Games

BGMI ban: Gaming companies urge Modi for 'uniform and fair treatment'

After the government ordered Google and Apple to ban popular battle royale game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), some gaming companies have written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting for a 'fair treatment' to help foster the gaming ecosystem in the country.

Aug 9, 2022

BGMI meets PUBG's fate; Indian govt takes on 'Chinese' apps again [details]

Google and Apple pulled popular battle royale game BGMI from their respective app stores following the Indian government's order.

Jul 29, 2022

India dominates NFT gaming globally; outranks US, Germany, Hong Kong, others [details]

Play-to-earn (P2E) games, also called NFT games or just crypto games, are far from dominating the gaming space, but the niche category is rapidly growing and India is leading the global market.

Jun 3, 2022

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II set to release on October 28; trailer is out [details]

The confirmation of the release date came with the revelation of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II artwork trailer, which gave a glimpse at some of the iconic characters in this game.

May 25, 2022

'Gold-plated Nintendo Wii' originally meant as gift for Queen Elizabeth II is up for auction again [details]

The item is not mint-fresh and its utility as a gaming device is absent since Nintendo shut out the Wii Shop years ago.

May 9, 2022

PS5 pre-orders in India begin Tuesday; where to buy Sony's gaming console [details]

Sony PlayStation 5 is set to go on pre-orders from Tuesday (February 22) in India. The console will be available for pre-booking at 12 noon at all the retail stores like ShopatSC, Amazon, and GamesTheStop.

Feb 21, 2022

Call of Duty to add sequel to "New Warzone Experience" soon [Details]

Activision has confirmed to release a sequel to 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and a new Warzone experience.

Feb 12, 2022

Eight mobile games surpass $1bn in global player spending in 2021; PUBG Mobile tops list [details]

This year has witnessed mobile games generating over $1 billion globally. The list includes games like PUBG, Candy Crush, Roblox, and many more.

Dec 19, 2021

Apple Arcade bringing MOBA with a twist; lets you fight Disney vs Pixar characters [details]

Apple Arcade subscribers are in for an exciting holiday season as more than 200 games are coming next month. Disney Melee Mania is arriving next month, in time for holidays.

Nov 17, 2021

FAUG game major update: How to download Team Deathmatch mode beta [step-by-step guide]

FAUG's much-anticipated Team Deathmatch mode is finally here for Android users in India. Here's how to download the new mode.

Jun 27, 2021

Battlegrounds Mobile India gets over 20 million pre-registrations in just 2 weeks

South Korean video game developer Krafton has announced that pre-registration for its upcoming battle royale game "Battlegrounds Mobile India" has surpassed 20 million within just two weeks.

Jun 5, 2021

PUBG Mobile returns as Battlegrounds Mobile India; how to register, see new maps & more

Set in a virtual world, Battlegrounds Mobile India is a battle royale game where multiple players employ strategies to fight and be the last man standing.

May 18, 2021

PUBG Mobile teaser hints India launch; what we know about release [details]

PUBG's developer had recently announced the pre-registration for a new battle royale game, called New State, on the Google Play store.

May 1, 2021

PUBG creator invests Rs 164 crore in India's Nodwin Gaming; what it means

The reason behind Krafton's investment in Indian gaming firm is likely to "maintain some presence in what was once its key overseas market" after the ban on PUBG.

Mar 9, 2021

Father proud of his 3-year-old daughter playing M-rated GTA game; it's inspirational

GTA gamers would agree that the game is not for 3-year-olds, but a Japanese father would disagree and he might even be right.

Jan 4, 2021