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India's first dedicated PC and console game publishing house closes pre-seed founding round
AppWizard
February 28, 2025

India’s first dedicated PC and console game publishing house closes pre-seed founding round

1312 Interactive has completed its pre-seed founding round, establishing itself as India's first dedicated PC and console game publishing house, founded by Deepak Gurijala and Raviteja Mantena. The company aims to discover and publish indie and AA games for global audiences and has received support from industry leaders, including Akshat Rathee, Gautam Virk, Rajat Ojha, and others. The founders plan to elevate Indian games in the global market and are exploring collaborations with developers in Southeast Asia, the MENA region, and South America. They have three titles scheduled for release in 2025: Winds of Arcana, Palm Sugar: A Village Story, and Souls of Bombarika, with plans to introduce six to eight additional games annually.
Cats Vote blends resource management with political satire
AppWizard
October 16, 2024

Cats Vote blends resource management with political satire

Cat's Vote is a resource management simulation game developed by Danar Kayfi, set to launch on Steam next month. The game combines themes of cats and politics, allowing players to manage resources for a feline family while participating in elections that influence their living conditions. A demo is currently available during the Steam Next Fest, which runs until October 21st. The game was originally conceived during the 2017 Game Zanga game jam and has been revisited for its formal release in 2024. Danar Kayfi will also attend Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan on November 9th and 10th.
Eneba signs Riot Games and Garena to its PC marketplace
AppWizard
September 19, 2024

Eneba signs Riot Games and Garena to its PC marketplace

Eneba has partnered with game publishers Riot Games and Garena to enhance its PC marketplace. This collaboration allows mobile game publishers to utilize Eneba’s digital marketplace for co-promotions and improved fraud protection. Eneba now offers Riot Cash digital currency in the U.S., Canada, and most of Latin America, enabling purchases of in-game content for Riot Games titles. Additionally, Eneba will start offering Garena Shells in mid-September for purchasing in-game content for titles like Garena Free Fire. Eneba has over 80,000 digital gaming products and has attracted over 15 million buyers in 2023, with a high customer return rate. Founded in 2018, Eneba has a team of over 250 professionals.
Just over a year after it launched on PC, Warner Bros is shutting down Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
AppWizard
August 29, 2024

Just over a year after it launched on PC, Warner Bros is shutting down Harry Potter: Magic Awakened

Warner Bros has announced the shutdown of Harry Potter: Magic Awakened in the Americas, Europe, and Oceania, effective October 29, just over a year after its global launch in July 2023. The game will remain accessible in Asia, including the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and select territories in MENA. It has been removed from the App Store and Google Play, and in-game purchases have been halted. Players can continue to play until the servers go offline. There are challenges for players considering transitioning to NetEase servers, as this would result in a loss of progress. The closure contrasts with the success of Hogwarts Legacy, which was noted as the best-selling game of the year in early 2024. Warner Bros aims to focus on mobile and multi-platform free-to-play games, but the quick closure raises questions about this strategy.
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