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. 

Apr 16, 2025 19:04
JetSynthesys, a digital entertainment and technology company specialising in video gaming, esports and entertainment, has announced an investment led by global gaming giant Krafton, with participation from NAFA Private Equity and existing investors Pratithi Investments, Serum Institute, and the Jetline Group. 
Apr 15, 2025 13:04
Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev has been named brand ambassador for the North and East Zone Finals of the SOGF Grandmasters Series, organized by the Skillhub Online Games Federation (SOGF).  The championship, which showcases India’s best in chess, chess for the blind, and rummy, will culminate in a high-stakes “phygital” finale on April 29–30 at Hyatt Regency, Gurugram.
Apr 15, 2025 12:04
NODWIN Gaming, within which Comic Con India is a wholly owned subsidiary, has named Shefali Johnson as the new CEO of the "pioneering pop culture extravaganza". 
Apr 10, 2025 16:04
Just under two weeks after Royal Challenge Packaged Drinking Water (RCPDW) announced its entry into the thriving world of esports, the brand is set to take it to the next level by bringing the best of cricket gaming to Mumbai Comic Con, taking place on April 12-13 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. This marks a significant step for the brand as they integrate into the esports sector.
Apr 07, 2025 17:04
Leading Indian esports organization S8UL has officially qualified to represent India at the Pokémon World Championship 2025, scheduled to take place from August 15-17 in Anaheim, USA.  This marks the third time that S8UL has emerged as the champions of the Indian regional qualifiers for the Pokémon UNITE World Championship — a testament to their dominance and consistency at the national level.
Mar 31, 2025 20:03
WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, and Supercell’s popular mobile game Clash of Clans, which has amassed more than 2 billion lifetime downloads, Monday announced a new partnership that will see a roster of WWE Superstars headline an electrifying in and out-of-game event throughout the month of April.
Mar 31, 2025 14:03
Global gaming and esports performance brand, Fnatic, has appointed IMG, a global sports marketing agency, as its exclusive commercial agency to accelerate the esports organisation’s growth worldwide. 
Mar 31, 2025 13:03
Dream Sports Inc, parent company of fantasy sports platform Dream11, has shifted its domicile from Delaware, United States, to India in a move often referred to as "reverse flipping", amid compliance requirements.
Mar 28, 2025 13:03
The Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI), a National Sports Promotion Organization (NSPO) recognized by the Union Sports Ministry, is partnering with KRAFTON India, with Invest India supporting as the knowledge partner, to host the inaugural Esports Conclave 2025 on April 1 in New Delhi. 
Mar 27, 2025 20:03
The latest FICCI-EY report titled, “Shape the future: Indian media and entertainment is scripting a new story” has revealed a remarkable milestone for the Indian media and entertainment (M&E) sector in 2024, which has reached a total value of INR 2.5 trillion ($29.4 billion).