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UP plans to attract pvt investment of more than Rs 1,000 crore in Toy Park

The Indian toy market is estimated to double to $3 billion by 2027-28, from $1.5 billion now

Apple 'Scary Fast' event: M3-based Macs may get graphics boost for games

Apple might bring AAA titles such as the Resident Evil 4 remake, Death Stranding Director's Cut and Assassin's Creed Mirage to M3-powered Macs, which are expected to arrive on October 31

Next-generation Sony PlayStation5 controller may have earbuds case built-in

Sony has reportedly filed a patent for a PS5 controller with charging-case like compartment on the back side where a pair of earbuds can be placed and charged

UK clears Microsoft Activision deal; removes last hurdle to gaming deal

Microsoft's purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard won final approval Friday from Britain's competition watchdog, reversing its earlier decision to block the $69 billion deal and removing a last obstacle for one of the largest tech transactions in history. The Competition and Markets Authority's blessing was expected after it gave preliminary approval last month to a revamped Microsoft proposal meant to address concerns that the deal would harm competition and hurt gamers. It signals certain victory in the Xbox maker's quest to acquire Activision, maker of the popular Call of Duty game franchise. The companies had agreed to extend an original mid-July deadline to October 18 to overcome the British regulator's objections. The approval also helps Microsoft avoid paying Activision a $4.5 billion penalty if the deal doesn't close. The new deal will stop Microsoft from locking up competition in cloud gaming as this market takes off, preserving competitive prices and services f

Sony refreshes PlayStation 5 gaming console with sleek design, more storage

The new Sony PS5 will be initially available in US only, and global launch is expected in coming months

ROG Ally review: Asus' handheld gaming device is good, but not perfect

Powered by AMD Ryzen Z1 processor with integrated Radeon graphics and 16GB DDR5 RAM, the ROG Ally is based on Microsoft Window 11 platform and that makes it a one-of-its-kind handheld gaming device

Samsung may announce cloud gaming service exclusively for Galaxy devices

It is reported that the Galaxy devices owners would be able to access and play selected games from Samsung Galaxy app store or Game launcher directly on their devices

iQOO Z7 Pro review: Good entry-level gaming phone, but not an all-rounder

The iQOO Z7 Pro is a solid gaming smartphone but falls short in some areas, particularly in imaging and audio - lacking an ultra-wide-angle camera and featuring only a mono speaker

IT ministry puts plan to form self-regulatory body for gaming on hold

BS had reported that if the ministry finds that big players are backing SRBs and that the bodies lack independence, certification of games will be considered instead of self-regulation

Capcom sees game sales in India passing those in China in a decade

"The market in India will grow exponentially in 5 to 10 years, as college students who enjoy games grow older and the economy develops," Tsujimoto said

HP launches AMD processors-powered Omen 16 and Victus 16 gaming laptops

The HP Omen 16 and Victus 16 feature OMEN Gaming Hub, which is a gaming-focused utility tool with options such as performance mode and network booster

YouTube Playables: Everything about Google's upcoming online gaming service

Playables are games that can be played directly on YouTube on both desktop and mobile devices

84% tech practitioners believe India can lead global gaming industry: Study

A survey by the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata found an increasing interest from students to pursue a career in the gaming industry, underscoring the potential in India's gaming sector

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon G-series chips for handheld gaming devices

The series encompass G1, G2 and G3, and a Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 Platform as the newest enthusiast-class processor

Samsung launches Odyssey Neo G9 57-inch curved gaming monitor at Rs 225,000

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is available for purchase on Samsung online store, Samsung Shop app, Amazon India, and select retail stores

Average Indian spends 194 minutes daily on social media platforms: Report

89% of online users are active every day on social media, while 22% and 12% are active every day on OTT content and online gaming apps, respectively

Online money egaming firms face tax outgo of Rs 45,000 crore

On July 11, the GST council stated that no distinction would be made between games of chance and games of skill and that 28 per cent would be imposed on the full face value of bets

LG launches two UltraGear OLED monitors for a smoother gaming experience

The monitors will help gamers indulge in a more immersive gaming experience with 240Hz refresh rate, which provides faster frame rates

Lenovo launches LOQ gaming laptops in India: Price, features, availability

The Lenovo LOQ laptops have up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. These support NVIDIA G-Sync technology

As repetitive taxation fears arise, gaming firms wait for clarity

Industry executives said that repetitive taxation could lead to a 50-60 per cent indirect tax burden on gamers