Gaming Industry
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Yearender 2023: Global layoffs impacting the gaming industry
Technology | Dec 31, 2023, 12:13 PM ISTSome of the prominent gaming companies including Microsoft, CD Projekt Red, Bungie, Amazon, Sega, Unity, Naughty Dog, BioWare and Activision Blizzard has faced some major challenges in 2023.
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Ubisoft to discontinue online services for 10 old games by 2024: Know-why
Technology | Nov 01, 2023, 02:18 PM ISTUbisoft has announced that it will be shutting down the online services for 10 of its retro games due to technology behind them.
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Fortnite creator Donald Mustard announces retirement from Epic Games: Know the move
Technology | Sep 10, 2023, 03:06 PM ISTMustard's remarkable legacy encompasses his role as both the creative and technical director of the acclaimed game, Shadow Complex. This title, released on Xbox 360's Xbox Live Arcade in 2009, quickly earned acclaim as one of the finest "Metroidvania" games ever created.
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Netflix adds game controller app for Smart TV gaming
Technology | Aug 09, 2023, 01:28 PM ISTLast year in October, Mike Verdu, Netflix's VP of gaming, revealed the company's exploration into cloud gaming. This move was accompanied by the establishment of a new gaming studio in Southern California led by Chacko Sonny, the former executive producer of Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch.
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LG launches high-performance gaming monitors in India: All details here
Technology | Aug 08, 2023, 04:45 PM ISTThe LG 27GR95QE and 45GR95QE gaming monitors are available for purchase in India, starting at Rs 124,000 and Rs 241,000, respectively.
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Roblox surpasses 1 million downloads on Meta Quest devices
Technology | Aug 03, 2023, 03:46 PM ISTRoblox, the renowned online gaming platform, introduced an open beta for Meta Quest 2 and Pro devices through App Lab. In an impressive feat, Roblox on Meta Quest devices surpassed one million downloads in a mere five days since its launch.
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5G and cloud technology propel India's gaming market to projected USD 8.6 Billion by 2027
Technology | Jul 12, 2023, 04:44 PM ISTIndia's gaming industry has seen significant growth, making it a major global market, with experts confident that savvy players can make their mark and showcase effective strategies in this unique market.
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Get ready for the launch of ASUS ROG Ally in India: Check price, availability, and specs
Technology | Jul 01, 2023, 04:05 PM ISTASUS will be launching the ROG Ally with limited availability in India, with only 2,500 units initially being released. However, the company is confident in its product's success, highlighting ROG Ally's exceptional sales performance in the United States, where it sold approximately 50,000 units.
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HP launches OMEN and Victus - 2 new gaming laptops in India
Technology | Jun 23, 2023, 11:21 AM ISTHP has launched two new gaming laptops which are equipped with the OMEN Tempest Cooling feature, ensuring efficient cooling even during a very intense gaming sessions which demands multitasking scenarios.
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HP to bring new gaming laptops below Rs 60,000
Technology | Jun 20, 2023, 01:25 PM ISTHP is set to launch a new gaming portfolio with lightweight and slim gaming laptops priced below Rs 60,000, aiming to strengthen its position in the Indian PC gaming market.
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BGMI mobile game is now available in India for Android and iOS users
Technology | May 30, 2023, 06:10 PM ISTKrafton has again launched the BGMI game in India for all users, but this time, the government has added certain measures. Now, users under the age of 18 will be subject to a three-hour daily playtime limit.
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Acer launches Predator Helios 16 gaming laptop at Rs 1,99,990
Technology | Apr 13, 2023, 10:09 AM ISTThe new laptop comes equipped with advanced cooling technology, including custom-designed 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans, vector heat pipes, and liquid metal thermal grease that works together to provide optimal cooling performance for its influential 13th Gen Intel CPU.
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Three Battlefield games to shut down in April: Know-more
Technology | Mar 22, 2023, 05:11 PM ISTIn a blog post, EA said, "Starting April 28, 2023, Battlefield 1943, Battlefield: Bad Company 1 and 2 will be removed from digital storefronts and you will no longer be able to purchase them. This is in preparation for the retirement of the online services for these titles which will happen on Dec."
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Apex Legends Mobile game to shut down in less than a year of launch: Know what happened
Gaming | Mar 02, 2023, 05:45 PM ISTEA and Respawn Entertainment announced the shutdown of Apex Legends Mobile on May 1, 2023, due to the failure of the content pipeline to meet expectations. Battlefield Mobile, another mobile title from EA, has also been canceled. Get the latest updates on this news here.
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PlayStation State of Play to live broadcast tonight- Where to watch?
Technology | Feb 23, 2023, 06:42 PM ISTWe are expecting this upcoming State of Play event to announce a number of new games, along with the two expected announcements- PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation VR2.
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MPL logs $149.3 mn losses in FY22, 3 times higher than FY21: Know the reason
Technology | Jan 03, 2023, 08:15 PM ISTMPL hosts hundreds of millions of tournaments a month and is trusted by over 90 million registered users across India, USA, Indonesia and Europe. In May last year, the online gaming platform laid off 100 employees and exited the Indonesian market over poor growth.
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Epic Games brings RealityScan app for iOS users
Technology | Dec 02, 2022, 01:22 PM ISTRealityScan is a 3D scanning app for handsets, which will easily turn photos into high-fidelity 3D models. Users with no experience can also access the RealityScan app for iOS devices.RealityScan was developed by Capturing Reality
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JioGamesCloud Gaming beta launched in India: How to play games for free and sign-up
Technology | Nov 30, 2022, 07:07 PM ISTJio has introduced a new cloud-based gaming service named JioGamesCloud which is available for beta testing for the new gaming service. The new users will be able to test the new games on devices like laptops, smartphones and even on the set-top box, without even downloading the actual game.
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5 Best gaming smartphones with fast charging
Technology | Nov 26, 2022, 11:30 AM ISTHere are the top 5 gaming smartphone to explore for a future-ready experience- with long battery life, strong processor and great multitasking capabilities.
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More than 50 per cent Indians want loss limit of Rs 50-500 per game for fantasy gaming
Technology | Nov 23, 2022, 06:10 PM ISTWhile the Supreme Court has upheld its position and the position of the Punjab High Court in 2017, ruling that fantasy sports are a game of skill, the public view continues to differ, according to the online community platform LocalCircles.