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CEO Weekends: Gamer Girls Set To ‘Rock’ At A MAZE.

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The 2014A MAZE, which has been on since 10th September and will end in the 13th, is the major highlight of the Fak’ugesi: Digital Africa Festival. This year’s event will also showcase the increasingly important role of women game creators, digital artists and designers.

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Four women from France, Denmark and Germany will join the three day programme which includes talks, panel discussions, a selection of independent games, interactive installations, a market hack, workshops, and music.

Thorsten S. Wiedemann, Festival Director and A MAZE. Founder said: “A MAZE is an international label in the field of independent games, playful media and games culture. Interdisciplinary, game-centred events and productions transcending media channels and cultures are the signature feature of A MAZE.”

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According to a U.S. study conducted in 2012, 47 percent of all game players are women, a number which grows substantially each year. Recent estimates suggest women over 18 are one of the fastest growing demographics in the gaming industry.

“Playfulness is a character trait most people tend to lose when they get an education” says Weidemann , “A MAZE gives the motivation to rethink established workarounds and concepts.”

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Participating in this year’s exciting line-up, from France are digital artist Emilie Gervais and game designer Tatiana Vilela. Gervais uses the internet simultaneously as an online support tool and creative environment while Vilela creates playful installations and experimental games in game jams and artist residencies.

Hailing from Germany is Lea Schönfelder, game designer of the award winning Perfect Woman. She aims to spark public debate around questions of gender and ethics. Recently Russian Parliament debated whether her game ‘Ulitsa Dimi-trova’ should be banned.

Julie Heyde joins A MAZE. 2014 as game designer from Denmark. Founder of Bandello, she develops XTODIE and is one of the organizers of Nordic Game Jam.

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Caroline Vutagwa
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