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Podcast Highlights So Far... Have you tuned in to any episodes yet? We're hard at work behind the scenes, preparing some exciting guests for the upcoming episodes. In the meantime, catch up on these past conversations (7 & 8 still to drop) and let us know your thoughts! Interested in being a guest in 2025? Drop us a message - we’d love to hear from you! 🔗 ⬇️ #levelupgaming #leveluplounge #podcast

The team recently sat down with Alexandre Salem, SVP of Operations at Stillfront, a leader in free-to-play mobile games with almost 50 million monthly players 🎙️ Alex shared his journey from global management consultancy to key roles at King, Google, and Huawei before taking on his current position at Stillfront. We discussed his vision for the MENA region, the importance of local studios like Babil and Jawaker, and how Stillfront is creating a gaming universe that’s digital, affordable, and sustainable 🎮 The trailer for episode 7 of The Level Up Lounge is out today, with the full episode going live on the 11th of November. #gaming #menagaming #mobilegaming

We don’t know about you, but we’re not a fan of broken promises. ❌ When we commit to delivering top talent, we mean it. Our focus is on providing exactly the kind of people you need to bring your gaming projects to life. Looking for a team that will make a real difference? Here are the guys to speak to today - John Richardson & Duane Wilson-Clarke #levelupgaming #talentacquisition #hiringingaming

We are hiring in Barcelona! 🚨 We have partnered with a new AAA Gaming Studio in Barcelona to attract some of the best AAA talents from around the world to work on their current and upcoming titles. As a Game Developer, you will be working on Free-to-play AAA games with creative minds who have contributed to popular titles like Candy Crush, Need for Speed, Angry Birds and FIFA. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining complex systems, coding in Python (or other relevant technologies), integrating third-party systems and supporting a new generation of developers. To apply drop Duane Wilson-Clarke your CV today! #levelupgaming #gamedeveloper #hiring

Top 12 Areas to Live in Dubai 🇦🇪 As promised yesterday, here's our list of the top 12 areas to move to in Dubai. ✅ Amenities ✅ Prices ✅ Supermarkets & restaurants ✅ Location proximity to landmarks Are you looking for a gaming role in the region? Drop us a message today! If you are lucky enough to live here already, which other area would you add? #levelupgaming #relocation #dubai

Cost of Living in Dubai 🇦🇪 Thinking about relocating to Dubai but unsure about the cost of living? Here’s a quick breakdown of some key expenses. ✅ Comparisons to other major cities ✅ Groceries ✅ School fees ✅ Weekend plans Wondering where to live? Stay tuned tomorrow for the top 12 locations in Dubai including prices. #levelupgaming #costofliving #dubai2024

🎙 Level Up. - The Level Up Lounge Podcast. If you’re into gaming, work in the industry, investing or looking for your break in the MENA region, this is a must-listen! 🎮 Top-tier guests 🎮 2 gaming-geek hosts: John Richardson & Duane Wilson-Clarke 🎮 2 new episodes on the way 🎮 5 episodes live now - ready for you to watch or listen Episode 5 is now live! Tune in as we talk all things sports, investment and gaming in the MENA region with  Paul "The Profit" Dawalibi. See below and check out the link for YouTube or get your fix via Spotify. #gaming #mengaming #esports

Episode 5 of The Level Up Lounge is live today on Spotify 🎧 🎙 John Richardson & Duane Wilson-Clarke are joined this week by Paul "The Profit" Dawalibi, CEO at Holodeck Ventures and Host of CNBC Arabia’s Game Changers. Together, they explored key topics, including the challenges and growth opportunities for the gaming market, with a special focus on Esports in Saudi Arabia and the region's massive investment strategy. Paul shared his thoughts on the future of Esports, the role of more traditional gaming in the region, and the importance of local culture in game development 🎮 Also discussed were the investment opportunities in traditional gaming vs. Esports, plus Paul gave his candid take on Web3 and crypto gaming. The link to our Spotify can be found in the comments below 🔗 #gaming #esports #web3gaming #menagaming #gaminginvestment

Girls That Game 🎮 The girls were getting stuck into a London derby on FC25 on our gaming day - there was definitely more atmosphere than in an actual football stadium! ⬇️ Did You Know? 1️⃣ Nearly half of gamers are women - approx 46% of the global gaming community is female. 2️⃣ More women are in game development - about 23% of gaming industry roles, such as design and programming are now filled by females. 3️⃣ Female streamers are gaining popularity on platforms like Twitch, with creators like Pokimane having millions of followers. Anyway, who do you think won Hollie Sharp or Ellie Dyer? #disruptingthefuture #gaming #girlsingaming

Game Day Promotion Alert! 🚨 On our Level Up. takeover Discovered MENA day, it's only right that we celebrated not only two years of service for Level Up. but also an incredible last six months that have resulted in Duane Wilson-Clarke more than earning his promotion to Principal Talent Partner. Over the last few months, Duane has brought some absolute rockstars to the region that will not only strengthen the gaming and immersive ecosystem but help shape it. Please make some noise for Duane Wilson-Clarke 🥳 #disruptingthefuture #levelupgaming #promotion