Facebook gets serious about gaming in India, announces FBGamingPressStart event | Digit

Facebook has announced its first-ever gaming event in India. Called FBGamingPressStart, the virtual event will be spread across two days and aims to give game developers, publishers, and creators across India an opportunity to build, grow their communities, and monetize on Facebook. The event will be held from October 19 to October 20. 

“FBGamingPressStart is another step in Facebook’s mission of bringing the world closer together. On Facebook, people can find entertaining gaming videos to watch, follow their favorite creators and game titles, build meaningful connections in gaming groups and chats, discover new games and play those games with people from across the globe — all in one place,” The company stated in a press release. 

Facebook FBGamingPressStart event: Details

The FBGamingPressStart event is focused on gaming publishers. The event’s opening address will be made by Gio Hunt, VP of Gaming Business and Operations, Facebook, Ajit Mohan, Managing Director and Vice President, India, and Manohar Hotchandani, Business Development Director, Facebook.

The event will include sessions such as ‘Play 101: Facebook Instant Games & Cloud Opportunities’, ‘Get In-App Ads Right With Audience Network’, ‘Supercharge Your Game With Facebook Gaming Services’ and AR as well as gaming communities.

Facebook FBGamingPressStart event: How to register

Those interested can sign up via this link and RSVP via the button there. The link will also include the schedule of sessions as well as timings. The event will be hosted by comedian, Abish Mathews. 

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