Gaming
Starlight Gaming launches their battle royale game in India
Mumbai: Starlight Gaming, a Softstar Entertainment Inc company, has partnered with S8UL, India’s largest gaming content network, to announce the much-anticipated launch of ‘Raider SIX’ in India. This collaboration marks an exciting milestone for both entities as they aim to revolutionise the gaming landscape in India. ‘Raider SIX’ is specially built for discerning Indian consumers, demonstrating Starlight Gaming’s commitment to providing a first of its kind gaming experience to Indian gamers. Within an astonishing 10-day registration period, Raider SIX has garnered an incredible one million pre-registrations, signifying enthusiasm among Indian gamers.
Crafted by Starlight Gaming in collaboration with Indian gamers, ‘Raider SIX’ is a Battle Royale Action mobile game that immerses players in the captivating Indian battle landscape. It introduces a diverse array of Indian characters and cultural highpoints, marking the first-ever inclusion of such elements in the genre. Tailored exclusively for the Indian gaming community, ‘Raider SIX’ aims to capture the hearts of Indian gamers with its rich tapestry of characters, aesthetic scenery, and unmatched gaming action that reflects the vivid spirit of Indian culture.
Over the coming weeks, Starlight Gaming and Team S8UL will join forces to deliver collaborative content, combining their expertise and resources for unparalleled gaming experiences. The game offers action-packed battles, exhilarating gameplay, unlimited revival opportunities, a vast arsenal of intriguing weapons, heart-pounding helicopter escape missions, a robust trading system, and exciting draw activities.
Sharing his thoughts on the launch, Softstar Entertainment Inc chairman Tu Chun-Kuang stated, “We are thrilled to bring Raider SIX to the vast and dynamic Indian gaming market. By leveraging S8UL’s extensive network and Starlight Gaming’s commitment to innovation, this partnership seeks to captivate Indian gamers and push the boundaries of gaming entertainment. We aim to provide the passionate gaming community in India with a unique gaming experience that mixes innovation, excitement, and the country’s rich cultural history. Our team is overjoyed to make a difference in India, and it’s just the beginning for us.”
“We are super excited to explore the Indian gaming world by unleashing Raider SIX,” said Starlight Gaming COO Laveesh Pandey. “Team S8UL is one of the largest networks of gaming content creators in India and we are elated to see their excitement about Raider SIX.
Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey as we captivate the hearts and minds of Indian gamers with Raider SIX, an experience like no other!” He added.
S8UL is the only Indian organization to win the prestigious Global Esports Awards for Esports and gaming content. Together, the brand’s 26 premier players are revolutionizing Indian gaming.
On partnering with Starlight Gaming, S8UL CEO Animesh Agarwal AKA 8 Bit Thug conveyed, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Raider SIX as their launch pad in the Indian gaming market. With the overwhelming enthusiasm of the gaming community towards Raider SIX, we are confident in its potential for a successful launch. Together, S8UL and Raider SIX aims to make an impact and contribute to the evolving gaming landscape in India. We look forward to an amazing response to the launch, come lets game together, even more, and always! Onwards & Upwards!”
Engross yourself in a world filled with recognisable Indian people who have been brought to life in exquisite detail and experience the excitement of the Indian battlefield. Raider SIX also includes specially made Indian-style characters with renamable names, paying homage to Indian gaming culture Android users should leave at least XG of space for the installation package, whereas Apple users should set aside at least XG of space. Be ready to dominate the competition and unleash your abilities in this thrilling battle royale experience #IndiaKaApnaGame
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.
