COVID-19
Cyberattacks on gaming industry rise during pandemic
Amer Owaida, Security Writer at ESET highlights that during the COVID-19 pandemic period the cyberattacks targeting the gaming industry skyrocket, with web attacks more than tripling year-on-year in 2020.
Arabic gaming boom as Twitch streams surge during COVID-19
The COVID-19 lockdown in the Middle East has sparked an Arabic gaming boom with Twitch streams in the language more than doubling during March and April. During March, Twitch streams in Arabic increased by 95.3% year-on-year and 36.9% compared to the previous month, while in April the yearly increase was 109.9%.
Wassim Dhieb raises $1,500 for a hospital in Tunasia to help fight the COVID-19
An avid Tunisian Garena Free Fire gamer has used his gaming skills to raise $1,500 for a hospital in his homeland to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Determined to assist those in need in his native Tunisia and inspired by the actions of popular public figures, Wassim Dhieb turned to his passion of gaming to make a difference.
Watch the UAE’s best gamers compete to raise funds for the UAE’s Covid-19 relief efforts
A Ramadan online gaming tournament will be held this month, to help raise funds for the UAE’s COVID-19 relief efforts in line with the Holy Month’s spirit of giving.