Nazara launches virtual reality poker platform, dubbed Pokerverse
Nazara Technologies, India's only listed gaming and esports company, has made a significant stride into the immersive gaming landscape with the launch of their first virtual reality (VR) game, Pokerverse VR. Developed by Hyderabad-based studio YesGnome and published by Nazara Publishing, this innovative poker experience is now available worldwide on the Meta Quest Store and Apple Vision Pro App Store.
Pokerverse VR offers real-time multiplayer, natural VR controls, and AR/VR flexibility, allowing players to choose between stepping into a futuristic poker lounge or bringing the game into their real-world environment. The game is designed for entertainment, social interaction, and skill-building, making it an ideal destination for poker enthusiasts seeking a new and engaging experience.
Nitish Mittersain, Joint MD & CEO of Nazara Technologies, expressed that Pokerverse VR marks their first step into immersive gaming experiences. He further added that this debut is just the beginning, with Nazara actively exploring future titles with developers who want to build for the next era of gaming.
Nazara's offerings in the interactive gaming segment are diverse and extensive. They include gamified early learning ecosystems like Kiddopia and Animal Jam, India's most popular cricket simulation franchise, World Cricket Championship (WCC), and a wide portfolio of casual games. In the esports arena, Nazara boasts India's leading esports platform, NODWIN Gaming.
Anupriya Sinha Das has recently joined Nazara Technologies as the Chief People Officer, while Roy D'Silva, a published author and poker expert, covers the poker beat for the company.
Sridhar Muppidi, Founder of YesGnome, expressed excitement about reimagining poker as an immersive, social experience with Pokerverse VR. Despite no additional VR titles being announced yet by Nazara Technologies, they are actively scouting high-potential projects for future collaboration in VR gaming.
For those interested in staying updated on future releases, it would be best to follow Nazara Technologies' official announcements or updates on their platforms. Nazara Publishing, a game publishing division of Nazara Technologies, is committed to supporting innovative Indian developers on emerging gaming platforms. The company also controls Datawrkz, a digital ad tech company supporting its portfolio companies and external clients with demand-side user acquisition and supply-side ad monetisation services.
[1] Source: Nazara Technologies Press Release [2] Source: YesGnome Press Release
- Amidst their diverse gaming portfolio, Nazara Technologies, the Indian esports company, is delving into immersive technology, with the release of their VR game, Pokerverse VR, marking their foray into the realm of virtual reality gaming.
- With Pokerverse VR, Nazara is not only branching out into gadgets like VR headsets, but also fostering collaborations with innovative gaming studios such as YesGnome, to bring engaging esports experiences to the forefront.
