Gaming
Jabali.ai levels up with AI game studio launch
MUMBAI: Move over, joysticks, it’s time for genius sticks. Jabali.ai has rolled out Jabali Studio, a groundbreaking AI-powered platform that turns anyone with a spark of imagination into a game creator. Whether you fancy yourself the next Hideo Kojima or just want to dabble in digital storytelling, this platform promises to make game creation as easy as playing one.
Launched on 29 October 2025 in Mumbai, Jabali Studio blends art and algorithm, allowing users to design, build, and publish 2D and 3D games without wrestling with lines of code. The platform’s mission? To make game-making a playground for everyone, from pro developers to first-time creators.
Built around the belief that “everyone can be a game maker,” Jabali Studio offers two creative routes: vibe code for those who like to think in logic and mechanics, and design mode for the visually driven storytellers. What’s more, it plays nice with leading AI systems like Openai, Gemini, Claude, and Grok: meaning creators can collaborate with their favourite digital co-pilot.
“Game creation has long been limited by the complexity of tools and the need for large technical teams,” said Jabali.ai founder and CEO Vatsal Bhardwaj. “Jabali Studio changes that by combining AI, creativity, and accessibility in one environment. This is a step towards a future where game development is open, intuitive, and limitless.”
The platform also boasts smart features such as self-healing projects that fix broken builds automatically, AI-powered debugging, and intelligent publishing to Jabali.ai. Users can even choose how hands-on they want their AI assistant to be, with modes like Autonomous, Collaborative, Cautious, or Creative.
Compatible with engines like Godot and Phaser (and soon Unity and Unreal), Jabali Studio gives creators complete source code access, ensuring they maintain ownership while learning and experimenting freely.
Backed by 5 million dollars in seed funding from Bitkraft Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, and the Sony Innovation Fund, Jabali.ai is staking its claim as a global pioneer in AI-driven game creation.
Gaming
Roblox appoints Sunil Rao as India managing director to drive growth
Former AWS leader to lead creator ecosystem, partnerships and local strategy
MUMBAI: Roblox has appointed Sunil Rao as managing director for India, as the company looks to deepen its footprint in one of its fastest-growing markets.
Rao, who will join in May, will serve as the senior-most representative for Roblox in India, leading local strategy, partnerships and day-to-day operations. His mandate includes strengthening the platform’s presence, supporting the creator ecosystem and aligning India’s market needs with global priorities.
A key focus area will be nurturing India’s growing community of developers and creators, enabling local studios to leverage Roblox’s tools for scaling and monetisation. Globally, the platform’s creator community earned over $1.5 billion in 2025, underlining the economic potential of user-generated content ecosystems.
“Roblox is at the forefront of enabling a new generation of creators and games. India’s scale, creativity, and entrepreneurial energy present a massive opportunity,” said Rao. “I’m excited to build a vibrant and inclusive ecosystem that empowers developers and creators across the country. Ensuring child safety and aligning closely with India’s regulatory framework will be among my top priorities.”
Welcoming the appointment, Roblox vice president international Zhen Fang said India represents a high-potential market for the company. “Sunil brings deep expertise in building operations across diverse markets, and his passion for community-centric platforms makes him the ideal leader to drive our next chapter of growth in the country.”
Rao brings over two decades of experience across technology platforms, venture capital and developer ecosystems. He was previously part of the leadership team at Amazon Web Services, where he led strategy and corporate business development across Asia-Pacific and Japan. He also served as a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, working closely with startups and founders.
Earlier in his career, Rao played a key role in building developer ecosystems at Symbian, Nokia and Google, contributing to the growth of major mobile and internet platforms.
With India’s large youth population and rapidly evolving digital landscape, Roblox’s latest leadership move signals a sharper focus on long-term growth, local relevance and creator-led innovation in the market.
