Saudi Arabia approves Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition

Saudi money remains a contentious subject in the game industry, due to Saudi Arabia's history of violence and abuse directed toward dissidents, women and minorities, migrant workers and others. In June 2020, Riot Games announced that its "League of Legends" European Championship was partnering with NEOM, Saudi Arabia's planned smart city in Tabuk Province. The game's fans lashed out against the company, and broadcast talent for the esport organized a strike in protest.