Gaming
ZBD and Beamable unveil starter kit for secure Bitcoin integration in gaming
Mumbai: ZBD, a leading fintech company that offers instant Bitcoin rewards for gamers and developers, has announced the launch of the ZBD Beamable starter kit for small development teams and hypercasual developers. This announcement is the latest phase of its partnership with Beamable, a development platform for online games, to simplify the secure integration of Bitcoin transactions into gaming.
ZBD’s plug-and-play API is a cost-effective, global payment solution built on the Bitcoin Lightning Network that makes it easy for developers to incorporate real-time microtransactions, rewards, and payments into their games. With the ZBD Beamable starter kit, the integration of Beamable with ZBD’s API adds an additional layer of security by keeping sensitive information separate from the client-side of the game.
ZBD co-founder and head of gaming R&D Christian Moss commented: “Developing a secure game requires removing some of the logic from the game to the game server. Many developers, however, such as hypercasual mobile game developers, may not have the resources to develop and maintain a game server. Beamable provides these developers with server-like capabilities without the need for a server or any extra skills in addition to their existing game development skills. By integrating the ZBD API into a Beamable microservice, we’ve enabled developers to start building Bitcoin reward games in a secure way.”
Beamable CEO Jon Radoff commented: “Our aim has always been to lower the barrier to entry for developers and make it more cost-effective for them to add complex and secure server-side Bitcoin features. Working with ZBD not only makes the implementation of in-game transactions easier than ever, but also adds an all-important extra layer of security.”
Announced in July 2023, the collaboration between the two companies heralded a significant step in the development of the next generation of Bitcoin-integrated gaming, removing the need for a server or systems operations team and enabling developers to integrate server-side features to games while ensuring superior security.
The first Bitcoin-integrated mobile game to be built with the ZBD Beamable starter kit is due to be published in late November.
The ZBD Beamable starter kit is available now on the Beamable marketplace:
https://beamable.com/marketplace/zebedee-plug-and-play-api
Gaming
Konami concludes successful eFootball India campaign
Campaign featuring Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy and other stars boosts engagement ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.
MUMBAI: When cricket meets football in the virtual world, even the biggest fans can’t help but score and Konami’s latest eFootball campaign in India has clearly hit the back of the net. Konami Digital Entertainment has successfully wrapped up its India campaign for eFootball, which brought together cricketers Rinku Singh and Varun Chakravarthy, actors Naslen Gafoor and Chandu Salim Kumar, and footballers Sahal Abdul Samad and Shubhasish Bose. The multi-star campaign generated strong excitement across gaming, football, and creator communities through social content, fan participation, and in-game engagement.
Building on the initial launch that featured a limited-time Lionel Messi card, the campaign united fan communities, lifestyle creators, football creators, and competitive eFootball influencers. It significantly expanded the game’s visibility and deepened engagement with fans across the country.
The campaign also saw thousands of entries submitted as part of its social media engagement challenge, reflecting high levels of community enthusiasm and active creator involvement.
Looking ahead, Konami plans to build on this momentum with more eFootball experiences for Indian fans as the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches. With global attention on the tournament set to rise, India will remain a key market for deepening community engagement and bringing fans closer to the action.
In a country that lives and breathes sport, Konami has shown that mixing real-world stars with virtual thrills is a winning formula leaving fans eagerly waiting for the next goal.
