Enechawet Games, a local game development company, won second place in the AR VR Africa Hackathon on March 11-12, 2023. The hackathon was a 48-hour event that took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The team from Enechawet Games developed a prototype for a VR game called Tsedew Eregna (ፀዴው እረኛ). The game is set in Ethiopia and allows players to experience the life of a shepherd. The game was praised by the judges for its innovative use of VR technology and its educational value.
The team from Enechawet Games was awarded a prize of $2,000 for their second-place finish. They also received a mentorship from Meta, the company that owns Facebook.
The team is grateful for the support of Meta and the AR VR Africa community. They are excited to continue developing Tsedew Eregna and to bring the game to a wider audience.
Here are some of the highlights of the hackathon:
- The team from Enechawet Games won second place.
- The team received a prize of $2,000.
- The team received a mentorship from Meta.
- The team is excited to continue developing Tsedew Eregna.
We are excited to see what the future holds for Enechawet Games and Tsedew Eregna.
Congratulations to the team from Enechawet Games!
Special thanks to Daniel Getachew and Guzo Technologies for their support.
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