While not a game developer himself, Wiedemann says: “Looking back at the history of games, I want my name to appear somewhere that I helped. That we are reflecting on the medium ... to make a better world.
“Video games are not just about a game or a product. It is a lifestyle. There is a distinct move away from mainstream gaming with new forms of presentations and platforms for a new generation of players emerging. It’s a growing community and it feels amazing to be back in Johannesburg to see the same movement growing here year after year.”
A MAZE provides an intensive, three-day programme with talks, workshops, panels, hypertalks, screenings, artistic games, VR experiences, playful installations, concerts, AV (audio-visual) performances and, of course, a party.
Still not sure what A MAZE is all about? Check out this video wrap from the last Johannesburg event.