Features
Top 7 MENA games to play with the family this Eid
Eid Mubarak!
Isa Muhammad
Isa has been in games media for nearly ten years. He interacts with developers and publishers in the MENA region from his remote lair, connecting the dots between games and the people who make them.
Spotlights
Steer Studios on the making of Grunt Rush
"There were a few features we loved but had to gently tuck back into the idea vault."
Spotlights
Starvania Studio on the making of Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree
"Jumping out of water was one of the concepts we had to let go of."
Reviews
Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree Review: Can you draw circles?
Light and Shadow collide.
Events
Takeaways from Gamathon Kenya 2025: Local devs inspire, XR gains momentum, but funding paths still unclear
The event highlighted the games industry in Africa through insightful panel sessions.
Events
MENA Game Industry Awards 2025 winners revealed
Tamatem's Land of Heroes clinched the Game of the Year award
Features
The Middle East is obsessed with hosting it all
The region is pushing to become the Mecca of games
Spotlights
Mad Hook Games on the making of Amer: Fighting
"Creating a fighting game was one of the main ideas we wanted to execute when we started the company."
Reviews
Amer: Fighting Review: A visually striking beat ‘em up with a weak solo play
This one is best enjoyed with friends.
Spotlights
Robert Kabwe on the making of Meadowfell
"All my games are about the joy of exploring natural worlds."
Spotlights
Abiy Hailu on the making of Yefidelat Ashenafi
"This is just the beginning for us."
Spotlights
Jamie McClenaghan on the making of Silly Suspects
"Our game has AI-driven generation which can create over three trillion distinctive characters."