JetSynthesys partners with venture accelerator firm Brinc to launch new gaming accelerator program

Structural shifts toward a higher propensity to pay for in-game features and the burgeoning popularity of casual and midcore games are poised to play pivotal roles in shaping the landscape by FY28. (Representative Image via Unsplash)

The company will be funding and sharing expertise with startups working on Game Titles and IP, DevTools and Gaming Infrastructure, as well as Consumer Applications. This includes Immersive Gaming, Cross Platform Gaming, Blockchain Gaming, Games as a Service, Cloud Gaming, eSports, AI for Gaming and more.

Gaming firms may use grey area in GST law to challenge ‘retrospective’ taxation: Sources

According to Dua, while initial concerns remain regarding the regulations, cautious optimism is emerging. Data is being analyzed by officials to understand the impact on businesses and consumers. This, along with the Finance Minister's commitment to review, fuels hope for a potential revision that fosters continued industry growth.(Representative image via Unsplash)

Officials say the centre will leave it to the courts to decide whether the notices sent for the period prior to October 1 for 28 percent GST are valid or not.

How cross-branding impacts the gaming industry

With more people than ever before spending their leisure time on mobile devices, brands are recognising the potential of advertising in this space. (Representative image by Ryland Dean via Unsplash)

As per All India Gaming Federation, the Indian gaming market is expected to grow from $2.8 billion in 2022 to $5 billion in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 28-30 percent.

How new-age gaming developers are transforming player experience

The representation letter to the Prime Minister’s Office and to the office of the Minister of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) was signed by 70 companies from the Indian video games and esports industry.

Now backed with more resources and a massive audience, game developers are ready to capitalize on the skyrocketing demand for more immersive gaming.

DGGI Mumbai Zone sends GST notices to Dream 11 and Play Games 24/7

Nazara is aiming to identify opportunities within the gaming, esports and adtech arenas internationally particularly with a focus on established gaming IP’s/studios, those advancing in technologies like web3, Virtual Reality, and AI.

Dream11 has been accused of improper classification of online fantasy sports gaming activities. The DGGI Mumbai Zone, in its notice, said Dream11 failed to submit the requisite documents despite several reminders. To address these concerns, a detailed inspection was conducted by the DGGI on September 14, 2023.

Taarak Mehta’s Neela Films launches Neela Mediatech; ventures into gaming, animation and e-commerce

Structural shifts toward a higher propensity to pay for in-game features and the burgeoning popularity of casual and midcore games are poised to play pivotal roles in shaping the landscape by FY28. (Representative Image via Unsplash)

Neela Mediatech’s primary mission is to leverage the show’s audience viewer base of 60 million individuals.