Saudi‑owned game publisher Scopely recently acquired Pokémon Go and other IPs for $3.5 billion as Niantic pivots toward AI development.
This move signals how Saudi Arabia is investing not just in infrastructure, but in cultural assets and entertainment. Gaming becomes a realm where local influence, global fandom, and creative economies converge. For local youth and creators, it opens doors to narratives, jobs, and identity in the digital age.
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