iWorld
Viacom launches MTV Play, Comedy Central Play mobile apps in Singapore
‘MUMBAI: Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has announced the official launch of MTV Play and Comedy Central Play mobile apps in Singapore through the Singtel Cast over-the-top video portal. The MTV Play apps like Play the Music, MTV Play Firsts, which will aim to showcase content to be first on before any other platforms in Singapore, including The Challenge: Vendettas, Million Dollar Baby and Just Tattoo of Us Season. The other features MTV Shorts which will deliver free access to MTV’s wide-ranging short-form content and MTV Signatures offering access to the MTV library for shows.
The Comedy Central Play app features include Comedy Central Play Express, delivering the global hit The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Comedy Central Play Firsts such as Comedy Central Stand-Up, Asia Season 3 and Comedy Specials, Comedy Central Exclusives with content from The Jim Jefferies Show, Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents, The Review, Moonbeam City, Comedy Central Play Shorts giving free access to Comedy Central’s Bad Snappers, Josh Investigates, and Comedians Solve World Problems and the Comedy Central Play Collection which comprises a library including Comedy Central Roasts, Key & Peele, The President Show, The Comedy Jam and more.
The app will combine live TV, video streaming apps and on-demand entertainment including stand-up, talk shows, scripted and short-form content on Comedy Central. The apps are available for free download from the Apple App Store, Google Play and can be accessed via the Variety Plus Pack of Singtel Cast.’
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.
