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Microsoft has over a dozen games in development, says Director of Live Game Operations
CityLife Capetown
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1y ago
Medial
According to Crystin Cox, Microsoft's Director of Live Game Operations at Xbox Game Studios, the company is currently working on more than a "dozen games." Cox shared this information during a GDC talk, where she discussed production and team leadership. This news has generated excitement among Xbox fans and the gaming community, as they anticipate the release of these upcoming titles. Microsoft has also teased multiple games slated for release in the coming years, emphasizing their focus on delivering exceptional gaming experiences.
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Nazara’s publishing division partners with four Indian gaming studios
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Gaming unicorn Nazara Technologies has partnered with four Indian game studios to publish five casual and mid-core games in India as part of its new publishing division. The company aims to publish 20 games within the next 12-18 months, with investments ranging from INR 1-3 crore per game. The partnership includes games like 'Gravity Shooter', 'World Cricket League', 'Hacked: Password Puzzle', 'Laser Tanks', and 'Paperly'. Nazara Technologies offers financial investment, mentorship, user acquisition, and live operations expertise to game developers.
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Nazara’s ‘FAU-G: Domination’ Game Surpasses 1 Mn Pre-Registration Mark In 3 Weeks
Inc42
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10m ago
Medial
Nazara Publishing announced that the Indian multiplayer shooter game, FAU-G: Domination, has received over one million pre-registrations on the Google Play Store within three weeks. Nazara Publishing had partnered with nCore Games earlier this year to publish the game. The company launched its game publishing division, Nazara Publishing, in October 2020 as part of its expansion into game development.
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Elon Musk to launch AI game studio
Inshorts
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8m ago
Medial
Elon Musk said xAI will start an AI game studio "to make games great again". He revealed the plans while responding to an X user who criticised game developers for being "ideologically captured". "Too many game studios...are owned by massive corporations," Musk said. He recently criticised Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella over claims that its gaming division wasn't hiring White people.
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KRAFTON India launches inaugural cohort under gaming incubator, invests in 2 companies
Thehindubusinessline
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1y ago
Medial
South Korean game developer KRAFTON India has launched KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI), aiming to nurture game development talent in India. The program offers mentorship for a duration of six months to a year, along with grants of up to $150,000. Two companies, ReDimension Games and Shura Games, have already been selected for the program. KRAFTON India has committed to investing $150 million over the next few years in Indian gaming and entertainment start-ups. To date, the company has invested $160 million in Indian start-ups.
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Funstop Games Raises $1.5 Million in Seed Funding Round Led by InfoEdge Ventures
Business Bytes
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1y ago
Medial
Funstop Games has raised $1.5 million in a seed funding round led by InfoEdge Ventures. The gaming startup has gained popularity with its hit games in 15 countries, accumulating over 50 million downloads and generating revenue of $4 million. The funding will support Funstop Games in expanding their game development initiatives and strengthening their position in the market. As the gaming industry continues to grow, this investment highlights the potential for startups to thrive in this dynamic sector.
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India gaming incubator adds six startups including Kolkata's Advaita
Economic Times
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3m ago
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South Korean gaming giant KRAFTON's India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) has added six new startups, including Kolkata's Advaita Interactive, to its second cohort, aiming to boost India's game development sector. This initiative offers six to twelve months of mentorship and up to $150,000 in financial support. Key entrants include Advaita, with its detective game Inspectorium, and Kleanup Games' shooter game CHROMADI. KIGI fosters talent with resources for creating globally competitive games.
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LightFury Games raises $8.5 Mn in Seed round led by Blume
Entrackr
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1y ago
Medial
Gaming startup LightFury Games has raised $8.5 million in its Seed round led by Blume Ventures. The round also saw participation from Japanese mobile entertainment firm Mixi and micro venture capital firm Gemba Capital, angel investors such as Kunal Shah, Gaurav Munjal. The proceeds will be used to build AAA titles with an initial focus on mobile games and later expand to other platforms, including consoles. AAA games are titles that typically have big budgets for both development and marketing purposes. Floated by former Unacademy and Tencent Games executive Karan Shroff, Tina Balachandran and gaming industry veteran Anurag Banerjee, the startup has also roped in former Improbable and Electronic Arts executive Chong-U Lim as its chief technology officer (CTO) and long-time Improbable executive Daniel Hall as the company’s senior director of engineering. Chief executive Shroff left Unacademy in September 2022 after a three-year stint at the edtech unicorn. Previously, he also served as the head of brand marketing for Xiaomi India for more than four years. Apart from investing in game development, the funds raised will be used to establish game studios in India and in the UK and hire top talent for these studios.
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3one4 Capital leads $3 Mn round in Felicity Games
Entrackr
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4m ago
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3one4 Capital leads $3 Mn round in Felicity Games Mobile game publisher Felicity Games has raised $3 million (about Rs 25.8 crore) in a seed funding round led by 3one4 Capital along with participation from international investors such as T-Accelerate Capital, MIXI Global Investments, and its existing investors DeVC and Visceral Capital. The Bengaluru-based company had previously raised $700K in a pre-seed funding round from its existing investors back in December 2023. The proceeds will be utilized to expand its publishing infrastructure and deepen its relationships with Indian game studios, Felicity Games said in a press release. Founded in 2023 by Anurag Choudhary, Felicity Games is an India-based mobile game publisher focused on building global gaming successes. By combining data-driven game development with cutting-edge publishing infrastructure, Felicity helps studios launch, optimize, and scale their games worldwide. Felicity Games aims to bridge the gap in the mobile gaming ecosystem, providing studios with the technology, insights, and comprehensive support needed to compete and succeed on a global scale. The startup is committed to scaling its successful titles and testing additional games by the end of 2025. Felicity aims to empower global game publishing by tapping into India’s burgeoning game development ecosystem. Specializing in hybrid-casual games publishing, the company combines data-driven insights with a strong execution model to deliver high-performing mobile games to audiences worldwide. Felicity claims that it has surpassed $1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and crossed 1 million downloads across its top-performing titles, Seek & Find and Nova Solitaire. The company closed February with over $100K in gross revenue, marking a 4X scale-up from November 2024. It primarily competes with the global notable players in this space such as Voodoo, Homa, Rollic, Supercent, amongst others.
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Microsoft set to merge Xbox and Game Pass apps on iOS devices
Economic Times
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10m ago
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Microsoft has announced plans to merge its Xbox and Xbox Game Pass applications for iPhone and iPad users. The update will create a comprehensive app that integrates features from both platforms, offering users access to their Game Pass memberships and a wide catalog of games all in one place. This move by Microsoft demonstrates a commitment to improving mobile gaming accessibility and streamlining the user experience. The unified Xbox app is expected to launch soon, with the standalone Xbox Game Pass app being removed from the App Store in November.
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E-Cricket: Gaming studio Lightfury Games unveils its first title
Economic Times
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4m ago
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LightFury Games, founded by Karan Shroff and others, has announced its first game, ‘E-Cricket’, set to launch in 2026. Developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services and powered by Amazon GameLift Streams, the game aims for cross-platform compatibility. It focuses on integrating a social angle into cricket, leveraging significant AI tools to expedite game development. The Bengaluru-based startup raised $8.5 million in seed funding, emphasizing India’s potential in AAA game development.
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