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Sony to release over six mobile phone games next year

Sony to release over six mobile phone games next year

In a bid to overthrow Nintendo Co`s Pokemon GO as the most sought after game, Sony Corp will release as many as six smartphone games in the financial year starting April.

Dec 07, 2016, 16:24 PM IST
Facebook brings mobile games to Messenger

Facebook brings mobile games to Messenger

Facebook on Tuesday unveiled “Instant Games” allowing users of the world’s biggest social network to play from its Messenger application or directly on their news feeds.

Nov 29, 2016, 23:14 PM IST
Nintendo to launch Super Mario Run for iPhone and iPad on December

Nintendo to launch Super Mario Run for iPhone and iPad on December

Super Mario Run is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices running iOS 8.0 or later.

Nov 16, 2016, 11:11 AM IST
Facebook officially announces 'Gameroom' Windows desktop gaming platform

Facebook officially announces 'Gameroom' Windows desktop gaming platform

Facebook has officially launched "Gameroom" Windows desktop gaming platform in collaboration with cross-platform game engine Unity.

Nov 02, 2016, 17:59 PM IST
Nintendo newest console codenamed NX; preview trailer releases today

Nintendo newest console codenamed NX; preview trailer releases today

The Super Mario maker is planning to put a three-minute video about the console with a completely new concept.

Oct 20, 2016, 11:31 AM IST

Sony to launch smartphone games in 2018: Report

Sony Corp plans to release five or more smartphone games around late March 2018, the Nikkei business daily said on Thursday.

Oct 14, 2016, 00:54 AM IST
This could be the best reason to play Pokemon Go – it extends your life by 41 days!

This could be the best reason to play Pokemon Go – it extends your life by 41 days!

As weird and strange as it may sound, playing Pokemon Go regularly may add an extra 41 days to your life, a new study has claimed.

Oct 13, 2016, 17:48 PM IST

Dutch freeze court action against Pokemon Go makers

Dutch authorities said today they have suspended plans to sue the US makers of Pokemon Go after the company deleted its virtual pets from a protected beach in The Hague.

Oct 11, 2016, 21:27 PM IST

Microsoft managed to sell only 20 million Xbox One consoles: Report

US tech giant Microsoft originally aimed to sell 200 million consoles of Xbox One but only managed to sell about 20 million units since its launch in 2013, media reported on Monday.

Oct 03, 2016, 12:38 PM IST
9Apps, Disney tie-up to offer 300 mobile games in India

9Apps, Disney tie-up to offer 300 mobile games in India

9Apps, part of Alibaba Group has announced its tie-up with Disney India`s Interactive business to host and promote over 300 popular mobile games from its gaming catalogue.

Sep 30, 2016, 12:39 PM IST
HC notice to US firm on PIL seeking ban on Pokemon Go

HC notice to US firm on PIL seeking ban on Pokemon Go

The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the US-based developer of Pokemon Go on a PIL seeking ban on the location based-augmented reality game in India for "posing danger to public

Sep 14, 2016, 23:42 PM IST
New speech technology enables kids to control video game

New speech technology enables kids to control video game

Disney researchers have designed a speech recognition system for kids that can sort through overlapping speech, side talk and creative pronunciations of young children, allowing them to control a

Sep 07, 2016, 18:06 PM IST
Does Pokemon Go hurt religious sentiments? Gujarat HC asks centre, state govt to respond

Does Pokemon Go hurt religious sentiments? Gujarat HC asks centre, state govt to respond

A PIL has been filed in the Gujarat High Court against developers of Pokemon Go, alleging it hurts religious sentiments of certain communities by showing eggs in places of worship.

Sep 07, 2016, 14:43 PM IST
Pokemon Go fever fading in United States

Pokemon Go fever fading in United States

Pokemon Go is still number one mobile game in Singapore.

Aug 23, 2016, 09:40 AM IST
Pokemon Go cheaters to be banned from playing the game

Pokemon Go cheaters to be banned from playing the game

People who cheat in Pokemon Go will now be banned from playing the augmented reality game, thanks to its developer which is cracking down on violators.

Aug 14, 2016, 13:09 PM IST
Pokemon Go cheaters to be banned from playing game

Pokemon Go cheaters to be banned from playing game

People who cheat in Pokemon Go will now be banned from playing the augmented reality game, thanks to its developer which is cracking down on violators.

Aug 14, 2016, 13:08 PM IST
Pokemon hunt leads to glory for Google-born Niantic

Pokemon hunt leads to glory for Google-born Niantic

Born in Google`s shadow, Niantic strode into the spotlight with a mobile internet spin on hunting Pokemon but can the obsession with the game lead to long-term financial success?

Aug 14, 2016, 11:47 AM IST
New wearable touchpad can help you write, play games

New wearable touchpad can help you write, play games

Researchers have developed a highly stretchable touch panel that can be used to write words and play electronic games, an advance that could lead to flexible and wearable devices with a variety of

Aug 12, 2016, 15:47 PM IST
Microsoft buys interactive game streaming startup

Microsoft buys interactive game streaming startup

Microsoft said it is bolstering its Xbox arsenal with the purchase of a startup specializing in letting people join in the fun while watching live-streamed game play.

Aug 12, 2016, 09:09 AM IST
Online video games may boost teenagers' intelligence

Online video games may boost teenagers' intelligence

While spending hours on Facebook or other social media sites can lead to bad results in school, playing video games may not have such adverse effects. A new study has found that online video games

Aug 10, 2016, 17:40 PM IST