Gaming

Sony has reportedly told developers to create free timed trials of their games for its upcoming highest tier of the new subscription, PlayStation Plus Premium (PlayStation Plus Deluxe in India). These free trials are purportedly required to be at least two-hour long. This policy is expected to only apply to games that will have a

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 is reportedly going to release in 2023 — exclusively for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC. Furthermore, the sequel might ditch the Fallen Order name from its title. Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment were previously expected to release the sequel to 2019’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

PlayStation Plus prepaid code redemption and new purchases have been disabled for existing subscribers, preventing users from “stacking” their subscriptions to the paid service for PlayStation owners. The move to block gamers with an active PS Plus subscription from adding on additional months comes ahead of Sony’s scheduled revamp of its PS Plus service in

Bethesda has introduced a process for gamers to transfer their Bethesda.net library to their Steam account. Earlier this year, the publisher announced that it would be shutting down the Bethesda.net Launcher, which means players will no longer be able to play games in their library without transferring them to Steam. Games, expansions, DLC and virtual

Netflix may not be earning huge profits, but the streaming service is already experimenting ways to increase user traffic on its gaming service, which it launched last year. Back in November 2021, the OTT platform introduced 5 gaming titles, including Stranger Things, to its Games catalogue. The Netflix Games catalogue allows subscribers to download and

A policy advocacy group has sought a regulatory framework for skill-based online gaming to protect children and weed out unscrupulous offshore players.Chase India has released a paper highlighting the need for “unified” framework for the online skill-based games ecosystem. “A clear and sound national regulatory framework for skill-based online gaming will protect children, consumers, ensure

Microsoft announced its earnings report for the its FY22 Q3 period on Tuesday, and on the earnings call, CEO Satya Nadella revealed that over 10 million people have streamed games using the Xbox Cloud Gaming service till date. However, it is not yet clear if these users have streamed games online through an active Xbox

PS5 has started getting variable refresh rate (VRR) support from Monday, April 25 as part of console update rolling out globally this week. So far, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Destiny 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, Resident Evil Village, and more games are confirmed to receive this patch. You can also opt to apply VRR to PlayStation

Diablo Immortal has a release date: June 2. And Blizzard has a surprise — it’s coming to PC in addition to the previously announced Android and iPhone. As per Blizzard, Diablo Immortal is the first MMOARPG (massively multiplayer online action roleplaying game) Diablo game that will allow players to socialise, play, and explore the world

Sony has finally confirmed the release dates for its revamped PlayStation Plus gaming subscription service for different global regions. It is planning to launch the new PlayStation Plus first in Asian markets, excluding Japan, which will get it later followed by the Americas and Europe (that includes India). Additionally, the Japanese tech giant has announced

Videogame publisher Activision Blizzard missed estimates for first-quarter adjusted sales on Monday, hurt by low demand for its latest title Call of Duty: Vanguard. Activision’s performance has taken a hit from lower premium sales for Call of Duty: Vanguard and weaker engagement in Call of Duty: Warzone, with a return to pre-pandemic habits pressing gamers

Sony is reportedly planning to introduce advertisements to free-to-play games on PlayStation consoles — including the PS5 and PS4 — in a bid to help game developers generate extra revenue. Free-to-play titles increased in popularity during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The news comes days after a report that claimed Microsoft is exploring monetising free-to-play games

Dell has expanded its range of AMD-based laptops by introducing a new G15 model as well as Alienware m17 R5 and Alienware m15 R7 for gamers. In addition to the Dell G15 (5525), Alienware m17 R5, and Alienware m15 R7, the company has also introduced an upgraded Alienware Aurora desktop that comes with the new

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Royale Pass Month 10 is now available to purchase within the game. It brings a plethora of perks, weapon skins, gear sets, and more that can be unlocked by earning RP points from playing online. This royale pass offers two tiers of rewards, including free rewards that any player can earn

Rocket League is dipping its feet into the battle royale frenzy with its upcoming Knockout Bash. This limited-time event will last from April 27 to May 10. There will be no ball or goals in this mode, and for the first time, Rocket League players will have to play on their own without a team.

PS5’s April restock is here. Today at 12pm noon, both variants of Sony’s elusive next-gen console — the Rs. 49,990 Blu-ray-equipped PS5, and its Rs. 39,990 disc-less counterpart PS5 Digital Edition — will be up for pre-orders in India. Alongside, some retailers will also offer a Rs. 54,490 bundle of the Blu-ray PS5 and Gran

New State Mobile April Update is now live on Android and iOS, game developer Krafton announced on Thursday. The update brings along various new things which include the popular BR: Extreme Mode to the Erangel map, a new Survivor Pass, a new MCX weapon as well as a mini-game. This game is based on Among

Logitech has unveiled its new Lift Vertical wireless mouse with an ergonomic design. The brand claims it to be the best fit for small to medium-sized hands and has made it available in three vibrant colours- rose, off-white, and graphite. The graphite coloured mouse is available in both right and left-handed versions, but only in