it’s about the passion those developers have for gaming. That energy is something you can feel in their work. East Asia is a different draw. We take real pride in learning from the key players in that region, primarily because of the established history and craftsmanship that exists there. Japan and South Korea have built decades of expertise in game design, storytelling, and IP development.


Can you tell us about some of the big IPs you’ve signed in Japan? We’re building something incredible in Japan. We can confirm partnerships around one of Japan’s most iconic franchises and Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past,


both of which reflect the storied, culturally rich IP that Red Dunes is passionate about. Beyond those, we have some incredible announcements in the pipeline that we expect to share more news about in the coming weeks.


What do you think being based in the UAE brings to the company? The UAE gives us natural, pre-existing access to both East and West. The relationships that our country has built with the nations that our developers come from creates a foundation of trust and familiarity that would


“Red Dunes is building a cross- cultural catalogue; games with regional identity, international partners, and global commercial ambition.”


12 | MCV/DEVELOP July/August 2026


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