Pixel P&L - Mixing and Mastering “Big Dawgs”

Good morning, it’s Friday September 6 and we’re nearly at the end of another exciting week of gaming and esports announcements! And so to break away from the crowd, today’s feature story leans in a slightly different direction. Have you heard Hanumankind’s latest track - “Big Dawgs” yet? We spoke to Akash Shravan - the man who mixed and mastered the track to get an insight into the world of audio engineering. We also attended FAUG-Domination’s global preview event, caught a glimpse of the Minecraft movie trailer and have our eyes on Sony’s all out promotion of Astro Bot in India, among other developments.

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From Raw to Refined: Unveiling the Magic Behind Hanumankind's "Big Dawgs"

This summer, music fans were treated to a diverse soundtrack, but one track has truly stood out: Hanumankind's "Big Dawgs." This global sensation has not only captured hearts but also dominated charts, with over 65 million streams on Spotify and a top 50 spot on Apple Music’s global charts. The track has set new benchmarks for Indian independent music, reflecting its massive impact.

In our latest exclusive, we sit down with Akash Shravan, the genius mixing and mastering engineer behind the polished sound of "Big Dawgs." Discover how Akash's expert touch transformed a great track into a cultural phenomenon. From his collaboration with Hanumankind to his journey through the music industry, Akash shares insights into the art of post-production and offers valuable advice for aspiring audio engineers.

Unlock the full story and delve into the world of mixing and mastering with Akash Shravan

Bollywood Star Akshay Kumar Unveils FAU-G Domination Trailer and Kicks Off Pre-Registrations

FAU-G Domination, an upcoming game developed by Dot9 Games and nCore Games, published by Nazara has revealed its gameplay trailer while announcing that players can now pre-register for the game on Google Play. The announcements were made by Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, along with Nazara’s Nitish Mittersain and nCore Games’ Vishal Gondal at a launch event in Mumbai. Interestingly, the actor revealed that the name “FAU-G” was coined by him in a conversation with Gondal about building a made-in-India game that could redefine the country’s games industry. In celebration of this launch, Nitish Mittersain announced that Nazara Publishing will be donating an amount of INR 25 lakh to the Bharat Ke Veer trust - a fundraising initiative for the families of martyred Indian army soldiers.

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Minecraft Movie Trailer Releases to Mixed Reactions

Warner Bros. has released the trailer for the Minecraft movie featuring actors Jason Momoa and Jack Black. Fans were hoping for movie that would be more in-line with the game’s visuals rather than a live action and took to social media and forums to voice their concerns. Among other scathing reviews, Forbes’ choice of the word “horrifying” to describe the trailer really stands out. Following the recent success of the Super Mario Bros. movie, video game movies are seeing a revival of sorts. If you haven’t already, check out our previous feature story on the subject.

Netflix’s League of Legends Arcane Season 2 Trailer Revealed

The trailer for the second (and final) season of the smash hit League of Legends series Arcane has been revealed. The show is set to air on Netflix this November. Season one earned four Primetime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Animated Program – the first streaming series to win Outstanding Animated Program. The series swept the 2022 Annie Awards with wins in Nine categories including Best TV/Media, Best Writing, Best Voice Acting (Ella Purnell), Best Direction, Best Production Design, Best Character Animation, Best Storyboarding, Best Character Design and Best FX. The series was also recognized by the gaming community winning Best Adaptation at The Game Awards (2022). In addition, the Arcane album was nominated for a 2022 Billboard Music Award for Top Soundtrack.

Valve’s Annual Dota 2 Tournament The International Boasts Commendable Viewership on Opening Day

Day 1 of The International Group Stages have clocked over 7 million views on YouTube and Twitch alone. According to Esports Charts, peak viewership touched over 487K while average viewers hovered around 348K. The main event is set to begin on September 8th in Copenhagen, Denmark and will almost certainly exceed these numbers. Last year, viewership for the tournament peaked at over 1.4 million with an average viewership of 541K.

Astro Bot Branding Spotted on Mumbai Metros

Gamers commuting on the Mumbai Metro were treated to a pleasant surprise when Astro Bot banners and branding were spotted on and inside a train. Astro Bot is Sony’s new platformer game launching today (6th September). Despite the hefty price tag of INR 3,999, it looks like Sony Interactive Entertainment is pulling out the stops to promote the game in India - a much appreciated gesture for PlayStation fans in the country.

Indus Battle Royale Introduces New 'Grudge' Feature

Supergaming - the developers of Indus Battle Royale have revealed a brand new 'Grudge' feature for their game. Players can assume the role of a Hunter or a Defender. Hunters receive various assists to track and engage their target such as a notification when their target ejects from the flight. Meanwhile Defenders receive alerts that signal the proximity of the Hunter. This feature acknowledges and enables many of the mini-rivalries that develop in competitive multiplayer games making them more engaging.

Did you know?

In the early '90s, Nintendo and Sony were set to collaborate on a revolutionary gaming system that would combine Nintendo’s expertise with Sony’s technology. However, their partnership fell apart, leading Sony to create its own gaming console. This decision resulted in the launch of the PlayStation in 1994, which became a massive success and reshaped the gaming industry. The fallout from this collaboration not only led to the birth of the PlayStation but also marked the beginning of a long-standing rivalry between Sony and Nintendo, both of which continue to shape the gaming world with their innovative consoles and games.

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