This chapter analyzes the emergence of Arab videogame cultures and industries. Videogames are a massively popular medium with skyrocketing economic relevance, becoming an increasingly important form of cultural production. The Middle East is one of the fastest-growing gaming markets in the world. This growth is driven by the region's young and fast-growing population, a high penetration of smartphones and the internet, and an increasing supply of localised content. The Arab videogame scene is multifaceted and dive…