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Growing as a game studio is a strong sign of success, but it can also be a pitfall, especially if projects don't live up to expectations. Growth makes sense in order to work faster as a team, so is there a solution for studios that doesn't involve an unsustainable period of crunch? Matt Webster, CEO of Fuse Games, recently shared their approach with GamesIndustry.biz, revealing the core team behind the recent successful launch for Star Wars: Galactic Racer was just 75. The core team worked with external partners, outsourcing work for certain areas of the game, alongside working with co-development studios, who supported development across most areas and were treated as an extension of their team. At Steer, we also understand the importance of sustainable growth and the value of collaborating with other studios. Today, our team sits at under 100 employees, who are working on a few different projects, as we look to ensure long-term sustainability. What are your thoughts on this take and approach to development? Check the comments for the link to the referenced article! #GameDev #SteerStudios

This week we're highlighting Ahmad Zabarah, Associate Lead Game Designer. He plays a key role in brainstorming concepts as part of the design team, developing ideas for potential titles to release to market. Learn more about Ahmad, his role, love for the industry, and thoughts on working at Steer below! #GameDev #SteerStudios

The Middle East and African games market is projected to grow by 10.3% this year, with a forecast to reach $8.5bn. What is particularly noteworthy is that mobile accounts for 64.3% of game spending in the Middle East, highlighting the dominance of the platform in our region. Additionally, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia are the two largest games markets in the region at $1.65bn and $1.59bn respectively. The data clearly highlights the rapid growth of the games industry within our region, with the player population more than doubling in the last five years. There is a strong appetite among players, particularly for mobile games, presenting significant opportunities for publishers and developers to engage with a diverse and growing audience. The data paints an exciting picture for the future of the games industry across the region, with continued growth creating new opportunities for investment, development and engagement. With mobile continuing to dominate, which trends do you think will shape the region’s games industry in the coming years? #GamingIndustry #SteerStudios

On Saudi National Day, we celebrate the ambition, determination, and vision shaping the Kingdom’s journey forward. في اليوم الوطني السعودي، نحتفي بطموح المملكة، وعزيمة شعبها، ورؤيةٍ تواصل رسم مستقبلها #SaudiNationalDay #SaudiArabia

We have launched our own 'Knowledge Festival', a new speaker series bringing fresh perspectives and continuous learning to the studio. Our first session featured Gabriel Pitt, author of Be Present, who explored how our digital habits affect the way we work, create, and connect, while sharing practical ways to build healthier relationships with technology. A great start to the series, with plenty of insights to take forward. #GameDev #SteerStudios

Our CEO, Yannick Theler, spoke at LEAP with Mike Fischer to discuss bringing games from Riyadh to the world. They talked about building the studio, launching our first game, Grunt Rush, the development process so far for our second game, Tom and Jerry Blast, and what the future has in store. Expanding on this, Yannick discussed how fellow Saudi Arabian studios can build games for a global audience with Nina Walsh, supporting the development of the MENA game industry. Thank you to all that showed up to tune in to the discussion! #LEAPFive #OneLEAPAway #SteerStudios

Interested in how the characters and worlds of games are brought to life? This week we're highlighting Souheil Elhoucine, one of our Senior Technical Artists. His work helps bring the worlds of our games to life, working with other artists and animators in order to achieve this. Learn more about Souheil, his day-to-day, and his passion for the industry below! #GameDev #SteerStudios

During our recent Mini Annual Event, we recognized 15 team members with a Seniority Award, celebrating their continued contribution to Steer.   Their experience, support, and commitment have played an important role in strengthening our team and shaping our workplace.   Thank you for being part of Steer’s journey.

We are proud to award Fatma Alsharief our Junior Game Designer, Hebah Alshawarib our Junior UI Integrator, and Souheil Elhoucine our Senior Technical Artist the Trade Award. All three of them embody the values of Trade: Teamwork, Responsible Attitude, Adherence, Dedication, and Efficiency significantly in their day-to-day. Congratulations on this recognition of your hard work!

How did mobile game genres fare in the first half of 2026? Across Google Play and The App Store, mobile games generated $40 Billion in gross player revenue. This is a decline of less than 1% YoY, though web store figures may be masking true market growth, as increasing direct-to-consumer spending (at $17 Billion) suggests that revenue is shifting away from app stores, rather than indicating weaker player spending overall. The top five genres in terms of global player spending were:  → Strategy → Puzzle  → RPG → Casino  → Simulation Puzzle games have continued their growth by 20% YoY from $6.3B to $7.6B. They’re definitely a genre to keep an eye on, with the second highest growth rate globally. Notably, the success of puzzle this year has been driven significantly by the US, accounting for 48% of global revenue. At the same time, strategy remained at the top as the highest earner, after replacing RPGs in 2025, at $9.1 Billion in revenue. Which genre do you think is best positioned for the second half of the year? Let us know your thoughts below! Source in the comments ⬇️ #GamingIndustry #SteerStudios