Gaming & Entertainment
Gaming news, esports updates, entertainment technology, streaming platforms, and home entertainment reviews for gamers and tech enthusiasts in the Middle East.
OMEN by HP levels up at Gamerscon KSA
For the fourth year running, OMEN by HP was the main sponsor for Gamerscon Saudi Arabia which took place in Khobar between 28-30 March 2019. The event saw gaming enthusiasts from across the Kingdom attend and enjoy various activities. The highlight of the events was the Overwatch championship, powered by OMEN, which pitted eight of […]
Winter Olympics’ 2026 bid to showcase thought leadership, technology and innovation
The eyes of the sporting world will be on Sweden in 2026 if Stockholm-Åre wins the right to host the 25th Winter Olympic Games and 14th Winter Paralympic Games. With technology and connectivity playing a bigger role than ever for participants and fans at major events, Ericsson is supporting the bid as it provides a […]
Ericsson ConsumerLab: Augmented Reality is the future of gaming
In the new Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) ConsumerLab report, Ready, steady, game!, 67 percent of gamers say they will increase their Augmented Reality (AR) usage in the next five years. The increasing popularity of video games is driven by the growth of mobile gaming, and now makes up 26 percent of all media consumption hours. The report captures the […]
Viu wins Content Delivery Platform of the Year at Digital Studio Awards 2019
The annual Digital Studio Awards, held at a prestigious ceremony in Dubai, has honoredleading OTT service Viu with a win for Content Delivery Platform of the Year.Featured among other leading organizations, Viu was recognized for its delivery of impressive, seamless and advanced content to the market. “We appreciate and thank the jury for recognizing […]
Saudi athletes take part in Opening Ceremony of Special Olympics World Games 2019
Athletes and volunteers from all corners of Saudi Arabia took part in the spectacular Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. The team of 50 athletes is the largest ever sent by Saudi Arabia to the Special Olympics. This has been made possible byHRH Princess Sara Bint Mashhoor Bin Abdulaziz […]
Thrustmaster®, one of the worldwide leaders in racing and flight simulation video game accessories, is thrilled to reaffirm and develop its presence in the Middle East region
Thrustmaster, enjoying an established reputation throughout the world, is a key player in the video gaming market, thanks to the quality of its officially-licensed products. Founded in 1990 and purchased by Guillemot Corporation in 1999, Thrustmaster is proud to use its extensive know-how and technological expertise in pursuing its core values of Passion, Quality and […]
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KLabGames Coming to Middle East Film & Comic Con in Dubai!
leader in online mobile games, has announced that it will be making its debut at the Middle East Film & Comic Con in Dubai in April. The Middle East Film & Comic Con is one of the largest annual pop culture celebrations in the Middle East, and this year it will be held from […]
Polo Defeats Bangash Polo Team on the Third Day of the Polo Masters Cup 2019
The Polo Masters Cup, a 10-goal handicap tournament, and the second trophy of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series will continue on 14th February 2019 with a match between AM Polo and Bin Drai Polo at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club. About the Dubai Polo Gold Cup SeriesThe Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series […]
Samsung’s One Remote Control Simplifies the Viewing Experience for QLED TV Owners
Samsung’s One Remote Control that comes with the QLED TV is a universal remote that is actually equipped with a myriad of endless possibilities. Not only is it able to control the many devices connected to the QLED TV, but this smart remote is also even capable of delivering what users seek with a voice […]
Dubai to Host FIRST Global Robotics this Year
His Excellency Mohammed Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Managing Director of Dubai Future Foundation, today announced that Dubai will host the FIRST Global Robotics Challenge in October 2019. It marks the first time that FIRST Global will be held in the UAE […]
Lights! Camera! Action! From e-sport innovation to cutting-edge content creation, the 25th edition of CABSAT will be ground-zero for the region’s next-gen on-screen entertainment revolution
CABSAT – the leading specialist event for the broadcast, satellite, digital media and filmed entertainment industries for the Middle East and North Africa – is entering its 25th edition with a fresh, newly evolved format that will bring the full content creation, production, post production satellite, OTT video, e-sports, digital media and entertainment ecosystem to […]
LG’S ADVANCED 2019 SOUNDBARS RAISE THE BAR FOR HOME THEATER AUDIO AT CES 2019
The company’s new soundbars deliver superior sound quality through a collaboration with Meridian Audio – pioneers of High-Resolution Audio – along with smart functionality and sleek, modern design. Delivering strong, a multi-dimensional sound that fills every corner of the room and the incredible convenience of AI, LG’s 2019 lineup creates truly immersive user experiences and […]
ASUS Republic of Gamers gives a first look of the Mothership & Zephyrus S to the Middle East.
Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG), the world’s leading gaming brand, launched its new Nvidia GeForce RTX™ notebook lineup today. It features two new flagship products, Mothership (GZ700) and the Zephyrus S (GX701). The latest additions to the ROG arsenal of the world’s best gaming gear, the ultra-versatile ROG Mothership (GZ700), a 17.3-inch Full HD detachable […]
TCL Debuts Expanded Range of AI-Powered 8K TVs at CES 2019
TCL, top three global television brand and leading consumer electronics company, today debuted its latest artificial intelligence (AI)-powered 8K TVs, including the flagship TCL X10 QLED 8K TV and an 8-Series flagship TV, its first QLED 8K TV for the US market, at the International Consumer Electronics Show 2019. The company also officially announced it […]
Sony Unveils Newest Products and Introduces Latest Efforts from Entertainment Businesses at CES 2019
Sony Corporation (“Sony”) will exhibit at the CES 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada, held from Tuesday, January 8. Sony Corporation President & CEO Kenichiro Yoshida spoke at the Sony press conference held on Monday, January 7(local time), stating that “Sony is a Creative Entertainment Company. We at Sony partner with content creators who make the […]
Transcend Rings in the New Year with Two Ultra-Slim Portable SSDs for Console Gamers
Transcend Information Inc., a leading manufacturer of storage and multimedia products, is ringing in the New Year with two external solid-state drives that will make great gifts for gamers who wish to expand the storage capacity of their PS4 and Xbox consoles. The ESD400K Portable SSD is the industry’s first external SSD with MLC NAND […]
HTC Vive and McLaren release limited edition VIVE Pro headset to give immersive experience to local racing fans
HTC VIVE™ and McLaren Racing announced the release of a special edition VIVE Pro McLaren Limited Edition headset, the first co-created product since the announcement of the partnership in May, which offers an unparalleled VR racing experience to fans. The headset combines Vive Pro’s crisp resolution, audio, and ergonomics to deliver the ultimate VR experience […]
Saudi Championship for E-sports and Cartoon Characters The Land of Civilizations Hosts the Japanese Civilization
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is hosting in mid-November the largest open amateur sports and cartoon characters simulation event since the Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports. On the sidelines of the tournament, famous cartoon singers and Japanese anime program hosts will perform live shows on the Al Qarah Mountain stage, led […]
Transcend Recommends Gamers Its MTE110S PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD for Faster Game Load Time with AAA Title Games
As game graphics getting better and better each year, the size of each game installation folder can easily reach up to 50GB or more. The vast amount of graphical resources requires to be loaded will require a high performance storage to enable faster loading speed and traditional hard drive just simply wasn’t able to keep […]
DMS Adds Zee Network’s “Weyyak” To Its Portfolio of Leading Video-On Demand Platforms
DMS – the digital arm of Choueiri Group – recently announced their latest appointment as the Exclusive Media Representatives for “Weyyak” – Zee Network’s premium Arab audience-focused streaming Video-on-Demand (VOD) platform. The partnership, which became effective in October 2018, gives DMS the exclusive rights to extend advertising sales and opportunities on Weyyak. The tie-up will […]
AOC to introduce new range of Gaming monitors at Middle East Games Con
AOC, the display specialist has today announced that it will be showcasing its most advance Gaming monitors at Middle East Games Con. The company will be unveiling several new models from AGON and the G-Line series of Gaming monitors during the gaming show at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi in UAE from 25th […]
Saudi Millennials Dominating E-Sports Market
With 26% of the world’s gamers coming from MENA region, Honor, the leading smartphone e-brand has teamed up with JollyChic, a mobile e-commerce platform serving the Middle East market and Gameloft, leader in the development and publishing of mobile games to create a competition – ‘The Honor Turbo Cup’ – for Saudi Millennials passionate about […]