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. 

Sony leaves GTA 6 off its own '2026 Great Games' PlayStation Store page

While the omission does not indicate another delay, it is a notable inconsistency that has largely gone unnoticed

Qwacks appoints Mahmoud Ziater as commercial lead

He brings more than 17 years of experience spanning games, esports, and digital media to the role

Halal Games Studio founder Hassan Sherif joins Everness Games as game developer

He remains founder and CEO of Halal Games

Esports Foundation recruits Isabelle Huet as head of sponsorship account management

She will work with sponsors and agencies across the Esports World Cup and the Esports Nations Cup

Exel by Merak promotes Faisal Alsharari to assistant manager

He simultaneously holds an assistant manager role at Merak Capital, Exel's parent entity

Level Up Gaming releases first published title as Taival launches on Steam Early Access

The open-world RPG is being developed by Finland-based Bonobo Software

Faker named Esports World Cup Game Ambassador through 2028

He joins Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen in the Esports Foundation Ambassador Program

Saudi Arabia's MCIT launches Code Nine66 game jam and incubator programme

Delivered through a partnership with Savvy Games Group and Exel by Merak

Steer Studios recruits Sami Bakhsh as gameplay programmer

Bakhsh brings both technical depth and a longstanding enthusiasm for the industry to the role

Agbenyega Caleb rejoins Leti Arts as marketing director

He will lead brand strategy, community growth and campaign work across Leti Arts' portfolio

Supercell opens applications for Africa developer grants

Grants range from $20,000 to $200,000 and are non-dilutive, with no equity taken