Summary

  • Jesse Meschuk, the chief operating officer of Savvy Games Group, discusses the company’s role as a convener and catalyst for the growth of the gaming and esports industries in Saudi Arabia and the greater Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
  • Meschuk highlights Savvy’s focus on investing in highly engaged communities and category leaders, such as mobile game developer Scopely and esports organizer ESL FaceIt Group (EFG), to drive long-term growth.
  • He also discusses the company’s efforts to educate and build the local talent pool, create attractive incentives for investors, and foster direct community contact between developers and gamers.
  • Finally, Meschuk emphasizes the importance of staying tuned into industry trends, such as user-generated content and emerging growth regions, to identify future opportunities for investment.
  • He concludes by emphasizing Savvy’s long-term mindset and commitment to helping build the MENA games industry.
  • Overall, Meschuk’s comments offer insights into Savvy Games Group’s role in driving the growth and development of the gaming and esports industries in the MENA region.

By Dean Takahashi

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