Category: Gaming

In a court filing at the High Court of Karnataka in southwestern India, A23, which offers rummy and poker games, said the law “criminalises the legitimate business of playing online games of skill, which would result in the closure of various gaming companies overnight”.

Microsoft announced Wednesday that it was bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming beta to Game Pass Core and Standard tiers. The cloud gaming feature will be available to Xbox Insiders and may be rolled out widely in the future. Xbox Insiders on the lower Game Pass tiers are also getting PC gaming support.

Sony has announced the PS Plus monthly games for September. Platforming adventure Psychonauts 2, farm life sim Stardew Valley, and puzzle title Viewfinder will join the service on September 2.

Sony has sought to increase oversight and control over its studios in the aftermath of the costly failure of its live service game, Concord. The company is reportedly balancing the creative freedom of its studios’ with more rigorous practices that help limit the impact of misfiring releases.

A number of Indian game developers and publishers announced an independent industry body on Tuesday. The Indian Game Publishers and Developers Association, launched after the Online Gaming Bill was passed in the Parliament, is also seeking a partnership with the Government of Maharashtra.

Hideo Kojima has said that he has already written the concept for Death Stranding 3. In a recent interview, the game designed said that he wasn’t planning to work on the game at the moment, but had the concept for a potential third Death Stranding game “in data”.

Nintendo is reportedly planning to host a Direct presentation next month featuring upcoming Switch and Switch 2 games. The company hosted a Kirby Air Riders Direct on August 19 and an Indie World showcase earlier this month.

Forza Horizon 6 will reportedly be revealed next month at Tokyo Game Show. According to a recent report, Microsoft and Playground Games are planning to announce the racing game at the convention. Forza Horizon 6 could also be set in Japan, as per a recent leak.

Ubisoft announced The Division 2: Survivors was announced at Gamescom 2025. The mode will be an updated take on the extraction survival experience, the company said. Ubisoft did not share a release date but confirmed Survivors would launch in 2026.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage will get a new expansion later this year, Ubisoft has announced. The free DLC will add a new story chapter, a new location, and gameplay improvements. Mirage was released on PC and consoles in 2023, followed by an iPhone and iPad port in 2024.

Winzo, an Indian gaming platform, launched a short video platform on Sunday, just days after shutting down its real-money games amid the Indian government’s blanket ban. The company also announced its foray into the US market and said that it will bring Indian gaming innovation to global audiences. Interestingly, Winzo plans to bring its entire […]

Bungie CEO Pete Parsons announced Thursday that he was leaving the studio after over two decades. Parsons, who led the company since 2015, will be replaced by Bungie’s chief development officer Justin Truman.

Rockstar Games has announced the ‘End of Summer’ giveaway. Anyone who plays GTA Online between August 21 and September 17 will be eligible to receive an infusion of GTA$1 million. GTA+ subscribers can also claim an additional GTA$1 million as part of the benefits. Apart from this, there are also discounts on several in-game vehicles.

A new leak has pointed to the possible setting of the next Forza Horizon game. According to a now deleted post on social media, the Forza Horizon team was scanning Kei cars for the next entry in the franchise, which suggests Forza Horizon 6 could head to Japan.

The Online Gaming Bill, 2025 was recently passed by Parliament, and real money gaming platforms like Dream11 and MPL have reportedly begun to halt their RMG-related operations in the country. While users may still have access to games not requiring money deposits, thanks to the new law that prohibits online money gaming services but allowse-sports […]

After years of wait, Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has a release date. The Metroidvania action platformer is launching across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 on September 4. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass.

The Online Gaming bill, piloted by Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, was approved by the Upper House after rejecting amendments moved by Opposition members. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

The Rogue Prince of Persia is now available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X, Ubisoft and partner developer Evil Empire announced at Xbox’s Gamescom broadcast on Wednesay. The game’s 1.0 version arrives after it spent over a year in early access on Steam.

Sony has announced a price hike for its PlayStation 5 consoles in the US for the first time since the Trump administration imposed widespread tariffs on imports in April. Prices of the PS5, PS5 digital edition, and the PS5 Pro are going up by $50.

Microsoft announced the release date for its Xbox-branded ROG Ally handhelds at Gamescom on Wednesday. The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will launch on October 16. Microsoft and Asus, however, said they would reveal the pricing at a later date.

Gamescom Opening Night Live brought a host of new game reveals, announcements, trailers, and more. From Lords of the Fallen 2 and a new game from Disco Elysium developer ZA/UM to a new Lego Batman game and Sekiro anime. Here are all the major announcements from the show.

Black Myth: Wukong developer Game Science announced Black Myth: Zhong Kui, a sequel to the popular action-RPG, at Gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday. The new Black Myth game is still in early development, with no confirmed release date yet.

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) rolls out redeem codes at regular intervals. The redeem codes help the gaming community to get new skins, uniforms, UC, and more for free. More importantly, the redeem codes are released regularly by the brand. Check out the list of new BGMI redeem codes through which you can get free items.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was fully revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday. The shooter will launch across PC and consoles on November 14. Pre-orders for Black Ops 7 are now live.

The Indian government has reportedly drafted a Bill seeking to regulate the online gaming space. As per the report, the draft Bill adopts a two-pronged approach, encouraging and establishing a regulatory framework for e-sports while prohibiting advertising of real-money games (RMGs). It is said to also outline punishments for betting in an e-sport tournament or […]

Ayn Thor’s launch has been confirmed by the Chinese handheld maker. The firm revealed that the device could debut soon, along with a promotional video that reveals its design. Moreover, the company has also announced that it will unveil the Odin 3 soon after the debut of the AYN Thor. Currently, little is known about […]

Gamescom Opening Night Live will take place later today at 11.30pm IST. The in-person event will be livestreamed across YouTube and Twitch. Here’s how to watch the show digitally.

EA has rolled out a new update to Battlefield 2042, adding a fan-favourite map, new weapons and vehicles, and Battlefield 6 rewards. The update also adds a free Battlepass, alongside bringing bug fixes and gameplay changes.

Nintendo has announced a Direct presentation dedicated to upcoming Switch 2 racing title Kirby Air Riders. The livestream will take place on Tuesday, August 19. It will feature an “in-depth” look at the game with director Masahiro Sakurai.

August will see several major game releases, including a host of remasters and remakes and new titles for the Nintendo Switch 2. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater releases on August 28 across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X, while Gears of War: Reloaded hits PC and consoles on August 26.