Gaming Rises to Daily Habit for 400 Million in India, Reports Disney Star’s Sanjog Gupta
Gaming has become a daily pastime for over 400 million people in India, according to Sanjog Gupta, Head of Sports at Disney Star. “Gaming in India is no longer a niche; it’s mainstream,” Gupta stated in an interview with , highlighting the role of increased smartphone penetration and affordable internet access in this trend. He emphasizes that gaming has the potential to “drive economic and technological innovation,” becoming more than just entertainment. Gupta sees vast opportunities for developers and advertisers to engage with this diverse and dynamic audience, underscoring gaming’s transformative impact on India’s digital landscape.
Honor of Kings Championship Set for October 2024
The 2024 Honor of Kings Championship is slated for October, marking the pinnacle of the Honor of Kings Global Invitational Series. Sixteen top teams from regions including Indonesia, the Philippines, and Europe will vie for a $1 million prize pool. This event concludes the series, which began with a $15 million commitment to expand Honor of Kings’ international esports presence. Key events included the S1 tournament in Turkey and the S2 event in Malaysia. The Championship follows the recent Honor of Kings Invitational Midseason in Riyadh, part of a three-year partnership with the Esports World Cup.
Square Enix Reports Drop in Sales in Latest Quarter Despite New Release
Square Enix has reported an 18.4% year-on-year drop in net sales , despite the high-profile release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This decline is attributed to weaker sales of new games compared to last year, which featured the launches of Final Fantasy 16 and the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters. However, the company remains profitable, citing reduced development and advertising costs. The MMO segment saw increased sales and profits, while mobile games experienced a sales dip but improved profitability through operational expense optimization. The company’s ongoing restructuring, which included canceling £112 million in projects and layoffs, aims to enhance competitiveness and profitability.
Five Nights at Freddy’s Celebrates 10 Years with Dead by Daylight Crossover
Five Nights at Freddy’s is marking its 10th anniversary with a crossover with the popular horror game Dead by Daylight, allowing fans to experience FNAF in a multiplayer setting for the first time. Behaviour Interactive, Dead by Daylight’s developer, announced the collaboration on X, targeting a summer 2025 release. Details remain scarce, but it is likely that players will be able to play as FNAF’s iconic animatronic killers in the asymmetric horror game. Scott Games had teased a crossover with another gaming franchise, sparking fan speculation, though some were disappointed it wasn’t with Fortnite.
