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In the amid of Covid-19 outbreak most celebrated sports like Olympics 2020 is called off and IPL 2020 dates are ambiguous leaving sports fans at huge disappointment and sports partners like fantasy gaming segments at a huge loss. The fantasy gaming industry is dependent on real sports like IPL 2020, Kabadi and so on . Fantasy gaming firms are in tremendous pressure to keep the users engaged. Understanding the fan’s interest and market need, Roanuz, an AI-based sports tech Startup launches ‘Virtual world IPL matches’ to combat uncertain situations in the gaming industry.

In virtual world games, the participants are the virtual models of the real IPL teams and players, and the existing rules from the real game’s disciplines are followed. The matches are organised with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that analyses the individual characteristics of the participants, performances between player vs player, team vs team, Player vs venue, their injuries, stamina, and so on. Roanuz Virtual IPL matches are not wholly predictable results in the game instead Ronauz AI produces random realistic thrills in the game by the realization and experience of organising more than 8500 matches.

Roanuz has a strong database of the IPL statistics from the inception of IPL, and other international cricket matches from 2008. These data are essential in analysing the match statistics using AI. The users will experience similar excitement and thrill to the real matches.

According to the reports, IPL to lose 10,000 Crores if it is canceled, which includes gate receipts, sponsorships, media rights, franchise revenue and players fees as well as hospitality and travel-related costs. This virtual-world sports will come as support for the industry to engage their fans during such challenging times.

Speaking about Virtual IPL games Roanuz Softwares founder and CEO Anto Binish Kaspar said “It is the need of the hour to accept the market reality and retain the users. The launch of virtual IPL matches lend hands to the fantasy gaming companies to retain the fans and attract new users during an uncertain situation. Such virtual games can keep engaging the fans as well as irrespective of the condition of the real sport.

The virtual World IPL match’s API has been built in such a way that gaming companies can install the data in the system and kick start the matches. This IPL game will have eight real teams, 56 league games,three qualifying rounds for finals. And Final matches will be played. The companies can declare the credit values for each winner. This will also have a scorecard display, Points table, the man of the match. The users/fans will have a quick return on investment if they participate in such virtual games.

Roanuz Sports AI has already served 8500 plus matches with 170000 plus players credit value in the fantasy league games on the player’s performance. More than 650 customers have been using Roanuz Sports API and the player credits. Presently, 85 per cent of the top Cricket Fantasy Apps are built with the Roanuz Cricket API. Also, Roanuz Sports API provides various solutions like Football API, Kabaddi API, Chatbot API, Performance API, to construct an effective application. With the closure of FY 2018 to 19, Roanuz witnessed a whopping increase in their sales growth (owing to the IPL season) – 276 per cent. The splendid performance has boosted the team further, and they are now targeting a 350 per cent hike in the current financial year.

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The entire country is undergoing a 21-day lockdown and this social distancing in order to combat Covid -19 has bound millions of kids to their homes. As one of the leading kids broadcasters, Nickelodeon is all set to offer fresh content to kids and parents providing them a high dose of entertainment.

Nickelodeon has thus announced a new content line-up to its already popular programming catalogue. As per kids’ demand for all new episodes of their favorite toons, Nick and Sonic will offer new stories across kid’s favorite shows such as Motu Patlu and Rudra on Nickelodeon and Ninja Hattori and Pakdam Pakdai on Sonic. 

Taking the kids into a new world of fun, TV movies of Motu Patlu and Rudra will be aired on Nick. Nick Jr., the channel for toddlers will also air new episodes of Paw Patrol. All the content across Nick and Sonic will be available in eight languages – Gujarati, Bengali, Marathi and Malayalam along with existing languages Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada, thus ensuring that fans across the nation will be able to watch their favourite toons in the language of their choice.

 In this period of lockdown, the kids’ category has seen a surge in viewership including the growth of the Nickelodeon franchise ratings, which has in fact fuelled the growth of the entire kid’s category. The kids’ genre has seen a 33 per cent growth by moving up to 9 per cent share in total TV at 2+. While the Nickelodeon franchise dominates the category with eight out of Top 20 shows belonging to its programming line-up. Currently the Nickelodeon franchise leads the category with 34 per cent market share and has witnessed 28 per cent growth in ratings with a 6 per cent increase of weekly reach and a 20 per cent increase in weekly viewing minutes across the franchise. As families stay indoors, co -viewing of the Nickelodeon franchise has grown substantially (15+ age group has seen a 23 per cent growth) this week.

Nina Elavia Jaipuria

Commenting on the scenario, Viacom18 Hindi Mass Entertainment and Kids TV Network head, Nina Elavia Jaipuria said, “Kids are at the center of our universe and their wellbeing is of utmost importance to us. In the wake of COVID-19, we request all to stay safe indoors and have an enjoyable time at home. During this time when families must stay inside, we are offering our young viewers fresh episodes of their favourite shows so they can bond with their families while enjoying the company of their beloved Nicktoons. We at Nickelodeon believe this is a time to be positive, remain safe and we commit to do all that we can to make our viewers smile and feel upbeat.”

 With a perpetual spirit to innovate, Nickelodeon is giving kids a reason to feel good with their lighthearted campaign #HomeOkPlease. The adorable Nicktoons are delivering the message of staying indoors, social distancing, washing their hands, and more in a tone and manner that is lighthearted and humorous. 

This campaign comes to life on social media though posts, videos, memes, gifs. Nickindia.com has put up a host of games of Rudra, Motu Patlu, Shiva to name a few in addition to some wonderful DIY videos and formats that kids can engage with and feel occupied.

 Until social distancing continues, the Nicktoons Motu Patlu, Shiva, Rudra, Ninja Hattori and many more will keep the young viewers happy and engaged. So Stay Home, Stay Safe, Stay Entertained. #HomeOkPlease

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