By Moboluwade Tobiloba
A Nollywood film character-based video game is set to be launched by Play Network boss, Charles Okpaleke.
The filmmaker confirmed that his production studio is currently working on an exciting new gaming project with comic characters, Aki and Pawpaw.
Okpaleke further revealed that the game named ‘Aki and Pawpaw Epic Run’ will be available for Android and iOS users.
He wrote on his Instagram page, “We are happy to announce that in line with our exclusive exploitation rights to the brand ‘Aki & PawPaw’, we are at the final stages of the first ever Nollywood Game, Aki & Paw Paw Epic Run, powered by @playnetworkafr and @playnetworkstudios. Available to download soon by all iOS and Android users.”
The new games will be developed by Blueportal Software and available for free. The company also confirmed the collaboration via an Instagram post.
“Blueportal software is pleased to announce that it has signed a mobile platform game development agreement with Playnetwork studios to develop the first of its kind video game based on the studio feature films, AKI and PAWPAW. The game will be free to play on iOS and android mobile devices,” it said.
This development comes amid plans to launch a remake of the Nollywood comedy classic in cinemas this December.
