Roshambo, A Multiplayer Video Game, Raises Money Through Crowdfunding via NGDC Catapooolt Gamechanger
Roshambo, a multiplayer video game developed by Wala Interactive (an Indie game studio) has successfully being crowd funded with the target of three Lakhs rupees along with 200 backers so far at NASSCOM Game Developers Conference-Catapooolt Game changer. This online/offline multiplayer game is an old and traditional game based on rock-paper-scissors with a little modernized twist which takes you back to the memory lane of old school.
It is an initiative by Wala interaction, an Indie game studio which brings innovation and creativity in the video game ecosystem with the tinge of humour to make it more entertaining and engaging for the patrons.
Megha Gupta, Founder, Wala Interactive, said that, “I am thankful for all the love and help we have received from the backers and I am very proud of my team for making such a wonderful game and successfully completing the journey of two months with help and dedicated support of my mentors along with the whole team of NGDC and Catapooolt for providing us such a platform and helping us throughout”. I would also like to thank my mentor, Mr Ashish Khoria, who has guided the team and actively supported some of the participants in the two months spread journey.
“I am honoured to be a mentor and guide for such an experienced & talented team. l wish them success in their journey and hope more new innovative games will be launched in future” said Mr Ashish Khoria, Mentor.
India being one of the most vibrant and explosive place for gaming across the globe , the game - Rock Paper scissor with MOBA experience has got lot of potential which is still untapped.
Catapooolt helps entrepreneurs at different stages of their journey by bringing other entrepreneurs help them by backing them to achieve the next milestone, this make it a very conducive environment for the whole ecosystem helping each other grow by the strength getting enough capital through crowd funding. This also helps the entrepreneurs not dilute equity at a stage where they do not get good valuation and be more prepared when they have to go to a real institutional investment. Catapooolt also makes appropriate introductions to strategic investor’s community and let the magic of the start-up do its work.
NASSCOM Game Developers Conference (NGDC) is India’s primary platform for showcasing, inspiring, learning and dialogue for creators and enthusiasts of computer, mobile, console, web and social games. Recognizing the burgeoning games market in India, the NGDC, currently in its 9th year, promises to be a developer’s paradise- giving them an opportunity to rub elbows with industry veterans and indie developers alike. Dedicated to the advancement of interactive entertainment through talks, panels, super-pitches, tutorials and more, the NGDC is aimed at bringing to the forefront the exciting gaming eco-system that exists in India.
