Halal Games Studio launches debut title False Exit on Steam
The launch marks the indie developer's first commercial release
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March 2026 MENA Jobs Tracker: Tamatem Games and the Esports Foundation account for all four moves tracked last month
A regular roundup of talent moves shaping the MENA region
Tamatem promotes Rouba Hammoud to staff product manager
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
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
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
Participants aged 18 and above from any African country can take part.
Classy Games unveils comedy detective title Silly Suspects
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"
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
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
This year’s programme introduces several returning and expanded initiatives
Nigeria selected for Esports Nations Cup 2026 as national team structure takes shape
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
The experience focuses on tension, vulnerability and exploration
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Savvy Games Group sees untold Middle East stories as a major opportunity for global games
CEO Brian Ward points to China and Korea as examples of how culturally rooted games can scale internationally
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Chickmania launches Jawlat interactive platform on iOS and Android
Jawlat marks Chickmania’s first step into interactive multiplayer entertainment on mobile
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Codebox Games reveals African-inspired action adventure Hell Bleeds
Players are tasked with restoring freedom as they navigate an unfolding conflict
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IsaKaba launches Intelligence platform tracking games and studios across MENA and Africa
The introduction network connects studios directly with investors, publishers, and industry partners through a vetted process
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5 MENA games to play this Eid al-Fitr 2026
From mythology to heists, here are five games from MENA and African developers worth playing this Eid
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Deluxe Creation’s Stickman Fight hits 300,000 downloads
The Lagos-based studio is getting set to bring Rasta Santa to PC
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Tamatem taps Seif Zammar as associate user acquisition manager
Zammar joins the role following a period of rapid progression with the publisher
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Here are the winners of the 2026 BIG Awards
The ceremony honours Black leaders across the games industry
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“When we choose to tell our stories through interactive experiences, the response can be powerful"
Novatrax Studio founder Gideon Uwem on the vision behind X-Pool and designing games from an African perspective.
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New tactical roguelite FPS Glitch Core revealed by Khosouf Studio
Glitch Core marks a new original IP for the developer
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Classy Games’ Orbital selected for Games from Ireland Steam event
Running from March 13th to March 19th, the event showcases games inspired by Irish stories or locations
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Yalla Group reaches 44.8m monthly users as AI and gaming expansion drives engagement
The company also reported 10.4m paying users across its social networking and gaming platforms