‘Need a Neeraj Chopra moment in esports’: Nodwin Gaming founder Akshat RatheeIndia seeks a global esports victory to boost its standing. Experts emphasise skill development and a robust ecosystem. Tencent's investmen...
15 May, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Tencent bets on India’s creator economy with Rs 10 crore gaming and animation pushTencent is investing significantly in India's creative industries. The company will fund skill development and training programs for animat...
15 May, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Fortnite status: When will the servers be back up? Epic Games’ massive v40.40 update leaves millions waiting as new chapter 7 features roll outFortnite requires server downtime during major patches because Epic Games deploys backend system updates, gameplay changes and new content ...
14 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
China tech giant Tencent sees Q1 profit jump after AI betsTencent reported a 21% surge in quarterly net profit, reaching 58.1 billion yuan, driven by significant investments in the booming artifici...
13 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
UpGrad-Unacademy deal closes; India’s largest private satellite lifts offHappy Monday! Upgrad is set to acquire Unacademy at a 90% markdown of its peak valuation. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
04 May, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
How new online gaming rules will change your income tax and legal exposure depending on the kind of game you playAn online game is any game played on a phone, laptop, or digital device, operated through software using the internet or any form of electr...
04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Our aim now is to create Indian games for local use and global exports: Krafton CEO KimMakers of popular video game PUBG looks to double down on investments and IP creation. Will invest both from its balance sheet as well as a...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Who is MAUschine? German player hit with 10-year ban for sucker-punching opponent - Watch Viral VideoA German Counter-Strike player, MAUschine, received a decade-long ban after a physical altercation. He struck his opponent on stage followi...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Indian esports players increasingly see it as viable career optionEsports is becoming a lucrative career in India. Top players earn up to Rs 1 crore annually. Many players see it as a viable profession. Op...
21 Jan, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Esports companies may cap player pay at Rs 2.5 lakh per monthLast month, about 15 esports organisations met to discuss that paying high salary packages to grab top players is impacting their business.
08 Jan, 2024, 06.00 AM IST
Big league beckons: Esporting in India fast approaches a turning pointIn February, INOX Leisure, India’s second largest multiplex chain that has presence in 71 cities, and the Esports Federation of India (ESFI...
02 Jul, 2022, 11.50 PM IST
Game on: What are the next big opportunities for Indian esports?The Indian esports market is expected to hit the Rs 11-billion mark by 2025. The opportunities can be limitless.
28 May, 2022, 12.18 PM IST
Rooter comes on board as sponsor, exclusive broadcast partner of Orange Rock Esports teamAs sponsors, Rooter will also support exclusive streaming of their gaming events/tournaments on the platform and have its logo presence on ...
01 Mar, 2022, 05.32 PM IST
INOX, Esports Federation of India join hands to grow esports through big-screen experienceAs an exclusive cinema partner, INOX will host and promote ESFI tournaments across the country. INOX Leisure Ltd and ESFI have joined hands...
28 Feb, 2022, 07.27 PM IST
China's esports powerhouse status undermined by tough new gaming rules for under 18sChina is the world's biggest esports market with an estimated 5,000-plus teams, but the government's tough new rules aimed at curbing gamin...
07 Sep, 2021, 02.34 PM IST
Esports is the new rage in the Indian arenaViewership of esports in India doubled to 17 million in 2020 while prize money pool grew 25-30%, according to industry estimates.
01 Mar, 2021, 06.01 AM IST
Gamers don't care about deteriorating eyesight, digestive problems: It's all about being an eSports millionaireA record $33.5 mn is up for grabs for professional eSports players in Shanghai.
20 Aug, 2019, 06.09 PM IST