Monday 25th November 2024: Manga Productions, leading company in the field of creative content in Saudi Arabia, has signed a publishing and distribution agreement with KOEI TECMO GAMES to publish the upcoming title DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS in the Middle East and North Africa which is scheduled to release 17th January 2025. The game will be available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC via Steam®. Manga Productions will work together with KOEI TECMO GAMES to localize the game for Middle East and North Africa audiences, and provide opportunities for Saudi Arabian talents to be part of the localization, in addition to publishing and marketing the game.
The latest in KOEI TECMO GAMES’s popular DYNASTY WARRIORS series, this new action game allows users to experience legendary battles and strategies in thrilling combat scenarios. This is a unique opportunity to immerse players in the legendary Three Kingdoms world of ancient China, filled with heroic characters and intense warfare, appealing to both new and nostalgic fans of the series.
Upon signing the agreement, Manga Productions CEO Dr. Essam Bukhary said: “Saudi Arabia and the Middle East are among the most important and fastest-growing game markets in the world. Manga Productions have recorded its successes in producing, distributing, and licensing content in recent years. Today, we are pleased to partner with KOEI TECMO GAMES in publishing this unique AAA game. By investing in Saudi competencies, Manga Productions will work in distributing, developing, and promoting the game in the Middle East and North Africa region, thus contributing to the development of the video game industry and creative content in the region.”
KOEI TECMO GAMES President & COO Mr. Hisashi Koinuma stated: “We are pleased to collaborate with Manga Productions to publish DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS in the Middle East, one of the fastest-growing markets in the gaming industry. This partnership with Manga Productions is not just about publishing the game but also includes delivering a fully localized version that meets the needs of gaming enthusiasts in the region.”
Eng. Abdulaziz Alnaghmoosh, Business Development & Content Licensing Director at Manga Productions, added: “Video games are an essential part of our business, and we have previously released several console games that were successful in multiple countries. Through this collaboration, we intend to offer our partners a unique expansion into the MENA region that will benefit both parties.”