In 2019, Jio promised a revolutionary gaming experience with the launch of JioFiber and its set top box. The company assured consumers of 4K gaming capabilities accessible through smartphones as well as “almost all gaming controllers” and even soft controllers. Akash Ambani, who is now the chairman of the company, demonstrated this by playing FIFA […]
Google’s carbon emissions rise 48% amid AI expansion Google’s 2023 greenhouse gas emissions increased by 48% compared to 2019, driven by energy-intensive data centers powered by AI development. According to its latest environmental reportThe report highlights the challenge of achieving net-zero emissions by 2030, as energy demand from AI is increasing. Despite progress, AI-powered services […]
Imagine you could make money in the stock market without investing in it. It might sound like a far-fetched dream, but for thousands of Indian consumers, it was a tempting reality. We are not talking about traditional financial instruments like derivatives, mutual funds or options trading. Instead, we are going down a more unconventional and […]
Portugal debates eSports regulation in historic parliamentary conference Portugal held its first parliamentary conference on esports regulation and recognition on July 2, as reported. The event, called #PensarEsports, is supported by the Portuguese Socialist Party and promoted by the Portuguese Electronic Sports Federation (FPDE). As per the report, the conference aims to create a regulatory […]
In our series so far, we have examined the regulation of real money games in India, while video games are not regulated by the government. But why is this lack of regulation beneficial? Why should the government be concerned about video games, and what support structures can be put in place to promote their growth? […]
eSports World Cup 2024 secures major sponsorships The eSports World Cup 2024, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has received significant sponsorships from TikTok, Pepsi, HONOR and Unilever’s CLEAR MEN shampoo and AXE body spray. TikTok will introduce a dedicated EWC hub, which will offer exclusive content and interactive features. Pepsi will enhance the fan experience […]
As other esports events strive for accessibility, The International is losing its way Major titles like Valorant, League of Legends, and Rocket League have managed to strike a balance, ensuring fans from a variety of economic backgrounds can attend the spectacle. Yet, Dota 2’s The International appears to be straying from its path, alienating a […]
KFC partners with KRAFTON for BGMI rewards in India Through the limited-time collaboration, purchasing a KFC Zinger box gives buyers a unique code that can be redeemed on the BGMI website and a chance to win in-game items like parachutes, bags, hats, jackets and more. The campaign is running under the name “Winner Winner Chicken […]
Nazara, which is already partnering with Sportskeeda for a content syndication venture, bought a 67% stake in the sports news website in 2019, valuing the company at INR 44 crores ($52.78K USD). This acquisition provided a quick exit for Sportskeeda’s early investor Seedfund. While for the year, the company highlighted that its latest investment would […]
The relationship between video games and mental health has long been a subject of heated debate. As video games continue to grow in popularity, scrutiny over their impact on mental health has also increased. Recent studies have shed light on both potential risks and benefits, revealing a multifaceted picture. Research published in the Journal of […]