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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

Know details on European Union's regulations for handheld gaming consoles

Effective from 2027, the new regulations would be applicable on range of portable electronics devices sold in EU

Tighter norms in works for offshore e-gaming platforms: Revenue dept

Registration may be mandated; declare purpose of transactions with banks

GST Council's decision on online gaming was unanimous: Revenue Secretary

The government's decision, announced late on Tuesday, created an uproar in the online gaming industry, with shares of casino operator Delta Corp & other online gaming firms plunging in Wednesday trade

Fantasy sports made Rs 2,800 crore in gross gaming revenue during IPL 2023

This is a 24 per cent jump in gross gaming revenue from Rs 2250 crore in IPL 2022, and the market has grown at a CAGR of 30 per cent since IPL 2019.

HP bets big on gaming, SMB deals in India amid PC market headwinds

HP, with a market share of 33.8% in India has maintained its top spot in the PC market since 2016

Gaming-focused VC firm Lumikai launches second fund worth $50 mn

Fund will take bets in pre-seed to series A start-ups with an average ticket size ranging between $200,000 and $1.2 mn