Savvy Games Group is a games and esports company formed with a mission to drive the long-term growth and development of esports and the broader games industry worldwide. The games industry is one of the most exciting and buoyant sectors globally, with games the world’s fastest-growing form of entertainment and esports the world’s fastest-growing sport. Through games, we see people of all backgrounds, ages, nationalities, genders and abilities connect, play, learn, compete and triumph together. We believe that games and esports are fast becoming key enablers for better entertainment, health, and education. We want to create and support more opportunities for people to benefit from and progress within the industry. Our company is dedicated to driving the sector’s growth globally, leading global games investment, enabling more game developers and technology innovators and facilitating broader, more equitable access to this fast-growing, dynamic sector. Savvy Games Group exists to: lead global games investment and growth by empowering people.
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Riyadh، SA
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With rising brand value and strength above the global average, #PIF’s global position continues to grow in line with its expansion strategy and international ambitions. مع ارتفاع قيمة العلامة التجارية وقوتها بمعدل يفوق المتوسط العالمي، يواصل #صندوق_الاستثمارات_العامة تعزيز حضوره الدولي بما يتماشى مع استراتيجيته التوسعية ورؤيته الطموحة على الساحة العالمية.
Savvy Games Group has been recognized this year at the prestigious Adam Smith Awards with a win for Best in Class – Middle East for our treasury transformation journey. Hosted by Treasury Today Group, the awards celebrate global excellence in corporate treasury — and this recognition reflects the Finance team’s dedication, vision, and collaborative spirit. Huge thanks to our outstanding partners Zanders, HSBC, SAB, Citi, and Kyriba for their support in making this possible. Congratulations to all involved.
Savvy Games Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with King AbdulAziz University to launch specialized diploma programs in Games Production and Esports Management, starting in the upcoming academic year. Through this partnership, we’ll equip students with high-impact skills in game development and esports operations—helping them build careers in two of the world’s fastest-growing industries. This initiative is part of our broader mission to develop national talent and supports the goals of Vision 2030 and Saudi Arabia’s National Gaming and Esports Strategy. 📎Read more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eqYrAcjU
🎉 Last week, we were thrilled to attend the inaugural Employee Happiness Awards KSA 2025 ceremony. Savvy Games Group took home the Silver Award for Best Leadership Succession Strategy — congratulations to our HR team on this well-earned recognition. A big shoutout to our Business Unit, Steer Studios, for winning Gold in Best Work Design and Silver in Best Diversity & Inclusion. Well-deserved all around. #EHAKSA2025
📢 Last week, we hosted the first Savvy Masterclass by Savvy Academy! Live at our HQ in Riyadh and streamed online, our guest speaker, Davy Chadwick of Pop Screen Studio, delivered a powerful session on "The AI Advantage: Redefining How Games Are Made". With a packed audience in person and nearly 200 online attendees, the energy was incredible. A huge thank you to the teams from Steer Studios, Mirai, a Scopely company, and our public participants for making it a success. Attendees walked away with insights on leveraging AI to elevate creativity in game development. This is just the beginning—stay tuned for the next session in the Savvy Masterclass Program, where global leaders in gaming and esports inspire the next generation of creators. 🔗 Learn more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eeutkCJc
We’re excited to share that our Group CEO, Brian Ward, will be attending #NGSC2025! Join him for insights on leading at the intersection of innovation, investment, and industry transformation.
📣 NGSC 2025 welcomes Brian Ward (Savvy Games Group) As Founding CEO of Savvy Games Group, Brian Ward has led the company to become the world’s largest esports organization and a top-tier games publisher, all in just three years, via acquisitions and investments. With three decades of leadership across Electronic Arts, Microsoft, and Activision, Brian brings a rare perspective on building and scaling up high-impact businesses with a global footprint in the industry. At #NGSC2025, he’ll unpack what it takes to lead at the intersection of innovation, investment, and industry transformation. 🤝 Don’t miss his insights on scaling global impact through games. 🗓️ August 23-24, 2025 📍Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🎉 Tickets available now: www.ngsc.com #TheNextGame #NGSC2025 #SaudiArabia #SavvyGames
Esports World Cup Week 2 starts today! 🏆 The EWC is already off to an incredible start—and we can’t wait to see what the next six weeks have in store. A huge thank you to ESL FACEIT Group - EFG, the official operating partner of the Esports World Cup Foundation, for helping bring this historic celebration of esports to life 🎉
Week one of the Esports World Cup 2025 is in the books, and what a way to start. 🎯VALORANT saw a historic reverse sweep from Team Heretics to claim the first FPS trophy of the event. Apex Legends went down to the final fight, with VK Gaming taking the title in a nine-round thriller. Team Redline defended their Rennsport crown. And Fatal Fury: City of Wolves delivered a surprise winner in GO1. 🏆 Team Heretics stunned Fnatic in the VALORANT final, coming back from 0-2 down to win 3-2. Mert “Wo0t” Alkan took MVP after his side stunned the crowd to claim their place in Esports World Cup history. 🔥 VK Gaming outlasted Wolves Esports in Apex Legends, capping off a dramatic day that saw seven sides go into the ninth game on match point. 🏎️ Rennsport belonged to Team Redline again. They wrapped up the title with a race to spare. Luke Bennet grabbed MVP: “It’s incredible, I’ve never won anything solo like this.” 🥊 GO1 caused a major upset in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, beating Xiao Hai to secure the first fighting game title at EWC. 📊 In the Championship, five teams currently sit tied at the top, all with 1,000 points. Team Redline, DetonatioN FocusMe, Team Heretics, VK Gaming, and Gen.G Esports are all leading the way, each with big week one performances. And that’s just the games. 🎤 Post Malone opened the event live in Riyadh. 🛹 Tony Hawk made a surprise appearance for a skate demo. 🎙️ The opening press conference gathered top teams to talk about the global future of esports. 🌟 Karry Wang met players and toured the venue. 🆕 SNK revealed a Street Fighter x Fatal Fury crossover during the EWC Spotlight. 📢 iiTzTimmy confirmed his retirement, closing the book on one of Apex's most iconic careers. 🤕 100 Thieves played on after emergency surgery for Josue "Phony" Ruiz to remove his appendix And we’ve only just started. 📺 Watch live on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok 🗓️ Full recap and schedule: esportsworldcup.com #EsportsWorldCup #VALORANT #ApexLegends #Rennsport #FatalFury #EWC2025 #Esports #Gaming
Savvy Games Group has signed an MoU with Side—an award-winning UK-based gaming services provider as part of their strategic expansion into Saudi Arabia. We signed the MoU this week in London, marking the beginning of a powerful collaboration to support game development across the region. As part of this move, Side will open a studio in Riyadh by Q4 2025, focused on providing co-development services tailored to MENA developers. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to building a thriving local ecosystem and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 for the future of gaming and esports. 🔗 Read more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gWUQwNeK
The Esports World Cup 2025 kicked off earlier this week! We’re thrilled to watch the world’s top players compete over the next seven weeks in Riyadh. EWC 2025 is redefining esports coverage with over 7,000 hours of live content streamed from Riyadh’s four elite arenas and 26 custom-built studios. Shoutout to ESL FACEIT Group - EFG — the operator and official partner behind bringing this epic event to life. Best of luck to all teams and players. Enjoy the competition and the incredible energy of the city! 🏆
The wait is over — welcome to the Esports World Cup 2025. The biggest names. The fiercest rivalries. One global stage. Over the next seven weeks, the world’s best players from the top Clubs will battle for the ultimate glory across 25 tournaments, all under one spotlight. This is a celebration of gaming at its highest level. And it starts now. #EsportsWorldCup #EWC2025 #gaming #esports #Riyadh