News & Events – Freshbridge

Freshbridge Wins First Place in Visit Oromia Tourism Hackathon

Freshbridge — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:12:29 +0000

Freshbridge, has won first place in the Visit Oromia Tourism Hackathon. The hackathon was a four-day event that took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The team from Freshbridge developed a 3D gaming project called Seenaa Feerdaa. The game is set in Oromia, Ethiopia, and allows players to experience the culture and traditions of the region. The game was praised by the judges for its innovative use of 3D technology and its educational value.

The team from Freshbridge was awarded a prize of $5,000 for their first-place finish. They also received a mentorship from Visit Oromia, the tourism board of Oromia, Ethiopia.

The team is excited to continue developing Seenaa Feerdaa and to bring the game to a wider audience. They believe that the game has the potential to be a valuable educational tool for people of all ages.

Here are some of the features of Seenaa Feerdaa:

Innovative use of 3D technology
Educational content about Oromia culture and traditions
Interactive environment and characters

Seenaa Feerdaa is a unique and exciting game that offers a new way to experience Oromia culture. The game is sure to appeal to gamers of all ages, and it has the potential to be a valuable educational tool.

I hope you enjoy playing Seenaa Feerdaa!

Special thanks to Visit Oromia, the Oromia Tourism Commission, serkzinawu sirak yishak Abraham, and Oren Simanian for their support.

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Tsedew Eregna: The First VR Game in Ethiopia

Freshbridge — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:59:31 +0000

Freshbridge, has developed the first VR game in Ethiopia called Tsedew Eregna (ፀዴው እረኛ). The game was created in 48 hours during the AR VR Africa Hackathon in March 2023.

Tsedew Eregna is a simulation game that allows players to experience the life of a shepherd in Ethiopia. The game is set in the highlands of Ethiopia and features realistic graphics and sound effects. Players can interact with the environment and the animals in the game, and they can also learn about the culture and traditions of shepherding in Ethiopia.

The game was praised by the judges for its innovative use of VR technology and its educational value. The team from Freshbridge was awarded a prize of $2,000 for their second-place finish in the hackathon. They also received a mentorship from Meta, the company that owns Facebook.

The team from Freshbridge is excited to continue developing Tsedew Eregna and to bring the game to a wider audience. They believe that the game has the potential to be a valuable educational tool for people of all ages.

Here are some of the features of Tsedew Eregna:

Realistic graphics and sound effects
Interactive environment and animals
Educational content about shepherding in Ethiopia
Innovative use of VR technology

Tsedew Eregna is a unique and exciting game that offers a new way to experience Ethiopian culture. The game is sure to appeal to gamers of all ages, and it has the potential to be a valuable educational tool.

I hope you enjoy playing Tsedew Eregna!

Special thanks to Daniel Getachew and Guzo Technologies for their support.

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Freshbridge Wins Second Place in AR VR Africa Hackathon

Freshbridge — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:44:33 +0000

Freshbridge, a local game development company, won second place in the AR VR Africa Hackathon on March 11-12, 2023. The hackathon was a 48-hour event that took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The team from Freshbridge developed a prototype for a VR game called Tsedew Eregna (ፀዴው እረኛ). The game is set in Ethiopia and allows players to experience the life of a shepherd. The game was praised by the judges for its innovative use of VR technology and its educational value.

The team from Freshbridge was awarded a prize of $2,000 for their second-place finish. They also received a mentorship from Meta, the company that owns Facebook.

The team is grateful for the support of Meta and the AR VR Africa community. They are excited to continue developing Tsedew Eregna and to bring the game to a wider audience.

Here are some of the highlights of the hackathon:

The team from Freshbridge won second place.
The team received a prize of $2,000.
The team received a mentorship from Meta.
The team is excited to continue developing Tsedew Eregna.

We are excited to see what the future holds for Freshbridge and Tsedew Eregna.

Congratulations to the team from Freshbridge!

Special thanks to Daniel Getachew and Guzo Technologies for their support.

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Games Connect You with People!

Freshbridge — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:32:24 +0000

Freshbridge had the pleasure of attending the “My Journey Art Festival” at The Mosaic Hotel from March 31 to April 2, 2023. The festival was a great opportunity to connect with people from all walks of life and share our passion for games.

We were particularly excited to meet David Maynard, the country director of British Council Ethiopia. David was interested in learning more about our games and how they are used to teach Ethiopian culture and language. We were able to share our vision for Freshbridge and how we hope to use games to connect people from different cultures.

We also had the opportunity to meet many other people who were interested in our games. We had a lot of fun talking to people about our games and hearing their feedback. We also received some great ideas for new games.

We are grateful to everyone who visited our booth at the festival. We had a great time meeting you all and we look forward to connecting with you again soon.

Here are some of the highlights of the event:

Meeting David Maynard, the country director of British Council Ethiopia.
Sharing our vision for Freshbridge and how we hope to use games to connect people from different cultures.
Meeting many people who were interested in our games and hearing their feedback.
Receiving some great ideas for new games.

We are excited to continue developing games that connect people and share Ethiopian culture.

Thank you to everyone who made the “My Journey Art Festival” such a success!

Freshbridge Showcases Games at Digital Startup Marketplace

Freshbridge — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:10:51 +0000

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Freshbridge, a local game development company, successfully showcased its games at the digital startup marketplace at the Science Museum on July 15-16, 2023.

The company showcased its three games, Guzo Geez, Mamo and Meskel Bird. Guzo Geez is a language learning game that teaches Geez, the official language of Ethiopia and other educational games form tourism, health and other sectors.

The company received positive feedback from visitors who played the games. Many people were impressed by the games’ educational value and their use of Ethiopian culture. The company also received some suggestions for improvement from visitors.

Abiy Hailu, the founder of Freshbridge, said that he was happy with the turnout at the event. He said that it was “always fun to showcase games and play with people.” He also thanked the visitors for their feedback and suggestions.

The company plans to continue developing games that are educational and culturally relevant. They also plan to attend more events to showcase their games and get feedback from the public.

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The Guzo Geez tournament

Freshbridge — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:51:32 +0000

🙌 Finally, we did it!🙌

The Guzo Geez tournament began on May 7, 2023, at 3:00 PM. The first round lasted until the Ethiopian New Year, 2023. The organizers had prepared different awards, such as smartphones, laptops, AirPads, flash drives, and more surprises. To participate, all participants had to do was download and install the Guzo Geez app from the Play Store. They could also join a challenge to understand Guzo Geez in the first 48 hours. There were special awards for the first winners. For more information and tutorials, participants could check out the company page Freshbridge. The organizers thanked everyone who collaborated to make the tournament happen. telebirr Chapa Chewata Awaqi – ጨዋታ አዋቂ EGA (Ethiopian Games Association) Yared Ayele yishak Abraham serkzinawu sirak #thankyou #Guzo_Geez