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New Partnerships Savvy Games Group signs MoU with NMBRS to boost Saudi Arabia’s games and esports creative capabilities
February 10, 2026 New Partnerships Savvy Games Group signs MoUs with Saudi Ministry of Education for games and esports programs The agreements aim to integrate games education into national curricula and formal learning frameworks nationwide
February 10, 2026 New Partnerships Arab Youth Centre and Games Ventures partner to train next generation of MENA game developers The programme is designed to mirror real-world game studio environments rather than classroom-based learning
February 5, 2026 New Partnerships Savvy Games Group signs MoU with Alfaisal University to launch new game design program The program will be jointly delivered by Alfaisal University and Savvy Academy, blending academic teaching with industry expertise
January 30, 2026 New Partnerships Saudi Esports Federation signs deals with Yalla Group to support esports growth The partnerships align with Vision 2030 and the National Gaming and Esports Strategy
January 29, 2026 Candy Crush Crushable Candy Crush Crushable is a new daily puzzle game exclusive to Yahoo Games King’s daily logic title will support Yahoo Games’ comeback, aiming to be "a best-in-class destination for casual play"
January 27, 2026 New Partnerships Savvy Games Group and NEOM sign MoU to fast-track Saudi gaming startups The deal connects Savvy’s Nine66 Incubator directly to NEOM’s Level Up Accelerator, creating a clearer growth pathway for startups
January 23, 2026 New Partnerships Court reveals secret $800m deal between Google and Epic Games amid antitrust case The deal was revealed during a court hearing in San Francisco, with a judge questioning its impact on Epic’s legal demands
January 22, 2026 New Partnerships Oh BiBi partners with Rovio to develop Angry Birds Rush The upcoming title marks the franchise’s first move into the luck battler genre, offering a fresh twist on the mobile gaming IP
January 20, 2026 New Partnerships Coda partners with Unity to integrate in-app purchasing into web store platforms Developers can manage digital catalogues across mobile, web, and PC through Unity’s existing IAP workflow
January 14, 2026 Barbie Partnership Barbie joins the Talking Tom & Friends universe through Outfit7 partnership Barbie will be integrated into My Talking Angela 2 in Spring
January 2, 2026 Jobs News Nitro Games appoints new COO and CPO Developer has also secured a €1.6 million to continue working on a new mobile shooter for a European game developer
December 22, 2025 New Offerings FIFA and Roblox extend partnership with launch of FIFA Super Soccer Gamefam rebranded its Super League Soccer as FIFA’s official Roblox game
December 18, 2025 New Partnerships Esports World Cup Foundation signs MoU with Ghadan to expand community engagement at esports events in Saudi Arabia Ghadan and the EWCF will establish a framework covering volunteer management and social impact initiatives
December 8, 2025 Capturing A Crossover Duolingo taps Genshin Impact players with crossover rewards The three-week collaboration begins today, with retained Duolingo players earning in-game rewards in Genshin Impact
December 3, 2025 New Partnerships Xsolla and HP launch global ecosystem to train and support future game developers Pilot programs will roll out in Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and the UAE, targeting over 100,000 young creators
December 3, 2025 New Partnerships Magicave partners with The Observer to bring Mindset GO! to print The newspaper will publish a new Mindset GO! puzzle every week on its logic page
December 2, 2025 New Partnerships Monopoly Go brings Harry Potter Magic to players in new limited-time event The event launches December 10th 2025, celebrating iconic characters, locations and film moments
December 1, 2025 New Partnerships Savvy Games Group and King Saud University team up to develop future talent for Saudi Arabia's games and esports sector The MoU creates a framework for joint initiatives in skill development, knowledge exchange, and industry exposure
November 28, 2025 New Partnerships Make-A-Wish teams up with IGG to launch Thanksgiving charity challenge in Lords Mobile IGG will donate $50,000 to Make-A-Wish once 50,000 players claim the event decoration
November 19, 2025 Unity And Unreal Unite Tim Sweeney at Unite 2025: Unity’s in-app purchase APIs coming to Unreal Engine devs The Epic Games founder appeared on stage at Unity’s developer conference to talk interoperability with Unreal Engine and Fortnite
November 19, 2025 Unite 2025 Unite 2025: AI, partnerships, web stores, and "a higher standard of quality" Unity’s 2025 conference has contained many announcements and updates, from a 2K Games partnership to Unity 6.3
November 19, 2025 New Partnerships Anzu partners with Playgama to bring intrinsic in-game ads to web games The deal marks Anzu’s expansion into web game support
November 19, 2025 New Partnerships Exel by Merak and Saudi Bridge partner to support international startups entering the kingdom The cooperation forms part of the Biban 2025 initiatives to boost global collaboration
November 18, 2025 New Partnerships Room 8 Group teams up with Pragma to streamline online game development Partnership brings studios a full suite of backend and live ops tools
November 14, 2025 New Partnerships Lurkit teams up with Streamlabs to push creator marketing forward in the games industry Multiple medium to large mobile campaigns kick off from late December into early 2026
November 13, 2025 New Offerings NCsoft reveals new global MMORPG Horizon Steel Frontiers for mobile and PC The game is set in the Horizon World universe and is co-developed with Sony’s Guerrilla
November 12, 2025 Partnership Extension Poki expands Sybo partnership to bring more Subway Surfers titles to the web The original Subway Surfers has surpassed 1.7bn plays on Poki since its web debut
November 10, 2025 New Partnerships Spoilz signs MoU with AI 3D asset company AssetHub The collaboration focuses on empowering developers and studios across the region
November 6, 2025 New Offerings Zynga partners with Dots.eco to launch FarmVille 3 conservation bundles The initiative links in-game play with measurable real-world environmental action
November 6, 2025 Crossovers Turborilla teams up with SX Global for a Mad Skills Motocross 3 crossover event The collaboration debuts in Season 12: House of Good Times
November 5, 2025 New Partnerships Savvy Games Group signs MoU with Humain to advance AI adoption across its operations The partnership focuses on developing tailored AI tools for key business functions, including game development
November 3, 2025 New Partnerships Mad Hook partners with Audiomob to expand in-game audio monetisation Mad Hook said the partnership has boosted revenue and opened new opportunities
November 3, 2025 Pulling The Plug IOC parts ways with Saudi Arabia on Olympic Esports Games deal The split comes 14 months after announcing a 12-year deal for the Olympic Esports Games
October 24, 2025 New Partnerships Sega signs MoU with Media City Qatar to tailor games for Arab audiences The partnership will support local talent, production, and Arabic localisation across Sega’s global titles
October 24, 2025 New Partnerships Stability AI and EA partner to co-develop generative AI tools for game creation The collaboration aims to improve creative workflows, enabling faster prototyping and visual storytelling
October 23, 2025 New Partnerships Gadsme teams up with Zynga to bring immersive in-game ads to select titles The integration blends ads into gameplay while supporting engagement and revenue
October 21, 2025 New Partnerships Sports Interactive signs multi-year Football Manager partnership with FIFA FM26 will now feature the FIFA World Cup, FIFA Women’s World Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup
October 20, 2025 New Partnerships Mattel expands Roblox partnership with Monster High debut Monster High debuts on Roblox October 24th, marking Mattel’s first self-published title on the platform
October 20, 2025 New Partnerships Saudi Esports Federation signs MoU with Riot Games to boost Saudi Arabia’s games and esports ecosystem The collaboration focuses on empowering young gamers and fostering new opportunities for creators and fans
October 16, 2025 Funding News Tilting Point pumps $30m into two non-gaming apps The deal builds on Tilting Point’s $150m UA fund launched in March
October 16, 2025 Crossovers SYBO teams up with Innersloth to bring Among Us into Subway Surfers for the first time The crossover launches October 20th and runs for three weeks, ending November 3rd, 2025
October 15, 2025 New Offerings Roblox is now available on the Samsung Galaxy Store The move strengthens Samsung’s growing focus on mobile gaming and player rewards
October 14, 2025 Esports Education British Esports partners with ASCL to bring esports opportunities to UK students The MoU aims to help schools integrate competitive gaming responsibly
October 10, 2025 Sponsorship Deal Xsolla extends Stevenage FC sponsorship to 2028 Partnership with English football club will run until at least the 2027 to 2028 season
October 1, 2025 Teaming Up Gadsme agrees three-year exclusive partnership with Football Manager Non-intrusive ads will come to Football Manager 26
September 25, 2025 New Partnerships UMX Studio partners with Audiomob for in-game audio ads Collaboration aims to enhance player experience while opening new revenue streams
September 25, 2025 New Game Launch Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor set to launch on mobile this November The mobile version promises the same hardcore action as PC