Press Releases
Kapil Rathee elevated to Co-founder of Junglee Games
March 23, 2023: Junglee Games, has announced the elevation of Kapil Rathee to the position of Co-Founder. The elevation recognizes Kapil’s exceptional contribution to the business as he continues to be an integral part of the company’s executive leadership team. Having joined the team in 2015 as VP of Product, Kapil was promoted to Junglee’s Chief Product Officer in 2017 and President in 2018. Previously, he held strategy & business consultant roles in his career and also founded TapAndEat, a F&B tech startup. Kapil has helped Junglee scale new heights with his growth mindset, strategic data-driven solutions and strong leadership abilities. Speaking about the announcement, Ankush Gera, Founder and CEO of Junglee Games said, “Kapil and I have been working together for the last...
Reckoning Esports and Kaspersky Partner to bolster Cybersecurity in Esports
Reckoning Esports, a leading esports organization, today announced a strategic partnership with Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity company, to enhance cybersecurity in esports. Esports, the new dynamo in sports involves a perfect blend of strategic thinking, cognitive skills and action every moment. Esports in India has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, with millions of gamers competing online in various games. However, this growth has also attracted cybersecurity threats targeting esports events and players. This partnership aims to address this growing concern by leveraging Kaspersky’s expertise in cybersecurity to bring fearless gaming for Reckoning Esports’ teams. Our partnership with Kaspersky goes beyond just taking care of the physical and mental wellbeing of ou...
Orangutan announces its participation in the Valorant Challengers South Asia, co-hosted by Riot Games and Nodwin Gaming in India.
20 March 2023, Mumbai: Orangutan gets a slot in the Valorant Challenger South Asia which is going to be held in Delhi, India. This event is being co-hosted by Riot Games and Nodwin Gaming in India. Orangutans’ entry into this competitive tournament will see the participation of its 5-man valorant roster which is based out of India. On January 21st, 2023, Orangutan Gaming revealed its newly signed men’s Valorant roster in a grand fashion at Illenium which took place at NSCI Dome in Mumbai. Every esports athlete’s dream was realized with this one-of-a-kind reveal. With over 3500 attendees at the event, Orangutan Gaming live-debuted their newly signed Valorant Roster in front of their fans. Atlas Skilltech University served as the host institution for the Illenium event, which took plac...
How Sumo India Studios is Leveraging Unreal Engine 5 to build the Games of the Future
For game developers looking to build AAA titles of the highest calibre, Unreal Engine has been a pioneer as well as one of the popular game engine development tools. Since Epic Games developed it around 25 years ago, there have been several iterations and updates. Only recently, Epic released its new version of Unreal Engine—version 5. Several examples of Unreal Engine 5's capabilities have been demonstrated since its release in April 2022. Unreal Engine 5 is even being used to create the upcoming Witcher video game. Thus, it is only natural that a prominent game developer like Sumo uses it to maximize the impact of its games. Sumo Pune was the second studio that Sumo Digital created, and it was founded in 2007. Since then, Sumo Pune has grown to become India's top location for c...
An Icon Reinvented: Logitech G Introduces the G502 X Gaming Mouse in Wired, Wireless and PLUS Version
National, 14th September 2022 – Logitech G, a brand of Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) and leading innovator of gaming technologies and gear, today announced the G502 X, G502 X LIGHTSPEED and G502 X PLUS, the latest versions of the world’s most popular gaming mouse, with an array of breakthrough innovations for the best gaming experience possible. The G502 X continues the legacy of delivering unrivaled gaming performance by meticulously redesigning the G502 form, and by updating it with the most advanced gaming technologies, including the introduction of LIGHTFORCE hybrid optical-mechanical switches. “The G502 is an icon in gaming and we know that the community has been looking for the next-generation offering,” said Mr. Roopak Krishnan, Head of Marketing and Category, Logitech India. ...
How Learning and Development can attract and retain talent in the gaming industry
As the Indian gaming industry continues to boom Indian gaming studios are focusing more on Learning and Development in order to ensure their people have the tools to continue to evolve and innovate in such a fast-paced industry. A crucial and much-needed strategy for employee attraction and retention. Learning and Development play a crucial role in attracting, retaining, and engaging talent in organizations. This trend was highlighted by LinkedIn in its Workplace Training Report, which stated that organizations are aligning their L&D programs with their plans for employee retention. Providing training opportunities such as mentorships can have a major benefit on employee retention, especially in the gaming sector. When a gaming firm invests in L&D, it depicts its commitment to its...
Team iNSANE partners with Numen Esports and Gaming for gaming and talent management services
Mumbai, August 22, 2022: Team iNSANE, which is among India’s most renowned esports teams, has joined hands with Numen Esports and Gaming for gaming and talent management services. With rosters across Free Fire and Battlegrounds Mobile India, Team iNSANE have made a place for themselves in competitive gaming by bringing together highly skilled players from across India. Founded in 2019 by Debojyoti “David” Dey and Puja Kalita, Team iNSANE Esports has some famed Indian esports players in their rosters, including Aadi, Jazzyy, Sayyam, Mac, Param, Tsunami and more. The teams have delivered strong performances at several top esports and gaming tournaments including the BGMI Masters Series 2022, Nodwin x Loco All Stars Invitational 2022, Skyesports Mobile Open 2021, LOCO War of Glory: Grand Fina...
2nd Edition of India Gaming Conclave to Focus on Drivers of Gaming Revolution and Future Innovations
Gaming is emerging as a power-packed sector in India, with the country expected to become one of the world’s leading markets in the gaming industry. According to latest reports by KPMG, the total Indian Gaming Market is expected to grow 113% from INR 136 billion in 2022 to INR 290 billion in 2025. The online casual gaming segment is poised to see the fastest growth, with revenues growing 182% from INR 60 billion in 2022 to INR 169 billion in 2025.The 2ndEdition of the India Gaming Conclave 2022, being held on 10thAugust at New Delhi, aims to garner insights on the drivers of gaming revolution in 2022 and beyond, with a focus on 5G, cloud gaming, tech innovations, gamification, smartphones and gaming devices. Organised by Konnect Worldwide Business Media, the day-long event on the the...
Epic Games visits Sumo India Studios for Unreal Engine 5 collaborative training
Pune, 2 nd August 2022: Sumo India Studios were treated to expert training from Epic Games recently as its people begin to work with the latest powerful games engine software, Unreal Engine 5. Unreal Engine is a popular and widely used game development engine, and Sumo India Studios – as well as other Sumo Digital studios globally – are using this tool to maximize the impact of the games it is currently developing. The training organized, by Epic Games, gave 25 members of the team at Sumo India an in-depth look into some of the common tools available within the engine. Arvind Neelakantan from Epic Games conducted this training and focused on various topics including Lighting Setup, Importing Asset, Blueprints, Landscapes, Grass/Rocks/Vegetation, and Gameplay framework. In addition, Arvind ...
Rumble in the Jungle- Orangutan organizes its very own FreeFire tournament, with the biggest prize pool since April,2022
Mumbai, July 29, 2022: This July, Orangutan, one of the topmost competitive esports teams in India organized its very own FreeFire tournament. Ever since the game got banned in India in February 2022, this tournament marked quite a turn in events, as it was the largest prize pool since with a prize-winning totaling to Rs 13,50,000 for the 2 week long tournament. There were 18 teams invited for the tournament, namely, Orangutan, GodLike, TSG Army, Chemin Esports, to name a few. Godlike Esports won Rumble in the jungle with 174 points after a tough fight with Orangutan Gaming. As winners of the tournament Godlike Esports bagged 4 Lakh rupees. Orangutan came in 2 nd at the leaderboard with 154 points and won the prize pool of 2 lakh rupees. The Mafia’s came in 3 rd and won the price of 1 Lakh...
Wings, leading gaming and Esports soundwear brand signs GodLike Esports as Ambassadors
Mumbai, July 11, 2022: India’s top esports team, GodLike Esports has joined hands with Wings to create a unique co-branded collection of top notch soundwear, the ‘GodLike limited edition earbuds’. The limited-edition collection will be available across multiple platforms including Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, PayTM and Tata Cliq. Fans can join the waitlist to be the first to get their hands on the products. The collection has been designed with technological and design inputs from the members of GodLike Esports, who have extensive experience using sound gear for the entirety of their careers in esports. Both the partners have worked closely from the start of the collaboration to create the limited edition products for not just followers of GodLike but also gaming enthusiasts across the nation...
India’s Biggest Esports Team GodLike Esports Collaborates with Fan Engagement Startup STAN to Provide Digital Collectibles to Fans
Bengaluru, June 2022: GodLike Esports, the biggest esports organization in India, has entered into an exclusive, first-of-its-kind strategic agreement with Bengaluru-headquartered esports fan engagement startup STAN to enable them to provide Official Licensed Digital Collectibles’ services for GodLike BGMI team’s fans and followers. The key objective of the partnership between STAN and GodLike, which was facilitated by Numen Esports and Gaming, is to build an ecosystem for fans in order to connect with them actively and unlock new and exciting experiences for the fan base. Following this partnership, STAN shall be giving access to GodLike fans to chat, play and even meet GodLike team members; furthermore, STAN users will also have a chance to visit GodLike’s Bootcamp, India’s l...