Video Games

Grand Theft Auto 6 set to release later this year: Check expected upgrades

GTA 6 is expected to feature a significantly bigger map than GTA 5, while upgrading in game mechanics to make interactions with non-player characters (NPCs) more life-like

Updated On: 10 Mar 2025 | 3:39 PM IST

'Death Stranding 2: On the Beach' to release on June 26: Watch trailer here

Pre-orders for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will kick off on March 17, 2025. Purchasing Digital Deluxe or Collector's Edition will grant you a two-day early access to the game

Updated On: 10 Mar 2025 | 2:40 PM IST

Microsoft unveils generative AI tool that can create video-game scenes

Microsoft's Xbox team and other industry players are eager to use AI to help reduce the hundreds of millions of dollars studios typically spend on blockbusters

Updated On: 19 Feb 2025 | 10:54 PM IST

Grand Theft Auto 6: Rockstar Games mulls user-generated content integration

Reportedly, Rockstar Games is in talks with content creators from games like Roblox, Fortnite, and previous GTA titles to develop "custom experiences" within GTA 6

Updated On: 19 Feb 2025 | 11:41 AM IST

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 coming to PCs on Jan 30: Check system requirements

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC will support triple-monitor set-ups and can be adapted to be fully viewable in aspect ratios up to 32:9

Updated On: 30 Jan 2025 | 5:15 PM IST

GTA 6 most anticipated game from 2025; garners 230 million views on trailer

GTA 6 is expected to be released in the fall of 2025, initially on video game consoles such as PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S

Updated On: 31 Dec 2024 | 11:46 AM IST

Young people in China evade video game ban, face growing troubles

In China, strict regulations limit children under 18 to just one hour of online gaming on specified days

Updated On: 09 Dec 2024 | 12:42 PM IST

Nothing adds 'Snake' game as home screen widget on its smartphones: Details

Nothing said that it has collaborated with community members to co-create the Snake Game Widget, which is now exclusively available on Nothing smartphones

Updated On: 05 Dec 2024 | 12:58 PM IST

CCI orders probe against Google, affiliates for unfair biz in gaming apps

Fair trade regulator CCI on Thursday ordered a probe against Google and its affiliates for alleged unfair business practices with respect to listing of real money gaming apps on Play Store. While passing the order, CCI said the "the Commission directs the Director General ('DG') to cause an investigation to be made into the matter under the provisions of Section 26(1) of the Act". The Commission also directed the DG to complete the investigation and submit a consolidated report within 60 days. The probe follows a complaint by Winzo Games, accusing Google of abusing its dominant position and unfairly favouring select gaming categories, thereby distorting competition. In its 24-page order, the regulator noted that the selective inclusion of DFS and Rummy apps gives them an undue competitive advantage. "Direct access to end-users via the dominant Play Store provides a significant edge to DFS and Rummy apps, potentially disadvantaging other RMG applications," the Commission said in it

Updated On: 28 Nov 2024 | 7:06 PM IST

SuperGaming's Indus battle royale now available on Android, iOS: Know more

Indus Battle Royale is free to download from the Google Play Store on Android and the Apple App Store for iOS, but includes in-game purchases for additional content

Updated On: 16 Oct 2024 | 3:30 PM IST

Rockstar to release Red Dead Redemption video game for PCs on October 29

The PC version of the Red Dead Redemption video game will feature native support for 4K resolution gameplay at up to 144Hz on compatible hardware, said Rockstar

Updated On: 09 Oct 2024 | 4:51 PM IST

Grand Theft Auto V listed as unsupported on Valve Steam Deck: Know more

The reason for Valve listing Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) as unsupported is that the developer, Rockstar, has reportedly disrupted compatibility with Valve's handheld for its online modes

Updated On: 19 Sep 2024 | 5:36 PM IST

Games24x7 shifts focus to tech platform, plans sector-agnostic investments

Amid new GST regime, Games24x7 eyes growth through diverse tech solutions and innovation

Updated On: 28 Aug 2024 | 4:56 PM IST

Video gaming firms seek distinction from RMG companies in letter to PMO

Stakeholders have requested the government to break the existing categorisation of online games into two separate categories - video games and real money games, "for fair and equitable policymaking"

Updated On: 09 Jul 2024 | 11:42 PM IST

Elden Ring videogame gets Shadow of the Erdtree expansion in India: Details

Shadow of the Erdtree is now available as a downloadable content (DLC) for the Elden Ring videogame in India

Updated On: 21 Jun 2024 | 3:59 PM IST

COD: Black Ops 6 coming to Xbox Game pass on launch day, confirms Microsoft

Microsoft also released a trailer for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 video game and has confirmed that gameplay will be revealed at a special "Direct" event after Xbox Showcase on June 9

Updated On: 29 May 2024 | 4:30 PM IST

Assassin's Creed Shadows set to release on November 15 on Mac, PCs, more

Standard version of the Assassin's Creed Shadow video game will be priced at 69.99 euros for Mac and PCs, and 79.99 euros for gaming consoles

Updated On: 28 May 2024 | 6:08 PM IST

Social media is the top source for casual gamers' video game discovery

Over 90 per cent of casual gamers said they typically find gaming content on at least one Meta platform

Updated On: 15 Mar 2024 | 12:22 AM IST

Level up: India's gamers play to win with homegrown 'AAA' titles

Popular AAA games include titles like Minecraft, GTA 5, Call of Duty, and Fortnite, among others

Updated On: 21 Feb 2024 | 12:00 AM IST

Xbox exclusive games set to roll out on other consoles, confirms Microsoft

The initial release will likely include video game titles such as Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment. Sea of Thieves and Grounded to follow soon, according to reports

Updated On: 16 Feb 2024 | 12:52 PM IST