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  • As a part of the alliance, Reliance Games and GoPhygital will partner and develop AR and VR based apps

    Reliance Games announces alliance with GoPhygital

    By A Correspondent

     

    Reliance Games announced its foray into the fast-growing Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality space by announcing its alliance with GoPhygital, a Mumbai-based venture focused on creating immersive AR, VR and MR experiences.

     

    As a part of the alliance, Reliance Games and GoPhygital will partner and develop AR and VR based apps, games and experiences which will be based on original IP and licensed IP.

     

    Speaking about the association and their foray into AR and VR, Amit Khanduja, CEO of Reliance Entertainment – Digital said:“We are delivering a console experience to our mobile consumers and we will continue to push the boundaries for apps and games with AR and VR. As we continue to invest heavily in the new technology, we are at the threshold of a big revolution in how digital content will be consumed, and consumer experiences and behaviour will change, in the days to come. Currently our creative teams are working on analyzing the player data and designing levels and games to use from their real world to augment players virtual world.”

     

    On the association with Reliance Entertainment – Digital, Hitesh Jain, Founder and CEO of GoPhygital said:“We are proud to be associated with Reliance Entertainment – Digital, who over the years have redefined the rules of the game when it came to digital entertainment. We look forward to working closely with them in creating the next level of entertainment.”

     

     

  • Manish Agarwal will be CEO while Nitish Mittersain will be MD at Nazara Technologies

    Nazara nets Manish Agarwal as CEO, eyes being largest smartphone publisher

    By A Correspondent

     

    Leading mobile game developer and publisher Nazara Technologies has announced the appointment of Manish Agarwal as Chief Executive Officer. Nitish Mittersain, who founded Nazara Technologies, will assume the role of the Managing Director.

     

    Formerly CEO of Reliance Games, Agarwal brings with over 16 years of rich experience in digital, consumer marketing and mobile gamingHe was instrumental for development of successful, multi-million download games including Real Steel franchise, Pacific Rim and Hunger Games Panem Run among others. He has held senior leadership positons at Unilever, Microsoft, Rediff, Infosys and UTV.

     

    Said Mittersain: “As an industry as well as a company, we are at an inflection point today. While on the demand-side, the adoption of smartphones and enhanced connectivity is helping the segment grow at an unprecedented pace, on the supply-side there is tremendous interest in the Indian market from global players, new entrants, content developers and investors. To remain competitive in this market, we need to scale up our operations and increase the management bandwidth, and this is where Manish will play a role. We are certain that his experience of running a large mobile gaming business, expertise of developing world-class games and passion for the mobile game developer ecosystem will help in taking Nazara to new heights.”

     

    Speaking about his appointment, Agarwal, said, “Nazara has been a pioneer in the Indian mobile gaming space. With an in-depth understanding of the gaming ecosystem and a highly talented team, the company is well poised to shift gears and enter a phase of faster growth. I am glad to be a part of Nazara, and together with Nitish will help steer the company and set it on course to becoming a world class mobile gaming company. ”

     

  • The platform will celebrate knowledge-sharing and networking with industry leaders

    Reliance Games announces debut of Pocket Gamer Connects

    By A Correspondent

     

    Reliance Games has announced the advent of international mobile gaming conference – Pocket Gamer Connects to be held at Bangalore on April 16th and 17th2015. The event will feature some of the biggest developers, Indie superstars and global publishers known for games such as Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, Candy Crush Saga, Warhammer 40000: Carnage and many others amongst a remarkable list of business leaders.

     

    In association with Steel Media this conference will be the epicenter for the entire Mobile Gaming fraternity, where developers and the academic community will get a chance to interact with the who’s who of the sector, investors, publishers and government representations to know what it takes to succeed in this fast growing space. The conference will have short-form lectures, super smart engaged speakers dispensing practical advice, intensive networking and will wrap up with a mega entertainment night featuring eastern and western cultural influences.

     

    Manish Agarwal

    Announcing the launch of PG Connects Bangalore, Manish Agarwal, CEO, Reliance Entertainment Digital said, “We are glad to announce our collaboration with Steel Media to bring Pocket Gamer Connects to India. It’s a dream come true to give global exposure and world class knowledge to a young Indian developer community so we can build the next billion dollar game from India. This event will be a true inflection point for mobile gaming to surge to great heights in our country.”

     

  • The consultancy’s mandate will be to conceptualize and implement the best strategic communication routes

    Reliance Games appoints LinOpinion|GH as its PR partner

     

     

    LinOpinion|GH announced that it has won the Reliance Games business in India, in a hotly contested multi-agency pitch. The consultancy’s mandate will be to conceptualize and implement the best strategic communication routes to maximize visibility for Reliance Games and its offerings in the mobile gaming space in India.

     

    Reliance Games, the mobile gaming division of Reliance Entertainment Digital with its presence in over 70 countries is India’s leading mobile game developer.  Some of its block buster hit games include Real Steel, Real Steel World Robot Boxing, Hunger Games, Pacific Rim, Total Recall among others with over 200mn downloads world over. Globally distributed, Reliance Games’ content can be accessed through iTunes, Google Play, Amazon and Windows as well as 80 leading networks across 100 countries worldwide.

     

    Speaking on the association, Roopak Nair, Head of Marketing, Reliance Entertainment Digital said, “LinOpinion|GH brings an eclectic mix of creativity and passion for gaming and we are excited about embarking on this new journey. Mobile gaming is growing at an astounding rate and we would like to partake in the excitement with exciting games that enthrall millions of consumers and foster growth of the gaming ecosystem in India.”

     

    Kavita Lakhani, President, LinOpinion|GH, commenting on the new win said, “We are honored to partner with Reliance Games, India’s leading mobile game development company.  India has a booming mobile gaming industry and majority of its population is below 25 years.  Reliance Games’ key objective is to discover the best young Indian talent from metros and mini metros, to provide them a global platform to showcase their game creativity and development prowess. The PR campaign will focus on helping build brand salience and connect with young Indian game developers and consumers through unconventional and innovative PR ideas.”

     

  • Reliance Games has launched the official mobile game of the popular US dance-based reality show Dancing With the Stars, available on the Apple app store

    Reliance Games launches Dancing With the Stars mobile game

    By A Correspondent

     

    Reliance Games, a developer and publisher of mobile games, has set the stage for enthusiasts to groove along with the dance-based TV show, Dancing with the Stars. This rhythm-based mobile game is inspired by the enormously popular television show and lets users prove they are the best dancer on the virtual floor. Dancing With the Stars: On the Move can be played on iPhone, iPad and iTouch (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dancing-stars-on-move/id642440504?mt=8).

     

    Manish Agarwal

    “Dancing with the Stars: On the Move mixes the glamour and high-stakes drama of the competitive show with the rhythm-based gameplay people love,” says Manish Agarwal, CEO of Reliance Entertainment Digital. “Both new and seasoned casual gamers will be addicted to the combination of music, colourful costumes and amazing dance floor moves.”

     

    Players can also share their game progress with friends via Facebook Connect, allowing users to share their dancing outfit and show off their winning score.

     

    “It’s an amazing, immersive experience,” said Paul Joffe, VP BBC Worldwide Digital Entertainment and Games. “It puts the excitement and energy of Dancing with the Stars in your hands. Fans get the chance to enjoy first-hand the journey to becoming a champion. They can even team up with their favourite dancers from the show.”

     

    Dancing With the Stars showcases paired celebrities and professional dancers who compete for the trophy.

     

  • The company has announced the acquisition of a mobile game development and publishing company in Japan and a mobile game development studio in Korea, thereby augmenting its footprint in the global mobile gaming industry

    Reliance Games expands to Japan, Korea

    By A Correspondent

     

    Reliance Big Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, part of the ADAG Reliance group, has announced that Reliance Games, its international mobile gaming business, in a bid to expand its global presence has made a strategic entry into the key gaming destinations in the world – Japan and Korea. The company has announced the acquisition of a mobile game development and publishing company in Japan and a mobile game development studio in Korea, thereby augmenting its footprint in the global mobile gaming industry.

     

    The recent ingress of Reliance Games into Japan and Korea will play a pivotal role in the company’s international roadmap. The Japanese and Korean business set-ups give Reliance Games direct access to the two largest mobile gaming markets known to the world. The company aims to adopt a two pronged approach for the new set-ups; while the Japanese and Korean facilities will develop IPs targeted to local consumers, they will in future also be responsible for R&D of multi-player mobile games for the western markets.

     

    Manish Agarwal

    Commenting on the milestone, Manish Agarwal, CEO, Reliance Entertainment Digital said,   “Reliance Games, after the success of Real Steel & F1 2011 mobile games globally, has embarked on a journey of expanding its business beyond North America markets. With this acquisition in Japan & Korea Reliance Games has made inroads into the world’s largest mobile gaming markets and looks forward to tap the 5.5 Bln USD & 1.3 Bln USD mobile gaming markets of Japan & Korea respectively. Investment in the development studio at Busan, Korea and in the distribution team at Tokyo, Japan will enable us to develop games for local markets instead of trying to force fit western games in these markets. I have full confidence on teams at Korea and Japan to establish Reliance Games as a very innovative and successful gaming brand.”

     

    Eric Marlow, Vice President of Global Studios, Reliance Games said, “The Company’s expansion into the Japanese and Korean markets is significant and strategic. We see now a clear path that allows us product and development capacity in both countries. We are extremely excited by the new capabilities added to our team and we think our customers will enjoy the games we are preparing for them.”

     

    The company has brought on board Hwa Seok Choi in the role of Chief Revenue Officer for Reliance Games Japan. Commenting on his new role, he said, “It is a great opportunity to be a part of Reliance Games’ global expansion strategy. I am looking forward to the successful games that we will bring to the mobile gaming markets in times to come.”

     

    On partnering with the Reliance Group, Hojin Song, CEO of Bluesom Inc. said, “It’s a pleasure to partner Reliance Games in its phase of expanding global presence. I am certain that together we will be able to effectively cater to the mobile gaming markets globally.”