Asia
Chinese Embassy Urges Philippines to Ban POGOs
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The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has urged the Philippine government to ban its offshore gaming industry, claiming that the “vast majority” of Chinese citizens involved in their operations are victims.
In an official statement attributed to a spokesperson, the embassy also denied any involvement in the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) industry after uniforms of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the Chinese People’s Armed Police Force were discovered during a raid on a POGO compound in Pampanga earlier this month.
“We appeal to the Philippines to ban POGO at an early date so as to root out this social ill. And we firmly oppose any baseless accusation and smearing against China in connection with POGO,” the statement said.
The statement went on to say, “Chinese law prohibits all forms of gambling. The Chinese government strictly cracks down on Chinese citizens engaging in gambling business abroad including POGO. Ample evidence shows that POGO breeds serious crimes such as kidnapping for ransom, human trafficking and murder. POGO is detrimental to both Philippine and Chinese interests and images as well as China-Philippines relations.
“In recent years, the Chinese and Philippine law enforcement agencies have maintained close communication and cooperation and conducted multiple joint operations to bring down cross-border gambling and telecom fraud. Since 2018, nearly 3000 Chinese citizens implicated in the cases have been repatriated with joint efforts of both sides. In the past year alone, China has assisted the Philippines in shutting down five POGO hubs and repatriated nearly 1000 Chinese citizens.
“The vast majority of the Chinese citizens involved in these cases are victims of the Philippine offshore gambling industry. The Chinese government is committed to protecting the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens.”
Asia
Nazara Technologies partners with nCore Games
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Nazara Publishing, the publishing arm of India’s only publicly listed gaming company Nazara Technologies, along with nCore Games has entered a publishing partnership for FAU-G Domination. This is the latest game from the FAU-G franchise, the previous version of which garnered up to 50 million downloads.
Pre-registrations for FAU-G: Domination will be available on Google Play and the App Store later this year.
FAU-G: Domination is developed by Dot9 Games, a studio of nCore Games. The game features modern-day military aesthetics with Indian characters, each with unique backstories. The game includes various maps with diverse environments that reflect India’s rich heritage, blending cultural pride with cutting-edge gameplay.
Nitish Mittersain, Jt. MD & CEO of Nazara Technologies said, “Made in India games have a huge potential to address the growing needs of the Indian gamer with locally relevant content and we are excited to partner with nCore to bring FAU-G: Domination to all our players”
“In recent times, the Indian government has called upon its citizens to support homegrown apps through the ‘Make in India’ initiative,” said Vishal Gondal, Co-Founder of nCore Games. “FAU-G: Domination is our humble response to PM Modi’s ‘Make-in-India’ call, and we’re thankful that Nazara shares our vision to bring the best of India to the world. This signals India’s arrival as a major player in the global gaming industry.”
“We’re grateful that India’s biggest gaming company is supporting us to bring FAU-G: Domination to the world. “,said Deepak Ail, Co-Founder & CEO of Dot9 Games. “Gaming is for everyone, and FAU-G: Domination is our effort in making that a reality.”
Nazara Publishing, India’s first turnkey publishing platform, provides comprehensive services for both local and global game developers aiming to tap into the booming Indian gaming market. The platform offers end-to-end solutions, including market access and distribution, marketing and promotion, monetization strategies, localization and culturalization, and advanced analytics. These services enable developers to focus on creating compelling content while leveraging Nazara’s infrastructure to achieve commercial success.
Asia
SuperGaming introduces 4v4 Team Deathmatch in Indus Battle Royale; game surpassed 11 million pre-registrations
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NODWIN Gaming announces BGMS Season 3; India’s premier esports tournament to return on Star Sports
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NODWIN® Gaming, South Asia’s leading gaming and esports company has announced the highly anticipated third edition of India’s premier esports event – BGMI Masters Series (BGMS). The tournament will be televised live on India’s leading sports broadcaster Star Sports for the third consecutive year.
BGMS Season 3 will witness India’s top 24 teams competing in one of the nation’s biggest Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) tournaments scheduled from July 19 to August 11.
Sharing his enthusiasm, Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director of NODWIN® Gaming expressed, “Being the biggest esports IP in India, BGMS has been a cornerstone of esports action in the country since its inception two years ago. This edition marks a significant milestone for us as BGMS returns to a major sports TV network like Star Sports, for the third time, offering unparalleled visibility to esports talent & associated brands on mainstream television. Our team has always strived to deliver top-tier esports experiences and will leave no stone unturned in leveraging our years of expertise in the production and broadcast space to bring the best of the best esports action on television once again. Together, with the incredible team at Star Sports, we are committed to cementing esports’ status as a mainstream sport amongst the masses, and eagerly anticipate an exciting season ahead.”
The tournament has continued its association with TVS Raider, the sporty commuter motorcycle from TVS Motor Company as the Official Mobility Partner, and Philips OneBlade, the male grooming product of Philips India as the competition’s Official Styling Partner.
“We are thrilled to announce the third season in partnership with a plethora of remarkable brands, who share our collective vision to nurture esports talent across the country. The involvement and support of leading brands highlights the growing youth base of this new-age sport, and how BGMS is positioned to reach out and capture the largest market share of this growing audience.” he further added.
The previous season of BGMS garnered a remarkable viewership on the Star Sports Network, underscoring its growing popularity and appeal amongst audiences throughout the nation. As the tournament returns for a third consecutive year on Star Sports, it reaffirms its position as a linchpin of India’s esports calendar.
“Star Sports has always been committed to bringing the best of sports entertainment to its viewers. The rapid rise of esports in the country has made it an exciting addition to our portfolio, tapping into a wide demographic of tech-savvy younger generation. Having accumulated monumental viewership for the past two seasons, BGMS has not only helped us showcase the best of esports action but also to bridge the gap between traditional sports and esports in India. With the invaluable support of NODWIN® Gaming, we look forward to another high-octane season this year, offering unparalleled BGMI action to our viewers,” said Vikram Passi, Head – Marketing, Star Sports Network.
NODWIN® Gaming, alongside each of the partner brands, will play a pivotal role in making BGMS Season 3, a premium esports experience for fans across the nation, setting new benchmarks in Indian esports.
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