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Saudi Arabia Opens Game Dev Program for 700,000 Students
InnovationMay 7

Saudi Arabia Opens Game Dev Program for 700,000 Students

More than 700,000 high school students across Saudi Arabia are getting hands-on game development training through a new partnership between Roblox and Savvy Games Group. The initiative aims to transform how young Saudis learn coding and creative skills while building the Kingdom's digital economy.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)2 min read
Uganda's Game Jam 2026 Sparks New Tech Careers for Youth
SolutionsMar 27

Uganda's Game Jam 2026 Sparks New Tech Careers for Youth

Young Ugandan developers just turned 24 hours into breakthrough gaming careers at a government-backed hackathon. The event shows how investment in creative technology is opening real economic doors for the next generation.

AllAfrica - Innovation2 min read
Game Studio Workers Form Union After Weathering Layoffs
Community HeroesMar 9

Game Studio Workers Form Union After Weathering Layoffs

After two rounds of layoffs, all 13 workers at Heart Machine united to form a union that their employer voluntarily recognized. The indie studio behind Hyper Light Drifter joins a growing wave of game developers protecting their careers in an industry facing massive job cuts.

Engadget2 min read
New Zealand Offers $250K Grants for Game Developers
InnovationMar 3

New Zealand Offers $250K Grants for Game Developers

New Zealand's CODE National Funding Programme is giving experienced game developers up to $250,000 to launch their first commercial games. The StartUp Fund supports creators working on everything from VR adventures to mobile games, helping transform innovative ideas into global products.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read