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Faisal Salah

Faisal Salah

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Abu Dhabi
Faisal is a Gaming Journalist who also covers movies and UAE news. A graduate of Zayed University’s Integrated Strategic Media programme, Faisal completed his national service with the Navy. He speaks English, Arabic and French. His interests include the films and music of the 1980s, Brutalist architecture, Arsenal FC and collecting physical media.
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Cosy gaming exploded with the popularity of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Nintendo Switch. Photo: Nintendo
Fast and furious? No, slow and soothing - the rise of 'cosy gaming'

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, players have been turning to more relaxing gaming experiences

WeekendSeptember 29, 2023
Faisal Salah
EA Sports FC 24 is the company's first game since dropping the Fifa licence. Photo: EA Sports
EA Sports FC 24 review: How does the new football game stack up?

More of the same isn't always a bad thing

Arts & CultureSeptember 22, 2023
Faisal Salah
From left, Dapper Labs vice president of games Fan Shen; venture capitalist Boyoung Kim; Atari board member Jessica Tam; and Kabam co-founder Holly Liu at the Riyadh summit. Photo: Next World Forum
'Gender blind': Female executives praise Saudi gaming sector

Kingdom's 'gender-blind' industry is thriving ahead of the US, tech panel hears

Arts & CultureSeptember 01, 2023
Faisal Salah
Gamers in the UAE will have to wait a little longer to play Starfield. Photo: Bethesda Softworks
Is Starfield available in the UAE?

It's not on the Xbox store, but the Bethesda title is on Steam and it's set for release next week

Arts & CultureSeptember 01, 2023
Faisal Salah
Amjad 'AngryBird' Al Shalabi won Evo 2023 in Las Vegas this month. Victor Besa / The National
How AngryBird soared to the summit of esports

The esports star, real name Amjad Al Shalabi, tells The National how he fought his way to the top of the pecking order

Arts & CultureSeptember 01, 2023
Faisal Salah
Michael Bay will step into the gaming industry for the first time. AFP
Michael Bay plots blockbuster move into video games

Speaking at Riyadh's Next World Forum, the Transformers director announced plans to swap big screens for consoles

Arts & CultureAugust 30, 2023
Faisal Salah
Sony's PlayStation Portal can be described as an extra screen that allows for more flexible gameplay at home or on the go. Photo: Sony Entertainment Interactive
PlayStation Portal: What we know about Sony’s new handheld device

The new device allows gamers to use their PlayStation 5 remotely

Arts & CultureAugust 24, 2023
Faisal Salah
'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3' will be released on the PlayStation 5, the Xbox Series X/S and PC on November 10. Activision
Eight highlights from Gamescom 2023's opening night

A new Zack Snyder film and Call of Duty game were among the reveals

Arts & CultureAugust 23, 2023
Faisal Salah
Moving Out 2 strikes the perfect balance of challenge and laughs for causal gamers. Photo: Team17
Moving Out 2 review: Putting the fun into furniture removal

Team17's new title challenges players to work together to shift furniture, to hilarious effect

WeekendAugust 18, 2023
Faisal Salah
The Nintendo Switch excels thanks to its removable 'Joy-Cons'. Getty Images
Is Nintendo Switch the best console of all time?

Known for its brilliant design and exclusive titles, it was the make-or-break product that became a bestseller

Arts & CultureAugust 18, 2023
Faisal Salah
Gamers8 runs at Boulevard Riyadh City until August 31. Photo: Gamers8
Abu Dhabi e-sports champions to play for $1m prize at Gamers8

Duo known as 'The Birds' will battle it out against 32 players in the Saudi capital

Arts & CultureAugust 10, 2023
Faisal Salah
Amjad 'AngryBird' Al-Shalabi celebrates with his trophy after winning top prize at Evo 2023. Photo: Evo
Abu Dhabi resident wins international e-sports tournament Evo 2023

Amjad 'AngryBird' Al-Shalabi won the Street Fighter 6 competition in Las Vegas

Arts & CultureAugust 07, 2023
Faisal Salah
The annual video game fighting tournament returns to Las Vegas on Friday. Getty Images
Evo 2023 kicks off with strong Middle East participation

Abu Dhabi team Nasr Esports is represented at the tournament by three players

Arts & CultureAugust 04, 2023
Faisal Salah
Aaron Staton in LA Noire (2011) and Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
Five great video games to play again this summer

Strong narratives and exciting gameplay make them worth revisiting

WeekendJuly 28, 2023
Faisal Salah
From left, Assassin's Creed Mirage; Super Mario Bros Wonder; and Mortal Kombat 1 are some of the most anticipated games to come out in 2023.
Alan Wake and Assassin's Creed – six games still to come this year

These titles are braced to take an already incredible year of releases to another level

Arts & CultureJuly 22, 2023
Faisal Salah
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