Tara Gaming Announces “Bharatvarsha”: An Ambitious AAA Franchise Set in Ancient India
Tara Gaming Limited has its upcoming AAA franchise, “Bharatvarsha / The Age of Bharat,” targeting a 2026 release for its first fantasy video game. This new series, crafted by bestselling author Amish Tripathi and gaming industry veteran Nouredine Abboud, will dive into the rich tapestry of ancient India. The project promises to blend deep narrative elements with high-budget gaming, extending its reach into films, TV series, and merchandise. Poised to fill a niche in the gaming industry, “Bharatvarsha” aims to bring the splendor of Indic heritage to a global audience through immersive digital entertainment.
Saudi Arabia’s PIF to Streamline Gaming Investments Through Savvy Games Group
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is set to streamline its gaming investments by transferring game-related stocks to its subsidiary, Savvy Games Group, potentially by 2025, . This move is part of a broader strategy to enhance intellectual property leverage across the Middle East. The PIF aims to extend its gaming involvement from mere financial investments to active collaboration, reflecting initiatives like the newly announced Dragon Ball theme park. Further, Savvy is enhancing partnerships with Japanese firms to facilitate better access to the Saudi and MENA gaming markets, focusing on localization and direct collaboration.
Microsoft Challenges Apple’s Fee Structure, Claiming High Costs Hamper Cloud Gaming Monetization on iOS
Microsoft has Apple’s commission structure, arguing that it stifles the potential to monetize its cloud gaming services effectively on iOS. This complaint emerged in Microsoft’s latest response to a CMA investigation, which resumed in January, scrutinizing mobile browsers and cloud gaming markets. Microsoft highlighted that despite recent guideline updates by Apple, the existing 30% commission fee remains prohibitively high and economically unsustainable. The firm emphasized that Apple’s policies hinder offering comparable content and features to iOS users versus other platforms. This ongoing investigation also addresses concerns over Apple and Google’s dominant positions possibly obstructing competitive practices in mobile ecosystems.
Warner Bros. Eyes ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Sequel Amid Varied Gaming Success
Warner Bros. Discovery is setting its sights on a sequel to the 2023 blockbuster game “Hogwarts Legacy,” as confirmed by CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels . Despite mixed results in its gaming division this year, with “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League” falling short of expectations, the success of “Hogwarts Legacy,” which sold 22 million copies, has positioned it as a strategic asset for future growth.
