From The Economist.

Why is Saudi Arabia investing in the world’s biggest gaming firms? Our Media Editor, Tom Wainwright, and Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, discuss the Middle Eastern kingdom’s bid to become a video game superpower.

0:39: Who’s buying EA?
1:06: What does a gaming superpower look like for Saudi Arabia?
2:01: Why is Saudi Arabia investing in gaming?
2:46: Is there more to this than MBS’s love of gaming?
3:26: Is this game-washing—like sportswashing?
5:01: Will Saudi influence change the games themselves?
6:47: What does the future of Saudi-influenced games look like?

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