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📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: We have invited the CEO of Mayhem Studios and we’re hosting a webinar on "India’s Answer to GTA? Charting the Future of Indian Game Development" Join us as we discuss the creation of Underworld Gang Wars, and the future of game development in the country. 💡 We'll be answering key questions like: • What would it take to develop a successful AAA game in India? • Can India’s gaming industry keep up with global trends, and what needs to change? • What strategies did Mayhem Studios use to bring Underworld Gang Wars to life? 🎓Panelists:  Ojas Vipat (CEO, Mayhem Studios) Host: Nishant Patel (CEO and Co-Founder, AFK Gaming) 📌 Make sure you don't miss this one! Date: 10 October 2024 (Thursday)  Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM IST  Free registration at: https://lnkd.in/gVTYJuTU #webinar #gamedevelopment #gamedeveloper #session #gamingindustry #mobilegames #gamedesign #mobilegaming #livesession #AAA #battleroyale #underworldgangwars #indiegames #gameproduction #IndianGaming #gaminginsights

Good morning. It’s Friday, November 29. Nazara Technologies Limited just raised ₹855 crore ($100M) from investors. In today’s Pixel P&L, we delve into the details of the fundraising round and what’s next for the company behind NODWIN Gaming and Sportskeeda. Additionally, we cover a central government department’s collaboration with gaming platform WinZO, short-video app Josh’s latest pivot into casual gaming, and the launch of Team Liquid’s new 24/7 OTT platform. #gaming #india #news #fundraising #investment #mobilegaming #recap #daily #newsletter #updates #microsoft #elonmusk Nitish Mittersain

Good morning. It’s Wednesday, November 27. Today, we cover an Indian MP’s push to reform the independent music industry, T1 Entertainment’s $35 million fundraising plan, MOONTON’s upcoming industry summit, DreamHack Stockholm’s record-breaking attendance, and Riot Games’ transformative changes to Southeast Asia’s League of Legends ecosystem. #musicindustry #artists #india #independentmusic #indiemusic #gaming #gamingindustry #recap #news #daily #updates #newsletter #mlbb #indianajones T1 Entertainment & Sports Joe Marsh MOONTON GAMES DreamHack Riot Games

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, November 26. Can India’s game developers conquer global markets? The KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) thinks so. In today’s exclusive, Anuj Sahani reveals how KIGI is transforming local studios like Arjuna Studios and Shura Games into global contenders with culturally inspired games. Also, don’t miss our deep dive into FAU-G: Domination’s playtest—what modes do Indian gamers love, and what still needs work? Plus, the UK’s crackdown on Apple and Google’s app store dominance, Sony’s rumored handheld console, and other stories shaking up the gaming and tech world. #gamedevelopment #krafton #gaming #india #gamingindia #gamestudios #gamedeveloper #mobilegaming #news #updates #interview #daily #recap #newsletter #freefire #sony

It’s Monday, November 25. MOONTON Games is doubling down on its esports ambitions. In today’s Pixel P&L, we dive into the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang developer’s big tease at the Mobies and the surge of pre-registrations for its auto-chess battler, Magic Chess: Go Go. Also in focus: Samsung’s latest push in cloud gaming, Krafton India’s new campaign, Vietnam’s crackdown on gaming for minors, and more. #gamingindustry #mobilegaming #gamepublisher #gamestudio #gamingnews #gaming #news #recap #daily #update #newsletter MOONTON GAMES #samsung #cloudgaming KRAFTON India #bgmi #callofduty #hasbro #valve #hardware #hardwaresurvey #pchardware #gamingpc

It’s Friday, November 22. Kratos Gamer Network just raised $10M, tripling its valuation to $500M. In today’s newsletter we contextualize its new valuation and explore how this Indian gaming startup is redefining gaming ROI and how it aims to double its ARR to $25 million by next year. We also explore Minecraft’s new partnership with Europe’s largest theme park operator, an AI-Powered Ad Creation Tool for Game Studios, cloud gaming being added to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and more. #web3 #gaming #web3gaming #funding #startups #esports #gamingindustry #updates #recap #daily #newsletter #news #minecraft STAN . Kratos Gamer Network Manish Agarwal #sony #microsoft

Good Morning. It’s Thursday, November 21. An Indian streamer has made history. Payal “Payal Gaming” Dhare became the first Indian individual to win at the Mobies, taking home the Mobile Streamer of the Year award. Today’s newsletter delves into this milestone for Indian esports and highlights other winners from the ceremony. We also explore Sony’s potential acquisition of Elden Ring developer FromSoftware and its implications for future titles. Plus, an update on Rainbow Six Siege’s rising esports viewership, the launch of a new Indian OTT platform, and more. #gameawards #mobies Mobies #gamingindustry #livestreaming #gaming #india #news #updates #recap #daily Payal Dhare S8UL

India’s mobile gaming market reached new heights in 2024, adding 23 million players and cementing its status as the world’s second-largest for downloads. Today, Google revealed the biggest winners in its Best of 2024 awards—find out which games dominated. Meanwhile, DreamHack X Hyderabad Comic Con smashed attendance records, India’s top Minecraft stars gear up for an epic showdown, Pokémon scores a historic mobile hit, and a U.S. manga giant sets its sights on India. #gamingindustry #news #recap #daily #updates #newsletter #googleplay #google #mobilegames #gamedev #mobilegaming #minecraft #sony #manga

It’s Thursday, November 14th. Today, we cover major announcements from the India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) 2024, including a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding between the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and the Game Developers Association of India (GDAI) to boost India’s gaming ecosystem. We also delve into Telangana and Tamil Nadu’s efforts to lead the animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics (AVGC) sector, highlight the winners of the IGDC 2024 Awards, and examine Bilibili’s first profitable quarter since its 2018 IPO. Stay tuned for these stories and more from the gaming industry. #gamingindustry #gamedevelopment #indiangaming #gaming #news #recap #updates #daily #newsletter #igdc #krafton #valve

It’s Wednesday, November 13th. An acclaimed Indian animation studio has entered the gaming industry, launching its own division dedicated to telling stories rooted in Indian culture and heritage. Today’s newsletter covers the debut of this new studio and what it is developing. Also in today’s edition: Activision Blizzard’s recent study reveals the potential effectiveness of in-game advertisements, offering fresh insights on why they resonate with players. We also delve into the launch of STANfest 2024, the $650 million acquisition of Raid: Shadow Legends developer Plarium, and the latest class-action lawsuit filed against Ubisoft. #gamingindustry #animation #gaming #news #daily #updates #recap #newsletter #activision #ubisoft 88 Pictures 88 Games Milind D. Shinde Shiben Bhattacharjee STAN .