According to htxt.africa, Valve has announced that the monkey bomb defusal game Bombanana was the most-played demo during the recent Steam Next Fest. This event showcased various game demos, and Bombanana stood out among the offerings based on player engagement.

Google Play has announced a $1 million fund to support 10 African game studios, addressing the challenges many of these studios face in securing necessary capital for growth. The African gaming market is valued at approximately $2.29 billion, highlighting its potential despite the financial hurdles for local developers.

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has unexpectedly become the top-performing game on Steam, generating the highest revenue among all games on the platform this week, according to htxt.africa.

Google Play has announced a $1 million fund aimed at supporting independent game developers in Africa, marking its first regional Indie Games Fund. This initiative will offer equity-free funding, technical assistance, and mentorship to selected game studios across 32 African countries, with individual funding allocations starting at $50,000. The announcement was made on Tuesday, highlighting Google's commitment to enhancing the continent's gaming ecosystem.

Meridianbet has launched a special promotion called Mzuka wa Mabingwa, targeting Airtel Money users. This initiative allows eligible players to participate in daily, weekly, and grand draws by placing bets starting from 5,000 shillings on casino games or sports tickets. The promotion emphasizes entertainment as a means of relaxation and opportunity creation, with attractive prizes offered to participants.

A player on the ChopWin Uganda online gaming platform won 2,160,000 Ugandan shillings from a single 3,000-shilling stake on the Pragmatic Play slot game Dragon Pots Megaways, according to a report by Mbu. The win, published on 7 September 2026, highlights a payout hundreds of times the original bet. No further details about the player or verification of the win were provided in the report.