Starvania’s Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree gets physical PS5 and Switch release

The game is set to launch in Japan on October 22nd and in the US on October 29th

Tade Ajiboye on the making of Go North

"I wanted to build a game my non-hardcore-gamer friends would play and be intrigued by the utter uniqueness of gaming."

Merak Capital promotes Ghadi AlGhamdi to senior investment associate

Promotion comes after nearly two years with the firm

Merak Capital promotes Fares AlDubie to investment associate

He joined Merak in mid-2025 and has spent more than a year supporting venture investments

Savvy Games Group and Alfaisal University launch 9-month game design programme

The course combines hands-on learning, mentorship, and industry master classes

July 2026 MENA Moves Tracker: Qwacks, Leti Arts, Esports Foundation, and Merak among seven moves tracked this month

A regular roundup of talent moves shaping the MENA region and Africa

Evlnu GameWorks appoints Omar Moghrabi as art director and game designer

He joins the Riyadh-based developer with more than a decade of experience

Exel by Merak promotes Deema Almutairi to manager

She will oversee the accelerator's operations as it continues supporting game startups across the KSA

Go North review: A cozy adventure that loses its narrative compass

Best enjoyed when you slow down and explore

Afreximbank launches $50,000 Create-thon with gaming category for African creators

The competition will award $7,000 for first place, $3,500 for second, and $1,500 for third in each category

Classy Games launches debut title Orbital on Steam

Players are tasked with delaying the destruction of the solar system

Nigerian indie title Go North launches on Steam and Xbox

The game follows protagonist Dara as they navigate handcrafted labyrinths inspired by themes of patience and exploration.