Saudi Arabia News
The latest Saudi Arabia coverage curated for game developers.
GamesIndustry.biz reports Saudi Arabia's PIF is weighing a merger of Electronic Arts into Savvy Games Group after completing its $55 billion buyout of EA. The move would tighten coordination across …
GamesIndustry.biz reports Brian Ward is stepping down as CEO of Savvy Games Group, ending his run since the Saudi-owned firm launched in 2021. Turqi Alnowaiser will serve as interim CEO …
Saudi media giant MBC has opened MBC Game Studio, marking a fresh push from broadcast into interactive entertainment. The studio surfaced at Gamescom 2026 and has already recruited veterans from …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Roblox will open a Riyadh headquarters to back its creator program across MENA. The move builds on Saudi partnerships and Vision 2030, with Roblox pitching lower barriers …
EA’s $55 billion take-private by Saudi-backed investors has left many current employees rattled, with some describing the deal as a moral and cultural gut punch. The biggest concern inside the …
EA is being taken private in a $55 billion deal led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. For developers, the bigger story is what a …
EA has been taken private in a $55 billion deal, with ownership shifting to a Saudi-backed group that includes Donald Trump’s son-in-law. For developers, the big question is how a …
EA’s latest fiscal results show live service spending still carrying the business, just as its take-private deal with a Saudi-led consortium nears completion. For developers, it’s another reminder that recurring …
Saudi Arabia’s proposed EA buyout has cleared an important EU merger hurdle, with regulators saying the deal does not raise competition concerns. For developers, the bigger question is what this …
Games Done Quick has apologized after community backlash over a sponsored stream tied to SNK, a studio owned by Saudi Arabia’s MiSK Foundation. The event canceled the stream once the …
EA’s $55bn buyout is being financed with more than $20bn in debt, which is the part developers should watch. The article argues that servicing that debt could squeeze reinvestment, staffing, …
CWA Canada president Carmel Smyth warns that the Saudi buyout of EA should raise serious concerns about national security. Developers, especially those in business roles, should pay attention to the …
Saudi Arabia's Electronic Gaming Development Company has acquired a 5% stake in Capcom, amounting to 26.78 million shares. This investment is primarily aimed at generating profit through capital gains and …
Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering a $7 billion acquisition of Moonton, the mobile studio behind Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. This move could significantly reshape the mobile gaming landscape, especially for …
Saudi Arabia's recent MoU between Savvy Games Group and NEOM aims to enhance support for video game startups. This initiative, backed by the Public Investment Fund, could significantly impact the …
Savvy Games Group has partnered with Neom to streamline the transition for Saudi game startups from incubation to acceleration. This initiative aims to bolster the local game development ecosystem, providing …
The proposed acquisition of EA by a consortium including Saudi Arabia's PIF has raised significant concerns among U.S. Congress members. This deal could lead to changes in EA's operational direction, …
The Saudi PIF is reallocating $12 billion in gaming shares to its subsidiary, Savvy Games Group. This strategic move could reshape the landscape for developers, particularly in terms of funding …
Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host the Kingdom of Gaming conference in 2026, a significant event for developers. This conference could provide new networking opportunities and insights into the …
The Kingdom of Gaming event in Saudi Arabia aims to connect developers, studios, and investors, highlighting a growing interest in the region's gaming industry. This state-backed initiative could open new …