Saudi games company wants to deepen Nintendo, Capcom ties

Leverage of state funds by Savvy to bolster gaming industry in Middle East

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Gamers from around the world attended an esport and gaming festival, Gamers8, at Boulevard Riyadh in Saudi Arabia last July.  © Reuters

RYOHTAROH SATOH, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- A gaming company backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is eager to forge stronger bonds with Japanese game developers, such as Nintendo and Capcom, to open up avenues for investment and game localization in the Middle East.

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