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Saudi Arabia ‘Sportswashing’ Takes Aim At The Biggest Fighting Game Tournament Of The Year
2.9.2025
Qiddiya Gaming uses Sony's exit from Evo to expand its reach
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Team Liquid 'Disappointed' CEO's Story About Growing Up Gay Was Censored From Esports Documentary In Saudi Arabia
9.7.2025
Queer messages, characters, and storylines being censored in media in certain territories is nothing new, but just because it’s a regular occurrence, that doesn’t make it any less disheartening when it happens. The latest offender is an Amazon Prime documentary, Level Up, which follows several...
12 Years After Launch, GTA V Is Finally Arriving In Two More Countries
3.7.2025
Grand Theft Auto V was released worldwide in 2013. However, Rockstar’s massively popular open-world crime sim never officially launched in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. That is finally changing later this month, and could be good news for gamers in those countries excited to play Grand...
XRP Gains Nasdaq Traction as Vivopower Launches Saudi-Backed XRP Treasury Plan
30.5.2025
XRP storms into institutional finance as Vivopower launches a strategic XRP treasury play, deploying $121 million to anchor XRPL growth with Saudi-backed momentum. Nasdaq-Listed Vivopower Ignites XRP Treasury Strategy Backed by Saudi Royalty Vivopower International PLC (Nasdaq: VVPR) announced...
VivoPower Raises $121M to Launch XRP Treasury Strategy With Saudi Royal Backing
28.5.2025
The Nasdaq-listed energy firm aims to be the first public company with XRP focus, with ex-Ripple executive joining as chairman of the advisory board
GeoGuessr Bails On Controversial Saudi Tournament After Map Makers Revolt: 'When You Tell Us We’ve Got It Wrong We Take It Seriously'
22.5.2025
GeoGuessr will not be one of the games participating in Saudi Arabia’s Esports World Cup this year, after criticisms of sportswashing and the country’s poor human rights record. The competitive guessing game that’s popular on Twitch had previously agreed to be part of the event alongside Riot...
The New Fatal Fury Will Let You Beat The Crap Out Of Cristiano Ronaldo
27.3.2025
Soccer’s most expensive legend is set to appear in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves when it launches in April. Developer SNK revealed the bizarre fighting game cameo in a new gameplay trailer where the former Real Madrid star turned Al Nassr FC captain can be seen kicking a glowing blue ball to annoy...
Pokémon Go Lead Claims Being Run By Saudi-Owned Scopely Won't Ruin The Game
19.3.2025
Michael Steranka, senior product director on mobile smash hit Pokémon Go, has told Polygon that the game being sold to Saudi-owned Scopely is “actually great.” News of the sale last week understandably led to a lot of concern among fans, especially since Scopely also owns the extraordinarily...
Pokémon Go Sold To Saudi Government
12.3.2025
One of the defining games of the last decade, Pokémon Go, now belongs to the Saudi Arabia government. Mobile game maker Scopely, which is owned by the Saudi royal investment fund, announced its purchase of the hit game along with the rest of Niantic Labs game business for $3.5 billion. The sale...
Hackers Impersonate Saudi Crown Prince to Launch Fake Memecoin
18.2.2025
Hackers compromised the X account of the Saudi Law Conference to promote a fake memecoin called KSA. KSA Memecoin Fails to Gain Traction On Feb. 17, hackers impersonating Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched a fake memecoin called KSA. The launch was announced on the...
Hackers Impersonate Saudi Crown Prince to Promote Fake ‘Official’ Memecoins
17.2.2025
The promotional posts have been deleted and the Saudi Law Conference, whose account was compromised, issued a statement on it
Saudi crown prince impersonators launch fake Saudi Arabia memecoin
17.2.2025
Scammers impersonating Saudi Arabia’s crown prince launched a fake KSA memecoin, exploiting investor enthusiasm for celebrity-backed tokens. Officials have confirmed the account was hacked
Saudi crown prince impersonators launch fake Saudi Arabia memecoin
17.2.2025
Scammers impersonating Saudi Arabia’s crown prince launched a fake KSA memecoin, exploiting investor enthusiasm for celebrity-backed tokens. Officials have confirmed the account was hacked
Saudi crown prince impersonators launch fake Saudi Arabia memecoin
17.2.2025
Scammers impersonating Saudi Arabia’s crown prince launched a fake KSA memecoin, exploiting investor enthusiasm for celebrity-backed tokens. Officials have confirmed the account was hacked
Saudi crown prince impersonators launch fake Saudi Arabia memecoin
17.2.2025
Scammers impersonating Saudi Arabia’s crown prince launched a fake KSA memecoin, exploiting investor enthusiasm for celebrity-backed tokens. Officials have confirmed the account was hacked
Saudi crown prince impersonators launch fake Saudi Arabia memecoin
17.2.2025
Scammers impersonating Saudi Arabia’s crown prince launched a fake KSA memecoin, exploiting investor enthusiasm for celebrity-backed tokens. Officials have confirmed the account was hacked
Saudi crown prince impersonators launch fake Saudi Arabia memecoin
17.2.2025
Scammers impersonating Saudi Arabia’s crown prince launched a fake KSA memecoin, exploiting investor enthusiasm for celebrity-backed tokens. Officials have confirmed the account was hacked
Saudi crown prince impersonators launch fake Saudi Arabia memecoin
17.2.2025
Scammers impersonating Saudi Arabia’s crown prince launched a fake KSA memecoin, exploiting investor enthusiasm for celebrity-backed tokens. Officials have confirmed the account was hacked
Saudi Arabia partners with tech giants in $14.9B AI expansion
10.2.2025
Saudi Arabia has committed $14.9 billion to AI through global tech partnerships, including Google, Lenovo and Alibaba, as it aims to become a regional AI hub
Saudi Arabia partners with tech giants in $14.9B AI expansion
10.2.2025
Saudi Arabia has committed $14.9 billion to AI through global tech partnerships, including Google, Lenovo and Alibaba, as it aims to become a regional AI hub