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We had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible minds at Masala Games, the creators behind Detective Dotson: The Movie, India’s first video game film! Shalin Shodhan talks about his journey from working on Oscar-winning films to bringing Detective Dotson to life While Shiv Mandapa gives us a peek into the creative process and how this unique adaptation is pushing boundaries in storytelling. The video game and the movie adaptation also features music composed by NIKHIL RAO, from Indian Ocean! Check out our full interview 👇 https://lnkd.in/etTKvia4 Massive thanks to Rishi A. for making this interview possible 👏 Manasvi Dalvi Srinath Murali Rehan Hooda Rayan Sayyed Ujwal Kota Prafulla Kumar India Game Developer Conference

IGN India had the chance to sit down and talk to Hector R. Fernandez and Sujith Sukumaran, from Sony Interactive Entertainment, about the PlayStation India Hero Project, and how Indian game developers benefit from this initiative! How are game studios shortlisted for this incubator program? How does Sony PlayStation help with regional localization for games? And when can gamers expect a title like Black Myth: Wukong to come out of India? Watch our exclusive interview on YouTube where these questions, and more, are answered! 👇 https://lnkd.in/e-ffxrnf PlayStation India Game Developer Conference Manasvi Dalvi Rehan Hooda Rayan Sayyed Prafulla Kumar Rishabh Jain Ujwal Kota Srinath Murali Soham Pawar

How is Xbox accelerating India's game development industry? And where does it put India on the global map? IGN India sat down with Arjun Varma, Xbox India Lead, to discuss how the Xbox Developer Accelerator Program (DAP) is empowering Indian game devs with grants and resources. Arjun shared insights on the program’s success and how it helps emerging talent overcome challenges, along with a sneak peek into Xbox’s future plans for gamers. Catch the full interview on our YouTube channel! 👇 https://lnkd.in/d2qYPBJQ Xbox | India Game Developer Conference | Manasvi Dalvi | Srinath Murali | Rehan Hooda | Rayan Sayyed | Ujwal Kota | Prafulla kumar | Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting

How will India become a major stakeholder in the $300 billion gaming industry? India only has ~25,000 game developers. How do we compete against the world's 60 lakh developers? IGN India got the opportunity to talk to Sridhar Muppidi, Chairperson of Game Development Association of India (GDAI) at India Game Developer Conference 2024! 👏 His insights include GDAI's initiative to include game development courses at Universities like IIT, NIT & IIIT and more! Check out our recent video interview with him, published on our YouTube channel! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eaEFViQG India Game Developer Conference | Sridhar Muppidi | Machaiah Kalengada 🔜 IGDC | Manasvi Dalvi | Srinath Murali | Rehan Hooda | Rayan Sayyed | Ujwal Kota | Prafulla kumar | Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting

Join us as we explore India's emergence as a global VFX hub with insights from Merzin Tavaria, Co-Founder and Global President of DNEG. Merzin shares how DNEG has positioned India on the global VFX map, contributing to significant projects in Hollywood and beyond. He also discusses the impact of AI on the VFX industry and shares future plans for DNEG India and more. https://lnkd.in/dKxBCvzV Manasvi Dalvi Srinath Murali Ujwal Kota Prafulla kumar Rehan Hooda Rayan Sayyed Soham Pawar

Join us as Sean (Hyunil) Sohn, CEO of KRAFTON India, talks about the Krafton India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) and its impact on the Indian gaming scene, insights on BGIS 2025 & more. Watch Here: https://lnkd.in/dYiMgijc #KIGI #KraftonIndia #IndianEsports #GamingIndustry #gamedevelopment Manasvi Dalvi Srinath Murali Ujwal Kota Soham Pawar Prafulla kumar Rehan Hooda Rayan Sayyed

In our latest episode of Games Made in India, we dive into FAU-G Domination! Originally launched in 2021, this revamped version promises epic battles and intense gameplay. Join us as we talk with the developers about the game’s journey and what makes this relaunch stand out. Nitish Mittersain Vishal Gondal Deepak Ail Kaiwan Yezdani Nazara Publishing Dot9 Games nCORE Games Manasvi Dalvi Prafulla kumar Ujwal Kota Srinath Murali Rehan Hooda Ashmin Das https://lnkd.in/dhdws8Tn

Welcome to another episode of Games Made in India! In this episode, we cover "The Bonfire" with Himanshu Manwani and Govardhan Gosavi from Xigma Games. They share their experiences, challenges, and insights from the development of the game & more. Manasvi Dalvi Ujwal Kota Prafulla kumar Rehan Hooda Rayan Sayyed Watch here: https://lnkd.in/daNuuwEc

In this episode of "Games Made in India," discover Mystic Pillars—a game blending intriguing puzzles with an immersive storyline with Indian cultural elements. Join us as Goutham Dindukurthi, Vinay Ramakrishna, Jeslina John, Culkinnivas Sekar from Holy Cow Productions delve into the game's initial idea, evolution & more. Manasvi Dalvi Ujwal Kota Prafulla kumar Rehan Hooda Rayan Sayyed Watch Here: https://lnkd.in/dh_hW5UV

Over 70 game developers, esports companies, and stakeholders have signed a letter with recommendations to create a clear differentiation between "video games" and "real money games" (RMG) for policy. Check out why this distinction is crucial for the future of gaming in India! Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dA__G5KR