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Industry News

February 20, 2025

Innovate2Educate

The Innovate2Educate Handheld Device Design Challenge is an exciting competition aimed at transforming children's learning experiences. It is part of the Create in India Challenge Season 1 and is celebrated under WAVES (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit), which will focus on four key pillars: Broadcasting & Infotainment, AVGC-XR, Digital Media & Innovation, and Films.

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February 19, 2025

Innovate2Educate

The Innovate2Educate Handheld Device Design Challenge is an exciting competition aimed at transforming children's learning experiences.

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February 18, 2025

Game Forge’ programs organised under WAVES help students learn about technological advancements in gaming sector

The Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, organized a series of events as part of the outreach programs on World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) to encourage innovation in India's digital gaming sector, in different cities of the country.

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February 01, 2025

MIB & IDGS organise events in schools to fuel innovations in gaming

The Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS), in partnership with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has organized a series of events under the WAVES (Word Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit) outreach program to fuel the innovations in India's digital gaming sector.

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February 01, 2025

India’s Gaming Industry Gets a Boost with GameForge Program Under WAVES Initiative

The Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, successfully concluded the GameForge Program, a pioneering skill-sync initiative aimed at equipping students with essential gaming and esports career skills.

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February 01, 2025

India’s Gaming Industry Gets a Boost with GameForge Program Under WAVES Initiative

The GameForge Program under the WAVES initiative is shaping the future of India’s gaming sector by empowering students with skills for esports and game development.

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January 31, 2025

IDGS and MIB Propel India’s Gaming Future Through WAVES Outreach Program

The Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS), in partnership with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting successfully organized a series of events under the WAVES (Word Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit) outreach program to fuel the innovations in India's digital gaming sector.

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January 31, 2025

IDGS and MIB Propel India’s Gaming Future Through WAVES Outreach Program

The Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS), in partnership with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting successfully organized a series of events under the WAVES

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August 30, 2024

Shaping the Future of Entertainment

TThe Government of India is gearing up to host the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) to bolster India's Media & Entertainment industry and extend its global influence

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Friday, 05 April 2024

Krafton India CEO Becomes Vice President of Indian Digital Gaming Society

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS) has appointed BGMI developer Krafton India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn as its Vice President (VP) to shape the future of digital gaming in India. Sohn will focus on promoting inclusivity, diversity, and excellence within the gaming ecosystem, IDGS announced.

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Friday, 05 April 2024

Krafton India CEO Appointed Vice President Of Indian Digital Gaming Society

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS), a non-profit organisation, on Friday said that it appointed BGMI developer Krafton India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn as its Vice President (VP).

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Friday, 05 April 2024

Krafton India CEO appointed Vice President of Indian Digital Gaming Society

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS), a non-profit organisation, on Friday said that it appointed BGMI developer Krafton India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn as its Vice President (VP).

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Friday, 05 April 2024

Krafton India CEO appointed Vice President of Indian Digital Gaming Society

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS), a non-profit organisation, on Friday said that it appointed BGMI developer Krafton India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn as its Vice President (VP).

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Friday, 05 April 2024

Krafton India CEO Named VP of Indian Digital Gaming Society

The Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS), a non-profit organization, announced the appointment of Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO of Krafton India, the developer behind popular game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), as its Vice President (VP).

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Monday, 04 Sep 2023

IDGS Gaming Conclave highlights the need to bring Indian culture to digital playgrounds

The Indian Digital Gaming Society yesterday hosted the second edition of the IDGS Gaming Conclave. Presented in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the virtual event was attended by several industry experts, enthusiasts and experts who participated in discussions and networking opportunities.

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Friday, August 25, 2023

Indian gaming industry should develop games based on our culture: Ministry

New Delhi, Aug 24 As the 28 per cent GST on online gaming continues to hammer the sector, Vikram Sahay, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, said on Thursday that gaming companies should innovate and develop more games based on our culture, like Ramayana and Mahabharata, to increase their reach among the masses.

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Friday, August 25, 2023

Dedicated fund to take Indian gaming global: Vikram Sahay

The IDGS Gaming Conclave in Delhi highlighted the dynamic growth of the Indian gaming industry, its potential for innovation and global impact, and the importance of collaboration between industry and government to nurture this burgeoning sector.

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Thursday, 24 Aug 2023

Centre intensifies drive on betting ads for Asia, World Cup

While illegal betting apps have been on the radar of the ministry of information and broadcasting for some time now, prohibiting them from advertising on TV and other forms of media, the ministry has placed greater emphasis on keeping these businesses from exploiting customers.

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Indian Digital Gaming Society hosts second edition of Gaming Conclave

The second edition of the IDGS Gaming Conclave was hosted by the Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS) in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The event, which took place today, brought together industry leaders, experts and enthusiasts to investigate India’s developing digital gaming ecosystem.

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Indian gaming industry should develop games based on our culture: Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

As the 28 per cent GST on online gaming continues to hammer the sector, Vikram Sahay, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting said on Thursday that gaming companies should innovate and develop more games based on our culture, like Ramayana and Mahabharata, to increase their reach among the masses.

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Indian Digital Gaming Society’s (IDGS) first conclave, IGC, held in Bangalore

Indian Digital Gaming Society first conclave “Indian Gaming Conclave” aka IGC held in Bangalore welcoming the gaming and startup industry in Karnataka

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

INDIAN DIGITAL GAMING SOCIETY’S (IDGS) FIRST CONCLAVE, IGC, HELD IN BANGALORE

Indian Digital Gaming Society’s (IDGS) first Gaming Conclave (IGC), was held at Hotel Taj, MG Road, Bengaluru, last week. IDGS is a premier National Body that works towards promoting the growth and development of the gaming industry in India.

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Friday, 17 March 2023

‘No such plan’: Govt on MP’s question to limit online gaming to 3 hours a week

Union minister of state for electronics and information technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the Indian government’s policies are aimed at ensuring an open, safe, trusted and accountable Internet for its users

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Friday, 17 March 2023

Self-regulation of online gaming will need safeguards

Video games are bad for you? That’s what they said about rock and roll!" So noted Shigeru Miyamoto, an accomplished video-game designer. It’s a human trait: We take time to warm up to what’s new and unfamiliar. What was once true of rock music may be true of online gaming today.

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Friday, Feb 24, 2023

India Gaming Show 2023: The 3-day event concludes with exhibition, gaming expo, cosplay, product launches, product demonstrations, esports competitions and awards

The three-day show saw a participation from gamers, developers, investors and visitors ranging from the age group of 20 to 45 years.

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Saturday, February 18, 2023

India Gaming Show 2023: Packed with gaming and esports exhibitions

A lot of major gaming and esports organisations, publishers and developers are attending the event as exhibitors including the Riot Games, PlayStation, Rooter, Loco, Stan, Western Digital Black, and many more.

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Saturday, February 18, 2023

Highlights from The Gaming Conclave: Building a sustainable gaming future

The future of the gaming industry with insights from the Gaming Conclave, where experts discussed massive investment prospects and the industry's growth potential.

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