its mission
- The highs and lows of independent game development in Africa
- Lessons from failed projects and successful pivots
- The business of gamification and creating games for brands
- Advice for aspiring game developers

If you're passionate about gaming, storytelling, and entrepreneurship, this episode is for you.

Check out more on Space Salad Studios: https://www.spacesaladstudios.com/

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18 Feb 2025 English South Africa Technology · Business

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