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  • ‘Game-changers: Top gaming startups revolutionising the industry’

    ‘Game-changers: Top gaming startups revolutionising the industry’

    Mumbai: India’s gaming landscape is undergoing transformative growth, expected to reach an estimated $7.5 billion by 2028, according to the State of India Gaming Report FY23. As the gaming fever continues to engage audiences, various startups are emerging as major players, introducing innovative concepts and experiences to the vibrant gaming community. As we approach National Startups Day on January 16th, let’s explore the top gaming startups reshaping the industry.

    Hitwicket Superstars-

    Hitwicket has redefined the cricket gaming experience, allowing users to play cricket as a team owner, coach and player. With engaging gameplay and a global user base, Hitwicket is making waves as the best-rated mobile cricket game in the gaming sphere.

    Paytm First Games-

    As an integral part of the Paytm ecosystem, Paytm First Games offers various gaming options, including fantasy sports, card games, and more. The platform has garnered widespread popularity for its seamless integration with the Paytm app and its easy-to-play yet fun games.

    Loco Games-

    Loco Games has carved its niche in the gaming industry with a focus on creating interactive and engaging live game shows. Users can participate in real-time quizzes and challenges, adding an exciting social element to gaming, making it one of the most compelling gaming startups.

    Dream11-

    Dream11 has revolutionised fantasy sports gaming in India, providing users with a platform to create their teams for various sports such as cricket, football, hockey and many more. The startup has gained immense popularity and has become synonymous with fantasy sports in the country.

    Jet Synthesys-

    Jet Synthesys as a key player in the gaming sector has offered cutting-edge solutions in game development and technology. Known for its innovation, Jet Synthesys brings a diverse portfolio of games such as Sachin Saga Cricket Champions, and Bajrangi Bhaijaan to the market, indulging gaming audiences worldwide.

     

  • Paytm First Games onboards Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador

    Paytm First Games onboards Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador

    NEW DELHI: Paytm First Games, a subsidiary of India's homegrown digital financial service platform Paytm, has roped in global sporting legend Sachin Tendulkar as the brand ambassador. The icon of a billion cricket-loving Indians, Tendulkar would be instrumental in creating awareness about the exciting genre of fantasy sports in the country. Other than fantasy cricket, he would help PFG promote and generate excitement around all sports including kabaddi, football, and basketball. Paytm First Games is among the leading fantasy sports gaming platforms in the country and the partnership with Sachin will increase its reach in smaller cities and towns.

    For millions of Indians, the legendary cricketers' journey has had a deep impact on their personal lives. He has been the sole inspiration for many to play, watch, and believe in cricket, more as a religion than just a game. By welcoming him as the brand ambassador PFG hopes to inspire gaming enthusiasts to experience the fantasy sports phenomenon. The company has also set aside Rs 300 crore for investing in growing the market for fantasy sports and other online gaming events during this financial year.  It said that over the next six months, 200 plus live events would be featured on the platform including international and domestic cricket tournaments, soccer leagues and more.

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    Sachin Tendulkar said, “Cricket is an engaging sport, and we all tend to have opinions about the game – right from player selection to playing strategies. Paytm First Games will give fans the opportunity to don their thinking hats and experience the thrill of making the correct choices and getting their teams to win. I am happy to partner with Paytm First Games to enable cricket fans to engage more with the ever-popular game of cricket”

    Paytm First Games COO Sudhanshu Gupta said, "Cricket is like a religion in the country which inspires over a billion people and fantasy sports takes the fan’s level of engagement to the next level where the user experiences the thrill of playing along with the athletes. As India’s homegrown gaming platform, our vision is to get the sports fans closer to the action with fantasy sports. Most of us have grown up watching the Master Blaster in action. With Sachin as a brand ambassador, we wish to inspire mobile gaming enthusiasts to experience fantasy sports which are about tactics, strategic planning and research."

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    Paytm First Games offers over 50 games where the most popular is fantasy sports where players apply research and strategy to engage with live sporting events. The platform currently engages with over 80 million gaming enthusiasts with the majority of them from smaller cities and towns.