Saudi Arabia is aiming to become a hub for game developers and esports, with a focus on producing internationally competitive games that promote Saudi and Arabic culture. The country's passion for gaming is believed to come from the top, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman being an avid gamer. As part of this strategy, Gamers8, an eight-week festival of esports tournaments, has been held in Riyadh, featuring a museum of video game history and game labs where people can learn coding and animation. The goal is to inspire young Saudis to create their own blockbuster titles.

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