Dubai Playtest Night supports homegrown gaming talent

Gaming enthusiasts in Dubai will get the chance to try locally developed titles before their release and provide feedback to help developers fine-tune the finished games.

The Dubai Films and Games Commission is set to host its first Dubai Playtest Night on Saturday, November 14, bringing together local developers, independent studios and players for an interactive showcase featuring 10 new 2D and 3D games.

The line-up ranges from university projects to games developed for festivals, with several titles drawing inspiration from Arab culture and folklore and some set in the UAE.

Players will be able to test games still in development, while creators observe how they interact with them and gather direct feedback on what works and what could be improved ahead of release.

The event is designed to strengthen collaboration between players and developers while supporting the creation of original, high-quality games in the emirate.

"As part of our strategy to build a globally competitive gaming ecosystem in Dubai, we plan to organise more events like these. We invite everyone in Dubai who creates or enjoys games to join us," said Faisal Kazim, Games Commissioner at the Dubai Films and Games Commission.

It is the first in a planned series of playtesting events aimed at supporting Dubai's growing gaming industry.

Dubai Playtest Night will run from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 14. Attendance is free, but advance registration is required.

Venue details will be provided to registered participants.

The Dubai Films and Games Commission will host the first Dubai Playtest Night on Saturday, 14 November, from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm at the Dubai Media Council’s office. The event will bring together local game developers, studios and players for an interactive showcase of 10 locally… pic.twitter.com/JdFAdfTPnH

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