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India becomes e-sports gaming hub with Valorant, BGMI tournaments

While still in its infancy compared to the US, China and Japan, investors are betting on huge growth in Indian esports -- powered by one of the world's youngest populations and cheap mobile data

Game streaming co Rooter to host India's biggest cricket eWorld Cup event

Tournament to run from from Oct 16 to Nov 13, coincide with ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Electronic gaming can result in cardiac arrhythmias in children: Study

Computer gaming might create life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias in vulnerable youngsters whose tendency may have previously gone unreported, according to a new study.The researchers observed an uncommon yet distinct pattern in children who lose consciousness while playing video games.The findings of the study were published in the journal of the Heart Rhythm Society, the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society, and the Pediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society."Video games may represent a serious risk to some children with arrhythmic conditions; they might be lethal in patients with predisposing, but often previously unrecognized arrhythmic conditions," explained lead investigator Claire M. Lawley, MBBS, PhD, The Heart Centre for Children, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, Australia. "Children who suddenly lose consciousness while electronic gaming should be assessed by a heart specialist as this could be the first sign of a serious heart problem."The investigators

44th Chess Olympiad: How Chennai prepared for world's biggest Chess event

A total of 343 teams from 187 countries are taking part in the event, with 25 players from India participating under the mentorship of legendary Indian Chess Grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand

Stiff regulations, high taxes: Govt controls electronic sports joystick

India is a fast-growing high-potential gaming market, but per capita spends still very low

IND vs SA 1st T20I Highlights: Miller, Rassie register historic win for SA

IND vs SA 1st T20I Highlights: David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen played brilliant innings, hitting 64* and 75* respectively to lead South Africa to their highest ever T20I chase

IND vs SA: A timeline of how untimely injuries hampered KL Rahul's career

Injury is nothing new to KL Rahul, and the latest one has forced him out of series against New Zealand.

King of clay: Why Nadal's 14 French Open title wins make him the GOAT

The importance of this French Open title win for the 36-year-old can be gauged from the fact that now Nadal's French Open titles are equal to Pete Sampras' total career slam titles put together

Esports fan engagement startup STAN raises $2.5 mn in seed funding

The round was led by venture capital firm General Catalyst, alongside other VCs including Better Capital and Eximius Ventures

KYC norms likely for online skill gamers to curb money laundering

If platforms facilitating online gaming with stakes are brought within the PMLA's purview, such companies would have to follow the know your customer (KYC) norms while onboarding users

Need for robust policy framework for promotion of e-sports sector: AIGF

With e-sports and e-gaming gaining traction, there is a need for robust policy frameworks and the creation of digital infrastructure to promote the sector, All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) has said

Game-streaming platform Loco raises Rs 330 cr in Hashed-led funding round

All investors from Loco's seed round, including Krafton, Lumikai, and Hiro Capital, also participated in this funding round

Mobile Premier League forays in Europe with acquisition of GameDuell

With this acquisition, Mobile Premier League (MPL) now has a presence across three continents - Europe, Asia and North America

Mobile Premier League (MPL) makes inroads into Europe, partners GameDuell

Mobile Premier League (MPL) joined hands with GameDuell, one of the most experienced games studios headquartered in Berlin in Germany.

Fantasy sports firms contribute biz worth Rs 3,000 cr: Dream Sports CEO

During the IAMAI Digital Summit, Dream Sports co-founder and CEO Harsh Jain said the company is looking to invest in start-ups and anything that makes sports better

Gaming startup EsportsXO raises $1.1 mn in seed round

EsportsXO facilitates opportunities for game publishers and brands to launch custom tournaments for users.

PVR, NODWIN Gaming tie up for esports tournaments live streaming in cinemas

Will start with Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), the version of PUBG exclusively for India

Nodwin buys gaming adjacent IPs, talent business from OML for Rs 73 cr

Deal will provide partial liquidity to OML Entertainment shareholders, including CA Media. Ajay Nair, MD of OML, will join Nodwin board and work with Akshat Rathee, MD of Nodwin Gaming

Esports platform MPL raises fresh funds at $2.3 billion valuation

Esports platform Mobile Premier League (MPL) on Wednesday said it has raised fresh funds in a funding round led by Legatum Capital at a pre-money valuation of USD 2.3 billion.

JetSynthesys acquires top e-sports firm Skyesports for undisclosed sum

The acquisition will strengthen Skyesports' pan-India proliferation and also sets the stage for its expansion from India to South Asia