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Game Course Alumni from the Academy of Digital Arts release first trailer for their first game studio project.
Game Technology
Academy of Digital Arts News

29 May 2026

Game Course Alumni Team goes public with Game Project Trailer

Alumni of the Game and Interactive Media Development course founded their own game development studio in September 2025. After working on their first own game title they now went public with their announcement trailer and an interview led by Tom Henderson on the influential website and game development channel Insider Gaming! Read and follow the links to support the team.

The Steam page for the Academy of Digital Art's game production incubator built game AMANZI as proof that the course was successful
Game Technology

23 December 2025

AMANZI - The Academy's Game Production Incubator launches Steam page

The Steam page for AMANZI is now live, marking an exciting milestone for Loud Rabbits, the Academy of Digital Arts, and the alumni game students who developed the project during the Academy’s Game Production Incubator 2024/25.

A scene from the District Six Museum podcast with the head of game development education at the Academy of Digital Arts, Lars Espeter, discussing the impact of VR and game technology on South African society and education.
Game Technology

03 October 2025

A Year later - The District Six VR Experience is still relevant

Built in just 10 weeks as a collaboration between the District Six Museum, the Academy of Digital Arts and their in-house agency, Loud Rabbits, 'The District Six VR Experience: A Walk Through Time' has become more than a successful VR app. With the help of the media, like News24, The Expresso Show, and podcasts, we were able to spread the word of what young, well-trained South Africans are capable of.

A VR experience brought to you by the District Six Museum, The Academy of Digital Arts and Loud Rabbits.
Game Technology

04 April 2024

The District Six Experience

Loud Rabbits Agency and the Friends of Design – Academy of Digital Arts Game Course Alum, in partnership and close collaboration with District Six Museum, is set to unveil a groundbreaking virtual reality (VR) experience in 2024, commemorating the museum’s 30th anniversary.

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Game Technology

29 December 2023

Game Development and Interactive Media Developers needed

What do cororate innovation teams look like today? We have a look at the type of design thinking your business needs to succeed.

Game the system: using Skills Development to tap into emerging trends
Game Technology

28 September 2021

Game the system: using Skills Development to tap into emerging trends

Interactive media and serious gaming are transforming corporate training and collaboration. Leveraging technologies like virtual reality and AI, businesses can provide immersive, consequence-free training experiences that enhance skills in high-stakes industries. With recent B-BBEE code changes, companies can boost their scores by sponsoring bursaries for black students in Game and Interactive Media Development. This strategy not only develops a skilled talent pool but also strengthens internal capabilities for future success.

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Industry News
Expert Advice

10 September 2021

Using Skills Development to change the world (wide web)

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Academy of Digital Arts News
Web Design and Development

24 June 2021

Academy of Digital Arts and Xneelo join forces to take students live

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Academy of Digital Arts News

03 May 2021

Ed-Tech Awards Finalists

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Expert Advice

28 October 2020

Is your business innovating the right way?

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Industry News
Academy of Digital Arts News

21 May 2020

The Academy of Digital Arts launches real-time Virtual Classes

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Academy of Digital Arts News

19 November 2019

Academy of Digital Arts Graduate Showcase