# IsaKaba
> Games industry intelligence platform
Public Ghost content for AI and LLM tooling. Use `/llms-full.txt` for consolidated page and post context.
Append `.md` to any post or page URL to get the content in Markdown (for example, `/example-post.md`).

## Pages
- [About](https://www.isakaba.com/about.md) - Founded in 2024, IsaKaba is a games industry intelligence platform operating under IsaKaba Media Network Ltd. We exist to document, analyse, and surface the people, studios, titles, and partnerships shaping game development across multiple regions. Our mission is to provide clear, reliable industry…
- [Addis Games Week](https://www.isakaba.com/addis-games-week.md) - Addis Games Week is an event that positions Ethiopia as one of Africa’s most promising frontiers for game development, esports, and interactive digital culture. Taking place in Addis Ababa annually, the week-long show is designed to be more than a local gathering. It serves as a strategic platform…
- [Africa Games Week](https://www.isakaba.com/africa-games-week.md) - Africa Games Week brings together over 4,000 attendees, 500 developers, and 90 speakers from across the continent and beyond. The event features industry talks, hands-on workshops, and business matchmaking sessions designed to foster collaboration and professional growth. Attendees can explore an e…
- [Anokye](https://www.isakaba.com/anokye.md) - A 2D action-adventure platformer inspired by Ghanaian folklore. Players step into the legend of Okomfo Anokye, battling enemies, solving puzzles, and exploring hand-crafted environments rooted in Ashanti history and myth. Studio: Mills Media Country: Ghana Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie Platform:…
- [Arabic Games Conference](https://www.isakaba.com/arabic-games-conference.md) - The Arabic Games Conference is a regional initiative dedicated to advancing game development across MENA by empowering Arab creators and fostering collaboration. Taking place online on November 29th, 2025, the event celebrates games and interactive experiences made in the Arab world while offering…
- [Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan](https://www.isakaba.com/aurion-legacy-of-the-kori-odan.md) - A real-time action RPG set in the fantasy world of Zama, inspired by African mythology. Players follow Enzo Kori-Odan as he awakens Aurion powers, mastering fast-paced combat, skills, and elemental abilities across a story-driven campaign. Studio: Kiro'o Games Country: Cameroon Genre: Action, Indie…
- [Beyond: Fire & Ice](https://www.isakaba.com/beyond-fire-ice.md) - An action RPG set in the mythological world of Athos, following two elemental rulers locked in war. Players switch between fire and ice protagonists, combining melee combat, magic, and dragons to uncover an ancient hidden threat. Studio: Raven Illusion Country: Nigeria Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG…
- [Careers Corner](https://www.isakaba.com/careers-corner.md) - This is IsaKaba’s dedicated space for jobs, internships, and opportunities in the games industry across the Middle East and Africa. As the region grows, so too does the need for talent. This page brings together openings from local studios, indie teams and global publishers hiring in MENA. Explore…
- [Dubai Game Expo Summit](https://www.isakaba.com/dubai-game-expo-summit.md) - Following its successful 2024 edition, which drew over 1,300 attendees, the Dubai GameExpo Summit powered by Pocket Gamer Connects returned on May 7–8, 2025, alongside the Dubai Esports and Games Festival at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Co-organised with the Dubai Economy and Tourism department (D…
- [Events](https://www.isakaba.com/events.md) - This is our dedicated space for games events, festivals, and conferences across the Middle East and Africa. As the region’s games ecosystem continues to expand, so too do the gatherings shaping it. This page brings together upcoming and ongoing events from local communities, industry organisers, an…
- [Gamathon](https://www.isakaba.com/gamathon.md) - Hosted by Africacomicade, Gamathon is an event focused on celebrating African creatives and their works while providing opportunities for collaboration, funding, and learning. This hybrid, annual B2B2C convention takes place in Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and Nigeria every two years, allowing passi…
- [Games Directory](https://www.isakaba.com/games-directory.md) - This section contains a growing catalogue of games developed across the Middle East and Africa. It focuses primarily on modern and active projects, showcasing games that have been released, announced, or significantly updated in recent years. Alongside newer titles, select earlier games are include…
- [Lagos Games Week](https://www.isakaba.com/lagos-games-week.md) - The third edition of Lagos Games Week is set to hold from June 18th to 19th, 2026 to support local game developers and contribute to the industry's growth in Nigeria and the wider African region. The event features a rich programme of conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and competitions designed t…
- [MaliyoCON](https://www.isakaba.com/maliyocon.md) - Hosted by developer Maliyo Games, MaliyoCON is set to hold its first edtion in December 2025. The event is designed to be a conference dedicated entirely to mobile game development, celebrating the tools, talent, and creativity driving Africa's fast-growing games industry. The in-person conference…
- [Mobidictum Conference](https://www.isakaba.com/mobidictum-conference.md) - Mobidictum has hosted over 11 major games events featuring over 5,000 attendees, 2,000 companies, 200 sponsors, and 315 speakers from 90 countries. Its events promise engaging panels and Q&A sessions with top industry experts, offering attendees valuable insights into the latest games industry tren…
- [Morocco Gaming Expo](https://www.isakaba.com/morocco-gaming-expo.md) - The Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication hosted the second edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo from July 2nd to 6th, 2025, in Rabat. Building on the success of its debut, the event aims to strengthen Morocco’s growing games ecosystem and promote Rabat Gaming City as a strategic hub for Afri…
- [Playtopia](https://www.isakaba.com/playtopia.md) - Founded in 2018, Playtopia is Africa’s annual festival and conference dedicated to indie games and immersive arts. Held in South Africa, it celebrates creativity, collaboration, and the continent’s growing influence in global game development and interactive media. Over the years, Playtopia has evo…
- [Pocket Gamer Connects Aqaba](https://www.isakaba.com/pocket-gamer-connects-aqaba.md) - The leading global games industry conference, Pocket Gamer Connects, proudly returns to Jordan with PGC Aqaba. The event serves as a key entry point into the MENA region’s fast-growing games market, bringing together over 1,000 international professionals. The event features multitrack sessions acr…
- [Got a game you'd like us to review?](https://www.isakaba.com/send-us-your-game.md) - If you’re a studio based in the Middle East and Africa, or you're simply a game developer or creator with a project that deserves the spotlight, we’d love to hear from you! We understand how much work and creativity go into developing a game, so whether you’ve just launched your latest game or you'…
- [Studios Directory](https://www.isakaba.com/studios-directory.md) - This section contains a growing directory of game studios operating across the Middle East and Africa. The directory is organised into two regional sections: African studios and Middle Eastern studios, each accessible through the links below. It focuses primarily on active companies shaping each re…

## Posts
- [Exel by Merak promotes Faisal Alsharari to assistant manager](https://www.isakaba.com/exel-by-merak-promotes-faisal-alsharari-to-assistant-manager.md) - 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](https://www.isakaba.com/level-up-gaming-releases-first-published-title-as-taival-launches-on-steam-early-access.md) - The open-world RPG is being developed by Finland-based Bonobo Software
- [Faker named Esports World Cup Game Ambassador through 2028](https://www.isakaba.com/faker-named-esports-world-cup-game-ambassador-through-2028.md) - 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](https://www.isakaba.com/saudi-arabias-mcit-launches-code-nine66-game-jam-and-incubator-programme.md) - Delivered through a partnership with Savvy Games Group and Exel by Merak
- [Steer Studios recruits Sami Bakhsh as gameplay programmer](https://www.isakaba.com/steer-studios-recruits-sami-bakhsh-as-gameplay-programmer.md) - Bakhsh brings both technical depth and a longstanding enthusiasm for the industry to the role
- [Agbenyega Caleb rejoins Leti Arts as marketing director](https://www.isakaba.com/agbenyega-caleb-rejoins-leti-arts-as-marketing-director.md) - He will lead brand strategy, community growth and campaign work across Leti Arts' portfolio
- [Supercell opens applications for Africa developer grants](https://www.isakaba.com/supercell-opens-applications-for-africa-developer-grants.md) - Grants range from $20,000 to $200,000 and are non-dilutive, with no equity taken
- [Limeless Studio ships 10 games in ten months under rapid release model](https://www.isakaba.com/limeless-studio-ships-10-games-in-ten-months-under-rapid-release-model.md) - The approach has produced over 12,000 organic wishlists across its catalog
- [Merak Capital appoints Maha Albaloushi as senior investment operations analyst](https://www.isakaba.com/merak-capital-appoints-maha-albaloushi-as-senior-investment-operations-analyst.md) - She previously worked at Exel by Merak, where she served as senior accountant
- [June 2026 MENA Moves Tracker: NJD Games, YallaPlay, Steer Studios, and Quantum Club among four moves tracked this month](https://www.isakaba.com/june-2026-mena-moves-tracker-njd-games-yallaplay-steer-studios-and-quantum-club-among-four-moves-tracked-this-month.md) - A regular roundup of talent moves shaping the MENA region
- [Abdullah Bawazeer joins NJD Games as game developer](https://www.isakaba.com/abdullah-bawazeer-joins-njd-games-as-game-developer.md) - "God willing, it will be a step in which there is good and beautiful experiences."
- [Five takeaways from Lagos Games Week 2026](https://www.isakaba.com/five-takeaways-from-lagos-games-week-2026.md) - This year's event felt bigger and more alive than last year's.
- [CodeBox Games wins Lagos Games Week Pitch Stage with Hell Bleeds](https://www.isakaba.com/codebox-games-wins-lagos-games-week-pitch-stage-with-hell-bleeds.md) - The prize is a spot in the Nigerian delegation to Gamescom 2026
- [Maliyo Games opens Junior Internship 2026 applications](https://www.isakaba.com/maliyo-games-opens-junior-internship-2026-applications.md) - Participants will design, build, and showcase a playable game prototype
- [Inuv8 Studios reveals sci-fi RPG Project Override](https://www.isakaba.com/inuv8-studios-reveals-sci-fi-rpg-project-override.md) - A post-apocalyptic sci-fi RPG built around a forgotten AI and a world left to ruin
- [Robi Interactive and Weza Interactive Entertainment partner on coding education in Nairobi](https://www.isakaba.com/robi-interactive-and-weza-interactive-entertainment-partner-on-coding-education-in-nairobi.md) - Rather than launching directly into a joint commercial product, both studios are using the educational programme as a foundation
- [Culture Bridging from Malawi wins best overall game at Pan-African Jam 2026](https://www.isakaba.com/culture-bridging-from-malawi-wins-best-overall-game-at-pan-african-jam-2026.md) - Nigeria's Border Shifter claimed the $500 runner-up prize, while PROTOCOL: UBUNTU from Malawi finished third, earning $250
- [Abuja-based eMedia Interactive launches CloserLook VR: Oldways on June 25th](https://www.isakaba.com/abuja-based-emedia-interactive-launches-narrative-vr-puzzle-game-closerlook-vr-oldways-on-june-25th.md) - A room-scale VR puzzle adventure set in modern-day West Africa
- [Exel by Merak kicks off Cohort 3 bootcamp with 60 gaming startups](https://www.isakaba.com/exel-by-merak-kicks-off-cohort-3-bootcamp-with-60-gaming-startups.md) - The top 20 will advance to the in-person accelerator in Riyadh
- [Steer Studios opens applications for fourth ELITE internship programme](https://www.isakaba.com/steer-studios-opens-applications-for-fourth-elite-internship-programme.md) - The programme runs from September 2026 to March 2027
- [Qwacks partners with Limeless Studio to power At Night: Haunted Ride rollout](https://www.isakaba.com/qwacks-partners-with-limeless-studio-to-power-at-night-haunted-ride-rollout.md) - The partnership lands alongside the Steam launch of At Night: Haunted Ride
- [Kiro'o Games is rebuilding its development pipeline around live ops](https://www.isakaba.com/kiroo-games-is-rebuilding-its-development-pipeline-around-live-ops.md) - The Cameroon-based studio is making a full architectural shift, backed by new investment
- [Steer Studios appoints Naser Abdulmohsen AlSudairy as Junior Project Coordinator](https://www.isakaba.com/steer-studios-appoints-naser-abdulmohsen-alsudairy-as-junior-project-coordinator.md) - He joins the Riyadh studio after completing a marketing internship within the same team
- [YallaPlay appoints Sena A. as senior marketing artist](https://www.isakaba.com/yallaplay-appoints-sena-a-as-senior-marketing-artist.md) - She joins the Abu Dhabi studio after stints at ZPlay, Imaginate Studios, and Ruby Game Studio
- [Go North arrives July 28th on PC and Xbox Series X|S](https://www.isakaba.com/go-north-arrives-july-28th-on-pc-and-xbox-series-x-s.md) - “With so much uncertainty in the real world, I wanted the calmness Go North exudes to be embedded into the core gameplay loop."
- [GameUp Africa's Elite externship has put three alumni-built games into live production](https://www.isakaba.com/gameup-africas-elite-externship-has-put-three-alumni-built-games-into-live-production.md) - The 12-week programme selected 13 developers from 141 applicants across 25 countries for its first cohort
- [GameUp Africa's five-year report reveals where many African game development talents are coming from](https://www.isakaba.com/gameup-africas-five-year-report-reveals-where-many-african-game-development-talents-are-coming-from.md) - New data from Maliyo Games tracks 6,000 applicants across 40 countries and five cohorts
- [May 2026 Moves Tracker: Roblox, Savvy, and the Esports Foundation headline six moves tracked last month](https://www.isakaba.com/may-2026-moves-tracker-roblox-savvy-and-the-esports-foundation-headline-six-moves-tracked-last-month.md) - A regular roundup of talent moves shaping the MENA region
- [Ahmed Najeeb joins Quantum Club as game development director and instructor](https://www.isakaba.com/ahmed-najeeb-joins-quantum-club-as-game-development-director-and-instructor.md) - He will lead game development and AI courses alongside competitive esports programming
- [Kiddo Education opens MathPunk Chronicles for wishlisting on Steam](https://www.isakaba.com/kiddo-education-opens-mathpunk-chronicles-for-wishlisting-on-steam.md) - The game blends narrative exploration with tactile math puzzles that reshape the world in real time
- [Qwacks partners with Holodot Studio ahead of upcoming game reveal](https://www.isakaba.com/qwacks-partners-with-holodot-studio-ahead-of-upcoming-game-reveal.md) - Holodot is the team behind Shotball, the 3v3 class-based shooter sport game that fuses football with shotgun combat
- [Go North gameplay trailer debuts at Six One Indie Showcase ahead of 2026 release](https://www.isakaba.com/go-north-gameplay-trailer-debuts-at-six-one-indie-showcase-ahead-of-2026-release.md) - Lagos solo developer gazuntype takes atmospheric maze adventure to PC and Xbox later this year
- [10 student-created games Roblox brought to life through Saudi Arabia’s Play to Learn competition](https://www.isakaba.com/10-student-created-games-roblox-brought-to-life-through-saudi-arabias-play-to-learn-competition.md) - Winning game Glitch: Parallel Reactions will be fully developed for Roblox’s Learning Hub
- [Esports World Cup 2026 officially moves to Paris](https://www.isakaba.com/esports-world-cup-2026-officially-moves-to-paris.md) - This year's tournament will feature over $75 million in prize money
- [Qwacks partners with Symmetric Studio to power Valley of Fog development](https://www.isakaba.com/qwacks-partners-with-symmetric-studio-to-power-valley-of-fog-development.md) - Two Merak-backed Saudi startups link up as Qwacks plugs its development and live ops stack into Symmetric Studio's pipeline
- [Savvy Games Group promotes Shoug Ibrahim to accounting manager](https://www.isakaba.com/savvy-games-group-promotes-shoug-ibrahim-to-accounting-manager.md) - She steps into the role after nearly three years with the company
- [Yazeed Alharbi joins Ash Games Studio as level designer](https://www.isakaba.com/yazeed-alharbi-joins-ash-games-studio-as-level-designer.md) - The Saudi developer expands its design team with a new hire focused on gameplay levels
- [Ghanaian studio Organized Khaos recognised by Unity for Humanity 2026 for StoriWeave](https://www.isakaba.com/ghanaian-studio-organized-khaos-wins-unity-for-humanity-2026-grant-for-storiweave.md) - The studio is named among the recipients of Unity's 2026 grant programme, which awards a combined $600,000 prize pool from the Unity Charitable Fund
- [Games for Change Africa partners with Lagos Games Week to launch G4C Next Gen Summit](https://www.isakaba.com/games-for-change-africa-partners-with-lagos-games-week-to-launch-g4c-next-gen-summit.md) - The gamified career fair will introduce 200+ high-school students to entry points across the games industry
- [Roblox appoints Mohamed El Sheikh as MENAT general manager](https://www.isakaba.com/roblox-appoints-mohamed-el-sheikh-as-menat-general-manager.md) - Former Games Ventures head takes on Roblox's first regional GM role across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey.
- [Savvy Games Group partners with MENA studios for 2026 Kickstarter Programme](https://www.isakaba.com/savvy-games-group-partners-with-mena-studios-for-2026-kickstarter-programme.md) - Saudi studios open paid internships across art, design, programming and community roles
- [Ash Games Studio reveals first trailer for Nomad: The Legend of Zarqa](https://www.isakaba.com/ash-games-studio-reveals-first-trailer-for-nomad-the-legend-of-zarqa.md) - A top-down action roguelite rooted in ancient Arabian legend
- [Esports Foundation appoints Audrey Cech as director of competitive governance and integrity](https://www.isakaba.com/esports-foundation-appoints-audrey-cech-as-director-of-competitive-governance-and-integrity.md) - She brings more than a decade of sports governance experience from Riot Games, UEFA, FIFA and more
- [Marion Mỹ Anh B. joins ESL FACEIT Group as social media manager for Esports Nations Cup](https://www.isakaba.com/marion-my-anh-b-joins-esl-faceit-group-as-social-media-manager-for-esports-nations-cup.md) - The move follows nearly three years at PLAION and a four-year run at Ubisoft on Rainbow Six: Siege
- [April 2026 MENA Moves Tracker: Steer Studios accounts for six of ten hires tracked last month](https://www.isakaba.com/april-2026-mena-moves-tracker-steer-studios-accounts-for-six-of-ten-hires-tracked-last-month.md) - A regular roundup of talent moves shaping the MENA region
- [Sea Monster confirmed as King's Trust International partner to redesign Enterprise Game](https://www.isakaba.com/sea-monster-confirmed-as-kings-trust-international-partner-to-redesign-enterprise-game.md) - The Cape Town studio will deploy the entrepreneurship game across six Commonwealth countries
- [Africa and MENA's path to triple-A runs through cultural identity, not away from it](https://www.isakaba.com/africa-and-menas-path-to-triple-a-runs-through-cultural-identity-not-away-from-it.md) - Inside the African and MENA studios building toward triple-A through cultural identity rather than global taste.
- [Tamatem joins ZINC Jordan and Replit for Prompt & Play Hackathon in Amman](https://www.isakaba.com/tamatem-joins-zinc-jordan-and-replit-for-prompt-play-hackathon-in-amman.md) - The event will feature a $4,200 prize pool across three placements
- [Yousef Alotaibi joins ESL FACEIT Group as master planner for Esports World Cup and ENC](https://www.isakaba.com/yousef-alotaibi-joins-esl-faceit-group-as-master-planner-for-esports-world-cup-and-esports-nations-cup.md) - The appointment builds on an events career rooted almost entirely in the Kingdom
- [Maysalward completes first pilot of Senior Creative Program](https://www.isakaba.com/maysalward-completes-first-pilot-of-senior-creative-program.md) - The Jordan-based studio is turning its Golden Agers concept into a structured offering
- [Mohammed Albariqi promoted to intermediate QA at Steer Studios](https://www.isakaba.com/mohammed-albariqi-promoted-to-intermediate-qa-at-steer-studios.md) - The Riyadh-based engineer steps up after two years working his way through the studio's quality assurance team
- [Steer Studios promotes Arwa Alruzuq to associate producer](https://www.isakaba.com/steer-studios-promotes-arwa-alruzuq-to-associate-producer.md) - The Riyadh-based project manager steps into a new production role after three years with the studio
- [Steer Studios promotes Abdulrahman Alreshidi to intermediate gameplay programmer](https://www.isakaba.com/steer-studios-promotes-abdulrahman-alreshidi-to-intermediate-gameplay-programmer.md) - The promotion comes following his nearly three-year stint as a programmer
- [Sara Fatani promoted to intermediate UI/UX designer at Steer Studios](https://www.isakaba.com/sara-fatani-promoted-to-intermediate-ui-ux-designer-at-steer-studios.md) - The Riyadh-based designer has been with the studio for over three years
- [Maha Alqahtani joins ESL FACEIT Group as marketing manager](https://www.isakaba.com/maha-alqahtani-joins-esl-faceit-group-as-marketing-manager.md) - The Riyadh-based marketing professional moves to one of esports' biggest stages
- [Saudi Games Initiative launches SGI Game Jam 2026](https://www.isakaba.com/saudi-games-initiative-launches-sgi-game-jam-2026.md) - The organisation returns with another jam focused on practical game development
- [Esports Nations Cup names over 700 coaches ahead of 2026 debut](https://www.isakaba.com/esports-nations-cup-names-over-700-coaches-ahead-of-2026-debut.md) - Coaches to define strategy and select national team players
- [Dreams on a Pillow launches second crowdfunding campaign as release window approaches](https://www.isakaba.com/dreams-on-a-pillow-launches-second-crowdfunding-campaign-as-release-window-approaches.md) - The game follows a young mother forced to flee her home carrying a pillow she mistook for her baby
- [Khalid Alghamdi promoted to QA tester at Mirai](https://www.isakaba.com/khalid-alghamdi-promoted-to-qa-tester-at-mirai.md) - Alghamdi takes on greater responsibility across quality assurance at the studio
- [Outliver: Tribulation now available on Google Play Pass following Android launch](https://www.isakaba.com/outliver-tribulation-now-available-on-google-play-pass-following-android-launch.md) - Google Play Pass inclusion gives the Lagos-based studio access to a broader global subscriber base
- [Be Ubuntu Game Jam wraps up with three new games](https://www.isakaba.com/be-ubuntu-game-jam-wraps-with-three-new-games.md) - The results will be presented at the Games for Change Africa Summit in Nairobi
- [Steer Studios welcomes two new junior hires in development and design](https://www.isakaba.com/steer-studios-welcomes-two-new-junior-hires-in-development-and-design.md) - The appointments are consistent with a deliberate hiring philosophy at the company
- [Twisted Minds taps Abdullah Alkarawi as head of esports and publisher relations](https://www.isakaba.com/twisted-minds-taps-abdullah-alkarawi-as-head-of-esports-and-publisher-relations.md) - He will oversee the organisation's esports and publisher relations functions
- [Tamatem's Playable Factory acquisition signals a vertical integration play in MENA](https://www.isakaba.com/tamatems-playable-factory-acquisition-signals-a-vertical-integration-play-in-mena.md) - For the Jordan-based publisher, this is more than a marketing asset. It is infrastructure.
- [Maliyo Games and ASU partner to train African developers in AI and game development](https://www.isakaba.com/maliyo-games-and-asu-partner-to-train-african-developers-in-ai-and-game-development.md) - Over 150 micro-credentials have already been awarded to the first cohort
- [Africa's monetisation debate has a MENA dimension too](https://www.isakaba.com/africas-monetisation-debate-has-a-mena-dimension-too.md) - FitNot Games founder Abdallah Elshabrawy argues the problem is neither mobile nor PC...
- [Halal Games Studio launches debut title False Exit on Steam](https://www.isakaba.com/halal-games-studio-launches-debut-title-false-exit-on-steam.md) - The launch marks the indie developer's first commercial release
- [March 2026 MENA Jobs Tracker: Tamatem Games and the Esports Foundation account for all four moves tracked last month](https://www.isakaba.com/march-2026-mena-jobs-tracker-tamatem-games-and-the-esports-foundation-account-for-all-four-moves-tracked-last-month.md) - A regular roundup of talent moves shaping the MENA region
- [Tamatem promotes Rouba Hammoud to staff product manager](https://www.isakaba.com/tamatem-promotes-rouba-hammoud-to-staff-product-manager.md) - The promotion follows over six months of contribution to the company's product function
- [Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S](https://www.isakaba.com/bahamut-and-the-waqwaq-tree-coming-to-ps5-and-xbox-series-x-s.md) - The console release marks a significant step for the underwater adventure title
- [Maysalward's Golden Agers workshop is a bet that games belong to everyone](https://www.isakaba.com/maysalwards-golden-agers-workshop-is-a-bet-that-games-belong-to-everyone.md) - The studio is making the case that games serve a social function beyond entertainment
- [Global Game Jam and Lagos Games Week launch Pan-African Game Jam](https://www.isakaba.com/global-game-jam-and-lagos-games-week-launch-pan-african-game-jam.md) - Participants aged 18 and above from any African country can take part.
- [Classy Games unveils comedy detective title Silly Suspects](https://www.isakaba.com/classy-games-unveils-comedy-detective-title-silly-suspects.md) - The game is described as a more playful alternative to traditional murder mystery titles
- ["Africa has the potential to become a major exporter of games, similar to France or Poland"](https://www.isakaba.com/its-about-creating-authentic-african-stories-in-interactive-worlds.md) - CodeBox Games founder Prosper Moses on self-funding Hell Bleeds and building African-inspired stories for global players
- [African and European developers to build games together in Be Ubuntu Game Jam](https://www.isakaba.com/african-and-european-developers-to-build-games-together-in-be-ubuntu-game-jam.md) - The jam is intended to act as a starting point for deeper cooperation between developers
- [Lagos Games Week 2026 set for June return at the National Theatre](https://www.isakaba.com/lagos-games-week-2026-set-for-june-return-at-the-national-theatre.md) - This year’s programme introduces several returning and expanded initiatives
- [Nigeria selected for Esports Nations Cup 2026 as national team structure takes shape](https://www.isakaba.com/nigeria-selected-for-esports-nations-cup-2026.md) - Cade Esports has been named Nigeria’s National Team Partner
- [At Night: The Student launches as a short psychological horror game set in suburban Japan](https://www.isakaba.com/at-night-the-student-launches-as-short-psychological-horror-game-set-in-suburban-japan.md) - The experience focuses on tension, vulnerability and exploration
- [Savvy Games Group sees untold Middle East stories as a major opportunity for global games](https://www.isakaba.com/savvy-games-group-sees-untold-middle-east-stories-as-a-major-opportunity-for-global-games.md) - CEO Brian Ward points to China and Korea as examples of how culturally rooted games can scale internationally
- [Chickmania launches Jawlat interactive platform on iOS and Android](https://www.isakaba.com/chickmania-launches-jawlat-interactive-platform-on-ios-and-android.md) - Jawlat marks Chickmania’s first step into interactive multiplayer entertainment on mobile
- [Codebox Games reveals African-inspired action adventure Hell Bleeds](https://www.isakaba.com/codebox-games-reveals-african-inspired-action-adventure-hell-bleeds.md) - Players are tasked with restoring freedom as they navigate an unfolding conflict
- [IsaKaba launches Intelligence platform tracking games and studios across MENA and Africa](https://www.isakaba.com/isakaba-launches-intelligence-platform-tracking-games-and-studios-across-mena-and-africa.md) - The introduction network connects studios directly with investors, publishers, and industry partners through a vetted process
- [5 MENA games to play this Eid al-Fitr 2026](https://www.isakaba.com/5-mena-games-to-play-this-eid-al-fitr-2026.md) - From mythology to heists, here are five games from MENA and African developers worth playing this Eid
- [Deluxe Creation’s Stickman Fight hits 300,000 downloads](https://www.isakaba.com/deluxe-creations-stickman-fight-surpasses-300-000-downloads-as-studio-expands-beyond-mobile.md) - The Lagos-based studio is getting set to bring Rasta Santa to PC
- [Tamatem taps Seif Zammar as associate user acquisition manager](https://www.isakaba.com/tamatem-taps-seif-zammar-as-associate-user-acquisition-manager.md) - Zammar joins the role following a period of rapid progression with the publisher
- [Here are the winners of the 2026 BIG Awards](https://www.isakaba.com/black-in-gaming-foundation-reveals-2026-big-award-winners.md) - The ceremony honours Black leaders across the games industry
- [“When we choose to tell our stories through interactive experiences, the response can be powerful"](https://www.isakaba.com/novatrax-studios-interview-with-founder-gideon-uwem.md) - Novatrax Studio founder Gideon Uwem on the vision behind X-Pool and designing games from an African perspective.
- [New tactical roguelite FPS Glitch Core revealed by Khosouf Studio](https://www.isakaba.com/khosouf-studio-reveals-tactical-roguelite-fps-glitch-core.md) - Glitch Core marks a new original IP for the developer
- [Classy Games’ Orbital selected for Games from Ireland Steam event](https://www.isakaba.com/classy-games-orbital-selected-for-ireland-steam-event.md) - Running from March 13th to March 19th, the event showcases games inspired by Irish stories or locations
- [Yalla Group reaches 44.8m monthly users as AI and gaming expansion drives engagement](https://www.isakaba.com/yalla-reaches-44-8m-monthly-users-as-ai-and-gaming-expansion-drives-engagement.md) - The company also reported 10.4m paying users across its social networking and gaming platforms
- [At Night: The Nurse brings episodic psychological horror to PC](https://www.isakaba.com/at-night-the-nurse-brings-episodic-psychological-horror-to-pc.md) - A first-person narrative experience focused on atmosphere, exploration, and environmental storytelling.
- [Our MENA Studios Directory has launched](https://www.isakaba.com/our-mena-studios-directory-has-launched.md) - IsaKaba has officially launched its Studio Directory, beginning with the first phase of studios mapped across Africa and the Middle East. This is more than a list. It is an early snapshot of a rapidly evolving ecosystem. The inaugural cohort spans Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Camero…
- [Saudi-based Level Up Gaming signs new titles as it opens submissions to indie developers](https://www.isakaba.com/level-up-gaming-signs-new-titles-as-it-opens-submissions-to-developers.md) - Among the games signed so far is Fleetbreakers, a high-stakes action roguelike developed by industry veterans
- [Faisal Alotaibi joins Esports World Cup Foundation as product specialist](https://www.isakaba.com/faisal-alotaibi-joins-esports-world-cup-foundation-as-product-specialist.md) - He joins EWCF after more than four years at the Saudi Esports Federation
- [Mirage 7 Review: Combat Unevolved](https://www.isakaba.com/mirage-7-review-combat-unevolved.md) - This action-adventure game really needs to be sharper
- [The House of Hikmah explores grief and legacy in new puzzle adventure](https://www.isakaba.com/the-house-of-hikmah-explores-grief-and-legacy-in-new-puzzle-adventure.md) - The 3D narrative adventure follows Maya, a 14-year-old girl navigating grief after the loss of her father.
- [EWCF promotes Mawaddah Bakader to senior manager for product master planning](https://www.isakaba.com/ewcf-promotes-mawaddah-bakader-to-senior-manager-for-product-master-planning.md) - She steps into the role after serving as festival manager at the organisation
- [Nour Khrais outlines five realities shaping mobile gaming careers in 2026](https://www.isakaba.com/nour-khrais-outlines-five-realities-shaping-mobile-gaming-careers-in-2026.md) - “Competition is tougher, but roles for creatives and technologists are broader than ever.”
- [Classy Games' Dana Taha on breaking into game development](https://www.isakaba.com/classy-games-dana-taha-on-breaking-into-game-development.md) - "No two days feel the same, and there's always something new to learn."
- [Tamatem appoints Rawaa Fattouh as senior social media and partnerships manager](https://www.isakaba.com/tamatem-appoints-rawaa-fattouh-as-senior-social-media-and-partnerships-manager.md) - Fattouh steps into the role after more than nine years at the Jordan-based company
- [Saudi Games Initiative opens registration for Ramadan Jam 2026](https://www.isakaba.com/saudi-games-initiative-opens-registration-for-ramadan-jam-2026.md) - Designed to help creators turn ideas into playable projects during the holy month.
- [Tamatem appoints long-serving team member Karam Sabbah as community support manager](https://www.isakaba.com/tamatem-appoints-long-serving-team-member-karam-sabbah-as-community-support-manager.md) - Sabbah steps into the role after more than seven years at the Jordan-based company
- [Hypemasters appoints Harriet Hobson as director of people and operations](https://www.isakaba.com/hypemasters-appoints-harriet-hobson-as-director-of-people-and-operations.md) - She will oversee people strategy and operational scale as the Abu Dhabi-headquartered studio
- [Tamatem appoints new senior DevOps engineer and associate community support](https://www.isakaba.com/tamatem-appoints-new-senior-devops-engineer-and-associate-community-lead.md) - Both appointments reflect Tamatem’s continued focus on strengthening its internal capabilities
- [PUBG Mobile Confirmed for Esports Nations Cup 2026 in Riyadh](https://www.isakaba.com/pubg-mobile-confirmed-for-esports-nations-cup-2026-in-riyadh.md) - A total of 32 national teams will compete from November 3rd to 8th.
- [Sony brings in WhiteMoon Dreams to support Enci’s Solution development](https://www.isakaba.com/sony-taps-whitemoon-dreams-to-support-dark-emerald-studios-on-encis-solution.md) - The collaboration mirrors WhiteMoon Dreams’ earlier involvement with SIE’s India Hero Project
- [Sthenia Games founder Gerry Enoma on the making of Trivy](https://www.isakaba.com/sthenia-games-founder-gerry-enoma-on-the-making-of-trivy.md) - "Our focus was on creating an experience that was easy to start, easy to understand, and easy to return to.”
- [Lobah appoints Latifah Alyazidi as growth marketing officer](https://www.isakaba.com/lobah-promotes-latifah-alyazidi-to-growth-marketing-officer.md) - Alyazidi will drive strategic growth, market positioning and revenue expansion for the company's portfolio
- [10 MENA games to play in Ramadan](https://www.isakaba.com/10-mena-games-to-play-in-the-holy-month-of-ramadan.md) - Ramadan Mubarak!
- [Mirai appoints Ahmad Hussein as director of marketing and community growth](https://www.isakaba.com/mirai-appoints-ahmad-hussein-as-director-of-marketing-and-community-growth.md) - He will lead the studio's growth efforts across the MENA region
- [16 games showcased at Exel by Merak Gaming Accelerator Demo Day](https://www.isakaba.com/16-games-showcased-at-exel-by-merak-gaming-accelerator-demo-day.md) - An early look at projects currently being built by studios based in Saudi Arabia
- [Merak Capital appoints Sara Ghazal Hassan as chief operating officer](https://www.isakaba.com/merak-capital-appoints-sara-hassan-as-chief-operating-officer.md) - She will oversee firm-wide execution at the company
- [Mirage 7 brings Arabian Nights-inspired sci-fi adventure to PC and consoles](https://www.isakaba.com/mirage-7-brings-arabian-nights-inspired-sci-fi-adventure-to-pc-and-consoles.md) - The game invites players to explore sweeping deserts, abandoned ruins, and a lost paradise
- [Discovered MENA appoints Dan Wardle as principal talent partner for data and AI](https://www.isakaba.com/discovered-mena-appoints-dan-wardle-as-principal-talent-partner-for-data-and-ai.md) - Wardle will lead senior talent partnerships across data, analytics, and artificial intelligence.
- [Esports Nations Cup 2026 backed by $45m funding commitment](https://www.isakaba.com/esports-nations-cup-2026-backed-by-45m-funding-commitment.md) - The Esports Nations Cup will debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, running from November 2nd to 29th, 2026
- [Our MENA Games Directory has launched](https://www.isakaba.com/our-mena-games-directory-has-launched.md) - Isakaba Media Network is delighted to announce that its subsidiary IsaKaba.com has launched its Games Directory. The team's new public-facing database is focused on cataloguing games developed across the Middle East and Africa, a living archive that doesn’t really exist elsewhere as structured as i…
- [Arab Youth Center launches applied training phase of regional gaming hackathon](https://www.isakaba.com/arab-youth-center-launches-applied-training-phase-of-regional-gaming-hackathon.md) - Designed to replicate the working environment of global game development studios.
- [Egypt Game Jam 2026 returns with ambitions to become a regional hub for Africa and MENA](https://www.isakaba.com/egypt-game-jam-2026-returns-with-ambitions-to-become-a-regional-hub-for-africa-and-mena.md) - A platform for aspiring developers, designers, and creatives across the country.
- [Mad Hook Games launches Highway Drifter: Hajwala Simulator on PC](https://www.isakaba.com/mad-hook-games-launches-highway-drifter-hajwala-simulator-on-pc.md) - Speed, engine torque, suspension, gear ratios, and car weight can all be adjusted!
- [Esports World Cup 2026 set for Riyadh with $75m prize pool](https://www.isakaba.com/esports-world-cup-2026-set-for-riyadh-with-75m-prize-pool.md) - 2,000 players and 200 clubs from over 100 countries will compete across 25 tournaments
- [Leti Arts recruits Michelle Yvonne Ferrari as lead game designer](https://www.isakaba.com/leti-arts-recruits-michelle-yvonne-ferrari-as-lead-game-designer.md) - “Great games are built by great people, and the team just got a whole lot stronger!"
- [Saudi gaming accelerator Exel by Merak appoints Faisal Sedrani as CEO](https://www.isakaba.com/exel-by-merak-appoints-faisal-sedrani-as-ceo.md) - "This step reflects our direction and focus on building real value in the innovation ecosystem."
- [Classy Games releases launch trailer for Orbital on PC](https://www.isakaba.com/classy-games-releases-launch-trailer-for-orbital-on-pc.md) - A deeper, more expanded experience
- [Arabic.AI partners with Replit to roll out Arabic-language coding courses](https://www.isakaba.com/arabic-ai-partners-with-replit-to-roll-out-arabic-language-coding-courses.md) - The move is aimed at supporting developers and students across MENA
- [Gamr taps Gideon Uwem as web3 program manager](https://www.isakaba.com/gamr-taps-gideon-uwem-as-web3-project-manager.md) - He will focus on shaping a people-first approach to web3 adoption within Africa’s games ecosystem
- [Africanfuturist heist game Relooted launches this February](https://www.isakaba.com/africanfuturist-heist-game-relooted-launches-this-february.md) - Players can recover about 70 real world artifacts
- [Qiddiya appoints Marwan Al-Zahrani as gaming and esports marketing manager](https://www.isakaba.com/qiddiya-appoints-marwan-al-zahrani-as-gaming-and-esports-marketing-manager.md) - He will lead games and esports marketing initiatives at the investment firm
- [Xbox selects 18 studios for Xbox Game Camp Africa 2025](https://www.isakaba.com/xbox-selects-18-studios-for-xbox-game-camp-africa-2026.md) - Leti Arts, Kiro'o Games, Kucheza and Usiku join the latest cohort
- [Naphora Games Group recruits Shayaan Iqbal as gameplay programmer](https://www.isakaba.com/naphora-games-group-recruits-shayaan-iqbal-as-gameplay-programmer.md) - He will work closely with designers and artists to develop and optimise gameplay systems in Unity
- [Naphora Games Group appoints Raneem Khoshhal as 2D artist](https://www.isakaba.com/naphora-games-group-appoints-raneem-khoshhal-as-2d-artist.md) - She’ll create and refine visual assets that support a game’s overall look and feel
- [24 Bit Studios promotes Daniel Burke to intermediate QA](https://www.isakaba.com/24-bit-studios-promotes-daniel-burke-to-intermediate-qa.md) - He will work closely with developers and designers to ensure build stability and overall product quality
- [Esports World Cup Foundation confirms format and qualifiers for Esports Nations Cup 2026](https://www.isakaba.com/esports-world-cup-foundation-confirms-format-and-qualifiers-for-esports-nations-cup-2026.md) - The inaugural edition will feature 16 game titles played across four weeks
- [Esports World Cup Foundation opens National Team Partner applications for Esports Nations Cup 2026](https://www.isakaba.com/esports-world-cup-foundation-opens-national-team-partner-applications-for-esports-nations-cup-2026.md) - Selected National Team Partners will act as the official national counterparts for the ENC
- [24 Bit Games names Nicky Visentin-E’Silva as VP of HR and operations](https://www.isakaba.com/24-bit-games-names-nicky-visentin-esilva-as-vp-of-hr-and-operations.md) - She will oversee human resources and support internal teams at the South Africa-based studio
- [Wahat Games reveals first trailer for upcoming title Legacy of Pearl](https://www.isakaba.com/wahat-games-reveals-first-trailer-for-legacy-of-pearl.md) - Set in a fantastical version of the UAE
- [Saudi Esports Federation appoints Samiah Khateeb as publisher relations senior analyst](https://www.isakaba.com/saudi-esports-federation-appoints-samiah-khateeb-as-publisher-relations-senior-analyst.md) - She will manage publisher relationships and support strategic partnerships
- [Ghana-based studio Mills Media launches Anokye on PC](https://www.isakaba.com/ghana-based-studio-mills-media-launches-anokye-on-pc.md) - The game draws heavily from authentic Ghanaian art
- [Slappingrot brings absurd first person slap combat to PC](https://www.isakaba.com/slappingrot-brings-absurd-first-person-slap-combat-to-pc.md) - Slap increasingly bizarre “brain rot” bosses into submission
- [15 MENA games to look forward to in 2026](https://www.isakaba.com/15-mena-games-to-look-forward-to-in-2026.md) - These projects offer a glimpse into where the region’s developers are heading
- [Ash Games Studio partners with Korean playtesting platform Plithus](https://www.isakaba.com/ash-games-studio-partners-with-korean-playtesting-platform-plithus.md) - Partnership aims to boost MENA game testing standards
- [Babil Games promotes Mohammad Khalaf to technical art director](https://www.isakaba.com/babil-games-promotes-mohammad-khalaf-to-technical-art-director.md) - He will lead Babil Games' technical strategy and support mobile game production
- [Saudi-based Naphora targets global top 10 mobile studio status by 2026](https://www.isakaba.com/saudi-based-naphora-targets-global-top-10-mobile-studio-status-by-2026.md) - The company aims to “redefine what Made in Saudi means for gaming”
- [Amer: The Chase set for PlayStation 5 launch in February 2026](https://www.isakaba.com/amer-the-chase-set-for-playstation-5-launch-in-february-2026.md) - Players take on the role of Amer, a street hustler working his way up through a city packed with varied districts
- [Steer Studios appoints Fawad Ahmed as marketing artist](https://www.isakaba.com/steer-studios-appoints-fawad-ahmed-as-marketing-artist.md) - He will support asset creation for Grunt Rush
- [Tahaluf launches Kingdom of Gaming event in Riyadh from 2026](https://www.isakaba.com/tahaluf-launches-kingdom-of-gaming-event-in-riyadh-from-2026.md) - The initiative is part of Saudi's Vision 2030
- [Konami Partners with Confederation of African Football to bring AFCON to eFootball](https://www.isakaba.com/konami-partners-with-confederation-of-african-football-to-bring-afcon-to-efootball.md) - Both parties believe that Football’s popularity in Africa has surged in recent years
- [Steer Studios taps Adrian Wüst as lead game designer](https://www.isakaba.com/steer-studios-taps-adrian-wust-as-lead-game-designer.md) - “It is an exciting time to develop games here and certainly the biggest adventure of my life."
- [Rasta Santa wins Audience Choice Award at Africa Games Week 2025](https://www.isakaba.com/rasta-santa-wins-audience-choice-award-at-agw-2025.md) - The title came out on top in a category that included Stick it to the Stickman, Metavoidal, Super Diski FC, and Relooted
- [FIFAe World Cup 2025 to take place on eFootball in Riyadh](https://www.isakaba.com/fifae-world-cup-2025-to-take-place-on-efootball-in-riyadh.md) - Console and mobile divisions compete
- [Leonardo Estigarribia steps into junior developer role at Classy Games](https://www.isakaba.com/leonardo-estigarribia-steps-into-junior-developer-role-at-classy-games.md) - “Working at Classy Games as an intern was one of the most valuable experiences I've ever had in my life."
- [Classy Games recruits rising star Dana Taha as junior developer](https://www.isakaba.com/classy-games-recruits-dana-taha-as-junior-developer.md) - From intern to junior developer
- [Classy Games joins AWS startup program to scale MENA titles](https://www.isakaba.com/classy-games-joins-aws-startup-program.md) - Continuous growth for the KSA team
- [Raven Illusion reveal trailer for upcoming Beyond: Fire & Ice game](https://www.isakaba.com/raven-illusion-reveal-trailer-for-beyond-fire-ice-game.md) - The upcoming title aims to present a fresh take on mythological RPGs
- [25 Arab games showcased at Arabic Games Conference 2025](https://www.isakaba.com/25-arab-games-showcased-at-arabic-games-conference-2025.md) - Iraq and Saudi Arabia dominate
- [EWCF reveals three new publishers for Esports Nations Cup 2026](https://www.isakaba.com/ewcf-reveals-three-new-publishers-for-esports-nations-cup-2026.md) - The ENC expands the mission of the Esports World Cup with a national identity focus
- [Tamatem launches creator hackathon for aspiring game artists](https://www.isakaba.com/tamatem-launches-creator-hackathon.md) - The competition comes with cash prizes of $500, $300 and $200 for the top three entries.
- [Esports World Cup Foundation opens applications for 2026 Club Partner Program](https://www.isakaba.com/esports-world-cup-foundation-opens-applications-for-2026-club-partner-program.md) - The initiative is backed by a $20 million investment
- [Google features six African and Middle East studios in 2025 WeArePlay showcase](https://www.isakaba.com/google-features-african-studios-in-weareplay-showcase.md) - Leti Arts, Deluxe Creation, Maliyo Games, and more take the spotlight
- [Games are still fun. Some of us just forgot how to enjoy them](https://www.isakaba.com/games-are-still-fun-some-of-us-just-forgot-how-to-enjoy-them.md) - Many of us have not been playing games lately; we just finish them.
- [Egypt tops Africa’s $2.1bn games market as Nigeria leads in player count](https://www.isakaba.com/egypt-tops-africas-2-1bn-games-market-as-nigeria-leads-in-player-count.md) - South Africa leads esports revenues with $7-10m
- [Ash Game Studio on the making of Azooma Escape](https://www.isakaba.com/ash-game-studio-on-the-making-of-azooma-escape.md) - "For players outside the MENA region, it's an opportunity to enjoy a fun game while subtly learning about our culture."
- [Arabic Games Conference 2025 returns for a celebration of regional talent and creativity](https://www.isakaba.com/arabic-games-conference-2025-returns.md) - Event will feature talks, mentorship sessions, and awards celebrating Arab developers
- [Last Hammashan Preview: A heroic idea lost in poor gameplay and design flaws](https://www.isakaba.com/last-hammashan-preview.md) - This one needs major refinement
- [Ten African-made games from Gamathon 25](https://www.isakaba.com/african-made-games-from-gamathon-25.md) - Highlighting some of the most promising titles from the region
- [Mad Hook becomes first Arabic studio to release physical PS5 games](https://www.isakaba.com/mad-hook-becomes-releases-ps5-games.md) - Proud moment for the region
- [Maliyo Games’ Safari City surpasses 100,000 downloads](https://www.isakaba.com/safari-city-surpasses-100-000-downloads.md) - The game blends property development and Match-3 puzzle mechanics
- [The Arab Youth Hackathon returns for its second edition](https://www.isakaba.com/arab-youth-hackathon-second-edition.md) - The hackathon will accept registrations until October 12th, 2025
- [Takeaways from Gamathon 25](https://www.isakaba.com/takeaways-from-gamathon-25.md) - The six-day event comes to a close
- [Three African indie games debut on mobile with Android Port Challenge](https://www.isakaba.com/africacomicade-brings-three-african-indie-games-to-mobile-with-android-port-challenge.md) - Bridging the gap between PC titles and mobile players
- [Chaotic delivery game Tossdown to participate in Gamathon 25](https://www.isakaba.com/tossdown-to-participate-in-gamathon.md) - Attendees can get their hands on the retro-inspired title
- [Gamathon 2025 set to take place in Nigeria](https://www.isakaba.com/gamathon-2025-nigeria.md) - Bringing it home
- [Nyamakop launches PC demo for Africanfuturist heist game Relooted](https://www.isakaba.com/nyamakop-launches-pc-demo-for-relooted.md) - Reclaim lost artifacts

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