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Govt advocates for gamification in school curriculum to boost learning

Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar

‘Gamification can revolutionize traditional learning methods by making education much more attractive for students, making complex subjects more accessible and engaging for students and encouraging critical thinking,’ Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar said

AVGC expected to become $30 billion industry in 4-5 years, says MIB Secretary Sanjay Jaju

Under his leadership, there have been initiatives such as the launch of Prasar Bharati’s OTT platform, advocacy for digital radio, and the production of high-quality, globally relevant content.

“Currently, the AVGC segment is $3 billion industry and we expect it to become $30 billion industry in coming 4-5 years. The segment currently has three lakh professionals. In future, we expect AVGC sector to create employment opportunities,” Jaju said.

Offshore gambling firms bet big in India market for T20 Women World Cup

Additionally, the company is partnering with multiple influencer agencies to run their campaigns during the festive season and the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Storyboard18 reported on September 25 that B4U Music is airing advertisements for the betting and gambling firm Parimatch.

Esports get the green light, but RMG faces red flags in Tamil Nadu

N. Muruganandam, Chief Secretary of the Tamil Nadu government, had hinted at banning certain games and noted that online gaming addiction among children has grown, leading to harmful effects. Including esports in the CM's trophy clearly showcases Tamil Nadu government's plan to restrict pay to play games in the state.

Storyboard18 was the first to report that the Tamil Nadu government is considering an Australia-like gaming policy, which would age-restrict social media and gaming platforms.

ACC announces $170 million base price for Asia Cup media rights; auction slated for Nov 1

The upcoming auction has generated interest, particularly regarding the competition between Viacom18 and Disney Star

The rights package encompasses the Men’s Asia Cup, Women’s Asia Cup and several under-19 and emerging team competitions.

BCCI considers Saudi Arabia for IPL mega auction venue

With Riyadh and Jeddah as potential hosts for the auction, the Board of Control for Cricket in India faces challenges in securing a suitable location for the highly anticipated event in November.

Vi launches e-sports tournament ‘Vi Game to Fame’

The telecom operator, Vi forayed into gaming with a comprehensive mobile gaming platform, last year.

The tournament by the telecom operator- ‘Vi Game to Fame’, will provide an international stage for budding e-sports enthusiasts.

IPL players to earn Rs 7.5 lakh per game in new match fee structure

Jay Shah's participation aligns with a precedent set by former ICC chairman N. Srinivasan, who attended BCCI meetings during his tenure in 2014-2015.

BCCI introduces match fees for IPL players, adding Rs 1.05 crore potential earnings for full-season participation, to be implemented from the 2025 season.

Union Cabinet approves National Centre of Excellence for AVGC; Provisionally named the Indian Institute for Immersive Creators (IIIC)

Movies like Baahubali and RRR have introduced a new vision for portraying historic and fantasy themes in India. According to the FICCI-EY 2024 report, India now boasts the second-largest anime fan base globally and is projected to contribute 60% to the worldwide growth in anime interest in the coming years.

The National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) in Mumbai, will be modeled after the IIMs and IITs.

Loco sells majority of stake to UAE based tech company, says India not a priority

Loco has previously partnered with major publishers like Krafton, Activision, Ubisoft, and Riot Games, as well as global entities like the NBA and FIFA.

On July 17, Storyboard18 reported Loco’s failure to generate revenue using the Advertising Video On Demand (AVOD) model, which led to a significant decline in Daily Active Users (DAUs).