Pixel P&L: Comic Con India Returns to Delhi in December

Welcome to another Pixel P&L edition. This issue takes 4 minutes to read. If you only have one, here are the 5 most important things:

• Comic Con India targets major growth with its flagship Delhi event in December.

• India's Supreme Court will hear consolidated challenges to the country's sweeping online money gaming ban.

• Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle just shattered Indian anime box office pre-sale records.

• Amazon greenlights "Life Is Strange" TV adaptation for Prime Video, with the showrunner behind "The End of the F***ing World".

• Bangalore studio unveils "Suri: The Seventh Note", a rhythm-platformer for PlayStation 5 that blends traditional Indian aesthetics with cutting-edge haptic feedback. 

Let's get into it.

Comic Con India Targets Growth with Delhi Flagship Event

Comic Con India will stage its marquee Delhi event on December 5-7, 2025, at NSIC Exhibition Grounds, as the entertainment company seeks to capitalize on India's expanding pop-culture market.

The three-day convention drew over 52,000 attendees in its previous iteration, demonstrating the commercial viability of fan-driven events in India's tier-one cities. NODWIN Gaming, which operates the franchise, has positioned Delhi as its primary market since launching in 2011.

"Delhi will always be home for Comic Con India. This is where it all began in 2011," said Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and MD of NODWIN Gaming, emphasizing the city's role as the company's launch platform.

Beyond consumer entertainment, the event functions as a B2B networking hub connecting content creators, gaming companies, and media professionals through panel sessions and workshops. The convention's expansion into gaming tournaments, VR experiences, and celebrity appearances reflects broader diversification trends in India's entertainment sector.

Previous editions have attracted international creators including Marvel writers and Japanese voice actors, signaling market sophistication. CEO Shefali Johnson noted the event's community-building aspect, describing the "warmth and excitement in Delhi" that creates family-like connections among attendees.

Supreme Court to Consolidate Challenges to Online Money Gaming Ban

The Supreme Court will hear consolidated challenges to India's sweeping online money gaming ban after transferring petitions from three high courts on September 8, setting up a decisive legal battle over the legislation.

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which prohibits real-money gaming platforms, faces legal challenges from companies including Head Digital Works, operator of A23 Rummy, and Clubboom11 Sports & Entertainment, which runs fantasy platform Boom11.

Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Vishwanathan ordered Karnataka, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh high courts to transfer all records within a week, with future petitions automatically routed to the apex court. The Centre had requested consolidation to avoid conflicting rulings.

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Anime Film "Demon Slayer Infinity Castle" Breaks India Box Office Records

Japanese anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle" has shattered Indian advance booking records for an anime release, with online platforms reporting 100,000 tickets sold within 60 hours of bookings opening on September 5. The film is expected to cross INR 25 crore in pre-sales ahead of its September 12 release. Select theaters in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru will offer unprecedented 5 AM screenings, marking the first time a Japanese anime receives such early-morning slots in India, underscoring the genre's growing commercial appeal.

Amazon Greenlights "Life Is Strange" TV Adaptation for Prime Video

Amazon MGM Studios has commissioned a live-action adaptation of the popular video game "Life Is Strange" for Prime Video. Charlie Covell, writer of "The End of the F***ing World" and Netflix's "Kaos," will serve as showrunner and executive producer. The series will be produced by Story Kitchen, LuckyChap, Square Enix, and Amazon MGM Studios. The original episodic adventure game, created by Don't Nod Entertainment in 2015, follows teenagers Max and Chloe navigating supernatural mysteries and emotional drama.

Indian Studio Unveils Rhythm-Based Adventure Game for PlayStation 5

Bangalore-based Tathvamasi Studios released the first gameplay trailer for "Suri: The Seventh Note," a rhythm-platformer blending traditional Indian aesthetics with modern gaming mechanics. The PlayStation 5 title, developed under Sony's PlayStation India Hero Project, follows protagonist Ajeera navigating a mystical island where players must synchronize movements with musical beats to overcome obstacles. The game features "rhythm haptics" using the DualSense controller's tactile feedback and incorporates Indian architectural elements including Rajasthani and Dravidian influences in its distinctive pen-and-ink art style.

⚔️Side Quest

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🎮 Play: Hell is Us offers a refreshing return to player agency and discovery. With no map or quest markers, this atmospheric action-adventure demands careful observation and critical thinking. Blending Elden Ring's exploration with Control's mysterious world-building, it rewards players who appreciate environmental storytelling and puzzle-solving over hand-holding modern game design.

📚 Read: Freelance writer Carli Velocci explores how Hideo Kojima's experiences during the pandemic influenced Death Stranding 2's darker view of connectivity. The author examines how the sequel questions the first game's optimistic vision of internet connection, reflecting real-world concerns about technology's exploitation by the wealthy and its role in current societal problems.

💡Did You Know

Gaming avatars aren't always what they seem! Nearly 29% of male gamers prefer playing as female characters, while only 9% of women choose male avatars. This creates a wild gaming reality: in your typical PC or console game, about 60% of the female characters you encounter are actually controlled by male players behind the screen! This trend has remained surprisingly consistent for over 20 years, dating back to early MMORPGs like EverQuest. 

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