🔥 Top Headlines
Must Reads & Sales:
> Couples Who Game Together Report Better Relationship Satisfaction
> Levellr Raises Over $2 Million to Grow Community
> Appcharge Launches Mobile Checkout
> MindsEye Developer Claims $1M Campaign
> Mobile Games Revenue Growth Flat in 2025
Milestones & Game Updates:
> LitrBull Evolves From Telegram Clicker Game
> Resident Evil Survival Unit Launches in MENA
> Romeo is A Dead Man on Xbox Series X|S
> Pokémon Wind and Pokémon Wave Leaks
> Sorcerer Ascent Roblox Codes February 2026
Events & Reports:
> Squad Busters Launch and Lessons Learned
> Supercell Sees Revenue Decline in 2025
> Overwatch Steam Player Peak Surges Post-Rebranding
> Nvidia’s PC Gaming Business Shrinks as AI Takes Priority
> How Rockstar Games Built Long-Term Hype for GTA V
✍️ Fresh Guides
Deadlock
Deadlock Guide: Mastering Celeste
A complete guide to Celeste in Deadlock, covering her abilities, role, playstyle, strengths, weaknesses and how she fits into the current meta.
Nioh 3
Nioh 3 Boss Guide: Baba Nobuharu
How to defeat Baba Nobuharu in Nioh 3. Boss mechanics, attack patterns, yokai pressure, positioning tips and reliable combat strategies.
🎁 Extras + Sales
iPad Mini A17 Pro Hits $399 on Amazon
Apple’s iPad Mini with the A17 Pro chip has dropped to an all-time low on Amazon. The 128GB Wi-Fi model is now $399, down from $499, while Apple’s own store prices remain steady.
Key highlights:
>> Gaming Ready – A17 Pro chip handles graphics-intensive titles and multitasking smoothly.
>> Portable Design – 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with accurate colors, compact and lightweight for long sessions.
>> Content Creation – 12MP front and rear cameras support video calls, streaming, and 4K recording.
>> Accessories – Apple Pencil Pro and Smart Folio enhance gameplay, productivity, and comfort.
>> Storage Options – Up to 512GB, with the current 128GB Wi-Fi model now 20% off.
For those looking for a compact device that balances performance, gaming, and portability, this could be a prime opportunity.
Read the full breakdown here.
👾 Trending Games
RIDE 6
A motorcycle racing simulation featuring over 250 bikes across multiple categories, combining asphalt and dirt track competition with authentic two-wheel physics.
Mario Tennis Fever
An arcade-style tennis game featuring Mario characters competing in fast-paced matches with special abilities and Fever Shot mechanics.
📝 Deep Dives + Reports
Arknights: Endfield Makes Over $30 Million
Arknights: Endfield has achieved a strong start just two weeks after its global release.
Key highlights include:
>> $30.5M in mobile revenue across the App Store and Google Play.
>> Peak player spending occurred on January 23, with a natural decline following, consistent with typical gacha game patterns.
>> Top markets: Japan (35%), China (33%), US (10%), South Korea (9%).
>> Cross-platform potential: Revenue likely higher when including PC, PS5, and direct web shop purchases.
>> Launch payment issues: PayPal temporarily disabled after some users reported errors.
Arknights: Endfield’s early performance shows continued global interest in the Arknights franchise and highlights the importance of content updates and reliable payment systems for live-service games.
⚔️ GAM3 Reviews
MY HERO ACADEMIA: All’s Justice
A 3v3 arena fighter where heroes and villains clash with powerful Quirks in battles based on My Hero Academias climactic Final War arc.
Nioh 3
A dark samurai action RPG featuring dual combat styles where you battle yokai across an open-world feudal Japan setting.
💚 G3 Exclusive
Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 Spotlight
Forbes Middle East has recognised emerging talent in the gaming industry in its 30 Under 30 list.
Key Highlights Include:
>> GAM3S.GG – Our co-founders Omar Ghanem and Mostafa Hossameldin were recognised for providing marketing services to studios and publishers, hosting 1,000+ games, and serving 1.5M users.
>> Starvania Studio – Co-founders Meaad Aflah and Muslih Alzahrani were recognised for launching Bahamut and The Waqwaq Tree and securing $1.1M in funding.
>> All Girls Code – Aya Mouallem and Maya Moussa made the list for empowering girls in Lebanon and the MENA region with free coding, technology, and leadership training for over 2,500 participants.
The list highlights the growing influence of gaming and tech talent across the Middle East.
More information is available on our website here.
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