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Saudi Investment Fund considering EA-Savvy merger
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly considering combining Electronic Arts (EA) with Savvy Games Group.
Titas Khan
Sep 113 min read


Brian Ward confirms Savvy departure
Image via Savvy Games Group Brian Ward has confirmed he is stepping down as CEO of Savvy Games Group, following a Bloomberg report that the founding chief executive was leaving the Saudi Arabian gaming company. Ward confirmed his departure in a LinkedIn post, saying he had completed his contractual commitment to Savvy and its owner, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), after five years building and leading the group. “This week I fulfilled and completed my contractual
Arab Game News Staff
Sep 62 min read


Savvy-owned Scopely sweeps Mobile Game Awards
Image via Scopley Savvy Games Group-owned Scopely was named the most-honored company at the 2026 Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards, receiving 12 awards and honorable mentions across its gaming ecosystem. The awards were presented during Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, with Scopely taking recognition across its publishing business, individual games and development studios. It marks the second consecutive year Scopely has emerged as the most-honored company at the awards. Scopely rece
Arab Game News Staff
Aug 292 min read


Saudi's Savvy Games to acquire Scopely for $4.9 billion
Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group is acquiring California-based mobile games company Scopely in a $4.9 billion deal. Founded in 2011,...
Arab Game News Staff
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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