As the popularity of its main game, Fortnite, continues to dwindle, Epic Games will be cutting costs by laying off over a thousand workers. There has been a massive reduction in the gaming industry's workforce as a result of this decision. So, even if flagship games are still
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One boy once monetized a pen-fight game in a classroom in Rajasthan. He charged entry fees, tracked winners, and organized mini tournaments. What looked like childhood mischief was actually early market research. Decades later, the same intuition would be used to build a digital empire. It was an IIT Kanpur
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In 2026, AI avatar generators have truly revolutionized how we present ourselves online and interact in digital spaces. From crafting unique social media profiles and enhancing gaming experiences to building personal brands and even creating engaging marketing content, these tools offer an exciting blend of creativity and convenience. I'
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India has undergone radical changes over the past decade in terms of its digital landscape, and perhaps more pronounced in the gaming industry. From a niche hobby, it has blazed into a multi-billion dollar industry. By over 400 million gamers across India, the gaming market is projected to grow $5
Indian gaming and entertainment startup Zupee has laid off around 200 employees in a fresh round of job cuts as part of a strategic restructuring of its business. The move marks the company’s second major workforce reduction in recent months, as it moves away from its earlier real-money gaming
On January 21, Ubisoft revealed a reorganisation initiative that has led to the cancellation of up to six games, studio closures, and the division of its business into five "Creative Houses". After years of development, Ubisoft has thrown Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake into the
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StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Prateek Gupta, Tech Founder & Gaming Growth Strategist, Founder
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StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Roby John, Co-Founder & CEO of SuperGaming, who reflects
- Despite strong financial results, Microsoft may still lay off employees. - Reports suggest that the third week of January may be the week of layoffs at Microsoft. - The Gaming, Azure, and Sales departments are likely to be affected.
Michezo Sports, an early leader in India’s sports infrastructure sector, today announced the close of a pre-Series A investment round of approximately $2.5 million, led by Centre Court Capital, a VC fund focused on Sports and Gaming. Rainmatter, the investment arm of Zerodha, also participated in the round.
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Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. With the availability of fast internet and smartphones, online gaming is gaining much popularity in India, especially among the youth. With this increasing craze, many gaming companies are coming up with engaging and entertaining
Following India's complete prohibition on real-money gambling (RMG), Bharti Airtel scion Kavin Bharti Mittal is closing his 13-year-old firm Hike. In order to concentrate on international markets, including the US, UK, and Australia, Mittal had already announced ambitions to leave India. In a statement on the mailing platform
Zupee is laying off 170 employees following India’s ban on real-money online games. The startup will provide financial and health support to affected staff while shifting focus to social games, ad-supported content, and subscriptions. This move mirrors wider industry changes due to new regulations.
The association marks a defining moment for Indian esports, with Tesla Model Y cars set to be showcased at the grand finals of the country’s most-watched esports event from September 12 to 14.
PEP Brands, parent of mCaffeine and HYPHEN, has named Shashwat Jain as its Chief Commercial Officer. He will drive profitability, P&L performance and cost optimisation. Jain, with over a decade of experience in analytics, consumer tech and gaming, joined Pep in 2024.
In order for the recently passed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act to be effective, the Delhi High Court ordered the Centre on 2 September to establish an authority and publish the regulations. On a suit contesting the new online gaming law, a bench consisting of Chief Justice Devendra
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Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The Indian online gaming industry is flourishing with a wide variety of games that are letting young and old indulge in them. Among all other outdoor games including cricket, football, kabaddi, and basketball, India
Endorsement incomes of Cricketers will fall by 20–25% after the real-money gaming ban in India. Is the loss a repairable damage or a clean bowled? Learn more.
Shortly after the Indian government's online gaming bill was approved by both Houses of Parliament, India's leading real money gaming (RMG) companies, including Dream11 parent company Dream Sports, Gameskraft, Mobile Premier League (MPL), Zupee, and Nazara-backed PokerBaazi, started to stop holding money-related competitions and games on
India’s startup and business ecosystem saw major developments on 21 August 2025, with fresh funding rounds boosting growth-stage ventures, Parliament passing a landmark bill to regulate online gaming, bike-taxis making a comeback in Bengaluru, and more. Here’s your quick roundup of the top funding deals and key business
NODWIN Gaming, a leading name in youth entertainment, gaming, and esports, continues its exclusive partnership with District by Zomato as the official ticketing partner for its key IPs Comic Con India, NH7 Weekender and DreamHack India for the second year in a row. Comic Con, NH7 Weekender and DreamHack have
In response to an ongoing antitrust investigation by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) into the tech giant's alleged abuse of dominance in the real-money gaming (RMG) ecosystem, Google has recommended adjustments to its Play Store and advertising standards for a greater number of RMG apps in India.
Next week, Microsoft Corporation will lay off a significant number of employees in its Xbox division as part of a larger restructuring effort. Deeper issues within the computer giant's video game operations are indicated by the decision, which is the fourth significant round of layoffs to hit the
The game industry in India is expanding quickly, and Mark Zuckerberg's company Meta is interested in joining. The multibillion-dollar software company, in collaboration with four top venture capital funds—Bitkraft Ventures, Kalaari Capital, Lumikai Fund, and Elevation Capital—launched Meta Gaming Accelerator earlier this week, an incubator designed