Gaming & Entertainment
Gaming news, esports updates, entertainment technology, streaming platforms, and home entertainment reviews for gamers and tech enthusiasts in the Middle East.
2022 PUBG MOBILE WORLD INVITATIONAL POWERED BY GAMERS8 AFTERPARTY SHOWDOWN TEAMS REVEALED
The 2022 PUBG MOBILE World Invitational (PMWI) will play host to two weeks of competition with a Main Tournament and Afterparty Showdown from August 11th – 20th The PMWI marks PUBG MOBILE Esports’ return to an offline event with a live crowd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Al Riyadh, 1st August 2022 – PUBG MOBILE is pleased to share an updated list of the teams […]
Gamers8 Fortnite competition concludes in Riyadh with epic finale
, claim Standard version crown to capture $250,000 top prize Anas, from Guild Esports, and Pinq, from Tundra Esports, also claim $250,000 with Zero Build triumph RIYADH, 1 AUGUST 2022: Gamers8, the biggest esports and gaming event worldwide, welcomed the world’s best Fortnite teams and players to Saudi Arabia over the weekend, with the elite competition concluding […]
The Next World Forum to host global esports and gaming leaders in Riyadh
Forum to be held at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh At Kingdom Center on Wednesday, September 7 and Thursday, September 8 Showcasing new ideas, investment, and talent development, the inaugural Next World Forum is also an ideal setting to highlight Saudi Arabia’s thriving role in the gaming and esports industry RIYADH, 31 JULY 2022: The Next […]
Intigral awarded “Most Innovative Digital Entertainment Solutions Brand” in MENA
GBM recognizes unique, innovative solutions to boost region’s digital entertainment Riyadh, KSA, July 31, 2022: Intigral, digital entertainment and media solutions provider in the MENA region, has been recognized as the Most Innovative Digital Entertainment Solutions Brand in MENA for 2022 by Global Brands Magazine. The award recognizes Intigral’s outstanding commitment to innovation, quality, branding activities, […]
Snapchat Introduces First of its Kind AR Game: Ghost Phone
Ghost Phone, to be available in Arabic, introduces a new genre of narrative gameplay that blends Snapchat’s AR scan technology with games on the platform for the first time. MENA, 28th July 2022: Snapchat has launched “Ghost Phone” – a new AR Game on the platform. Built by Snap, Ghost Phone is an interactive experience where […]
MENA Attractions & Destinations Forum 2022 set to highlight the regions key attractions and destinations to drive tourism growth sustainably and effectively
Event to explore existing and upcoming regional projects and ways to drive tourism growth sustainably and effectively Dubai, UAE, June 28, 2022: To support countries in the MENA region rethinking their strategies and implementing new plans for reopening existing destinations and attractions in a safe and sustainable manner post the pandemic slowdown, MENA Attractions & Destinations […]
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PUBG MOBILE Kicks Off Collaboration with Iraq Football Association
PUBG MOBILE and Iraqi Football Association team-up for Lions of Mesopotamia celebration. Players can enjoy Lions of Mesopotamia limited-edition items, a football game mode, and more! Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 26 July, 2022 –PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is officially launching its partnership with the Iraq Football Association, to share […]
Gamers8 hosts exclusive launch of official Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves movie trailer in the Middle East
Trailer for epic heist movie, featuring Hollywood stars Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez, was exclusively released in the Gamers8 Esports Broadcast in both English and Arabic Trailer launch amplified with a full Times Square takeover at Boulevard Riyadh City Organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, Gamers8 – featuring elite tournaments, big-name concerts, and fun-filled activities […]
Jawwy TV grabs two awards at International Finance 2022 ‘Best Smart Service Platform’ and the ‘Best VOD Service Provider’
Jawwy TV, the premium OTT service by Intigral, has been recognized for its outstanding performance in the field of digital entertainment in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, winning the Best Smart Service Platform and the Best VOD Service Provider in the 2022 International Finance Awards. Organized by the UK-based business and finance magazine International Finance, […]
Shofha to partner with Zain Group to extend operations
Shofha, a video-on-demand mobile application and website platform of ArpuPlus – the specialized mobile communications company in the Middle East, is partnering with Zain Group – yet again- to expand its operation to Sudan. Through this association, Zain Group customers will get the opportunity to enjoy Shofha’s new content selection and have exclusive access to its services, Shofha serves […]
SUMMER STREAMING WITH LG TVS
Enjoy the Ultimate Viewing Experience with LG OLED and LG QNED TVs Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 25, 2022 – (AETOSWire): With the summer heat making people spend more time indoors, television entertainment brings family and friends together to watch movies and streaming shows. Making it easier for users to enjoy premium at-home streaming, LG Electronics […]
Enjoy The Events By The New Sandbox Game Garena Blockman GO
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 24 July, 2022 – Garena has launched its first game creation sandbox title, Garena Blockman GO. The free-to-play game invites players to discover their own fun through the discovery of minigames and explore their creative side to content crafting. Offering accessible high-quality content localized for communities across the world, Garena Blockman GO is published by […]
Saudi population witnesses an increase in sports and physical activity based on General Authority for Statistics findings
GaStat findings show that 48.2% of Saudi nationals and residents now practice sports on a weekly basis, helping create a more vibrant society MoS, SFA, and Quality of Life have collaborated with various entities to launch 74 inclusive and sustainable programs SFA reveals key motivators and barriers to participating in sports and physical activities in […]
BLACKPINK TAKES TO THE VIRTUAL STAGE IN PUBG MOBILE’S FIRST EVER IN-GAME CONCERT
PUBG MOBILE reveals everything you need to know about BLACKPINK’s ‘THE VIRTUAL’ concert series showcasing new special track ‘Ready For Love’. AL Riyadh – July 24th, 2022 – PUBG MOBILE is holding its first-ever in-game concert, with world-renowned K-pop superstars BLACKPINK taking to the virtual stage in the first of two groundbreaking events! After their successful collaboration with PUBG MOBILE in 2020, BLACKPINK are returning to delight BLINKs and PUBG […]
Formula E and UNICEF launch ‘Take a Breath’ campaign with film featuring Actor and UNICEF Ambassador Tom Hiddleston
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 21 July 2022: Formula E and UNICEF today launched Take a Breath – a campaign and short film – featuring Actor and UNICEF Ambassador, Tom Hiddleston, highlighting the impact air pollution has on children and raising awareness to drive action to improve it. Watch the film Take a Breath, here. The two and a half minute […]
LG IS THE OFFICIAL MONITOR SUPPLIER IN THE WORLD’S LARGEST ESPORTS EVENT GAMERS8
The Kingdom’s first live international esports season will use monitors and C series OLED TVs provided exclusively by LG at its inaugural Gamers8 festival Jeddah, July 21 2022 — LG Electronics has long invested in the support towards the growing gaming and esports community in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Under this premise, LG is partnering with […]
Gamers8 unveils details of the GameDev Zone presented by Nine66, which offers free training on the design, development, and delivery of games
Organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, the largest esports and gaming event worldwide is taking place at a purpose-built venue at Riyadh Boulevard City over eight weeks this summer The GameDev Zone presented by Nine66 includes a huge Gameathon, a challenge to develop a publishable game in 60 days, a Gaming Debate League, Game Design […]
LEGO ATARI 2600 – PRODUCT PRESS RELEASE
BUILD UP THE FUN WITH THE NEW ICONIC LEGO ATARI 2600 SET 20th July 2022: Today, the LEGO Group reveals the new LEGO® Atari® 2600 set, a nostalgic recreation of one of the most famous video game consoles of all time. The iconic Atari VCS/2600 was an instant hit when introduced in 1977 and the new LEGO set […]
Inaugural VALORANT Regional League MENA esports tournament hosted by Calyx concludes with a reach of almost 3 million
In partnership with the Saudi Esports Federation and Riot Games, event deployed a LAN set up in one of Riyadh’s largest arenas, concluding the biggest ever VALORANT tournament in the region ● Streamed on Twitch and YouTube, the grand final saw Team Falcons take on Geekay Esports, resulting in the Falcons lifting the trophy The VRL MENA tournament reached almost 3,000,000 viewers with 27 […]
Thriving OTT market yields big wins for MENA’s Intigral, a leading challenger brand
Over the past few years, the OTT industry has been on a growth streak. This momentum has seen content owners, distributors and brands grow at an unprecedented pace. The global OTT market size is projected to hit $1US trillion within the next five years, with the market expected to witness further innovation transformation as the […]
SAUDIA to serve as strategic partner and official airline of Gamers8 Esports festival
National carrier to sponsor world’s biggest Esports event as part of ongoing commitment to supporting the growth of the Kingdom’s entertainment, cultural and tourism sectors Riyadh, 18 July 2022: SAUDIA, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has been announced as a strategic sponsor and the official airline of Gamers8, the world’s biggest and most exciting […]
PUBG MOBILE’S FIRST VIRTUAL CONCERT AND BLACKPINK’S EPIC LIVE RETURN SET FOR JULY 23RD, AS PART OF VERSION 2.1 UPDATE
PUBG MOBILE will release the new Version 2.1 Update, including: The game’s first-ever in-game concert “The Virtual”, featuring BLACKPINK A new themed game mode, Ancient Secret: Arise New content with Cycle 3 Season 7 and Royale Pass Month 13 Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – July 18th, 2022: Today, PUBG MOBILE is releasing its new Version 2.1 Update, bringing K-pop […]