India’s Minecraft Creators to Compete in Creators Rumble Tournament
India’s top Minecraft creators, including Mythpat, GamerFleet, and Piyush Joshi Gaming, will compete in the Creators Rumble, a tournament organized by OP Gaming, a subsidiary of OpraahFx, on November 22. The event brings together 24 participants across six teams for skill-testing rounds of Parkour, MLG, and PvP. “Creators Rumble is a platform for growth, not just for players but for the entire gaming ecosystem,” said Mansi Gupta, Chief Business Officer at OpraahFx.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Surpasses $100 Million in Record Time
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has quickly become The Pokémon Company’s second-biggest mobile launch, grossing $120.8 million globally within 19 days. , with November 15 marking its most lucrative day at $8.2 million in player spending, according to AppMagic estimates. Averaging $6.4 million in daily revenue, Japan leads with $50.6 million (42% of earnings), followed by the U.S. at $33.6 million. While trailing Pokémon Go’s record-setting $138.8 million launch, TCG Pocket’s rapid success highlights strong demand for Pokémon’s collectible card game franchise in the digital space.
US based Manga Publisher Expands to India
U.S.-based manga publisher Yen Press will launch in India on February 3, 2025, through a partnership with Hachette India for sales and distribution, as part of a global expansion announced on November 14. , covering the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand, aims to enhance the availability of manga, light novels, and manhwa globally. Known for translating works from smaller Japanese publishers, Yen Press brings critically acclaimed titles like Solo Leveling and Oshi no Ko to international readers. The move highlights the growing demand for diverse manga content in emerging markets like India.
Sony Interactive Entertainment Names New Mobile Leadership
Sony Interactive Entertainment has Olivier Courtemanche as head of mobile and Justin Kubiak as head of mobile business development and partnerships. Both announced their roles on LinkedIn. Courtemanche, previously PlayStation’s co-head of mobile, joined Sony in 2022 after stints at Meta, Zynga, and EA. Kubiak, who joined in 2021 from Samsung, brings experience from NCSoft and Scopely. The leadership changes follow Sony’s recent closure of first-party mobile studio Neon Koi, formerly Savage Game Studios, acquired in 2022 but shuttered last month, signaling ongoing shifts in the company’s mobile gaming strategy.
