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Wahat Games reveals first trailer for upcoming title Legacy of Pearl
Set in a fantastical version of the UAE
Isa Muhammad
Isa has been in games media for nearly ten years. By day, he is the Lead MENA Reporter at PocketGamer.biz. By night, he's the mastermind behind IsaKaba, interacting with games industry professionals from his remote lair. Contact: isa.muhd@isakaba.com
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Saudi Esports Federation appoints Samiah Khateeb as publisher relations senior analyst
She will manage publisher relationships and support strategic partnerships
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Ghana-based studio Mills Media launches Anokye on PC
The game draws heavily from authentic Ghanaian art
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Slappingrot brings absurd first person slap combat to PC
Slap increasingly bizarre “brain rot” bosses into submission
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15 MENA games to look forward to in 2026
These projects offer a glimpse into where the region’s developers are heading
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Ash Games Studio partners with Korean playtesting platform Plithus
Partnership aims to boost MENA game testing standards
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Babil Games promotes Mohammad Khalaf to technical art director
He will lead Babil Games' technical strategy and support mobile game production
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Saudi-based Naphora targets global top 10 mobile studio status by 2026
The company aims to “redefine what Made in Saudi means for gaming”
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Amer: The Chase set for PlayStation 5 launch in February 2026
Players take on the role of Amer, a street hustler working his way up through a city packed with varied districts
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Steer Studios appoints Fawad Ahmed as marketing artist
He will support asset creation for Grunt Rush
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Steer Studios taps Adrian Wüst as lead game designer
“It is an exciting time to develop games here and certainly the biggest adventure of my life."
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Rasta Santa wins Audience Choice Award at Africa Games Week 2025
The title came out on top in a category that included Stick it to the Stickman, Metavoidal, Super Diski FC, and Relooted