Gaming Bytes: News
13 Nov 2024
E-commerceNazara, ONDC launch 'gCommerce' for in-game monetization: How it works
Nazara Technologies, a leading gaming and sports media company, is collaborating with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to launch an in-game monetization platform.
26 Oct 2024
United States of AmericaVideo game preservationists denied remote access to discontinued titles
The US Copyright Office has rejected a proposal from video game preservationists, seeking permission for libraries and museums to provide temporary remote access to discontinued games.
23 Oct 2024
NetflixNetflix, TED join forces to launch a daily puzzle game
Netflix has announced its latest gaming venture, a collaboration with the nonprofit organization TED.
22 Oct 2024
NetflixNetflix shuts down AAA gaming studio. Shift of strategy?
Netflix has confirmed the closure of its AAA gaming studio, Team Blue.
14 Oct 2024
MetaMeta targets India's gaming sector, expects 700M gamers by 2028
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is eyeing India's booming gaming industry.
12 Oct 2024
MicrosoftXbox Cloud Gaming to support streaming of personal game libraries
Microsoft is about to change the gaming experience with a new feature that would let you stream your own Xbox games.
09 Oct 2024
MicrosoftYou can now sign-up for testing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Microsoft is accepting sign-ups for a technical alpha of its next game, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
06 Oct 2024
SonyHorizon Zero Dawn Remastered's PC version requires a PSN account
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, the popular single-player adventure game, will now require PC players to sign up via their PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts.
05 Oct 2024
Sony Playstation 5Foamstars, Square Enix's multiplayer shooter, is now free to play
Square Enix's popular multiplayer shooter game, Foamstars, has transitioned to a free-to-play model.
23 Sep 2024
SonySony PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders start this week
Sony is set to launch its highly anticipated PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection, with pre-orders starting on Thursday, September 26.
13 Sep 2024
Epic GamesMass resignation: Why Annapurna Interactive's entire gaming team quit
Annapurna Interactive, a prominent video game publisher, has reportedly witnessed a mass resignation of its entire gaming staff.
04 Sep 2024
SonyDeveloped in 8-years, Sony scraps game 2 weeks after release
Sony has announced the discontinuation of its online shooter game, Concord, just two weeks after its launch on August 23.
03 Sep 2024
TechnologyCopilot+ laptops, with Snapdragon X Plus SoC, may disappoint gamers
The upcoming Copilot+ laptops, powered by the 8-core Snapdragon X Plus processor, are set to make their debut at the IFA 2024 trade show in Berlin.
21 Aug 2024
MicrosoftPre-orders for white Xbox Series X, 2TB special edition open
Microsoft is set to expand its gaming console range with the introduction of three new Xbox Series S/X models in October.
21 Aug 2024
TechnologyGigabyte launches 4K OLED monitors with specs pro gamers want
Gigabyte, a leading technology company from Taiwan, has introduced its latest QD-OLED monitors in the Indian market.
21 Aug 2024
PUBGKrafton's new game blurs lines between reality and virtual life
Krafton, the renowned video game developer behind PUBG, has unveiled a new trailer for its upcoming life-simulation game, InZoi.
20 Aug 2024
HP LaptopsHP's new gaming hardware will impress even the toughest critics
HP has launched its latest gaming PC, the Omen 35L, along with a customizable wireless keyborad and stunning RGB microphones.
08 Aug 2024
TechnologyDiablo IV glitch lets players jump 30 levels in seconds
Blizzard's immensely popular role-playing game, Diablo IV, has encountered an unexpected glitch following the launch of its fifth season Diablo IV: Season of the Infernal Hordes.
03 Jul 2024
NetflixYou can now play Minesweeper through Netflix's app. Say what!
Netflix has expanded its gaming portfolio with the introduction of a reimagined version of the classic PC puzzle game, Minesweeper.
25 Jun 2024
XMidnight Society gaming studio severs ties with co-founder Dr Disrespect
Midnight Society, a game studio co-founded by renowned streamer Dr Disrespect, also known as Guy Beahm, has publicly announced the immediate termination of its relationship with him.
17 Jun 2024
TechnologySteam's latest sensation is a game about clicking bananas
Steam's latest sensation is an idle clicker game simply titled Banana.
18 May 2024
Science and TechnologyAyaneo announces modernized Game Boy, power bank, mini-PC, and more
Ayaneo, a handheld gaming PC maker, has announced two new emulator-centric pocket computers.
13 May 2024
NintendoSuper Mario 64's mysterious door unlocked after 28 years
A door in the classic 1996 video game, Super Mario 64, has finally been unlocked after nearly three decades of puzzling players.
12 May 2024
SonyGhost of Tsushima PC pre-orders cancelled in non-PSN countries
In a surprising turn of events, pre-orders for the PC version of Ghost of Tsushima have been canceled and refunded in over 170 nations, without PlayStation Network (PSN) access.
13 Apr 2024
Layoff NewsIndie game studio Possibility Space ceases operations, lays off employees
Independent game studio Possibility Space has been closed down by its CEO, Jeff Strain.
24 Jan 2024
NetflixNetflix reports tripled game engagement in 2023, adds 13.1mn subscribers
Netflix had a massive increase in gaming engagement on its platform, with numbers tripling in 2023, as stated in its recent earnings report.
08 Dec 2023
TencentPUBG Mobile-developer Tencent eyes big-budget console gaming with 'Last Sentinel'
Tencent Holdings, the Chinese tech powerhouse, has unveiled its most ambitious console game to date, "Last Sentinel," at The Game Awards in Los Angeles.
30 Oct 2023
Virtual realityNazara Technologies launches game publishing division to boost Indian developers
Nazara Technologies has unveiled its game publishing division—Nazara Publishing—with the goal of tapping into India's burgeoning potential as a worldwide gaming center.
04 Oct 2023
IndiaBGMI-maker Krafton announces incubator for Indian gaming start-ups
Krafton, the mastermind behind the hit game BGMI, has launched the Krafton India Gaming Incubator (KIGI). This will bolster and broaden India's gaming landscape.
16 Sep 2023
Latest Tech NewsWhy game developers are protesting Unity's new pricing model changes
Cross-platform game engine Unity announced plans to change its pricing model earlier this week.
27 Aug 2023
PokemonThis Pokémon game involving sleep has hit 10 million downloads
Pokémon Sleep, a mobile game that rewards users with collectible Pokémon based on their sleep quality, has reached 10 million downloads.
13 Aug 2023
Battle RoyaleBGMI celebrates Independence Day with new update, exclusive in-game rewards
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has introduced the 2.7 update, bringing in a collaboration with Dragon Ball Super and introducing the innovative ACE 32 AR gun.
08 Aug 2023
FortniteFortnite's new update adds anime crossover with Jujutsu Kaisen
Fortnite's latest update, v25.30, has unleashed an exciting Jujutsu Kaisen anime crossover.
16 Jun 2023
Garena Free Fire MAXFree Fire MAX's June 16 codes: Unlock multiple in-game accessories
Garena Free Fire MAX lets players unlock a range of in-game items using diamonds. However, this in-game currency can only be acquired using real money.
29 May 2023
Battle RoyaleBGMI servers now live in India: How to access game
Krafton has officially activated the servers for Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) in India after the government unbanned it recently.
10 May 2023
Gaming LaptopsGIGABYTE G5 KD is now cheaper on Flipkart: Check deal
The GIGABYTE G5 KD is a solid laptop to consider for gaming sessions.
02 May 2023
Garena Free Fire MAXFree Fire MAX's May 2 codes: Redeem multiple in-game rewards
Free Fire MAX is an action-adventure battle royale game, which allows players to compete with one another on the battlefield to improve their scoreboard ranking.
20 Apr 2023
TechnologyHyper-realistic game leaves netizens wowed and vexed in equal parts
First-person shooter, or FPS, video games are a favorite of gamers. However, these games rarely bring something new to the table.
05 Jan 2023
CES 2023CES 2023: Govee launches AI-powered smart lighting kit for gamers
Govee has introduced the first-of-its-kind AI-powered lighting solution for the gaming industry at CES 2023. It is known as Govee AI Gaming Sync Box Kit.
16 Dec 2022
AmazonAmazon partners with Crystal Dynamics for upcoming Tomb Raider game
Amazon is in talks to publish the next Tomb Raider game, which will feature Lara Croft, a fictional in-game character and the franchise's main protagonist.
15 Dec 2022
Gaming ConsolesEverything to know about The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt update
The popular role-playing game, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recently got a free 'Next Gen' update, which brings up the version to 4.0. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
28 Jul 2022
Grand Theft AutoIn a first, GTA 6 will feature playable female protagonist
In a bid to make the gaming experience more inclusive, Rockstar Studios will introduce a playable female character in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 game.
19 Jun 2022
Space NewsNASA launches free 'Roman Space Observer' game: How to play?
The US's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched a retro 8-bit style video game called Roman Space Observer.
10 Mar 2022
LifestyleMario Day 2022: History, celebrations and more
Are you aware of the fact that a day is dedicated to the friendly mustached character of Mario from the popular video game?
14 Nov 2021
Android'PUBG: New State' reportedly bricking smartphones; game developer Krafton responds
The newest addition to the PUBG game franchise, called PUBG: New State, launched last week. However, gamers soon began reporting their phones were getting bricked when they tried to run the game.
12 Nov 2021
Android'PUBG: New State' finally launched on Android and iOS
Krafton's latest game, PUBG: New State, has been officially launched for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices in 200+ countries, including India.
11 Nov 2021
AndroidNetflix Games finally debuts on iOS with five titles
Streaming giant Netflix announced the debut of Netflix Games on Android last week. Now, the service is available on iOS as well, and users can choose from five launch-day titles to play.
04 Nov 2021
NetflixNetflix Games begins global rollout on Android, iOS version soon
Netflix has finally decided to dip its toes in the videogame streaming industry where it would rival the likes of NVIDIA's GeForce NOW, Xbox Game Pass, Amazon Luna, and Sony PlayStation Now.
05 Sep 2021
EA SportsEA announces beta test for 'Battlefield Mobile' coming this fall
Smartphone hardware has been getting more powerful with each iteration in recent years and mobile gamers sure stand to benefit. The popular Battlefield series is set to join the slew of PC games now playable on mobile.
02 Sep 2021
ChinaChinese minors limited to three hours of gaming per week
Authorities in China have announced even more stringent measures to prevent children from getting addicted to online video games.
08 Aug 2021
Technology'Super Mario Bros.' copy sells for a record-breaking $2 million
The record for the world's most expensive videogame copy sold has been broken again, and this time by an unopened copy of Super Mario Bros.
20 Jun 2021
NintendoNintendo announces 'Mario Party Superstars' at E3 2021
Japanese video game giant Nintendo announced Mario Party Superstars for the Nintendo Switch at the E3 2021 Nintendo Direct presentation recently. The 12th installment in the Mario Party series is slated to hit Nintendo's handheld console on October 29.
02 Jun 2021
Reliance JioJioGames will bring popular SEGA Corporation titles to India
Home-grown telecom provider Reliance Jio has partnered with popular Japanese game developer and publisher SEGA Corporation. The partnership will make the latter's popular game titles available on the JioGames Store.
30 May 2021
SonySony investor presentation suggests 'Uncharted 4' may debut on PC
During a presentation at the recently held Investor Relations Day 2021, Sony dropped hints that the popular PlayStation 4 exclusive title Uncharted 4: A Thief's End could be ported to the PC platform.
30 May 2021
Nintendo SwitchValve is reportedly working on Switch-like portable gaming hardware
Digital video game distribution company Valve is reportedly working on the prototype of a portable hardware device, much like Nintendo Switch, that will allow Steam users to move away from their gaming rigs and play video games on the go.
28 May 2021
NetflixStreaming platform Netflix may expand into video games
In an effort to expand beyond films and TV series, Netflix is reportedly looking to hire a gaming executive to join the company.
06 May 2021
PUBGPUBG Mobile will be relaunched in India as Battlegrounds Mobile
PUBG players who aren't desperate and/or technically savvy to bypass the India ban with VPN will finally be able to get back to their old habit.
05 May 2021
SonySony announces partnership with Discord; Integration into PlayStation by 2022
Discord's unofficial acquisition discussions with Microsoft might have fizzled out, but Sony has since struck a deal with the fledgling video game communications entity.
07 Apr 2021
PUBGPUBG Mobile permanently bans 1.6 million players for cheating
PUBG Mobile has long had a chronic problem with cheaters. The developers have been releasing weekly reports detailing anti-cheat measures. And, now the company has permanently banned a massive 1.6 million player accounts in the five-day period between March 28 and April 1.
