Meghalaya becomes first Indian state to sponsor an esports team

Additionally, Telangana is likely to be the first state to introduce comprehensive esports policies.

Meghalaya’s vision includes developing esports infrastructure, hosting tournaments, and providing comprehensive support to players, with the aim of bringing them to the forefront and representing Meghalaya, and India, on the global stage, including in future esports Olympics.

Nazara acquires UK based Fusebox Games for Rs 228 crore

Nitish Mittersain, Founder & CEO of Nazara said, “We see a large opportunity in building an IP based global gaming business that benefits from our core base in India where we can support global studios through enhanced user acquisition strategies, data analytics, live operations and new initiatives such as implementing our in-house AI playbook.

Popular IP based games of Fusebox to boost Nazara’s core gaming segment

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Beyond Squid Games: Netflix’s plans to serve super fandoms with games

will premiere a multiplayer game based on the Squid Game universe later this year timed to the launch of season two of its biggest TV series ever.

Netflix leadership updated on the streamer’s three year-old gaming initiative and user engagement on games, and its ability to scale its gaming efforts.

Government to allow 100% FDI for online gaming?

Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s wisdom, “Be the change you wish to see,” Growth Ka Chashma invites investors to “Spot the growth you want in your portfolio.” It simplifies financial literacy with a gamified approach, combining advanced AI with market analysis to make stock market learning more accessible.

Discussions are ongoing at various levels of the government regarding a proposal from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

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Nazara Technologies becomes 8th largest gaming acquirer

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.

Nazara has been ranked above companies including MTG and Atari which finished at ninth and tenth positions respectively.

Esports industry divided over forming anti-poaching body

The newly assembled team, which had a combined prize pool earnings of approximately INR 2.5 crores ($276,703) in FY23.

Recently, esports team owners have raised concerns about the poaching of esports athletes by other organizations offering higher salaries, which violates existing contracts between team owners and players.

Nazara Technologies faces a potential tax bill of Rs 1,120 crore

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.

The notices, issued on July 16, allege GST liabilities of ₹845.72 crore and ₹274.21 crore respectively, for the period 2017-18 to 2022-23.