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    • Nodwin Gaming appoints Sidharth Kedia as chief strategy and investments officer

      Sidharth Kedia's appointment comes as Nodwin Gaming looks to scale its global youth media portfolio, following its recent de-subsidiarisation from Nazara Technologies.

    • Esports Awards 2025: IShowSpeed crowned streamer of the year, S8UL wins in the best group category

      The Esports Awards 2025, in its 10th anniversary, once again celebrated the players, teams and groups that made a big impact in competitive gaming this year. Popular YouTube streamer IShowSpeed clinched the Streamer of the Year award, while League of Legends won Esports Game of the Year.

    • India's online gaming sector projected to reach $4.3 billion by FY2030: Report

      Gaming and interactive media are emerging as the two key growth engines of India's digital media and entertainment market, reaching $7.8 billion by FY30.

    • Gaming platform Zupee forays into esports as it broadens offerings after real-money gaming ban

      Zupee founder Dilsher Singh Malhi said the company plans to reimagine traditional Indian games such as Ludo, Carrom and Chess as global esports formats.

    • Real money gaming's loss is Esports gain as Tesla, Bisleri, Red Bull rush to sponsor tournaments

      Brands like Tesla and Bisleri are hitting play as they see esports as a safe bet for big reach after clarity from Online Gaming Act. With more advertisers logging in, ad spends are expected to see double-digit growth, potentially making the online gaming bigger than ever.

    • Esports firm Nodwin Gaming to raise $10 million from existing investors

      Nazara Technologies recently announced that it will give up majority control of Nodwin Gaming to focus more on its core gaming business.

    • Nazara Technologies to give up majority control in esports firm Nodwin Gaming

      Nazara Technologies said the move to give up control of Nodwin Gaming is in line with its strategy to sharpen focus on core gaming IPs

    • Free Fire maker Garena partners Hiranandani Group’s Tez Platforms for esports comeback in India

      Garena is conducting its first esports event in India after three years. It comes amid growing speculation about the return of the Free Fire game to the country

    • Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge wants to make the state India's leading esports hub

      Priyank Kharge said he is hopeful of hosting Karnataka's own national e-sports festival this year, with an ambition of creating the country’s—and possibly Asia’s—largest e-sports event.

    • Nazara Tech's Nodwin to acquire StarLadder for Rs 46.75 crore to ramp up esport events

      Nazara Tech's esports subsidiary Nodwin Gaming has sought to expand its offerings in India and international markets through a series of acquisitions and investments over the past few years.

    • International Esports Federation turns to India to bring global esports tournaments

      As global esports competitions are making their way in India, many state governments including Gujarat, Tamil, Uttar Pradesh are showing interest to host these tournaments.

    • Esports Federation of India to launch WESC Qualifiers in September

      The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) is set to launch the qualifiers for the inaugural WAVES Esports Championship (WESC 2025) in September.

    • Nazara Technologies Q1 profit rises 13% YoY to 24 cr; revenue dips to Rs 250 cr

      Nazara's Q1 results was led by strong performance in the esports vertical during the quarter offset by lower profits in the gaming vertical and losses in the adtech segment.

    • Nazara subsidiary Absolute Sports to buy assets of Deltia's Gaming

      The acquisition is expected to bolster Sportskeeda parent's presence in the gaming and esports media publishing sector in the United States.

    • Nazara’s Nodwin Gaming to take 100% ownership of Germany-based Freaks 4U Gaming for Rs 271 cr

      Freaks 4U Gaming's acquisition is expected to bolster Nodwin Gaming's capabilities in PC gaming and games publishing support services along with access to developed markets.

    • Maldives thanks India for allowing export of certain quantities of essential commodities

      India's 'Neighbourhood First' Policy underlines the renewed primacy that the country seeks to attach to its neighbouring countries.

    • Krafton signs MoU with Gujarat govt to boost the state's gaming and esports ecosystem

      BGMI maker Krafton said it will work closely with the state government to help nurture the gaming and esports ecosystem in Gujarat.

    • Game streaming firm Loco lays off 36% of staff as it eyes leaner cost structure

      The company is focusing on core objectives like monetisation which has led to the layoffs as the it looks at a leaner cost structure.

    • Saudi Arabia announces Esports World Cup

      The first competition will be held in summer 2024, a statement from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said.

    • Asian Games 2023 | India's eSports contingent begin their play for medals

      Mayank Prajapati on Street Fighter V; Shubham Goli on Dota 2; Charanjot Singh on Fifa Online 4, and Samarth Trivedi and Akshaj Shenoy for League of Legends tell us about their prep for Asian Games 2023

    • What's new at Asian Games 2023: Open-water marathon swimming, breakdance, more esports

      India has a good chance to convert medals in chess, cricket and Bridge, even as the Games will again include Asian sports from xiangqi Chinese chess to Go and Kurash wrestling from Central Asia.

    • 28% GST only applicable to iGaming; will not affect video game industry: Esports Federation

      Esports has been officially recognised as a sport by the government, which distinguishes it from activities like iGaming (online gaming) such as fantasy, teen patti, rummy, poker, betting and gambling, said Esports Federation's President

    • 'This isn't e-sports'. Inaugural Olympic event raises eyebrows in Singapore gaming community

    • Game streaming firm Rooter partners Nodwin Gaming for BGMI tournament

    • Truecaller backs Mobile Premier League's gaming studio Mayhem Studios

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