Nepal’s game developers seek tax relief, Google access to scale globally

Prime Minister Balendra Shah recently brought Nepal’s gaming industry into the spotlight when he invited representatives of game development companies and software developers to Singha Durbar to discuss the sector’s prospects and challenges. During the meeting, Shah asked how games developed in Nepal were performing and showed interest in globally popular titles such as Clash of Clans.

He also brought up GTA VI, the much-anticipated release from US gaming giant Rockstar Games, and asked about its potential impact. The sixth major instalment in the best-selling Grand Theft Auto series, GTA VI is among the most anticipated video game releases worldwide.

Its predecessor, GTA V, came out in 2013, and the new edition, arriving 13 years later, is reportedly the most expensive video game ever made, with development costs estimated at more than $1 billion.