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. 

May 03, 2024 20:05
Indian esports tournament organizer Skyesports Friday announced the Pokémon UNITE World Championship 2024 India Qualifier.  The qualifier will include open-for-all rounds and a prize pool of $37,500, offering every player the opportunity to represent the country at the $500,000 World Championship in Honolulu, Hawaii, against the best in the world.
May 01, 2024 19:05
PokerBaazi, a Poker platform, has released its latest brand campaign, Tu Poker Khelta Hai Kya?. The campaign features the company’s brand ambassador and Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor.  The campaign intricately highlights how every Indian possesses innate Poker skills that are part of their day-to-day interactions and can be leveraged to become a Poker player.
May 01, 2024 19:05
Manchester City star Erling Haaland has become a playable video game character in one of the world's most popular mobile games - Clash of Clans.  An animated version of Haaland will become the Barbarian King in the game, BBC quotes developer Supercell as having said. The Norwegian striker's character is the first in the game to be based on a real person.
Apr 23, 2024 20:04
Games24x7 Foundation, a not-for-profit arm of Games24x7, India's most user-centric, scientific, and innovative online skill-gaming platform, today announced expansion of its flagship program, ‘Wheels of Change’, by offering aspiring children a unique opportunity to witness the thrill of a cricket match, fostering a spirit of inclusivity and empowerment.
Apr 18, 2024 20:04
LightFury Games, a gaming startup launched by Karan Shroff, former chief marketing officer of Unacademy, has secured $8.5 million in its seed funding round led by Blume Ventures, MIXI,Gemba Capital, and Angels, with participation from other investors such as Cred’s Kunal Shah, and Unacademy’s Gaurav Munjal.
Apr 18, 2024 20:04
Circle of Games, a Web3 multi-gaming platform, announced Tuesday that it has raised $1 million funding from Nazara Technologies and The Hashgraph Association, in an indication of a potential revival in the Web3 gaming space.
Apr 18, 2024 19:04
NEW DELHI: The Directorate of Sports and Youth Services of the government of Maharashtra has awarded INR 10 lakhs to each Esports athlete of the state who represented India in the Asian Games 2022, held in Hangzhou. 
Apr 16, 2024 18:04
Embarking on an exciting new quest together, PUMA and Sony Interactive Entertainment have introduced a new PUMA x PLAYSTATION collection designed to "take your style to new heights". Play-inspired graphics, holo-scene prints, and shimmer techniques punctuate the collaboration’s apparel, while the PUMA and PLAYSTATION collection also serves up new renditions of the Suede and RS-X sneakers. 
Apr 15, 2024 20:04
NODWIN Gaming, the South Asian gaming and esports company, Monday announces the agreement with the Global Esports Federation (GEF) to become the Portfolio Management Company (PMC) for key global emerging markets across South and Central Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Southeast Asia. 
Apr 04, 2024 19:04
Centre Court Capital (CCC), a sports-focused venture capital fund, announced the launch of its maiden Rs 350 crore ($42m) fund on Thursday, of which it has already secured Rs 200 crore in commitments from marquee domestic investors and top athletes.