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 12, 2024 16:02
MUMBAI: The National Basketball Association (NBA), Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and Dream11, the world’s largest fantasy sports platform, Monday announced a multiyear extension of their existing collaboration that will see Dream11 continue as the official fantasy gaming partner of the NBA and WNBA in the country.  
Feb 07, 2024 19:02
It was barely two months ago (November 2023) that cries of doom and gloom were heard from stakeholders in the Indian online real money gaming industry  following the GST Council’s decision to impose 28% Goods and Services Tax on the sector.
Feb 06, 2024 19:02
PUNE: Industry stalwart and former professional esports player, Abhijeet Andhare, widely recognized by his gaming moniker Ghatak, has joined forces with seasoned professional Sunny “Fea” Lohia to co-found Trident Gaming, an esports and gaming solutions company. 
Feb 06, 2024 16:02
WASHINGTON: A record 67.8 million American adults (26%) are expected to bet on Super Bowl LVIII, a 35% increase from 2023, according to a new American Gaming Association (AGA) survey.  Bettors plan to wager an estimated $23.1 billion on this year's Big Game, up from $16 billion last year.
Feb 05, 2024 20:02
MUMBAI: Indian gaming influencer talent management agency 8Bit Creatives has partnered with Rooter, the country's largest gaming and esports content platform, to "bolster" the nation’s gaming creator economy. The collaboration will see 8Bit Creatives' gaming influencers, PC gamers, and GTA roleplay creators stream and curate content on the Rooter platform.
Jan 29, 2024 19:01
SINGAPORE: ONE Esports, a leading global esports media platform, Monday announced its partnership with Japanese video game publisher, Phoenixx Inc. to elevate the profile of the award-winning game, NeverAwake.  This collaboration marks a significant step forward in amplifying the innovative twin-stick shooter title to gaming fans worldwide.
Jan 24, 2024 17:01
NODWIN Gaming has acquired Comic Con India, a company famous for hosting multiple pop cultural festivals targeting youth in India.  This acquisition not only diversifies NODWIN Gaming's youth portfolio but also marks a strategic expansion in the global entertainment landscape, the company stated in a release.
Jan 23, 2024 19:01
In line with its commitment to foster an environment where user safety and responsible gaming are talked about openly, Games24x7 has launched 'Khelo Befikar, Jeeto RummyCircle Par' for its product platform, RummyCircle.
Jan 22, 2024 17:01
India's leading fantasy sports platform Dream11’s parent Dream Sports posted a 32% increase in net profit and a 66.2% surge in operating revenue for fiscal 2023, regulatory filings accessed by Tofler show.
Jan 18, 2024 18:01
Gaming and sports media platform Nazara Technologies on Wednesday announced its board has approved a preferential share issue worth Rs 250 crore, while also picking up minority interest in social media influencer platform Kofluence Tech through a share swap deal that values the transaction at Rs 32.41 crore.