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Gaming

Covering the latest in video game releases, industry news, esports and the evolution of gaming technology

Saudi streamer Yazan Alsubhi, known as YZNSA, is among Twitch’s leading Arabic-language creators. Photo: YZNSA

How Arab streamers are building audiences on Twitch

CultureAugust 08, 2026

Expressive pixel art, strong voice acting and sharp narration sustain the atmosphere in The Drifter. Photo: Powerhoof

The 22 best games on the Nintendo Switch 2

Pop CultureAugust 07, 2026

Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations expands id Software's acclaimed shooter with a new standalone campaign. Photo: Bethesda Softworks

Top 17 PlayStation 5 games released so far in 2026

Pop CultureAugust 06, 2026

Comic-book connoisseurs heading to Sandstorm Playgrounds can access rare items, enter competitions and meet artists. Antonie Robertson / The National

Sandstorm Playgrounds: New pop culture festival launches in Abu Dhabi

Pop CultureAugust 06, 2026

Plants vs Zombies is one of Electronic Arts' most recognisable video game franchises. Photo: PopCap

Saudi PIF completes $55bn Electronic Arts takeover in gaming push

TechnologyAugust 05, 2026

Seven Make-a-Wish children are given behind-the-scenes access to the Esports World Cup in Paris. Photo: Esports Foundation

‘Joy, cheers and happiness’: Make-A-Wish children take to Esports World Cup

Pop CultureJuly 20, 2026

Portrait of William and Penelope Welby Playing Chess (1769) by Francis Cotes is among the highlights of A Board Game Adventure exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Louvre Abu Dhabi traces 5,000 years of board games in new exhibition

Art & DesignJuly 17, 2026

Maroun Merhej. Photo: Nigma Galaxy

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Meet the Abu Dhabi team vying for the UAE's first Esports World Cup championship

Pop CultureJuly 14, 2026

Saudi esports star Modhi Alkanhal during the Valorant Championship Final from the Saudi Yalla Ladies League between Team Falcons and Twisted Minds. Photo: Saudi Esports Federation

Esports has a gender gap problem – the Gulf may be showing how to close it

Pop CultureJuly 10, 2026

The Esports World Cup is being held in Paris until August 23. Photo: Esports Foundation

More than 100,000 tickets sold as Esports World Cup opens in Paris

Pop CultureJuly 08, 2026

The 2026 Esports World Cup will be held in Paris from July 6 to August 23, marking the first time the tournament has been staged outside Saudi Arabia. Photo: Esports Foundation

Esports World Cup’s Paris move tests foundation's global gaming ambitions

CultureJuly 06, 2026

Jason and Lucia lead Grand Theft Auto 6, which will be released on November 19, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Photo: Rockstar Games

Everything we know about GTA 6, including price tag and personalisation options

CultureJune 25, 2026

Visitors test their skills on driving simulators at the Jetour Garage activation during GameExpo 2026 in Dubai, with ticket holders entered into a draw to win a car. Photo: Dubai Esports and Games Festival

GameExpo in Dubai offers Emirati developers a chance to level up

CultureJune 05, 2026

God of War Laufey opens a new narrative path for one of PlayStation's most valuable series. Photo: Santa Monica Studio

PlayStation builds momentum ahead of GTA 6 with Wolverine, God of War and more

CultureJune 03, 2026

In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 players are thrust into a rapidly escalating conflict centred on a North Korean invasion of South Korea. Photo: Activision

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 takes the fight to Korea

Pop CultureMay 29, 2026

Sandbox Swapmeet runs for four days at Dubai World Trade Centre. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Sandbox Swapmeet: Inside Dubai’s rapidly growing pop culture convention

Pop CultureMay 28, 2026

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