Gaming & Entertainment
Gaming news, esports updates, entertainment technology, streaming platforms, and home entertainment reviews for gamers and tech enthusiasts in the Middle East.
NBA Bounce Launches on LG Smart TVs and Monitors with Free Retro Party Pack
NBA Bounce LG Smart TV arcade basketball game launches on LG Smart TVs and Monitors with webOS 6.0 and above, featuring up to four local players. Customers receive free Retro Party Pack DLC and Steam key.
Tamatem Acquires Playable Factory to Expand Ad Tech Capabilities
Tamatem acquires Playable Factory to strengthen its ad technology capabilities and transition into an AI-first gaming platform. The deal brings advanced playable ads technology to the MENA gaming publisher’s integrated ecosystem.
stc Extends Netflix Partnership to Offer Streaming Bundle for Baity Fiber Customers
stc group extended its Netflix partnership to offer complimentary streaming access to Baity fiber customers. The bundle consolidates multiple services into a single platform with unified billing.
Sony INZONE H6 Air Gaming Headset Launches in Saudi Arabia
Sony launches the INZONE H6 Air open-back gaming headset in Saudi Arabia, featuring lightweight aluminum construction and spatial audio tuning. New Fnatic Edition peripherals and Glass Purple INZONE Buds also arrive in the region.
Bigo Live and Mobile Legends Partner for MPL Season 9 Esports Coverage in MENA
Bigo Live and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang partner to broadcast MPL Season 9 across MENA from April 10 to May 23, 2026, featuring interactive watch parties, Arabic commentary, and exclusive in-app effects.
LG Launches 2026 Gaming Displays in Saudi Arabia, Targeting 23.5 Million Gamers
LG Electronics has launched its 2026 gaming display lineup in Saudi Arabia, covering QNED evo Mini LED TVs up to 115 inches and an OLED monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, targeting the Kingdom’s 23.5 million gamers.
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Mobily and Motorola Launch Razr Fold FIFA 26 World Cup Edition Exclusively in Saudi Arabia
Mobily and Motorola have launched the Razr Fold FIFA 26 World Cup edition exclusively in Saudi Arabia. Customers buying the device through the Mobily App receive a free ticket to a 2026 World Cup match.
Middle East Gaming Market Hits $2.52 Billion as Video Games Outpace Streaming and Music
Video games spending across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt reached USD 2.52 billion in 2024, outpacing streaming and music combined. Egypt leads by volume while Saudi Arabia records the region’s highest average revenue per user.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Eight Arab Teams Set for Record Tournament Presence on TOD
Eight Arab national teams will compete at the FIFA World Cup 2026, the highest regional representation ever, as TOD prepares to stream all matches across MENA from June 11.
SuperPark Opens Second Riyadh Location at Abyat Plaza with 35+ Activities
SuperPark is opening its second Riyadh park at Abyat Plaza on Al Khurais Road, offering 35+ activities for all ages with a public soft launch starting April 24, 2026.
Paparuda Studio Secures Over 4 Million MDL to Build Moldova’s First Globally Targeted Video Game
Paparuda Studio has raised over 4 million MDL to develop Moldova’s first globally targeted video game, with plans to launch within 15 months on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo.
Sony Launches BRAVIA Theatre Lineup and BRAVIA 3 II TV for Middle East Markets
Sony has introduced the BRAVIA Theatre lineup of soundbars and speakers alongside the BRAVIA 3 II TV, with availability in the Middle East set for July 2026.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Launches April 22 as First Desktop CPU with Dual 3D V-Cache
AMD will launch the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition on April 22, 2026 — the first desktop processor with dual 3D V-Cache chiplets and 208MB of total cache.
AlKhallat+ Netflix Anthology Series Premieres April 2 with Four Saudi Stories
Netflix premieres AlKhallat+, a four-episode Saudi satirical anthology series, on April 2. Produced by Telfaz 11, the series features four new stories directed by Aziz Aljasmi and Mohammed Alajmi.
LG UltraGear Monitor Launches in Middle East With 720Hz Refresh Rate and Dual Mode Display
LG Electronics has launched the 27-inch UltraGear gaming monitor (27GX790B-B) in the UAE, featuring a 720Hz refresh rate and a dual-mode OLED display with a 0.03ms response time.
LG Launches Wireless TV Technology in OLED M5 and QNED9M Models
LG Electronics introduced wireless TV technology in the OLED M5 and QNED9M models, using a Zero Connect Box to eliminate visible cables while maintaining full picture and audio quality.
Anghami Partners with Cyanite to Tag 2.5 Million Songs Using AI Metadata
Anghami has partnered with Cyanite to enrich 2.5 million songs with AI-generated metadata, improving music discovery and personalization across its MENA catalog of over 100 million tracks.
LG Electronics Highlights Smart Home Solutions for Eid Al-Fitr Season
LG Electronics Saudi Arabia presented its connected appliance and home entertainment lineup for Eid Al-Fitr 2026, featuring LG OLED evo TVs, InstaView refrigerators, and the LG ThinQ app for remote device control.
LG webOS Launches Ramadan and Eid Streaming Promotions Across the GCC
LG webOS has launched Ramadan and Eid streaming promotions across the GCC, offering free and discounted access to WATCH IT, OSN+, iQIYI, MBC SHAHID, and Yango Play for Smart TV users.
AlKhallat+ Desert Rules Premieres April 2 on Netflix as a Four-Episode Anthology
AlKhallat+ Desert Rules premieres April 2 on Netflix as a four-episode anthology series. Produced by Telfaz11, the Saudi comedy features returning and new cast members in standalone desert misadventures.
LG Gallery+ Adds Over 300 Digital Artworks Through New Sedition Partnership
LG Electronics has partnered with digital art platform Sedition to add over 300 curated artworks to LG Gallery+, including exclusive pieces from six contemporary artists.
NVIDIA Brings AI Video Generation Tools to RTX GPUs at GDC 2026
NVIDIA introduced AI video generation tools at GDC 2026, enabling RTX GPU users to create and upscale video locally up to 2.5x faster using new NVFP4 and FP8 model formats.