In today’s Pixel P&L, we break down EsportsXO’s move to Abu Dhabi and its implications for the region’s esports ecosystem. Plus, insights into GDAI’s roadmap for India’s gaming future, NODWIN Gaming’s big win with The Game Awards, the Esports World Cup 2025’s latest title, and the IOC’s new esports leadership. Don’t miss how these pivotal moments are steering the industry.
EsportsXO Partners with Abu Dhabi Gaming for MENA Expansion
Indian esports startup EsportsXO will establish its regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi as part of a partnership with Abu Dhabi Gaming. XO will focus on regional esports programs, partnerships with publishers, and tournament platforms. Abu Dhabi Gaming, home to over 100 gaming companies, will integrate XO into its ecosystem, marking the startup’s first foray into the MENA market.
The expansion follows XO’s self-reported $4.3 million in revenue over three years and aligns with Abu Dhabi’s efforts to position itself as a global gaming hub. The partnership aims to develop local talent and create jobs, though its broader impact on the region’s gaming industry remains to be seen.
GDAI Releases Roadmap for India’s Gaming Industry
The Game Developers Association of India (GDAI) has released a white paper outlining strategies to position India as a competitive player in the global gaming industry. Titled “Indian Gaming Opportunity: A Holistic Incubation and Ecosystem Development Roadmap,” the document emphasizes building a gaming ecosystem focused on incubation, education, and policy reform.
Key recommendations include creating institutions for gaming education, funding early-stage startups, and streamlining government policies. The paper also highlights the potential of gaming beyond entertainment, citing its role in innovation and economic growth. To implement these strategies, GDAI has signed agreements with state governments and universities for skill development and research, alongside partnerships with industry bodies such as the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry.
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NODWIN Secures Rights to Distribute The Game Awards in Asia
The company has exclusive rights to distribute the 10th Game Awards across India, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan on December 12, 2024. The event, which drew 118 million livestreams in 2023, will be accessible via 17 additional channels, including TV and regional OTT platforms.
EA Sports FC Confirmed for Esports World Cup 2025
The football title becomes the first competitive sports title at next year’s event, joining the likes of Dota 2, Call of Duty: Warzone, Counter-Strike 2, PUBG Mobile, and more.
IOC Appoints Zeynep Gencaga Dechelotte as Esports Associate Director
Effective November 2024, the former Senior Esports Director at Ubisoft will lead the International Olympic Committee's esports strategy, planning the 2025 Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh and fostering digital growth and societal solidarity under the Olympic Agenda 2020+5.
Steam Hits Record 39.2 Million Concurrent Users
The record was reached on December 8, 2024, with 12,090,313 actively in-game, according to SteamDB. Major launches like Path of Exile 2 (470,715 peak concurrent players) and Marvel Rivals (368,021 peak concurrent players) drove the surge, alongside enduring hits like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Grand Theft Auto V. This milestone follows Steam’s previous high of 37 million in August.
Did You Know
Marten Stig Andersen, lead audio designer for INSIDE, created its haunting soundtrack by routing audio through a real human skull and recording the vibrations. This unique technique produced a hollow, otherworldly sound, enhancing the game’s unsettling atmosphere.
INSIDE, developed by Playdead, is a dark, puzzle-platformer that follows a boy navigating a dystopian world filled with mysterious dangers. The game is known for its minimalistic design, gripping narrative, and eerie tone, which are amplified by Andersen’s innovative audio work. This distinctive approach to sound design contributed to Inside’s critical acclaim, earning it multiple awards including accolades at the Game Critics Awards 2016 and The Game Awards 2016 for its immersive storytelling and atmosphere.
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