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Following the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, a slew of Mandir-focused apps have seen their downloads increase nearly two-fold stoking excitement that the floodgates have opened for gamification of religion and spiritual-focused content.
Indian gaming enthusiasts now have access to games rooted in Indian history and culture, like managing the Ayodhya Ram Temple's functioning and building the Vande Bharat Express. Players can immerse themselves in the world of the legendary Tamil emperor Rajendra Chola and experience high-speed chases and stealth attacks.
Founded by Prashanth Vijay and Tamesh Sharma, Funstop Games claimed its games have seen over 50 million downloads and contributed over $4 million in revenues.
This week: Prashanth Vijay, CEO of Flume, returns to the podcast to share thoughts on NYC's decision to shift strategies on closing the digital divide. Plus, we discuss Flume's growth over the past year, new buildout plans and its participation in the city's Civilian Climate Corps for workforce development.
As the first effort by a large U.S. city to strategize equitable internet access is tabled, the community-based providers that New York City had tapped to build infrastructure have been left high and dry.