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September 2026 MENA Moves Tracker: Savvy, ESL FACEIT Group, Roblox, and Babil Games among eight moves tracked this month
A regular roundup of talent moves shaping the MENA region
Isa Muhammad
Isa has been in games media for nearly ten years. By day, he is the Lead MENA Reporter at PocketGamer.biz. By night, he's the mastermind behind Bijetic, interacting with games industry professionals from his remote lair.
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MTN Gaming Conference 2026 brings African games industry together in Accra
The event will focus on gaming, esports, and the wider creative economy in Africa
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Lagos Run attracts 7,000 drivers in two days
The developer has continued updating the game based on player feedback
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Puppeteer: No Strings Attached demo now available on Steam
Saudi-based developer Sandouq Studios has released a demo of its fast-paced combat game Puppeteer: No Strings Attached on Steam, giving players an early look at the theatrical action title. Puppeteer puts players in control of a puppet battling reimagined villains from classic fairy tales, with each encounter requiring
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Greedy demo is now available on Steam ahead of November launch
Players control goofy raccoons tasked with infiltrating procedurally generated ancient ruins
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Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan 2026 returns to Amman in November
More than 1,500 attendees from around 400 companies are expected to take part
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eMedia Interactive brings CloserLook VR: Oldways to Steam
The Steam release builds on the existing Quest version with upgraded visual presentation
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Video Games Expo Nigeria 2026 returns in November for its third edition
Gameverse Africa organises the event
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Kalanoro launches as Madagascar's Red Raketa Studio brings Malagasy folklore to global audiences
Set in the fictional world of Lemuria...
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Beyond Grief is an upcoming action roguelike from Egypt-based Tafra Games
The game puts players into a cycle of combat, death and rebirth
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Vetkoek Studios opens applications for Roblox game development accelerator
No previous Roblox development experience required
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ESL FACEIT Group appoints Yousef Hassan as senior director of global brand partnerships
ESL FACEIT Group has appointed Yousef Hassan as senior director of global brand partnerships, marking his move into the esports industry after more than five years with World Rugby. Hassan took to LinkedIn to announce the appointment, saying he was excited to join the ESL FACEIT Group team after more