Gaming & Entertainment
Gaming news, esports updates, entertainment technology, streaming platforms, and home entertainment reviews for gamers and tech enthusiasts in the Middle East.
Abu Dhabi Gears Up for Season 2 of the Autonomous Racing League: Returns with New Teams, Upgraded Autonomous Super Formula Model, and US$ 2.25 Million Prize Pot
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 October 2024: ASPIRE, the innovation acceleration arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has officially launched the second season of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), with a confirmed race day set for 26 April 2025, at Yas Marina Circuit. A2RL returns attracting an even broader global footprint with the […]
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology partners with Ericsson to establish Advance Connectivity Lab for gaming and beyond in the Kingdom
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announce their partnership to establish a joint advanced connectivity lab for gaming and beyond at KACST’s premises, named as “Blink Lab”. The Blink Lab will be conveniently located to facilitate accessibility for KACST’s researchers and startups that […]
NVIDIA DLSS comes to FragPunk, SILENT HILL 2, Simulakros, and Starship Troopers: Extermination
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 9, 2024: This week, a new group of shooters is launching with various RTX technology, joining over 600 other RTX-enhanced games and apps. Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories — Silent Hill. He finds a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and […]
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Clinches Victory with One-two Finish at Rally Chile
Dubai, UAE – 02 October 2024: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) World Rally Team (WRT) has claimed an outstanding one-two victory at the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship’s Rally Chile. Kalle Rovanperä and co-driver Jonne Halttunen secured top podium position in their No. 69 GR YARIS Rally1 Hybrid Electric Vehicle, with teammates Elfyn Evans and co-driver Scott […]
New NVIDIA DLSS Game Launches, GeForce Game Ready Driver Release, and NVIDIA App Beta Updates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 2, 2024: This week, NVIDIA is bringing RTX technologies to various new titles, launching their latest GeForce Game Ready Driver, and releasing new updates for the NVIDIA app beta to further enhance gamers’ experience. More than 600 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, and […]
Zain KSA, the Presenting Partner of Saudi Games 2024 for the Second Year in a Row
Fostering the Growth of the Sports Sector: Zain KSA, the leading telecom and digital services provider in Saudi Arabia, is serving as the Presenting Partner in the 2024 Saudi Games, set to take place from October 3 to October 17 in Riyadh for the second consecutive year. The strategic partnership was announced during a sponsorship […]
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Exciting Conclusion to the First Round of the Saudi Toyota Karting Championship
Riyadh—Amidst a competitive and enthusiastic atmosphere, the first round of the 2024 Saudi Toyota Karting Championship concluded at the Dirab Karting Circuit in Riyadh. The one-day event, which saw the participation of 8 drivers, was organized and overseen by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation. It was sponsored by the official partner, Jameel Motorsports, and […]
LG TEAMS UP WITH RAZER AND MEDIATEK TO PRESENT FIRST-EVER BLUETOOTH ULTRA-LOW LATENCY TECHNOLOGY
Companies Set to Introduce Cutting-Edge Bluetooth Ultra-Low Latency Technology that Revolutionizes Cloud Gaming Experiences for webOS Smart TV Users SEOUL, Sep. 27, 2024 — LG Electronics (LG) has collaborated with Razer and MediaTek to introduce the world’s first Bluetooth Ultra-Low Latency (BT ULL) Controller at LG webOS Summit 2024 on September 27. This groundbreaking technology was showcased through an LG webOS smart TV […]
Qiddiya’s IRL Gaming tour stops at Tokyo Game Show
with UBAR™ a real-life cybertropolis, epic rewards and stage programming with special appearances by Crazy Raccoon, ZETA DIVISION, and VTubers “Unearthing Qiddiya” the global IRL Gaming tour continues. This time with a stop in Tokyo, Japan at Tokyo Game Show (TGS) where over 240,000 gaming fans, 700 global and local exhibitors from 40 countries, and publishers […]
The LEGO Group and Formula 1® To Go Full Throttle
We’re Putting Play in Pole Position! On New Brand Partnership Dubai, UAE, 25.09.2024: The LEGO Group and Formula 1 announced a new, multi-year partnership to connect more fans of LEGO® building with the world of Formula 1, bringing together two passionate global fanbases. The partnership will launch in 2025, with fan zone activations at Grands Prix and a host of engaging content across the LEGO […]
Acer unveils new gaming innovations with Predator Orion 7000, Nitro V laptops, and Nitro Blaze 7 handheld gaming device
Dubai, UAE (September 26, 2024) Acer has introduced several new Windows 11 gaming PCs, including the powerful Predator Orion 7000 desktop, which boasts high-performance features to elevate gameplay, the all-new Nitro V 14 gaming laptop rocking a unique pearl white chassis, and an upgraded Nitro V 16 gaming laptop. The Predator Orion 7000 is a gaming […]
MENATech hosts GAMERGY in MENA: one of the biggest esports, gaming, leisure, and entertainment events in the world
■ Egypt has been the country chosen by MENATech to host GAMERGY for the first time in the MENA region. ■ The event will take place from January 30 to February 1, 2025 at the Al Burouj project, developed by IMKAN Misr in Cairo, where it expects to have more than 40,000 attendees. September 25th, 2024.- GAMERGY, the […]
Creative Transformation Driving Saudi Arabia’s Gaming, Entertainment, and Sports Industries
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 25 September 2024: Athar – Saudi Festival of Creativity, the Kingdom’s largest gathering of the creative marketing industry, has unveiled a power-packed and exciting roster of renowned creative marketing specialists and disruptors as part of its efforts to unveil the transformative power of creativity within gaming, entertainment, and sports industries. The 2024 festival […]
Riyadh Season Card Wembley Edition: A Saudi Mark in the World of Records
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – September 24, 2024: Riyadh Season has set a new record in the UK, with 98,128 attendees at the historic Riyadh Season Card Wembley Edition boxing event. The event, which began with the Saudi national anthem, was attended by His Excellency the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority’s board of directors […]
GreedFall II: The Dying World, The Casting of Frank Stone, and more launch with NVIDIA DLSS 3
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 25, 2024: More than 600 games and applications feature RTX technologies. This week, GreedFall II: The Dying World launches supporting NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution. The Casting of Frank Stone and Witchfire are now available on Steam with NVIDIA DLSS 3 with frame generation support, and Satisfactory has exited Early Access supporting NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution and NVIDIA DLAA. […]
HONOR OF KINGS’ FIRST MAJOR UPDATE SEES NEW HERO DYADIA JOIN THE ROSTER, PLUS THE ADDITION OF NEW MODES
AND GAMEPLAY FEATURES September 25, 2024 – Developer TiMi Studio Group and publisher Level Infinite today shared details of the fresh content coming to the world’s most played MOBA. Members of Honor of Kings’ community will be able to experience a new Hero, new mode and an all new season will deliver substantial gameplay improvements. New […]
Saudi Fighter Hattan Al Saif Makes History with a Guinness World Records title for the Fastest KO in PFL MENA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 19, 2024 – In a remarkable feat, Saudi martial artist Hattan Al Saif has etched her name into the Guinness World Records with the Fastest knockout in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) – MENA, clocking in at an astonishing 41 seconds. Despite having only three years of experience in martial arts, […]
EXPLORE THE SHADOWY SECRETS OF PUBG MOBILE’S LATEST VERSION 3.4 UPDATE
PUBG MOBILE announces exciting new features in the Version 3.4 Update, including: Riyadh – September 18, 2024 – PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, reveals a host of spooky new enhancements in its Version 3.4 Update. Available until November 10th, this update introduces the immersive Bloodmoon Awakening-themed mode, new features in Metro […]
Immerse Yourself in Unmatched Visual Clarity with LG’s Cutting-Edge Monitors
LG’s latest monitor lineup delivers stunning visuals, ultra-responsive performance, and enveloping experiences, catering to professionals and gamers alike. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 17, 2024 – LG Electronics (LG) continues to push the boundaries of monitor technology with its latest lineup, offering professionals and gamers alike an unparalleled visual experience. From gaming-focused, ultra-responsive displays to versatile smart monitors designed […]
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, FINAL FANTASY XVI, God of War: Ragnarök, and more arrive on PC with a performance boost from NVIDIA DLSS 3
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 18, 2024: Each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. This week, God of War Ragnarök, FINAL FANTASY XVI, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, and Enotria: The Last Song are releasing on PC with day-one support for DLSS 3. This means their critically […]
‘Asharq Business with Bloomberg’ Unveils New Daytime Business Programming
12 hours of business news coverage with the latest market, economic, and company updates Riyadh, Dubai, 16 September 2024 – ‘Asharq Business with Bloomberg,’ the primary source of business and economic news in the Arab world, is launching new and expanded business programming with an array of new shows and segments. From 6:00 AM to […]
NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver Released for FINAL FANTASY XVI, God of War Ragnarök, and EA SPORTS FC 25
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 16, 2024: NVIDIA’s newest GeForce Game Ready Driver is primed for the release of FINAL FANTASY XVI, Frostpunk 2, and God of War Ragnarök, launching with day-one support for both NVIDIA DLSS 3 and NVIDIA Reflex. There is also Game Ready support for EA SPORTS FC 25, and 3 new Optimal Playable Settings profiles. SQUARE ENIX’S FINAL FANTASY XVI, launching on […]