Gaming & Entertainment
Gaming news, esports updates, entertainment technology, streaming platforms, and home entertainment reviews for gamers and tech enthusiasts in the Middle East.
Flixora CEO Criticizes Instagram Video Streaming Expansion Over Creator Revenue Share
Flixora CEO Martins Osuofia has raised concerns over Instagram’s reported move into long-form video streaming, questioning the platform’s revenue sharing model.
Red Bull MEO Grand Finals Head to Riyadh This June
The Red Bull MEO grand finals are coming to Riyadh on June 26, featuring the top eight mobile football players competing for a VIP trip to Germany.
Kaspersky Detects Steam Malware Campaign Distributing Infected Wallpapers
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered an active malware campaign abusing Steam Workshop to distribute infected wallpapers and steal user accounts.
Microsoft Selects Checkout.com to Power EMEA Transactions
Microsoft has partnered with Checkout.com to manage digital transactions across the EMEA region, integrating AI-powered optimization for Xbox, Azure, and Microsoft 365.
Bigo Live Launches Football Community Campaign Across MENA Region
Bigo Live has launched a dedicated football campaign for the MENA region, featuring interactive challenges, prediction activities, and creator-led live sessions.
LG Launches 2026 TV Lineup in Saudi Arabia with Wireless Connectivity and AI Processing
LG Electronics has launched its 2026 TV lineup in Saudi Arabia, introducing the G6 OLED evo, wireless Mini RGB, and ultra-thin Wallpaper TV models.
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Acer Launches Predator Atlas 8 Gaming Handheld with Intel Arc Processors
Acer has introduced the Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld, featuring Intel Arc G-Series processors and advanced AeroBlade cooling.
LG Electronics Secures 27 Accolades at Red Dot Design Award 2026
LG Electronics won 27 awards at the 2026 Red Dot Design Award, including the Best of the Best honor for the LG OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV.
Inaugural Red Bull Pool Clash Surfing Competition Debuts in Qiddiya City
The inaugural Red Bull Pool Clash surfing competition debuted at Surftopia in Qiddiya City, crowning Leila Zahid and Hugo Cardoso as champions.
Apple Launches Xcode 27 coding Tools and AI Frameworks
Apple has launched Xcode 27 with agentic coding features and new intelligence frameworks, integrating models from Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Expansion Set for October Launch
Capcom has announced that Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen will launch on October 9, 2026, bringing a new expansion and a Nintendo Switch 2 release.
LG Launches 2026 OLED and QNED TV Lineup in Saudi Arabia Ahead of World Cup
LG Electronics has launched its 2026 OLED and QNED TV lineup in Saudi Arabia, featuring advanced AI processing and high refresh rates for sports fans.
Dell Technologies Launches Dell 14S and 16S Laptops with On-Device AI
Dell Technologies has launched the Dell 14S and 16S laptops featuring Series 3 Intel Core Ultra processors and up to 24 hours of battery life.
Chasing Dakar Docuseries to Premiere in MENA on June 12
The new Chasing Dakar docuseries premieres on June 12, 2026, following driver Sara Price through the 8,000km rally in Saudi Arabia.
Dell Launches Alienware 15 Gaming Laptop for Broader Audience
Dell Technologies has launched the Alienware 15 gaming laptop, featuring AMD Ryzen and Intel Core processors alongside advanced Cryo-tech cooling.
Saudi Arabia Ranks in Top 20 Globally for Fixed Network Streaming Performance
Saudi Arabia secured the 20th spot globally in fixed network streaming performance during the 2026 football tournament study by nPerf.
Capcom Announces Resident Evil Veronica Remake Scheduled for 2027 Release
Capcom has officially announced that Resident Evil Veronica is scheduled for release in 2027, remaking the classic 2000 survival horror game.
Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance Expansion Scheduled for 2027 Release
Capcom has announced Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, a major expansion scheduled for release in 2027, alongside a Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Apple Expands App Store Capabilities for Global Developers
Apple has announced major updates to the App Store, introducing group subscriptions, centralized asset management, and enhanced discovery tools for developers.
First Esports Carnival KSA Riyadh Edition Concludes at View Mall
The first Riyadh edition of the Esports Carnival KSA concluded at View Mall, featuring a SAR 100,000 prize pool and interactive gaming zones.
Yalla Group Concludes Participation in Saudi eLeague 2026
Yalla Group has concluded its active participation in the Saudi eLeague 2026 in Riyadh, showcasing its flagship apps and supporting the women’s tournament.
LG Electronics Introduces World’s First Native 1000Hz Full HD Gaming Monitor
LG Electronics has unveiled the LG UltraGear 25G590B, the first gaming monitor with a native 1000Hz refresh rate and Full HD resolution.