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#WeArePlay | Meet Yoshihiko from Japan. More stories from Spain, Cameroon and Malaysia

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Date Published
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Leticia Lago
Word Count
485
Company Posts That Month
11
Language
English
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Summary

The #WeArePlay series highlights app and game founders from around the world who bring innovative ideas to their respective industries, showcasing their unique journeys and creations. The series features Yoshihiko from Japan, who developed the YAMAP app for mountain climbers to enhance safety and build a community, inspired by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Valeria and Álvaro from Spain founded Platonic Games, focusing on creating inclusive games for a female audience with titles like "Happy Hop," inspired by kawaii culture. Olivier from Cameroon launched Kiroo Games, which produced the African fantasy RPG "Aurion," combining elements of Japanese manga with geopolitical allegories. Yiwei from Malaysia founded Kurechii, creating the game "Postknight" for single-handed play during commutes, with a sequel and further enhancements in the works. These stories celebrate the creativity and determination of developers who are reshaping the gaming landscape while fostering new communities and cultural narratives.

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