Gaming
TATA IPL Fan witnesses thousands of dans catching the action on JioCinema
Mumbai: JioCinema, the digital rights holder of the TATA Indian Premier League, has invited fans to TATA IPL Fan Parks experience across Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Rohtak, Ajmer, Nashik and Kochi as excitement around the league reached fever pitch. Thousands turned up in support of their favorite teams that were in action over the weekend.
Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Rohtak witnessed Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs in the first game of the double-header on Saturday while Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by two wickets in the second match.
Fans in Ajmer, Nashik, and Kochi saw Mumbai Indians defeat Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in the first game of the double-header on Sunday followed by Rajasthan Royals win over Gujarat Titans by three wickets in the second match.
Access to the TATA IPL Fan Park was free of cost and both games were live streaming on giant LED screens through JioCinema. The TATA IPL Fan Park had a wide variety of offerings for people of all ages, including a dedicated Family Zone, Kids Zone, Food & Beverages, and the JioCinema Experience Zone.
Ramleela Ground in Ghantaghar, Marwar Inter College in Naseerabad, Old ITI Dasahra Ground in Rohtak, Chhatrapati Shivaji Stadium, Nashik, Dayanand College, Ram Ganj Area, Ajmer, and Stadium Ground, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kaloor, Ernakulam were transformed into entertainment hubs as people were able to not just catch live action but also enjoy with their family and friends.
The fan park was part of JioCinema’s comprehensive plans to take cricket to every internet user and every community with access to the internet by inviting fans to TATA IPL Fan Parks across more than 35 cities and towns. Extending their digital-first offerings, JioCinema plans to make out-of-home sports viewing omnipresent across 13 states, for the first time on digital.
Gaming
Nodwin Gaming partners with Runestone for esports data and integrity solutions
South Asian esports leader joins forces with Czech tech firm to enhance tournament operations.
MUMBAI: Nodwin Gaming has just levelled up its game by bringing in a specialist to keep the scoreboard honest and the fans fully engaged. The leading South Asian esports and gaming company has announced a strategic partnership with Runestone, a Prague-headquartered esports technology firm specialising in real-time data and engagement solutions for tournament organisers and publishers.
The collaboration aims to strengthen competitive integrity, improve operational oversight, and deliver more interactive viewing experiences across Nodwin’s properties. It will initially focus on the Nodwin Clutch Series for Counter-Strike 2, a Tier 2 tournament that provides emerging teams with consistent competitive opportunities and helps build the talent pipeline.
The latest edition of the series recently concluded with Big defeating ECSTATIC 2–1 in the grand final of the $50,000 online event.
Nodwin Gaming chief business officer at MENA and global head of data monetization Teemu Koski said, “Integrity and transparency are fundamental to sustainable esports ecosystems, especially in Tier 2 competition where the next generation of talent emerges. Runestone’s expertise complements our experience in building scalable esports IPs.”
Runestone head of partnerships Michael Schwartz added, “Nodwin Gaming has built one of the most dynamic esports ecosystems across emerging markets. We’re thrilled to collaborate on supporting tournaments with greater transparency, deeper fan interaction, and scalable tools.”
Both companies are exploring opportunities to extend the partnership across additional titles, including mobile-first competitive ecosystems, and to develop new products for publishers, tournament operators, and event promoters.
In the rapidly growing world of esports, where fair play and fan excitement are equally crucial, Nodwin Gaming and Runestone are teaming up to ensure every match is not only competitive but also transparent and engaging. This alliance could well become a game-changer for Tier 2 tournaments across South Asia and beyond.
