Category: Gaming

Ubisoft confirmed that it won’t be deleting ‘inactive’ accounts, leading to the permanent deletion of digitally purchased games. Over the weekend, a screenshot circulated on Twitter — now, X — showing an email, which suggested that Ubisoft had temporarily suspended a user’s UPlay account for being inactive for long periods and would be closing it […]

PlayStation fans can rejoice as Sony has confirmed a limited-time promotional offer for its PS5 console, promising a discount of flat Rs. 7,500 in India. The offer is only applicable on the 4K Blu-ray-equipped disc version of the console and goes live on Tuesday, July 25, at select online and offline retailers. The sale will […]

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal is back in the hands of Britain’s antitrust regulator after an appeals court granted an adjournment, and the grounds for why the UK should reconsider its block on the US software giant’s takeover were published. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) set out on Friday Microsoft’s arguments for the reconsideration, as […]

Acer Nitro 16 was launched in India on Friday, quipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS octa-core processor in two GPU variants — GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce RTX 4050. The models have 16-inch LED-backlit TFT LCD screens and customisable 4-Zone RGB backlight keyboards. Notably, the company released the Acer Swift Edge 16, the Acer Predator Triton 16 the […]

Tiger Global, Peak XV and Steadview Capital are among 30 foreign and domestic investors asking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review a 28 percent gaming tax, saying the levy would adversely impact $4 billion (roughly Rs. 32,811 crore) in prospective investments, a letter showed. India last week announced the tax on the funds that […]

Spider-Man 2 just got a story trailer during the San Diego Comic-Con 2023 panel, dropping big hints about the future of our heroes Peter Parker and Miles Morales, as they head into conflict with two primary threats — Kraven the Hunter and the Symbiote Venom. During the Summer Game Fest event, held last month, co-creator […]

The US Federal Trade Commission official on Thursday withdrew the agency’s case before an in-house judge that sought to block Microsoft’s $69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,66,200 crore) acquisition of game-maker Activision. The agency has been pursuing a two-pronged attack against the proposed transaction. One was in district court, which refused last week to slap a […]

Diablo IV’s much-awaited season 1 update is almost upon us and ahead of that, Blizzard has rolled out a new patch for preparation. The hefty 8GB patch 1.1.0a brings a range of balance changes, fixes some bugs, and adds unique items, in addition to making permanent upgrades such as Altars of Lilith unlocks available account-wide […]

PlayStation has launched its annual Summer Sale, offering discounts of up to 75 percent off on select titles on the PS4 and PS5. If you were looking to score some sweet deals on the biggest PlayStation exclusives, however, this promotion is lacking in that respect, instead shifting focus to more third-party titles on the platform. […]

Blizzard is bringing a selection of its PC games over to Steam, starting with Overwatch 2. The free-to-play team-based shooter is headed to Valve’s gaming client on August 10, in what appears to be a change in Blizzard’s strategy due to its impending acquisition by Microsoft and the low player engagement the game has garnered […]

Activision Blizzard said on Wednesday it has extended the deadline for the close of its $69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,66,200 crore) takeover by Microsoft to October 18 as the companies work to secure approval from the United Kingdom’s antitrust authority. The “Call of Duty” publisher said the companies also agreed to increase the deal termination fee […]

EA Sports FC 24 — launching September 29 — has revealed a gameplay deep dive trailer, detailing the key tech changes coming to the annual footballing sim. The new iteration comes with HyperMotionV technology — promising more realism in player movement and interaction — alongside some player-specific abilities called PlayStyles and the inclusion of women […]

Microsoft’s appeal against Britain’s block on its $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,66,100 crore) takeover of Activision Blizzard was formally paused by a London tribunal on Monday, to give the parties more time to resolve the dispute. Microsoft, Activision, and Britain’s competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), had all asked for a two-month stay […]

Handheld gaming consoles could be required to have replaceable batteries by 2027, under a new European Union law. Currently available devices like the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and Asus Rog Ally won’t be affected, but any upcoming iterations of the same would be forced to be redesigned in a way that will allow users to […]

Microsoft is in talks about an extension of its acquisition contract with video game maker Activision Blizzard, which is set to expire on Tuesday, so the parties can overcome the remaining regulatory hurdles to their $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,66,100 crore) deal, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday. The expiration of the […]

The Last of Us Part II might be getting a new enhanced version for the PS5 soon. In a recent interview, composer Gustavo Santaolalla alluded that ‘new editions’ of the game are in the works at Naughty Dog, which would also expand on his character’s cameo appearance. Spanish-language website Vandal first broke the news, adding […]

Microsoft on Monday asked a London tribunal to pause its appeal against Britain’s block on its $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,66,100 crore) takeover of Activision Blizzard to give the parties more time to resolve the dispute. Britain’s competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in April became the first major regulator to block the […]

Microsoft has signed an agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said in a tweet on Sunday. A deal to keep Call of Duty on Playstation could further ease concerns surrounding the acquisition’s impact on competition. Speaking on the agreement, Microsoft President Brad […]

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2023 has entered its second and final day and is available to all Prime members in India. The sale began on July 15 and will conclude on Sunday, July 16. Aside from the listed offers, select bank cardholders may also be eligible for additional rewards on the purchase of certain items. […]

India’s new 28 percent tax on online gaming companies will stifle foreign investment and put $2.5 billion (roughly Rs. 20,500 crore) already invested in the sector at risk, more than 100 gaming firms have said in a letter to India’s finance ministry. India this week announced the tax on the funds that online gaming companies […]

If you’ve been waiting to buy a gaming laptop, chances are you can find a great deal during the Amazon Prime Day 2023 Sale event. Gaming has taken off in India, and laptops are now powerful enough to deliver great graphics performance in the latest games without taking up too much room at home. Moreover, […]

Microsoft has signed an agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said in a tweet on Sunday. A deal to keep Call of Duty on Playstation could further ease concerns surrounding the acquisition’s impact on competition. Speaking on the agreement, Microsoft President Brad […]

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2023 has entered its second and final day and is available to all Prime members in India. The sale began on July 15 and will conclude on Sunday, July 16. Aside from the listed offers, select bank cardholders may also be eligible for additional rewards on the purchase of certain items. […]

India’s new 28 percent tax on online gaming companies will stifle foreign investment and put $2.5 billion (roughly Rs. 20,500 crore) already invested in the sector at risk, more than 100 gaming firms have said in a letter to India’s finance ministry. India this week announced the tax on the funds that online gaming companies […]

Amazon Prime Day 2023 sale is well underway, offering deals and deep discounts on a host of products. We’ve already rounded up some of the best offers on smartphones, laptops, large appliances like refrigerators and ACs, earphones, mobile accessories and much more. Prime Day sale is also a great chance for gamers to get their […]

If you’ve been waiting to buy a gaming laptop, chances are you can find a great deal during the Amazon Prime Day 2023 Sale event. Gaming has taken off in India, and laptops are now powerful enough to deliver great graphics performance in the latest games without taking up too much room at home. Moreover, […]