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Steer Studios

Saudi AAA Development

## About Steer Studios Steer Studios (formerly Savvy Games Studios) is an international game development studio headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Part of Savvy Games Group (backed by Saudi PIF), they aim to create the first blockbuster video game from the Arab world with 50+ staff, 30% women. ## Company Overview - **Headquarters:** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - **Parent:** Savvy Games Group - **Owner:** Saudi Public Investment Fund - **CEO:** Yannick Theler - **Team:** 50+ staff (50%+ Saudi, 30% women) ## Mission Create groundbreaking gaming experiences for global players and develop a new generation of Saudi talent, aligned with Vision 2030 goals for the gaming industry. ## Games ### Grunt Rush - Mobile strategy game - One year development cycle - 20-person team - 50% Saudi developers ### Upcoming - Console project in development ## Investment Context Savvy Games Group plans to invest 142 billion riyals ($38B) to transform Saudi Arabia into a global gaming hub. ## Strategic Rebrand Rebranded from Savvy Games Studios to Steer Studios to carve a unique identity within the gaming landscape. ## Why Choose Steer Studios - **Saudi Vision 2030** aligned mission - **Savvy Games Group** $38B backing - **50% Saudi** talent development - **30% women** diverse team - **First Arab blockbuster** ambitious goal

Semaphore

VR & Simulation Experts

## About Semaphore Semaphore is Saudi Arabia's first game development studio, founded in 2002 in Riyadh. They develop games, simulations, and virtual reality applications in both Arabic and English, including Unearthed: Trail of Ibn Battuta and Badiya. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2002 - **Location:** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - **Focus:** Games, VR, simulation - **Languages:** Arabic and English ## Notable Games ### Unearthed: Trail of Ibn Battuta - Episodic action-adventure - Released 2013-2014 - PS3, PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Ouya ### Badiya - Infinite procedural survival - Desert exploration setting ### Other Projects - Badiya: Battle Royale - Out of Coverage - Misk Schools Quest - vMakkah (simulation) - vGallery, vMuseum ## Recognition - E3 2016 PC Gaming Show feature - Sony PlayStation PSN Store - Apple Editors Choice - True-Gaming Award: Best Arab Game ## Why Choose Semaphore - **Saudi Arabia's first** game studio since 2002 - **Arabic + English** bilingual development - **E3 featured** global recognition - **VR/simulation** diverse capabilities - **Regional pioneer** MENA gaming

Nine66

MENA Game Publishing

## About Nine66 Nine66 is a Saudi Arabian gaming ecosystem support company, part of Savvy Games Group. They provide infrastructure, skills development, publishing, and advisory services to game developers in Saudi Arabia and internationally. ## Company Overview - **Location:** Saudi Arabia - **Parent:** Savvy Games Group - **Focus:** Gaming ecosystem development - **Region:** Saudi Arabia and MENA ## Services ### Developer Support - Infrastructure access - Capital and funding - Publishing services - Advisory services ### Programs - Incubator programs - Accelerator programs - Nine66 Hub (upskilling/networking) - University GameDev League ### Community - Nine66World monthly gatherings - Online MENA GameDev community - Training and events - Virtual and physical communities ## Key Initiatives - University GameDev League (global student competition) - Resident Mentor programs - Local dev empowerment - Industry mindset training ## Market Context Saudi Arabia: - 80%+ of 36M population are gamers - National Gaming and Esports Strategy - Growing regional gaming hub ## Notable Partnerships - WEMADE (South Korean developer) - MoU for Saudi gaming development ## Why Choose Nine66 - **Savvy Games Group** backing - **Saudi gaming hub** ecosystem - **Incubator/accelerator** programs - **MENA community** Nine66World - **Publishing** support for devs