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Indian online gamer base to almost triple by 2021, says Google

The online gamer base in India is expected to almost triple to 310 million people from the current 120 million by 2021, according to a report by Google India and KPMG.

May 11, 2017, 16:37 PM IST
India to have 310 million online gamers by 2021: Report

India to have 310 million online gamers by 2021: Report

Increasing smartphone penetration and convenient digital payment options will drive the online gamers base in the country to more than double to 310 million by 2021, a report by Google-KPMG on

May 10, 2017, 20:23 PM IST
'Baahubali The Game' crosses 1 million downloads

'Baahubali The Game' crosses 1 million downloads

Baahubali The Game`, inspired by S.S. Rajamouli`s superhit epic, has crossed over a million downloads since the second part of the film was released on April 28.

May 10, 2017, 17:38 PM IST

Online gaming industry in India to hit $1 bn by 2021

The respondents were in the age group of 16-45 years who own smartphones and tablets/laptop/PC with internet connection.

May 10, 2017, 15:53 PM IST
Facebook Messenger games now available to all users

Facebook Messenger games now available to all users

Instant Games was first launched in closed beta version in November 2016 with arcade titles like Pac-Man and Galaga.

May 03, 2017, 16:15 PM IST
Chilling 'suicide game' Blue Whale raises concern globally

Chilling 'suicide game' Blue Whale raises concern globally

Hundreds of deaths across the world are being allegedly linked to a new chilling game named Blue Whale. It has reportedly been involved in more than 100 suicide cases in Russia alone.

May 03, 2017, 00:20 AM IST
Chilling 'suicide game' Blue Whale raises concern worldover

Chilling 'suicide game' Blue Whale raises concern worldover

Hundreds of deaths across the world are being allegedly linked to a new chilling game named Blue Whale. It has reportedly been involved in more than 100 suicide cases in Russia alone.

May 03, 2017, 00:18 AM IST

Gamers, here are five games to watch out for

Online gaming in India has witnessed a surge with the creation of multiple new games, gaming forums and so on.

Apr 29, 2017, 16:25 PM IST
Pokernation takes you to Las Vegas!

Pokernation takes you to Las Vegas!

Pokernation.com an online gaming portal owned by the Essel Group, today announced the ‘WSOP Challenge’.

Mar 21, 2017, 19:32 PM IST
Nokia's Snake game available on Messenger

Nokia's Snake game available on Messenger

The new version of its iconic game Snake was now available for Messenger as part of Facebook`s Instant Games cross-platform experience.

Feb 27, 2017, 14:23 PM IST
HP unveils 'OMEN' gaming portfolio in India

HP unveils 'OMEN' gaming portfolio in India

Entering the growing field of gaming with a bang, printing and personal computer major HP Inc. on Wednesday launched its "OMEN" gaming portfolio in India, featuring an array of products that combines

Feb 22, 2017, 16:08 PM IST
Over 80 more Pokémon and new features are coming!

Over 80 more Pokémon and new features are coming!

More than 80 Pokémon that were originally discovered in the Johto region in the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games will start rolling out in Pokémon GO.

Feb 16, 2017, 17:25 PM IST
Every Android smartphone has a secret game –Know how to open and play it

Every Android smartphone has a secret game –Know how to open and play it

You can actually play the in-built game on your smartphone without having to download anything extra.

Feb 10, 2017, 16:25 PM IST
Samsung launches 'curved' gaming monitor; price starts Rs 35,000

Samsung launches 'curved' gaming monitor; price starts Rs 35,000

South Korean electronics giant Samsung on Thursday launched two variants of 'curved' gaming monitors for the Indian gaming industry with a starting price of Rs 35,000.

Feb 02, 2017, 18:38 PM IST
Nintendo's Android version of Super Mario Run to be launched in March

Nintendo's Android version of Super Mario Run to be launched in March

Super Mario Run represents a belated bid by Nintendo to tap mobile gaming after restricting its most popular gaming character to its own game consoles.

Jan 19, 2017, 09:03 AM IST
China not to license Pokemon Go, similar games as it weighs security risks

China not to license Pokemon Go, similar games as it weighs security risks

Nintendo`s hit smartphone app, Pokemon Go, and other augmented reality games are unlikely to be rolled out in China any time soon, after the state censor said it would not license them until

Jan 10, 2017, 14:26 PM IST
Pokemon Go finally available on Apple Watch

Pokemon Go finally available on Apple Watch

Finally popular gaming sensation Pokemon Go is available on Apple Watch. On Wednesday, US-based software company and gaming app creator Niantic announced through a blog post about the availability of

Dec 23, 2016, 11:50 AM IST
Reliance Jio delights gamers - brings Pokémon GO to India

Reliance Jio delights gamers - brings Pokémon GO to India

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (“Jio”)  delights Indian  gamers  by bringing the sought -after, first-of-its-kind, augmented reality game ‘Pokémon GO’ to India in a partnership  with Niantic, Inc. –

Dec 13, 2016, 19:42 PM IST
Nintendo Super Mario Run for iPhone coming next week

Nintendo Super Mario Run for iPhone coming next week

The game will feature three modes -- World Tour, Toad Rally and Kingdom Builder.

Dec 09, 2016, 13:07 PM IST
Pokémon GO: New Pokemons coming next week

Pokémon GO: New Pokemons coming next week

Players will now be able to catch creatures like Mewtwo or even the next generation Pokemon creatures.

Dec 08, 2016, 13:19 PM IST