Banijay Asia and Nodwin Gaming, a division of Nazara Technologies, announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize esports, gaming and youth entertainment in India. This collaboration marks a significant step in blending cutting-edge content with the booming gaming and youth culture ecosystem. As part of this alliance, Banijay Asia will take the helm in producing Playground, Nodwin Gaming’s flagship gaming reality show that has redefined the intersection of gaming, entertainment, and influencer culture in the region. The partnership will also bring new scripted and captive reality shows to daylight, with both companies co-developing new intellectual propertiesand pioneering fresh content concepts across gaming, esports and youth culture. Deepak Dhar, group CEO of Banijay Asia & Endemol Shine India, said in a statement, “This collaboration with Nodwin Gaming is an exciting extension of our vision to create content that resonates with evolving youth audiences. Gaming is not just a sport; it’s a culture, a lifestyle, and a massive content opportunity. With Playground and our upcoming IPs, we aim to redefine engagement and storytelling in this space.” He further added, “I look forward to the creative collaboration with Akshat Rathee, and Joost Roset who we previously worked with, in bringing iconic global IPs to India. This is an invaluable opportunity to create clutter-breaking formats in the youth and gaming space.” With a diverse portfolio of high-impact IPs including the televised esports tournament – BGMI Masters Series, Comic Con India, NH7 Weekender, and more, Nodwin Gaming is a key player in the gaming, esports and youth entertainment ecosystem. Talking about the partnership, Akshat Rathee, managing director of Nodwin Gaming, said in a statement, “Youth entertainment is evolving rapidly, and our partnership with Banijay Asia positions us perfectly to lead that change. With Playground, we’ve just begun to explore what’s possible. Backed by Banijay’s global expertise, we’re now set to scale the IP across multiple languages and markets, with the ambition of building an international format.” Rathee added, “At the heart of our approach is our philosophy of ‘timeshare of mindshare’. We’re not just creating content, we’re creating cultural moments. The Rusk creative team will stay actively involved as we expand the universe of Playground, aiming to grow from one show to between five and ten each year. This is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in gaming and youth content.” With gaming emerging as one of the most influential youth-driven industries, this partnership is poised to set new benchmarks in how gaming and entertainment are consumed in India. By leveraging Banijay Asia’s expertise in content creation and Nodwin Gaming’s deep-rooted understanding of gaming communities, the collaboration promises to push creative boundaries and capture the imagination of young audiences nationwide. Banijay Entertainment has strong expertise in the gaming space, via its global distribution arm Banijay Rights, with successful gaming activations leveraging key brands including Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror, Simon’s Cat and MasterChef. GB Daily Stay in the know! Get the latest news in your inbox daily Read our Privacy Policy Thanks for subscribing. Check out more VB newsletters here. An error occured. #banijay #asia #nodwin #gaming #form

TechTarget and Informa Tech’s Digital Business Combine.TechTarget and InformaTechTarget and Informa Tech’s Digital Business Combine.Together, we power an unparalleled network of 220+ online properties covering 10,000+ granular topics, serving an audience of 50+ million professionals with original, objective content from trusted sources. We help you gain critical insights and make more informed decisions across your business priorities.Dungeons of Hinterberg publisher Curve Games acquired by Nazara TechnologiesDungeons of Hinterberg publisher Curve Games acquired by Nazara TechnologiesThe UK publisher will now operate under the umbrella of Indian esports and mobile game company Nazara.Chris Kerr, Senior Editor, NewsMay 20, 20251 Min ReadImage via Curve GamesDungeons of Hinterberg and Human Fall Flat publisher Curve Games has been acquired by Indian esports and mobile game company Nazara Technologies.Curve Games former parent company Catalis Group confirmed the deal in a post on Linkedin. The value of the transaction wasn't disclosed.UK-based Curve will continue to operate independently and will retain its office in London. All current employees and the Curve leadership team will remain with the company.Curve's in-house development studios in Brighton, UK, and Vancouver, Canada, have been included in the acquisition.Curve executive chairman Stuart Disney described the move as a "perfect fit" for the company. "We're joining a group that lives and breathes games and tech—including mobile, where we've barely scratched the surface," he added."With Nazara, we will build on our strengths across console and PC, staying true to our indie spirit. It's still about great games, great studios, and great players. Our next chapter starts here."Nazara CEO Nitish Mittersain said Curve was targeted because of its "proven publishing expertise" and strong track record of working with indie studios."This acquisition not only brings valuable IP, global market access, and a highly experienced team into our fold—it also reflects our broader strategy of doubling down on core gaming," he continued.Related:"We're committed to scaling high-quality game IPs, investing in new development, and supporting passionate indie creators as we build a global gaming powerhouse from India."Last year, Nazara unveiled a million fund it said would be used to expand its footprint in development and publishing through mergers and acquisitions. It subsequently acquired UK studio Fusebox Games, which specializes in creating titles based on television properties. It has now added Curve to its growing portfolio.  about:M&AAbout the AuthorChris KerrSenior Editor, News, GameDeveloper.comGame Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.See more from Chris KerrDaily news, dev blogs, and stories from Game Developer straight to your inboxStay UpdatedYou May Also Like #dungeons #hinterberg #publisher #curve #games

Nazara Technologies acquires Curve Games for £21.7m Gaming and sports media firm says "publishing capabilities" of Curve Games will support its global growth Image credit: Curve Games News by Sophie McEvoy Staff Writer Published on May 20, 2025 Nazara Technologies has acquired Curve Games for £21.7 million. The acquisition was made to strengthen the India-based gaming and sports media firm as it continues to build "a diverse portfolio of businesses" through mergers and acquisitions. It said that the "publishing capabilities" of Curve will allow it to grow globally and support cross-platform IP development for PC and console. "Curve's proven expertise in PC and console publishing makes them an ideal partner as we expand our focus beyond mobile into high-quality cross-platform gaming," said Nazara CEO Nitish Mittersain. "This acquisition deepens our capabilities, brings exceptional IP into our fold, and strengthens our mission in building Nazara as a global gaming powerhouse from India. Curve will also serve as a gateway to the world for Indian game developers." Curve Games' executive chairman Stuart Dinsey added: "Joining the Nazara family is an exciting new chapter for Curve. Nazara's ecosystem, access to emerging markets and long-term orientation make them a strong strategic partner. "We are aligned in our vision of building a leading global indie platform, and we look forward to the next phase of growth together." UK-based Curve Games was founded in 2005 by Jason Perkins. It is known for publishing indie titles including Human: Fall Flat, Dungeons of Hinterberg, and The Ascent. Last September, Nazara raised million to bolster its merger and acquisition goals. A month prior, it acquired Fusebox Games for million. #nazara #technologies #acquires #curve #games