Thus far in 2022, companies, venture capitalists, and private equity firms have invested more than $120 billion in the metaverse, which is already more than double the $57 billion invested in 2021
Gaming
Brian Ward
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund doubles down on gaming sector
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has made its fourth investment this year in a gaming company by investing in Sweden’s Embracer
5G
Middle East gaming heats up with 5G, metaverse on the rise
ITP.net sat down with the CEO of Dubai-based Power League Gaming, Matthew Pickering, to talk about the future of gaming
AdColony
How MENA businesses tapped into gaming and e-sports to reach consumers during Ramadan
Matt Pickering, the CEO of gaming and e-sport expert Power League Gaming, discusses the success of brands using gaming concepts over Ramadan
4 Winds Entertainment
Why the lack of localisation is a “missed opportunity” in the region’s gaming industry
Games revenue in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt alone are expected to exceed $3billion in 2025, with over 85 million gamers playing across mobile, PC, and console
Abu Dhabi
Why Mubadala is investing in the future of the UAE’s gaming industry
Mubadala Investment Company and Abu Dhabi Gaming sign agreement to develop the gaming and esports ecosystem
Desktop computers
How region’s consumers ‘rediscovered’ PCs during coronavirus
Demand for computers will remain ‘healthy’ post-pandemic and so Acer will stay competitive by focusing on gaming and sustainability, according to the company’s corporate VP
Gaming
Abu Dhabi’s twofour54 confirms sale of gaming studio for $205m
Media and entertainment hub says Stillfront Group has agreed to purchase MENA mobile gaming studio Jawaker
Abu Dhabi Gaming
Levelling up Abu Dhabi’s gaming industry talent
It is imperative that there are multiple avenues for the young professionals across the UAE to develop the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the local gaming industry
Abu Dhabi Gaming
How Abu Dhabi aims to take slice of Gulf’s booming gaming market
Abu Dhabi Gaming is launched to spearhead the emirate’s drive to build a thriving gaming and esports ecosystem
Gaming
Saudi Arabia invests more than $3bn in US video game makers
Public Investment Fund invests in Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts and Take-Two Interactive Software, according to a regulatory filing
e-sports
Saudi Arabia to host virtual summit as NEOM seeks gaming hub status
Saudi edition of Digital Games Conference Middle East and Africa to attract global and regional gaming experts to predict industry trends
eGamers
Video: Xavier Woods talks Valiant, eSports and the best gamers in the WWE
Xavier Woods is a WWE superstar, and one third of the reigning SmackDown Tag Team Champions The New Day. But what many people don’t know is that Woods is also a keen gamer – and an extremely popular one, at that.
Biped
Video: Lonely? The best games to make friends online
Times are tough when you can’t hang out with your mates – fortunately, we have video games. For those feeling the need for social connection beyond the odd Skype or Zoom call, some video games put emphasis on friendship and teamwork to get the job done.
augmented reality
AB Live: Business of gaming – how to monetise, the role of emerging tech and ethical challenges of the industry
Habib Chams from ITP Gaming and Karim Ibrahim from Robocom VR discuss the business of gaming in the time Covid-19, monetisation avenues for gamers, role of emerging technologies like AI, VR, AR and XR and the ethical dilemmas and challenges of the industry.