Gamr taps Gideon Uwem as web3 program manager
He will focus on shaping a people-first approach to web3 adoption within Africa’s games ecosystem
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Africanfuturist heist game Relooted launches this February
Players can recover about 70 real world artifacts
Qiddiya appoints Marwan Al-Zahrani as gaming and esports marketing manager
He will lead games and esports marketing initiatives at the investment firm
Xbox selects 18 studios for Xbox Game Camp Africa 2026
Leti Arts, Kiro'o Games, Kucheza and Usiku join the latest cohort
Naphora Games Group recruits Shayaan Iqbal as gameplay programmer
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
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
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
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
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
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
Set in a fantastical version of the UAE
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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Tahaluf launches Kingdom of Gaming event in Riyadh from 2026
The initiative is part of Saudi's Vision 2030
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Konami Partners with Confederation of African Football to bring AFCON to eFootball
Both parties believe that Football’s popularity in Africa has surged in recent years
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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