PUNE: SuperGaming, the studio behind one of India’s most successful mobile games, announced that its flagship first-person shooter game MaskGun has crossed 100 million players worldwide across Android and iOS. This milestone underscores MaskGun’s journey from a homegrown title to one of the few Indian shooters to achieve scale globally.

Since its launch, players have formed millions of clans and spent over 40 million hours in the game, making it one of the most played and community-driven shooters from India. MaskGun is powered by SuperGaming’s proprietary SuperPlatform, enabling large-scale multiplayer experiences while fostering vibrant social connections across clans and players.

MaskGun 100 Million Milestone Rewards

• Limited-Time Midas 100M Crate: Exclusive premium crate gifted to all players logging in during the celebration.
• 2X XP Boost: Double XP on all matches played during the celebration period.
• Community Spotlight: Top players and community members have been added to MaskGun’s in-game credits as a mark of recognition.
• New Splash Screen: A refreshed in-game look to commemorate the 100M milestone.
• Clan Leaderboard Rewards: Exclusive rewards for top-performing clans globally.

Roby John, CEO and Co-Founder of SuperGaming, said, “When we started making MaskGun, we never imagined it would become a community this large and vibrant. This milestone belongs entirely to our players. The best part about MaskGun has never been the guns or the maps; it’s the people. Their friendships, rivalries, and stories have made this journey special. Today we celebrate not just 100 million players, but 100 million connections.”

Building on Genre Mastery: Perfecting the Art of Multiplayer Shooters

The success of MaskGun demonstrates what is possible with a focused approach to a single genre. By mastering the art of creating accessible yet competitive shooters, SuperGaming has built the foundation for its next milestone: Indus, the Indo-Futuristic Battle Royale, which has already surpassed 9 million downloads in its first year.

Each game in SuperGaming’s portfolio builds on the learnings of their previous titles, whether in gameplay balance, live service updates, community engagement, or cultural storytelling. This philosophy of genre mastery reflects the company’s ability to refine and elevate with every new release, ensuring each title delivers greater scale, sharper design, and stronger impact.

Fuelled by Series B Funding

This milestone follows SuperGaming’s recent $15 million Series B funding round, which brought the company’s valuation to $100 million. The round was led by global investors, including Skycatcher, Steadview Capital, a16z Speedrun, Bandai Namco 021 Fund, Polygon Ventures, Neowiz,and LOUD.GG, and others. The new capital will fuel international expansion of SuperGaming’s titles, accelerate the growth of SuperPlatform, and support the development of new original IPs.

MaskGun’s success highlights SuperGaming’s ability and strength to create original Indian IP that resonates globally.

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Abilities in Indus are designed to serve every kind of player, from newcomers who are looking for an instant impact to seasoned pros who thrive on depth and outplay potential. With this system, each player who enters Virlok is equipped with gear and also with personalized powers that complement their preferred style of play. 

Each player can now select from active abilities tied to unique gameplay archetypes like Intel, Support, Mobility, and Assault. These are executed with a single-tap input, keeping the system easy to use while enabling deep tactical options. This keeps Indus true to its mobile-first design philosophy—fast, fluid, and strategic.

At launch, players can get their hands on four powerful abilities:

• Hunter’s Instinct (Intel) — Activate infrared vision for 20 seconds within a 150-meter radius to detect nearby enemies. Perfect for tracking movement and planning. Cooldown: 80 seconds.
• Shield Dome (Support) — Deploy a bullet-blocking energy barrier with 400 HP that protects you and your squad while still allowing outgoing fire. Ideal for clutch revives and tight holds. Cooldown: 75 seconds.
• Speed Run (Mobility) — Dash in any direction with impact, damaging enemies along your path. Use it to close gaps, escape danger, or reposition fast. Cooldown: 85 seconds.
• Deadeye (Assault) — Draw a high-powered sidearm for 25 seconds. It delivers 360 headshot damage and 180 body damage. Each headshot kills refunds bullets, rewarding precision and aggression. Cooldown: 80 seconds.

“Every update in Indus is brought to give our players new ways to express themselves, outplay opponents, and shape every match to their style. Abilities are a natural step forward in that journey. They bring new depth to each encounter while keeping Indus fast, tactical, and accessible. This is part of our ongoing effort to make Indus deeper, more strategic, and above all, make players feel more powerful as they craft their Hero, without ever losing sight of what makes it fun,” said Roby John, CEO and Co-Founder, SuperGaming.

Complementing the launch of abilities is the introduction of Anti-Gravity Spires. These are floating stone obelisks that appear throughout the map. When activated, these spires launch players upward into a controlled redeployment dive, letting them reposition quickly across Virlok. Players can see spires on the map and use them strategically to gain elevation, escape combat, or shift into the next zone. 

Also joining the feature slate is Custom Rooms, a much-requested community tool that lets players organize their matches and tournaments. Custom Rooms allow hosts to choose game modes (Battle Royale & TDM), maps, squad sizes (Solo, Duo, Squad), toggle gameplay settings like aim assist or auto-fire, and even include spectators. From private lobbies to friendly scrims, Indus now makes room for community-driven formats with greater control and flexibility.

To see Abilities in action, check out the video here: 

Indus Battle Royale continues to evolve based on feedback and player behavior. These features mark a leap in how Indus empowers player agency within a battle royale format. By combining intuitive design with deeper mechanics, Indus expands the tactical sandbox that the players operate in. Whether they are jumping in for their first game or their hundredth.

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Experience these exhilarating four dynamic RC experiences: the RC Cars, where kids compete on a customized track with remote-controlled cars; the RC Boats, which challenges participants to navigate boats through a water-based course; the RC Excavators, a task-based obstacle maze operated using a robotic JCB; and the Remote-controlled aerial vehicles, offering a futuristic challenge as kids pilot through aerial missions. Each game is designed to spark curiosity, build coordination, and provide a burst of adrenaline—all within the air-conditioned comfort of a mall.

With safety, innovation, and family fun at its core, The Pavilion Mall invites parents and children alike to step into an action-packed summer unlike any other. Come ACCLR8 your summer at The Pavilion Mall, Pune – where innovation meets exhilaration!

• Event: ACCLR8- Robo Gaming Experience
• Venue: Pavilion Mall, Pune
• Date: Until 20^th June
• Ticket Price – INR 399 each
• Age Limit – 5 years plus

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HYDERABAD: At the recently held WAVES Summit 2025 at Mumbai, a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Game Developers Association of India (GDAI) and the Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC- set up by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India), marking a significant milestone in promoting collaboration, innovation, and growth in India’s rapidly evolving gaming and esports ecosystem.

This strategic partnership is designed to enhance cooperation between the GDAI and SEPC across key industry dimensions, including investment facilitation, international promotion, industry engagement, skill development, and global market access.

As part of the MoU, GDAI and SEPC have committed to promote bilateral investment opportunities, joint ventures, and business delegations to stimulate economic and technological collaboration; build a consortium of companies to amplify India’s gaming and esports export capabilities; foster technological advancement in areas such as AR/VR, gamification, AI, metaverse, animation, and visual effects; drive skill development and training initiatives to strengthen India’s talent pipeline and industry readiness amongst other goals to showcase India’s potential in video gaming, esports, and related emerging technologies.

Speaking about the MoU, Dr. Abhay Kumar Sinha, Director General, SEPC,  “This partnership is a key step towards boosting India’s services exports in the high-growth gaming and esports sector. By aligning with GDAI, we aim to unlock global market opportunities and strengthen India’s position as a leading exporter of creative and digital services.”

Sharing his views on the association with SEPC, Sridhar Muppidi, Chairperson,  GDAI, said, “This MoU is a major step toward positioning India as a global player in the gaming and esports sector. By working together, GDAI and SEPC aim to unlock new economic opportunities and help Indian developers, designers, and entrepreneurs reach new heights.”

Sridhar further added, “This partnership also reflects the government’s growing interest in recognising gaming and esports not just as entertainment avenues but as significant contributors to India’s digital economy and export potential.”

The MoU further encourages cooperation in software development, internet technologies, data analytics, and immersive technologies to empower start-ups, creators, and enterprises.

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MUMBAI: Dream Sports, India’s leading sports technology company, today announced a gaming collaboration with Microsoft at the inaugural edition of World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit 2025 (WAVES), Mumbai. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed at the event saw the two companies unite to further India’s gaming market and build for future gaming innovations.

The collaboration aims to explore opportunities to publish Microsoft’s gaming portfolio in the Indian region and offer more AI-powered experiences to Indian gamers.

Together, Dream Sports and Microsoft will unlock the full potential of India’s gaming market, fueled by Dream Sports’ deep understanding of the young, tech-savvy gaming community.

Commenting on the partnership, Harsh Jain, Co-Founder & CEO, Dream Sports said: “We are eager to build innovative & future-ready experiences by leveraging Microsoft’s deep technical & AI expertise along with our base of 250 million Indian users. We look forward to working together to redefine the future of online gaming in India.”

“We are excited to explore a collaboration with Dream Sports, leveraging their vast ecosystem of 250 million users. Together, Microsoft and Dream Sports aim to elevate the Indian gaming landscape by tailoring it to local needs and delivering transformative AI-driven experiences,” by Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India and South Asia.

At a time when the Indian gaming industry is at the helm of a revolution, such efforts will help leverage new-age tech and resources for more interactive experiences, and a better developer’s infrastructure. Both companies highlighted the significance of concerted action, and believe this is just the beginning of a long-term collaboration focused on innovation, access, and building for India’s next billion gamers.

Fueling this vision is a rapidly evolving digital infrastructure and the emergence of India as the second-largest mobile gaming market. By hitting the $3.8 Bn mark in FY24, India’s gaming market has developed into a massive ecosystem of close to 600 million gamers (Leveling up: State of India Interactive).

With enablers such as seamless internet access, smart-phone penetration and greater catalysts of support within the public, investor, policy, and academia sphere, the share of gamers has increased manifold across diverse segments, with 66% gamers from non-metro cities and 44% female gamers (Leveling up: State of India Interactive). 

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PUNE: SuperGaming, India’s leading game developer, is set to host the grand LAN Finale of the Indus International Tournament (IIT) on May 18, 2025, at Drome Arena, Pune. The finale marks the culmination of one of India’s biggest esports tournaments, celebrating the journey of grassroots talent, national contenders, and global esports teams in Indus Battle Royale, India’s homegrown Indo-futuristic battle royale title.

With a total prize pool of  ₹2.5 crore, Indus International Tournament has been designed to spotlight Indian talent on the global esports map. The finale will see 15 top teams from the Homegrown, National, Powerplay, and International phases battle it out for glory and a ₹2 crore championship prize.

Adding to the stakes, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the LAN finale will be awarded a custom Mahindra Thar, making it one of the most aspirational rewards in Indian esports.

Key Highlights So Far:

• Over 1000 teams participated across Homegrown, National, Powerplay, and International phases.
• A total of 946 Matches were played across the 4 phases of the Tournament, including the Last Chance Qualifiers.
• The Indus International Tournament has seen fierce competition across all phases. The Qualifying teams are Team Rogue, DGE, Moggers, Esports Battleground, 4Magic (Brazil), Kadiliman Esports (Philippines), Zero Gravity, Marcos Gaming, Likitha Esports, Heatbeast, Golden Hornet, 4Ever, Autobotz, and Blind Esports—rounding off a truly global and competitive lineup.

SuperGaming’s Co-founder and CEO, Roby John, said,  “The Indus International Tournament is our way of building the future of Indian esports from the ground up. It’s not just about the pros — it’s about giving grassroots talent a real platform to compete, grow, and turn their passion into a profession. We want Indus to be the starting point for the next wave of esports stars to rise — from every corner of the country to the global stage.”

The LAN Finale is expected to draw fans, creators, and esports enthusiasts from across the country for a one-of-a-kind celebration of Indian esports excellence. Alongside the championship showdown, the event will also offer immersive experiences, creator meet-and-greets, and live music performances, making it a landmark moment for India’s gaming ecosystem.

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Thaikkudam Bridge, known for its genre-defying fusion of folk, classical, and rock, has performed over 650 shows, including more than 100 international concerts across 25 countries. During their electrifying live show in Pune, the band partnered with SuperGaming to unveil Agni Raagam, a character inspired by the grandeur and storytelling prowess of Kathakali, one of India’s most iconic art forms.

Indus Battle Royale has carved a unique identity in the competitive battle royale space with its Indo-futuristic setting, and Agni Raagam continues that tradition. With over 6M+ downloads, the made-in-India-for-the-world battle royale game draws inspiration from Indian music, art, and storytelling. This character reflects the theatrical intensity of Kathakali as a digital vigilante protecting its cultural identity in Virlok.

A defining moment of this collaboration was the inclusion of Navarasam, Thaikkudam Bridge’s iconic track, in Indus’ latest trailer. This track, a powerful tribute to the nine emotions of classical Indian storytelling, serves as the perfect backdrop for Agni Raagam’s reveal. With this, SuperGaming aims to revive the lost art of Kathakali by giving it a new digital life through gaming, ensuring that its legacy reaches younger generations in an interactive and immersive way.

“Kathakali is a powerful storytelling tradition that is slowly fading. Navarasam by Thaikkudam Bridge revived it through music, and now, with Indus Battle Royale, we’re bringing it to gaming. Agni Raagam is our tribute to this rich legacy—a warrior carrying the fire of Kathakali into the future. By integrating Navarasam, we aim to ensure that our culture is not just preserved but reimagined for a new generation to experience and embrace.,” said Roby John, CEO & Co-founder of SuperGaming.

Vian Fernandes, Bassist and Rapper of Thaikkudam Bridge added “Kathakali is a treasure of Indian culture, but like many traditional art forms, it risks being forgotten. When we made Navarasam, we wanted to bring its story to life through music, and now, seeing it take shape in Indus Battle Royale is incredible. Our concert in Pune was a bridge between past and future, ensuring that the artform of Kathakali continues to inspire, whether on stage, through sound, or in the digital world of gaming.”

More than just entertainment, this collaboration is a bold statement—proving that India’s artistic heritage isn’t just something to be remembered but something to be reinvented. As Kathakali found a new home in Indo-futurism, Indus ensured that Indian culture wasn’t just remembered—it was reimagined for the future.

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The grand gaming spectacle will feature over 150 influencers, making it one of the most anticipated offline gaming events in the city.  Additionally, players will get a chance to win a range of prizes, including a grand prize bike worth INR 2 lakhs and vouchers valued at up to 20,000 rupees making it a total pool of over INR 6 Lakhs. Players will also compete for hourly prizes ranging from INR 1,000 to INR 10,000. Adding to the excitement, the event will be attended by a popular influencer and the top 12 winners will have the unique opportunity to compete alongside a celebrity player, renowned actor Jisshu Sengupta.

Commenting on the event, Zupee’s spokesperson said, “We are excited to host the Zupee Ludo Fest in the city of Joy and bring together the vibrant skilled gaming community in Kolkata. We look forward to seeing both seasoned players and new participants come together, compete with celebrities, showcase their skills, and win amazing prizes.” 

Zupee consistently encourages responsible gaming and this Ludo Fest provides an exciting, engaging, and responsible environment for its users. Therefore, whether you are a Ludo legend or just looking for some fun, join the Zupee Ludo Fest at any of the given locations.  

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Step up and test your skills with an array of high-energy activities that will leave you wanting more:

• Radio Control Car Race: Unleash your inner speed demon! Take control in this fast-paced, remote-controlled car race, where precision and skill are key as you drift and dominate the track.
• FOOTTY Street: Feel the thrill of street football like never before! Grab your team for an intense 3-on-3 bench football showdown, packed with fast moves, sharp skills, and non-stop action.
• Mini Pickleball: All the fun of pickleball—now in a compact, power-packed version! Take on your friends in this exciting twist on a favorite game, where every point is a race to the finish.

Get your tickets now and don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind BALLZY experience, where the thrill of gaming meets the excitement of live sports. Be there to experience the future of sports and gaming like never before at The Pavilion Mall, Pune!

Event Details:

• Dates: 14th November – 24th November 2024
• Time: 1 PM – 9 PM
• Location: The Pavilion Mall, Pune
• Ticket Price: ₹250 per head
• Tickets Available On Bookmyshow

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NEW DELHI: PokerBaazi, India’s biggest Poker platform, recently announced the first edition of Baazi Millions, a transformative tournament with a fixed pay-out structure for the top 200 rank holders. The tournament is slated to begin on 1st June & will conclude on 9th June, witnessing professional & amateur Poker players battling to secure top spots in the Poker tournament with a never-seen-before guaranteed payout of INR 1 Million each to the top 25 rank holders.

Baazi Millions stands as another feat from PokerBaazi to further and build the Indian Poker tournament culture.

Commenting on the introduction of Baazi Millions, Navkiran Singh, CEO and Founder, of Baazi Games shared, “Since the inception of PokerBaazi, we have been diligently working towards on how best we can push boundaries and deliver exceptional value to Poker players. Baazi Millions is a stride towards our commitment to continuously innovate in the Indian poker community.”

This tournament uniquely rewards the top 200 players, making Baazi Millions a first-of-its-kind experience for players.

The tournament’s payout structure:

Players can register on the PokerBaazi application and participate in the tournament.

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