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Abu Dhabi is set to make esports history as it hosts the opening event of the Gran Turismo World Series 2026 on 28 March 2026 at the Space42 Arena, marking the first time the championship launches from the Middle East....

Ubisoft has announced the acquisition of March of Giants, along with the development team behind the project from Amazon, marking another step in Amazon’s gradual shift away from developing and publishing its own games in a deal whose terms are...

Gamez Quest has officially launched in Riyadh as a specialised Arabic localisation studio for games, designed to bridge the cultural gap between global publishers and Middle Eastern audiences, filling a long-standing ecosystem need and offering a more culturally accurate path...

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has spent the past five years transforming itself into one of the most strategically important esports and gaming markets in the world. As the industry prepares to enter 2026, the trends are...

Electronic Arts has announced the launch of the Battlefield REDSEC Elite Series and Open Series this December, marking a strategic shift toward structured, high-skill competition, one that could reintroduce Battlefield as a serious contender in the global FPS esports landscape....

The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is accelerating its rise as the next major pillar of global competitive gaming, with the Esports World Cup Foundation announcing the addition of Chess.com, MOONTON Games, and SNK as the tournament’s latest Official Publishers. Their...

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Club Partner Program, reaffirming a $20 million investment aimed at advancing a sustainable and globally connected esports ecosystem. The announcement highlights EWCF’s continued mission to empower elite...

PUBG isn’t just about chicken dinners anymore. With its newly revealed project, PUBG Black Budget, Krafton and PUBG Studios are stepping into the rising world of extraction shooters, blending looting, tactical combat, and high-stakes survival on a remote island trapped...

NVIDIA Middle East is stepping into the spotlight of the MENA esports scene with a major partnership that promises to reshape how the region celebrates game development talent. The tech giant has teamed up with True Gaming to sponsor the...

AMD stormed into Financial Analyst Day 2025 and didn’t just announce products, it declared a challenge. Zen 6 on 2 nm. Zen 7 on the horizon. Instinct MI400 is ready to shake up AI computing, no hints, no tentative steps....