BS Reporter / Chennai/ Hyderabad Feb 24, 2010, 00:09 IST
Game outsourcing services provider Gameshastra on Tuesday opened a 1,000-seater game design studio in Hyderabad to cater to the growing demand for its services worldwide including from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.
The 50,000-sft facility will focus on a full range of game development, game art, animation and quality assurance services for console, PC and online gaming platforms.
“We are currently 220-people strong and expect to reach 1,000 headcount by the end of this year to support new projects,” Prakash Ahuja, chief executive officer of Gameshastra, told mediapersons here.
Stating that Gameshastra had invested $7 million (approximately Rs 33 crore) in its operations over the last three years, Ahuja said the company was developing an Indian mythological game, Ekalavya, for Sony Computer Entertainment’s PlayStation3 (PS3) platform.
“The prototype is ready for the PS3 game and will be launched by the middle of next year,” he said, adding the company had so far published 18 games and would launch 16 more by the end of this calendar year.
Gameshastra today announced the launch of Desi Adda in PS2 and PS3 formats on the PlayStation Network (PSN) Store, an online virtual market available to users of Sony’s game consoles. Desi Adda is already available on the PSP (PlayStation Portable) platform and the company has sold 10,000 units so far.
It is also expanding the scope of its relationship with Sony Computer by developing ‘Cart Kings’, a bullock cart racing game on dusty rural tracks, for the Indian diaspora.
“We are excited about the new innovation Gameshastra is creating in India and can provide us the competitive edge globally,” said Jim Ryan, chief operating officer of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, adding the game would be launched during this Christmas.
Hi,
I am with gameshastra since the past 2yrs and still continuing. I have around 5yrs of experience in this domain. I have worked with 3 companies in my entire tenure. I found Gameshastra one of the best companies to work for(atleast in some aspects). Every company has some pros and cons and so is gameshastra. It all depends on the individual that how he takes it. I would say don't get carried away by the problems, resolve it and be a part of the solution.
Hi,
I am with gameshastra since the past 2yrs and still continuing. I have around 5yrs of experience in this domain. I have worked with 3 companies in my entire tenure. I found Gameshastra one of the best companies to work for(atleast in some aspects). Every company has some pros and cons and so is gameshastra. It all depends on the individual that how he takes it. I would say don't get carried away by the problems, resolve it and be a part of the solution.
I'm one of those many employees, who have quit the company because of dual standards of the higher management. (I was one among the management, but could not change their ways)
They still owe me my last month's pay and more...
All people, who wish to join this company.. beware... for the past 10 months the company has never, NEVER, paid their employees on time..
It sucks if you get your pay checks around the 20th of each month... and you are uncertain whether you will get your pay or not...
For all possible reasons.. PLEASE AVOID ANY KIND OF INTERACTION (BUSINESS OR EMPLOYMENT) WITH GAMESHASTRA.
I sincerely hope there is a change in their approach or their higher management.. so that all the talented individuals that work so hard there, will get the deserved recognition for their efforts.
Rao.
Posted by: hut
September 29 , 2010, 20:19 IST
I think that Gameshastra mgmt can only do is to make people afraid by showing legal threats..... :P
Posted by: CTO
August 16 , 2010, 23:18 IST
Well done Rao or someone who posted with his name. Gameshastra sucks big time! trust me I've dealth with them before and they owe me about 50k$.
Posted by: Gameshastra Mgt
May 20 , 2010, 15:50 IST
Vadapalli,
Your defaming comments are noted . You are liable for legal proceedings for defaming gameshastra openly.
Gameshastra is fast heading towards infamy !!! They put out this sparkling press releases but dont pay their employees. There is now case against them by the EPF Authorities for defaulting on Rs. 18 Lacs of PF cntributions to their employees. They have also not paid salary of many employees who have left the company. For more info contact Mr.Kishore Kumar, Asst Commissioner, EPF Hyderabad or call at 040-27567089
Posted by: Suresh
February 28 , 2010, 05:37 IST
Hi Sir,
I am Suresh from Vijayawada. I am planning to join gameshastra as game tester, but am now confused seeing ur message whether to join or not. Is this true? Don't they pay promptly? Please reply to my mail at sureshk.leo@gmail.com. Also, please tell me when you are free for me to call.
Regards
Suresh
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