Gaming
Zapak Games & Warner Bros Discovery unveil Ben 10: Alien Run
Mumbai: Mobile gaming company Zapak Games, in collaboration with Warner Bros Discovery, has launched Ben 10: Alien Run, a mobile game aimed at young gamers. Based on the popular Ben 10 franchise, the game is available for download on iOS and Android platforms.
In Ben 10: Alien Run, players control Ben Tennyson, unlocking alien forms and battling enemies. The game combines endless runner mechanics with engaging combat that highlights each alien’s unique powers.
Key features:
1 Play as iconic aliens: Unlock and play as Ben’s alien forms, each with distinct abilities.
2 Thrilling levels: Navigate diverse environments inspired by the Ben 10 universe with fast-paced action.
3 Daily challenges and rewards: Complete daily quests to earn rewards and enhance gameplay.
4 Engaging power-ups: Use power-ups inspired by the Omnitrix for temporary boosts like speed and invincibility.
5 Safe and kid-friendly environment: Designed for young players, the game includes age-appropriate content and easy controls to encourage positive gameplay habits.
“We are incredibly excited to launch the new Ben 10: Alien Run, bringing the iconic adventures of Ben and his alien allies to life for kids. With Ben 10: Alien Run, we’ve worked closely with Warner Bros. Discovery to create an experience that captures the show’s essence while offering engaging and fun gameplay,” said Reliance Entertainment Digital CEO Amit Khanduja. “This collaboration marks a new chapter for our company as we continue to push the boundaries of mobile gaming with beloved franchises like Ben 10.”
“We are excited to celebrate the legacy of Ben 10 with this new game developed in collaboration with ZAPAK. As part of the Ben 10-10-10 tradition, Ben 10: Alien Run offers fans in India another chance to dive into action-packed adventures. Featuring iconic aliens like Four Arms, Heatblast, and Cannonbolt, this game truly captures the essence of the Ben 10 universe. Fans can enjoy this interactive experience and catch the series exclusively on Cartoon Network,” said Warner Bros Discovery head of kids cluster Uttam Pal Singh.
To celebrate the launch of Ben 10: Alien Run, fans can participate in a contest on Cartoon Network’s digital and social media platforms over three days. The contest will include trivia questions for a chance to win prizes. Fans can also enjoy themed content like a Ben 10 Bingo card, interactive polls, and challenges such as “Which Alien Are You?” on Cartoon Network’s Instagram and Facebook pages.
Gaming
MTG gaming chief Benninghoff joins NODWIN board as esports firm primes for IPO
The Gurugram-based esports firm is pursuing a public listing, has returned to profitability and is growing revenues by 42 per cent
GURUGRAM: NODWIN Gaming is moving fast. The Gurugram-based gaming and esports company has launched a pre-IPO fundraising round, appointed UBS as lead adviser for both the round and a subsequent public listing, and landed a heavyweight board director, all in one go.
The new board member is Arnd Benninghoff, executive vice president of gaming at Stockholm-listed Modern Times Group (MTG), who has overseen the group’s strategic investments and portfolio growth since 2014. He is no stranger to building things: Benninghoff has founded and built fifteen companies, served as chief digital officer at ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG, managing director of SevenVentures, and chief executive of Holtzbrinck eLAB. He began his career as a journalist at Deutsche Presse Agentur and various TV networks, holds a Diplom-Kaufmann in business and administration from the University of Münster, and previously sat on the board of Edgeware AB.
The numbers back the ambition
NODWIN is not pitching a story without substance. The company has returned to EBITDA profitability and posted a 42 per cent year-on-year revenue surge, reaching $58.5m in the first nine months of FY2026. The pre-IPO round will combine a primary issuance to fund global expansion through organic growth and acquisitions, alongside a secondary sale to give existing shareholders some liquidity.
Akshat Rathee, co-founder and managing director of NODWIN Gaming, said Benninghoff understands “the entire lifecycle of the gaming and media ecosystem, from the boots-on-the-ground reality of building startups to the strategic complexity of managing multi-billion dollar global portfolios.”
Benninghoff, for his part, said the company “sits at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and technology, making it one of the most exciting players in the global gaming landscape today.”
A portfolio built for the global south
Founded in 2014 by Rathee and Gautam Virk, NODWIN has quietly assembled one of the more compelling esports portfolios outside the Western hemisphere. Its properties include DreamHack India and Comic Con India, and it recently acquired StarLadder, the Ukraine-based tournament organiser behind premier events in CS:GO and Dota 2. The company also serves as a long-term strategic marketing partner for the Evolution Championship Series (EVO), the world’s most prominent fighting game tournament, helping push it into new geographies.
Its geographic focus spans South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Backers include Nazara Technologies, KRAFTON, Sony Group Corporation, JetSynthesys, and the founders’ investment vehicle Good Game Investments.
What comes next
With UBS running the books, a board freshly reinforced with European media and gaming expertise, and revenue heading in the right direction, NODWIN is laying the groundwork deliberately. The esports industry has burned investors before with big promises and thin margins. NODWIN’s return to profitability, combined with a real portfolio of owned intellectual properties across gaming, music and youth culture, gives it a more credible runway than most. The IPO clock is now ticking.
