{"id":78805,"date":"2025-07-24T12:50:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T09:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/?p=78805"},"modified":"2025-07-24T12:50:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T09:50:46","slug":"sony-inzone-and-fnatic-team-up-for-an-immersive-fan-experience-at-the-2025-esports-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/2025\/07\/24\/sony-inzone-and-fnatic-team-up-for-an-immersive-fan-experience-at-the-2025-esports-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony INZONE and Fnatic Team Up for an Immersive Fan Experience at the 2025 Esports World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Saudi Arabia\u2019s gaming market surpassed 7.88 billion SAR in 2024, highlighting the region\u2019s status as one of the world\u2019s fastest-growing gaming hubs<\/mark><\/strong>
\u2022 Fnatic Meet & Greet events were held at the Esports World Cup and in-store at Sony World, Granada Mall, Riyadh<\/mark><\/strong>
\u2022 Fans can experience INZONE x Fnatic co-branded gear first-hand, including the INZONE H5\/H9 wireless headset, and INZONE M10S gaming monitor<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sony Middle East and Africa collaborated with Fnatic, one of the world\u2019s leading esports organisations, to deliver an immersive, fan-first experience at the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Saudi Arabia’s gaming market surpassing 7.88 billion SAR in 2024 and esports alone generating over SAR 83.28 million , this event further elevated the region’s gaming boom. From 8\u201313 July 2025, fans visited the INZONE x Fnatic booth at the Content Creator Park to meet their players\ufffc including Jake \u2018Boaster\u2019 Howlett, Austin \u2018Crashies\u2019 Roberts, Kajetan \u2018\ufffc Haremski, Timofey \u2018Chronicle\u2019 Khromov, and Emir Ali \u2018Alfajer\u2019 Beder. Visitors also tried cutting-edge gaming gear while being part of this rapidly expanding global phenomenon.
The Sony INZONE booth offered fans an exclusive meet-and-greet opportunity with Fnatic\u2019s team, alongside exciting giveaways and interactive gaming zones.
Beyond this, gaming enthusiasts had the chance to experience the INZONE range, including the newly launched INZONE M10S gaming monitor along with the INZONE H5 and INZONE H9 wireless headset, all developed in close collaboration with Fnatic\u2019s pro players. These products are built for competitive performance, designed to deliver next-level audio and visual fidelity for both casual and elite gamers. The Fnatic team currently uses these peripherals in training and competition.
Product Highlights<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 INZONE M10S gaming monitor \u2013 tailored for low-latency, fast refresh gameplay, enhanced picture settings preferred by pros.
\u2022 INZONE H5\/H9 wireless headsets \u2013 feature immersive 360\u00b0 spatial audio and up to 32\u2011hour battery life, ideal for long competitive sessions.
The activation showcases Fnatic and Sony INZONE\u2019s ongoing commitment to delivering premium experiences for the gaming community across the region. Following the announcement of a multi-year global partnership in June 2023 , combining Fnatic\u2019s elite esports heritage with Sony\u2019s innovation in high-performance gaming technology.
Jobin Joejoe, Managing Director, Sony Middle East and Africa said: \u201cWith more than 33 million gamers across the GCC, and nearly 62% of the total gaming population in Saudi Arabia. This experience taps into a deeply passionate and fast\u2011growing audience, creating this memorable experience allows fans to engage with the Fnatic Team in a real gaming environment\u201d
Sam Mathews, Founder & CEO, Fnatic added: \u201cWe\u2019ve always believed in being right where our fans are, and this partnership with Sony INZONE is all about creating special moments that bring us closer together. We\u2019re proud to be here in Riyadh, connecting with our fans in t .\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the booth at the Esports World Cup, fans in Riyadh also had the chance for an exclusive meet and greet with the Fnatic Valorant Team at Sony World, Granada Mall, Riyadh, on July 10th. This in-store experience allowed fans to test the Inzone range and meet their favourite players all while exchanging tips and tricks with their fellow players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collaboration took place alongside Fnatic\u2019s participation in the Valorant tournament, part of the Esports World Cup\u2019s debut of Riot Games\u2019 flagship tactical shooter, where 16 top teams battled live on a Local Area Network (LAN) in front of fans for a SAR 4.69 million prize pool.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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