The whole philosophy of our studio is summarized in the symbolism of our logo and our motto.- Creating games inspired by Africa with an inspiring narration
- Creating games with great gameplay potential for gamers !
Background
2002-2005 : First amateur studio and first versions of AURION the game
- Amateur studio MCS (Madibao Corporation Studio) opened at University by Madiba Olivier.
- 2 versions of AURION the game made in demo Fan Game form
- The second version left a mark on the amateur RPG Making scene with a leading edge gameplay which in terms of dynamic ideas outclassed even the professional games of similar nature (turn based RPG with QTY tactics).
Images of the second version of AURION in 2003-2005, turn based RPG with untold phases of QTY tactics2007-2010 : in-depth training in Gamedesign and the creation of MADIA
- Writing the main scenario and gameplay of AURION the game according to Gamedesign standard .
- Beginning sector surveillance and creating various amateur works (mini cartoon, etc) to master all the aspects of gamedesign in a practical way.
- Opening MADIA and obtaining practical experience in project managing
2011-2012 : creating a model for AURION 1.0 and creating Kiro’o
- Creating a game model of AURION 1.0
- First fans show keen interest
- Birth of the Kiro’o concept and writing the project for professional purposes.
Images from AURION 0.5 (made in 2012)April 2013-May 2013 : Mentoring and launching conferences in Cameroon
Obtaining mentoring from the Ministry of Arts and Culture
Pictures from the two conferences which held in Cameroon: principal project developer with the Cameroonian Minister of Arts and Culture (left) and GICAM conference hall (right).Two effective launching conferences held: one in the Yaounde Hilton Hotel on 10 May 2013 , and the other in Douala at GICAM on 17 May 2013. These conferences bore the following fruit :
- Over 180 invitees (members of government, journalists, cultural personalities, etc)
- Continuous national and international media coverage around the project
- Reinforcing partnerships connected to the project
- Building a primary circle of potential local investors .
Some press clippings from local news papers: Cameroun Tribune (left) and Mutation (right)May 2013-September2013 : Pre studio and media hype
- 80% of required human resource pre recruited
- Intense communication and very positive feedback from international players on the Kiro’o concept
- Developed prototype images
- 11 reports in the written press including a full page in LE MONDE Eco & Entreprise
- 31 general and specialized web articles on video games talking about us
- 24 in French
- 6 in English
- 1 in Polish
- Setting up a personal procedure to raise funds by private equity and international prospection
- Project selected by the Venture Capital for Africa (VC4AFRICA) programme as the one leading the lines in September 2013
Working session with the team in the pre studio
Press clipping in LE MONDE magazine
Creating the first professional images of AURION 1.0
Image showing aspects of the game in real timeOctober 2013-November 2013 : setting up the studio
- 24 investors around the world : Cameroon, France, Canada, Italy, USA, etc.
- Over 30% of required funds raised
- Studio equipped and functional for the effective launching of works on AURION 1.0
Pictures showing the studio being set upDecember 2013 : Launching the studio for AURION 1.0
2016: launch of the the first opus of the game Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan.
- More than 95 000 activations worldwide.
- 90% of the players enjoyed playing the game.
- Recommended worldwide by more than 50 streamers, bloggers and videogame news outlets such as rockpapershotgun, 3RD STRIKE and Geekundergrace.
Aurion is a smart mix of adventures, complex strategy, explosive combat, all packed in a world of fantasy that is sure to satisfy its players
So are you ready to put your fighting spirit to the test and awaken your heritage? Discover Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan right now on STEAM here.
June 2017; launch of the Digital Mentoring platform Kiroorebuntu.
