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KAFU GAMES – KEY CONTRIBUTOR TO SAUDI’S BILLION-DOLLAR ESPORTS GAMING INDUSTRY
KAFU GAMES, Saudi’s first homegrown gaming platform, an esports hub for gamers and organizers on any device, has announced a list of milestone achievements since its launch in 2020. The platform has hosted world-class Esports tournaments for leading titles, registered more than 430K players and 150K teams to date; seen more than 12,000 games played with 103 champions, and given away prizes worth more than SAR 10 million. The gaming platform is officially licensed by the SAUDI ARABIAN ESPORTS FEDERATION.
As the largest gaming platform in MENA, KAFU GAMES’ strategy is to continuously grow its catalogue of competitive tournaments and launch new features that take advantage of cutting-edge technology and further enhance the gamer experience on the platform while continuing to be a player, in the development of the gaming community in the region.
Gaming enthusiasts of all ages can participate in tournaments such as: Corporate Leagues, Gamers without Borders Seasons 1 and 3, online and offline competitions, and on-ground events. KAFU GAMES was the first to hold FIFA 23 online and on-ground community tournaments.
Some of the important features of KAFU GAMES include custom avatars to game on all the way, competitions among friends and leaderboards, and toolkits for professional game organizers to keep the excitement going.
Rami El Khalil, CEO of KAFU GAMES
Commenting on the announcement Rami El Khalil, CEO of KAFU GAMES said: “Our mission is to fuel the Esports community globally, starting with the Kingdom. Since our launch, we have witnessed exponential growth. We are delighted to be one of the key contributors to the rapidly growing billion-dollar Kingdom’s gaming powerhouse and look forward to increasing our market share by tapping into the US$6.8 billion Esports market growth expected by 2030.”
“As the largest Esports gaming platform in the Middle East, we at KAFU GAMES are non-stop hosting leading global titles in Esports competitions and making them accessible for amateurs, professionals, and players at all levels. We are planning to roll out phase 2 of our strategy and are currently in talks with leading investors in the MENA region. We have several enhanced features that are in the pipeline and hope to get them incorporated to strengthen our capabilities and take our business to the next level,” he added.
Recent major collaborations include the launch of the Salam Gamer League for Salam Telecom, and the KSA-exclusive launch of New State Mobile, the latest game from Krafton Games, the publishers of the famous PUBG game.
“Our ongoing strategy is to partner with companies that can help increase our reach and provide a holistic experience to all our gaming enthusiasts with international standards. Via these partnerships and collaborations, we hope to capitalize and contribute to the Kingdom’s expected exponential growth,” concluded El Khalil.
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Eagerly anticipated release now confirmed following a highly successful exclusivity period with Rush Street Interactive
Play’n GO has today announced the official US release of its hit title Colt Lightning Firestorm, following a three-week period of exclusivity with Rush Street Interactive brands BetRivers and SugarHouse.
Colt Lightning Firestorm was released in Europe and other jurisdictions in May 2024, and its release in the US comes with much fanfare following the game’s rave reviews in its short exclusivity period. The game is a sequel to the wildly popular Colt Lightning game which was released early last year, and indications at this stage suggest that this sequel may prove even more successful.
This announcement sees Colt Lightning Firestorm available to players in each state and operator with whom Play’n GO is licensed. Play’n GO first entered the online casino market in the US in 2022, and has reiterated its commitment to becoming active in every regulated market around the world.
Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer at Play’n GO said: “We’re excited to unveil Colt Lightning Firestorm to the wider online casino gaming community in the US, and have been very pleased to see its strong performance during its exclusivity period with Rush Street Interactive. We had high hopes for the game following the success of its predecessor, and we’re confident that these robust results will continue now that the game is available to an even bigger audience.”
Esports entertainment company BLAST has announced plans to host two popular esports events in Singapore in 2024 and 2025.
BLAST will bring both world-class Counter-Strike and Dota 2 tournaments to the heart of Southeast Asia, marking a major step in Singapore’s emergence as an esports and gaming hub. Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), these high-profile events will bring the world’s best esports teams and players from all across the world to compete in Singapore.
BLAST has teamed up with AEG Presents Asia, one of the world’s largest live entertainment entities to bring these events to Singapore. The partnership forms part of BLAST’s ambition to create the best esports experiences by working closely with premier destinations and the biggest and best live entertainment partners.
More than half of global esports views (57%) are estimated to come from the Asia Pacific region, 47% more than any other region in the world with the global market valued at $1.6 billion.
By bringing the top-tier Counter-Strike and Dota 2 tournaments to Singapore, BLAST aims
to attract global esports talent, foster local growth, and elevate Singapore’s status as a destination for world-class esports entertainment.
James Woollard, Director of Market Development at BLAST, said: “We are incredibly excited to bring two of the biggest esports titles to this vibrant destination. Over the coming 18 months, Singapore will become a major hub for esports in Southeast Asia, and with the support of the Singapore Tourism Board, we look forward to delivering unforgettable experiences for fans while helping to build a thriving esports ecosystem in the region. Bringing the first BLAST arena event to Singapore is an exciting first step in this journey. The World Final will see the world’s best Counter-Strike players and teams fighting for a $1,000,000 total prize pool.”
Ms Ong Ling Lee, Executive Director, Sports and Wellness, Singapore Tourism Board, said, “We are excited to host the BLAST Premier World Final and the BLAST Dota Slam in Singapore. The Counter-Strike event marks the first BLAST-branded event in Southeast Asia and the inaugural Counter-Strike tournament series in the region, solidifying Singapore’s position as a world-class esports destination. We are confident that the international participants and their legions of fans will have a memorable experience in Singapore, immersing themselves in the diverse and dynamic offerings of our city.”
The World Final 2024 will take place from 30th October – 3rd November and will be the first BLAST event to take place in Singapore, followed by the BLAST Dota Slam in 2025. The World Final will be the biggest Counter-Strike event to take place in Singapore, where the world’s best eight Counter-Strike teams will compete for a massive prize pool of $1,000,000 and the chance to claim bragging rights as the best team around.
Qualified World Final teams: NAVI, Team Spirit, Team Vitality, FaZe Clan and G2 Esports.
Fans can sign-up for the pre-sale window by registering with BLAST.tv, where they will also receive updates and information on tickets.
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