Gaming
Indie game developer 7Seas makes splash with JioGames partnership
MUMBAI: Independent IP-based game developer and a company whose name suggests they might be terribly fond of pirates, 7Seas Entertainment Ltd, has announced a partnership with JioGames that will bring their titles to millions of smartphone and set-top box users across the subcontinent.
The Bombay stock exchange-listed company, which rebranded from the less aquatic-sounding 7Seas Technologies Ltd some time ago, has already launched seven games on the JioGames platform, with more apparently swimming their way to users soon.
JioGames, part of the ever-expanding Reliance empire that appears determined to have its corporate tentacles in every aspect of Indian daily life, will now offer 7Seas’ eclectic collection of casual, adventure, puzzle, and sports titles to its substantial user base.
Users can now download titles with such imaginative names as Sweet Boom, Gobble Chase, and the particularly intriguing Soccer Brawl—which suggests a game where Wayne Rooney’s more controversial career moments might be celebrated rather than penalised.
Managing director L. Maruti Sanker, who presumably doesn’t need to be told that there are actually only four oceans and seven seas, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “This marks a significant milestone for us since JioGames is a leading brand and fast-growing conglomerate, with huge gamer base.”
He added that the partnership would “immensely benefit the gaming community,” a community well-known for their patient and appreciative response to corporate announcements.
The ISO:9001-2008 certified company—a credential they seem particularly keen to mention despite it being a general quality management standard rather than a specific gaming achievement— says it has been “shaping India’s gaming landscape for years,” according to the announcement.
With the Indian mobile gaming market continuing its explosive growth, the partnership represents another strategic move by Reliance’s digital entertainment division to capture the attention spans and thumb movements of the nation’s growing army of casual gamers.
Gaming
IICT signs three MoUs to boost AVGC-XR and esports
Partnerships with Zenfluencers, Yologram and Eruditio at Chennai Gaming Show 2026 strengthen education, XR innovation and nationwide talent outreach.
MUMBAI: IICT has just levelled up the game in a big way. The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies signed three strategic Memorandums of Understanding on 17 April 2026 at the CII Summit FX – India Gaming Show in Chennai, forging alliances with The Zenfluencers, Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. and Eruditio Consultants to accelerate India’s AVGC-XR ecosystem.
The tie-ups combine IICT’s strengths in education, skilling and research with specialist expertise across esports, immersive technologies and large-scale outreach.
- With The Zenfluencers, IICT will roll out globally benchmarked esports programmes, including joint certification courses, industry workshops, tournaments and masterclasses, creating clear career pathways across the full esports value chain.
- The partnership with Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. focuses on gaming, immersive storytelling and extended reality (XR), delivering industry-aligned curriculum, faculty mentorship, student showcases and collaborative research in immersive AI and virtual production.
- Collaboration with Eruditio Consultants targets awareness, accessibility and career alignment, with nationwide counsellor training, institutional engagement and structured guidance frameworks to reach students beyond Tier-1 cities.
IICT CEO Vishwas Deoskar said, “As the AVGC-XR sector evolves at a rapid pace, strong collaborations between industry and academia are essential. These partnerships will create meaningful impact across education, innovation and outreach.”
Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. founder Aditya Mani added, “AI-driven creator worlds are transforming games into engines of culture, commerce and careers. Together we aim to empower a generation to build immersive futures.”
Eruditio Consultants founder Indrajit Ghosh noted, “This is not just about awareness, it is about building a structured ecosystem that connects aspiration with opportunity.”
The Zenfluencers CEO Atharva Gupta said, “This MoU is a big unlock moment for the esports ecosystem in India. We’re building a structured pipeline for talent across the full stack.”
By bringing together academia, industry leaders and ecosystem players, IICT is creating scalable models that blend cutting-edge skills with real-world relevance. In a sector racing toward the future, these three partnerships ensure India’s next generation of creative technologists won’t just keep up, they’ll set the pace.
