gaming

COLOGNE: The Central European division of Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced a multi-year partnership with ESL Gaming, the world’s biggest eSports company that will be managed out of UMG’s Berlin headquarters.

The aim of the agreement is to exclusively help Universal discover and promote new artists through ESL’s global tournaments and channels. In an industry first, UMG will partner with ESL to create the ultimate destination for gaming and music fans alike to experience the official soundtrack of the world’s esports leagues and tournaments. 

Feb 15, 2019 13:02
NEW DELHI: The Bengaluru-based telecom company, Atria Convergence Technologies has confirmed that it has plans to expand its brand ‘ACT Fibrenet’ through gaming outside of Bengaluru as well seeing the strength of its internet services, Press Trust of India reports.
Jan 30, 2019 15:01
NEW YORK: American news agency Cheddar reported Monday that global tech giant Apple is in talks with game developers to create a Netflix-style subscription service for its gaming according to sources.
Oct 13, 2018 15:10
MUMBAI: Indian online rummy platform RummyCircle.com, an initiative of Play Games24x7 Pvt. Ltd., will be back with its 10th Annual Diwali Rummy Tournament (DRT). The total prize pool for 2018 is Rs. 40 million, an all-time record for the industry. The winner is expected to receive Rs. 10 million, while the runner-up is set to get Rs. 3 million.
Oct 08, 2018 14:10
SINGAPORE: Singtel, wholly-owned subsidiary Optus and regional associates Bharti, AIS, Globe and Telkomsel, Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate and jointly leverage their strengths to grow the gaming and eSports ecosystem in Southeast Asia, Australia and India (emphasis ours).
Sep 29, 2018 13:09
MUMBAI: The RIL-owned entertainment network Viacom18 and Nazara-owned gaming and eSports company Nodwin have joined hands to bring the world’s largest gaming festival, DreamHack to India. NESCO in Mumbai will be the hosts for the DreamHack India event from 21-23 December this year.
Sep 07, 2018 16:09
NEW YORK: 21st Century Fox has led a round of funding in social broadcasting platform Caffeine, which also included participation from existing investors Andreessen Horowitz and Greylock Partners, and other undisclosed partners.  Caffeine also announced a content agreement with Live Nation to bring live music concerts to the social broadcast platform in Q4 2018.  
Aug 29, 2018 13:08
LONDON: Formula 1 has launched ‘F1 2018’, its official video game across the world. The game can now be purchased by PlayStation 4, Xbox and Windows PC users and has been developed and published by the Reliance ADAG-owned firm, Codemasters in the United Kingdom. 
Aug 07, 2018 17:08
MANCHESTER: Manchester United announced on Monday a multi-year global partnership deal with mobile betting and gaming company MoPlay.  MoPlay’s offering focuses on live in-play experiences across its product portfolio of sports, casino and games. Their partnership with United will see them collaborating to create exclusive content for fans as well as engage in co-branded activations around the world.
Aug 01, 2018 15:08
NEW YORK: MGM Resorts International and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have announced a new multi-year partnership that will make MGM Resorts the official gaming partner of the NBA and WNBA.  The announcement was made here Tuesday by NBA commissioner Adam Silver and MGM Resorts International chairman & CEO Jim Murren.
Jul 31, 2018 16:07
LAS VEGAS: MGM Resorts International and multinational sports betting and gaming group GVC Holdings Monday announced the establishment of a 50/50 joint venture to create a sports betting and online gaming platform in the United States.