Naphora Games' Content Creator Mansion title enters soft launch
Hire NPC staff to automate production and manage individual stations
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BuBa Games is working on open-world action game Cartoon Crime
The game is designed to give players freedom over how they approach its world
Maliyo Games unveils Nigeria's first Gamescom pavilion
The pavilion runs August 26 to 28 at Hall 4.1, Booth C010, Cologne.
Starvania’s Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree gets physical PS5 and Switch release
The game is set to launch in Japan on October 22nd and in the US on October 29th
Tade Ajiboye on the making of Go North
"I wanted to build a game my non-hardcore-gamer friends would play and be intrigued by the utter uniqueness of gaming."
Merak Capital promotes Ghadi AlGhamdi to senior investment associate
Promotion comes after nearly two years with the firm
Merak Capital promotes Fares AlDubie to investment associate
He joined Merak in mid-2025 and has spent more than a year supporting venture investments
Savvy Games Group and Alfaisal University launch 9-month game design programme
The course combines hands-on learning, mentorship, and industry master classes
July 2026 MENA Moves Tracker: Qwacks, Leti Arts, Esports Foundation, and Merak among seven moves tracked this month
A regular roundup of talent moves shaping the MENA region and Africa
Evlnu GameWorks appoints Omar Moghrabi as art director and game designer
He joins the Riyadh-based developer with more than a decade of experience
Exel by Merak promotes Deema Almutairi to manager
She will oversee the accelerator's operations as it continues supporting game startups across the KSA
Go North review: A cozy adventure that loses its narrative compass
Best enjoyed when you slow down and explore
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Afreximbank launches $50,000 Create-thon with gaming category for African creators
The competition will award $7,000 for first place, $3,500 for second, and $1,500 for third in each category
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Classy Games launches debut title Orbital on Steam
Players are tasked with delaying the destruction of the solar system
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Nigerian indie title Go North launches on Steam and Xbox
The game follows protagonist Dara as they navigate handcrafted labyrinths inspired by themes of patience and exploration.
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Sony leaves GTA 6 off its own '2026 Great Games' PlayStation Store page
While the omission does not indicate another delay, it is a notable inconsistency that has largely gone unnoticed
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Qwacks appoints Mahmoud Ziater as commercial lead
He brings more than 17 years of experience spanning games, esports, and digital media to the role
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Halal Games Studio founder Hassan Sherif joins Everness Games as game developer
He remains founder and CEO of Halal Games
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Esports Foundation recruits Isabelle Huet as head of sponsorship account management
She will work with sponsors and agencies across the Esports World Cup and the Esports Nations Cup
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Exel by Merak promotes Faisal Alsharari to assistant manager
He simultaneously holds an assistant manager role at Merak Capital, Exel's parent entity
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Level Up Gaming releases first published title as Taival launches on Steam Early Access
The open-world RPG is being developed by Finland-based Bonobo Software
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Faker named Esports World Cup Game Ambassador through 2028
He joins Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen in the Esports Foundation Ambassador Program
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Saudi Arabia's MCIT launches Code Nine66 game jam and incubator programme
Delivered through a partnership with Savvy Games Group and Exel by Merak
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Steer Studios recruits Sami Bakhsh as gameplay programmer
Bakhsh brings both technical depth and a longstanding enthusiasm for the industry to the role