Gaming

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Elon Musk's xAI to Launch AI Gaming Studio, Promises to "Make Games Great Again"

His plans for xAI's gaming studio also align with his broader push for AI integration into creative industries

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Web3 Gaming Startup Kratos Announces Funding Round: Valuation Spikes Threefold

The funding round was led by Aptos Labs, a company that develops Web3 solutions for service games with blockchain startups Polygon and esports network Game7 also participating.

Leadership

How NFL Star Quarterback Kyler Murray Shut Down Internet Trolls and Turned His Love of Gaming Into a 'Call of Duty' Partnership

The Arizona Cardinals quarterback explains how he silenced critics and teamed up with the Call of Duty Endowment program to pursue his passion.

Starting a Business

'We Were Just the Right Amount of Crazy': How These Football Veterans Created the First Officially Licensed NFL VR Game

Former D1 quarterback Troy Jones and former NFL wide receiver Andrew Hawkins break down how they brought their VR game "NFL Pro Era" to life.

News and Trends

What India Can Learn from Global Market to Unlock Its $60 Billion Gaming Potential

A joint report by the United States India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and TMT Law Practice states that India's stance on a high tax rate- for all formats on the total deposits made by players- differs from that of the standard global practice

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Karnataka Poised To Become the Gaming and Animation Capital of Asia: Priyank Kharge

The minister added that he was keen to host India's first government-sponsored eSports Olympics

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Jetapult Acquires USD 4.5 Mn Stake in Saudi-based UMX Studio to Fuel Global Expansion

This acquisition marks Jetapult's first foray into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, underscoring its intention to broaden its investment footprint. The company also has plans for further investments in key markets, including Southeast Asia and Europe.

Technology

Rising GCC-based Game Developer Sooqista Studios Seeks Partnerships and Investment for Upcoming Release Fractalians

Sooqista Studios, an independent game development company headquartered in Kuwait, has announced that it is searching for industry partners and investments as it gears for a commercial release of its web3 multiplayer action role-playing game Fractalians.

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SCOPE Launches USD 50 Mn Venture Capital Fund to Back Fintech and Gaming Startups

The fund aims to target high-potential fintech and gaming startups in India and US, offering early-stage investments of USD 500,000 to USD 2 million.

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Playing to Win: Nitish Mittersain on Entrepreneurship, Saxophone and Future of Gaming

Today, one is well aware of jargon such as start-ups, funding, venture capital, and equity. However, the late 1990s start-up landscape in India had negligible players. "I struggled to monetize at first, and real monetization was in 2007- 2008," said Mittersain

News and Trends

Top Takeaways from PM Modi's Speech on the 78th Independence Day

The speech was full of outlines for a better India, with emphasis on new-age sectors such as gaming as well as the ones considered the backbone of any country such as education, health, manufacturing, and agriculture including a call to boost tourism.

Technology

From Mobile Ad Tech to a Community-Centred Social Gaming Platform: How One Entrepreneur is Breaking into a New Frontier

Casey Grooms is a gaming and web3 entrepreneur who is the founder of Pocketmath and Soulbound.

Technology

The Man Behind India's Only Listed Gaming Company: Nitish Mittersain

Up next, Nitish is looking forward to more acquisitions in the coming time

News and Trends

Indian Gaming Industry to Flourish to $8.92 Billion From $3.1 Billion: Report

The Indian gaming sector is expected to grow to $8.92 billion in the next five years

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Indian Online Gaming Sector's Workforce Grew at a 97.56% CAGR for 2018-23: Report

With over 1400 gaming companies in the country, the sector recorded an astounding 168.06% CAGR from 2018 to 2023 in terms of annual turnover