OnMobile ties with Dialog to launch mobile cloud gaming platform in Sri Lanka

4 Feb 2022 , 09:24 AM

OnMobile Global, the global leader in mobile entertainment recently partnered with Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, to launch its mobile cloud-gaming platform ONMO, a unique mobile gaming offering that blends cloud streaming, social e-sports, and AI to provide an immersive gaming experience.

This next-generation cloud gaming experience provided by ONMO will enable Dialog users to play from the most popular mobile game genres like action, arcade, racing, adventure, puzzles, amongst others. The initial offering is free for a limited period.

ONMO offers more than 60 exciting mobile games across genres with new games added every week. Its challenge creation Vision AI engine brings casual esports to everyone on a social platform with no friction & no prior download necessary.

Krish Seshadri, CEO of ONMO, said “We believe ONMO will emerge as a go-to-destination for cloud gaming in the region. We are excited to partner with Dialog to launch the first cloud gaming platform in Sri Lanka. The social play aspect, short, curated game moments and virtual rewards will make ONMO a fun & engaging experience for Dialog consumers”.

Speaking on the launch of the platform, Anthony Rodrigo, Group Chief Innovation Officer & Chief Architect of Dialog Axiata PLC stated, “We are pleased to be the first mobile operator to launch a commercial cloud gaming platform in Sri Lanka in collaboration with our partner, OnMobile. The initial phase of the ONMO cloud gaming platform has been optimized for smartphones and to run on Dialog’s 4G mobile and Home Broadband networks. Furthermore, as a network getting ready for 5G, we are excited about the full potential which 5G will unlock for Cloud Gaming in future”.

To provide users with an opportunity to experience the service, this platform has been offered with a free trial subscription and no data charges from the month of December 2021 at the launch event.

At around 9:25 AM, OnMobile Global was trading at Rs169.55 apiece up by Rs6.05 or 3.7% on Sensex.