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Logitech G is launching help for an app that allows you to customise your gaming audio for higher immersion. The app is meant to allow you to hear recreation seems like large-scale battles, close by footsteps, or racing sounds on a race observe extra clearly.

The new app is called Immerse and was made by Embody, a spatial audio company, in partnership with Logitech G. Embody says on its website that Immerse was designed to let PC gamers “hear game audio as you hear sounds in the real world,” and make sounds appear to be closer or farther away from you.

The Immerse app makes use of AI to create a customized sound profile for every person. If you join the app, Immerse requires you to scan a QR code after which take an image of your proper ear utilizing your smartphone. Immerse’s AI then makes use of algorithms to investigate the entire elements of your ear to foretell how your ears obtain sound.

As far as supported headsets are concerned, the Immerse app will support over a dozen Logitech G devices, including the following:

PRO X
PRO Gaming Headset (2019)
PRO Gaming Headset (2017)
G231
G233 Prodigy
G332/G331
G432/G431
G433
G533
G633
G635/G633s
G933
G935/G933s

The Immerse app is a paid subscription service, with subscriptions beginning at $three per thirty days along with a free trial interval that lasts two weeks.

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The esports scene in India has witnessed tremendous growth over the past years. However, the recent trends are concerned the entry of mobile esports seems to have changed the esports scene in the country. Because of the popularity of the mobile esports, some of the globally popular esports games seems facing a challenge in holding the foothold for example –Dota2. Recently UMumba Esports dropped their Dota 2 team as they figured out that the future of DOTA 2 India is not as bright as other esports games.

As the official post UME team principal  Amar Ratnam reads, “Unfortunately, with major tournament changes initiated by the tournament organisers for DOTA2 in India, the future of the game is not bright. This was communicated to us at the end of the recently concluded ESL India Premiership Winter Finale that took place in January. The DOTA2 scene in India has undergone major changes with almost all organisations dropping their squads right after the ESL event announcement.”

Earlier ESL India Premiership is undoubtedly the event that has consistently given platforms to players for multiple seasons. Even though the Winter split this time has Dota 2, it might be dropped from the upcoming seasons.

The organisers said that they really want the game to survive and flourish as it has been there since the beginning and it will not be easy to replace the title with another. However, as the viewership in the country declines, the organisers informed that they will look further into the viewership and other factors of the Winter Split and make a final call on what is to be done further. Till then we do not know if we will see the title in the coming ESL editions.

Then one of India’s rather known esports brand is dropping its Dota 2 roster. While PUBG Mobile has recently picked up the pace for esports in the country, Dota 2 seems to be losing on viewership. Global Esports, recently announced that they will be bidding farewell to its roster, which consisted of players majorly from the ex-Signify lineup. Here is the statement from GE CEO Rushindra Sinha on Facebook:

“End of an Era for GE Dota 2.With a very heavy heart we bid farewell to our Dota 2 Roster.”

Ratnam further shares Acrid (Ex Dota 2 team captain)will continue to work with them. “Vivek has enjoyed working with UME family and wanted to continue his association. Since he has enjoyed creating content with us, he will continue to do so, working closely with the creative team while also hosting new episodes of his chat room series. From everyone at UME – I would like to thank the DOTA2 players for all their constant hard work and effort. We wish them the best of luck for their future”

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Cricket and the Indian fans is the match made in heaven. It is that one game which has indeed maintained the circle of life over the years. Today, in an Indian household when there is a cricket match, a family with grandparents, parents and children enjoy it together over samosas and cold drinks.

India constitutes 90 per cent of one billion cricket fans: ICC research. Cricket has over one billion fans globally; with the Indian sub-continent alone constituting more than 90 per cent of them, according to the largest ever market research into the sport conducted by the ICC.  That is the reason why cricket has opened a wide market for the business prospect from cold drinks to fantasy sports, to gaming cricket has explored everywhere.

IN10 Media vice president corporate strategy and development Mansi Darbar

Similarly, Platanista Games by IN10 Media is a gaming studio was created keeping in mind the Indian audience and their love for games as IN10 Media vice president corporate strategy and development Mansi Darbar told to AnimationXpress in an interaction. Currently, the studio has above 15 members who are working on creating and developing casual games with live-gaming formats like quiz, housie, bid and win, and more.

The studio recently launched game Super Keeper on 10 February keeping the interest of the Indian audience. Darbar added, “Most of our brands under IN10 umbrella are India-centric as we know the crux of the Indian audience. With an understanding of the Indian minds, and consumers love for playing games we have created Super Keeper with an Indianised appeal.”

Here is the excerpt:

What kind of the game Super Keeper is?

Super Keeper is a 3D casual sports game wherein the player takes the role of the wicketkeeper with a goal to achieve the maximum number of catches in the cricket match

Wicket keeping is one of the main aspects of cricket has always been given less importance hence we wanted to create a game which taps on the potential of wicket keeping

Can you share a brief about the gameplay?

The main USP of Super Keeper is that the game is available in 4 different languages like Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, and English to cater to audiences from different regions of India

One of the most prominent features of the game is that it allows you to don the hat of different and ones’ favourite wicketkeeper from any part of the globe

Are u planning to roll out the game for other platforms as well?

Currently, Super Keeper is available to Android and iOS users. However, we have a robust pipeline and we will announce new platforms very soon.

What are the challenges you have faced while designing the game?

The main challenge was to keep the excitement intact with the gameplay being in different regional languages. As there is a possibility of the translated gameplay in regional languages losing the real excitement of playing the game.

What are the tools your studio uses in the design and development of games? What is the studio’s workflow?

We follow an agile process. There are daily stand-up meetings conducted within the teams to keep track of the development and progress of the games. Parallelly, we have an ideation team who brainstorm, visualises and defines the detailing aspect of a game from a 360-degree gaming worldview.

We use tools like Unity, Construct,  Auto Desk Maya, 3DS Max and many more.

How long has it been since you started working on the game, design-wise?

We have a long pipeline of games that we aim to publish this year. In the next six months, we aim to publish a new game on a monthly basis.

How has been the response so far?

It’s just been three weeks from the launch, however, the game has been well received.

What is your goal for 2020?

Develop more games, connect with major IPs and get a good market share in the gaming industry

What is your inspiration mantra for the budding game developers?

Follow your vision, transform the vision into virtual reality and aim for the sky.

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Whistling Woods International (WWI) hosted Japanese animation legend, Mugumu Ishiguro as he conducted an exclusive masterclass for the students of WWI’s School of Animation and Game Design. Over the course of a detailed session Ishiguro-san, the co-founder and first president of globally the renowned animation studio, Doga Kobo, explored the fundamentals of anime and highlighted its hidden depths and traditions.

Following the introduction of Ishiguro to the audience, the session began with the screening of Naughty Princess and Snobbish Frog – a classic of the anime genre that the acclaimed animator had helped create. Taking to the stage, Ishiguro revealed that he had come to India to introduce and advertise his movie, Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama. The eager audience were subsequently treated to a glimpse of his masterpiece, and an AV that detailed the creation and critical reception of the movie.

Reflecting on the experience of creating the film, he shared, “It was a very nostalgic experience. This story was made at least 40 years ago.” He went on to describe the story behind the creation of the film, saying, “The Ramayana was written by Yugo Sako, a documentary writer working with Japanese broadcasting corporation, Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK). Sako came to India for a documentary and at that time he thought that this story seems to be good and let’s make a film on it. It took about 12 years and 15 million images to make the film.”

Following this revelation, Ishiguro highlighted the difficulties the production team overcame during the creation of the film. As he noted, “For animation, the most difficult thing is to draw many people. It takes a long time to draw a person. You are learning animation and doing animation so you must be knowing that how much efforts must have been put in.” He also emphasised the cultural challenges faced by the animation team, and their impact on the creation of the film, saying, “It took long for the people of Japan to understand because the story was from India. It was not their native story. So, to imagine the characters and to draw those anime was a difficult task.”

The conversation subsequently turned to the economic considerations behind the production of anime, and the challenges faced by the industry in the modern era. “When I was young, maybe some 50 years back, making animation and making robots and selling them was the dream of young people. Now the story is totally different. Nowadays there are so many different works available, not only anime.” The guest also stressed upon the value of building a team with various strengths, on both the business and production fronts, saying, “When you’re thinking about an animation, you should think about how it will earn business. Whom to sell, what are the requirements, all these things should be considered before you start any work. Some people are good in managing economics, and some people are good in making the animation. There should be a teamwork between them.”

With the session drawing to a close, the spellbound students had one final request for the master – to hear stories of his interactions with anime titan, Hayao Miyazaki. Ishiguru was happy to oblige, saying, “He was very quick. His speed of drawing pictures was very high, however, he used to work with many animators, and he used not only his own animation works but also from different freelancers. He also used to manage direction also.” He further elaborated on Miyazaki’s visionary style of direction, stating, “He would see the animation drawn by other people, taking a stapler, he would pin it. So according to him, it was not important to see whether the picture is good or bad, but whether it’s drawn with different idea, or different way of thinking, that was important for him. So, while directing, different situation, or feelings, also needs to be considered.”

On that uplifting note the session came to an end. As Ishiguro was presented with a token of appreciation for his invaluable insight, the students expressed their gratitude with a round of thunderous applause that filled the auditorium.

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