Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global Games Show 2025 is excited to welcome Kanessa Muluneh, Founder & CEO of ROF Game, as a featured speaker at this year’s premier global gaming and digital entertainment summit, taking place 10–11 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi.
A dynamic Dutch-Ethiopian entrepreneur, Kanessa is redefining mobile gaming through a powerful fusion of African storytelling, worldbuilding, and immersive battle-royale gameplay—creating a cultural universe unlike anything in the industry today.
Building a New Cultural Frontier in Gaming
Kanessa is leading one of Africa’s most promising gaming ventures with ROF Game (Reign of Fire)—a platform that is:
- Bringing African mythology, aesthetics, and heroism into the global gaming arena
- Delivering high-intensity battle-royale gameplay built for mobile-first markets
- Creating representation for communities often overlooked in mainstream gaming
Her vision has resonated far beyond the continent, giving rise to a bold new narrative in global gaming.
Rapid Growth and Early Traction
Since launching in April 2025, ROF Game has achieved exceptional momentum, including:
- 5,000+ active players in its early ecosystem
- $700,000 in funding from regional and international backers
- Growing global interest from players, creators, and investors
- A rising community eager for culturally rich gaming experiences
Kanessa is now scaling ROF Game into a full-fledged universe designed to engage millions across emerging and established markets.
A Unique Voice on Culture, Innovation & Emerging Markets
At the Global Games Show 2025, Kanessa will share her insights on:
- Building culture-driven gaming ecosystems
- The design and storytelling principles behind ROF Game
- How battle-royale gameplay can carry cultural narratives
- The rise of emerging markets as gaming powerhouses
- What global studios can learn from African creativity and innovation
- How inclusive gaming worlds can reshape global entertainment
Her session will be invaluable for developers, creators, investors, publishers, and anyone exploring the future of global gaming culture.
Event Details
📍 Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
📅 10–11 December 2025
🎟️ Get your free pass: https://globalgamesshow.com/abu-dhabi/tickets/
Where Culture and Gaming Converge
Kanessa Muluneh’s participation highlights the Global Games Show 2025 as a platform where culture, creativity, innovation, and global gaming trends collide—reshaping how the world plays.
More speakers, studios, and exhibitors will be announced soon.
#GlobalGamesShow #GGS2025 #ROFGame #KanessaMuluneh #AfricanGaming #BattleRoyale #MobileGaming #GameDevelopment #CulturalUniverse #EmergingMarkets #AbuDhabi
