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FIFAe World Cup 2025 to take place on eFootball in Riyadh
Console and mobile divisions compete
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
People
Leonardo Estigarribia steps into junior developer role at Classy Games
“Working at Classy Games as an intern was one of the most valuable experiences I've ever had in my life."
People
Classy Games recruits rising star Dana Taha as junior developer
From intern to junior developer
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Classy Games joins AWS startup program to scale MENA titles
Continuous growth for the KSA team
Events
25 Arab games showcased at Arabic Games Conference 2025
Iraq and Saudi Arabia dominate
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EWCF reveals three new publishers for Esports Nations Cup 2026
The ENC expands the mission of the Esports World Cup with a national identity focus
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Tamatem launches creator hackathon for aspiring game artists
The competition comes with cash prizes of $500, $300 and $200 for the top three entries.
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Esports World Cup Foundation opens applications for 2026 Club Partner Program
The initiative is backed by a $20 million investment
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Google features six African and Middle East studios in 2025 WeArePlay showcase
Leti Arts, Deluxe Creation, Maliyo Games, and more take the spotlight
Features
Games are still fun. Some of us just forgot how to enjoy them
Many of us have not been playing games lately; we just finish them.
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Egypt tops Africa’s $2.1bn games market as Nigeria leads in player count
South Africa leads esports revenues with $7-10m
Features
Ash Game Studio on the making of Azooma Escape
"For players outside the MENA region, it's an opportunity to enjoy a fun game while subtly learning about our culture."