How speed and brand partners are helping Riyadh grow games and esports | Brian Ward interview

Saudi Arabia is trying to accelerate its growth in the games and esports industries using a very inorganic means: speed.

The company is pouring its oil wealth into gaming, with $37 billion from the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund earmarked for games. Savvy Games Group, a Riyadh-based company run by CEO Brian Ward, put that money to work last year with its $4.9 billion purchase of Scopely.