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Sony releases firmware update globally for PlayStation5, will start supporting 1440P resolution
Sony’s latest firmware update brings 1440p support to the PlayStation5. The firmware update also brings a number of other minor updates and a better file management system.

More women taking up online gaming and developing games is better for the industry as a whole. Here’s how.
Women account for 18 per cent of all gamers in India, but that number is fast increasing. We spoke to Sooraj Balakrishnan of Acer India, to discuss the changing landscape of gaming in India, and how do we get more women to participate in the industry.

Sony increases the price of the PS5 across the world, prices in India also hiked substantially
Sony has increased the price of both PS5s by about 10 per cent on average, across the world. In India, the PS5 is likely to get a price hike of about Rs 7,000-Rs 10,000.

Moong Labs releases Epic Cricket - Big League in Dolby Atmos for mobile gaming fans in India
The modern Indian gamer is very demanding, especially when it comes to experiences. Therefore, game developers have had to step up their game and offer better gaming experiences. That is why, a developer like Moong Labs worked with Dolby Laboratories to create Epic Cricket - Big League.

Explained: Why Google and Apple removed BGMI from their respective app stores 2 years after PUBG ban
Google and Apple removed the massively popular battle royale mobile game BGMI from their respective app stores. This comes at a time when BGMI was gearing up to celebrate their 1 year anniversary. Two years ago, in a similar move, the MeitY had also banned PUBG Mobile.

Sony is planning to unveil new hardware for PlayStation 5, will include a PS5 “pro” controller
Sony is working on a number of new hardware solutions for the PlayStation 5. The major development has been towards a new “pro” controller, that can be modified completely to fit a gamer’s preferences.

Jio Game Controller launched, priced at Rs 3,499, here’s everything one needs to know
Reliance has launched its Jio Gaming Controller at Rs 3,499, making it the latest entrant in a market that is dominated by cheap Chinese knockoffs. The launch of the controller is a part of the larger initiative by Reliance, the JioGames Platform.

Sony and Microsoft are planning to launch a new PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X consoles in 2023
Sony & Microsoft are set to upgrade the PS5 & the Xbox Series X consoles next year. Apparently, they have started hiring engineers for the project and are already discussing schematics with their SoC provider, AMD.

Xbox said no to Spider-Man, making it a PlayStation exclusive title, reveals Marvel executive
Imagine just how massively popular the Xbox Series X and the Series S would have been if they had a title like Spider-Man as an exclusive title, instead of PlayStation. Well, it almost came to happen this way according to a Marvel Executive named Jay Ong.

Meta kicks off Gaming Community Challenge in India to strengthen gaming ecosystem on Facebook
With gaming communities on Facebook, users can host tournaments, create live streams, upload videos and engage in various topics and discussions.

Battlegrounds Mobile India developer Krafton permanently bans over 25 lakh accounts for cheating
Between October 1 and November 10, South Korea-based game developer Krafton imposed bans on over 32 lakh accounts for foul play in Battlegrounds Mobile India.

Remastered GTA III, Vice City and San Andreas coming end-2021 as the Trilogy: Here's all you need to know
GTA - The Trilogy will maintain the classic look and feel of the original games, while including “modern gameplay enhancements” and “graphical improvements”.

Forza Horizon 5 PC requirements revealed: Check if your machine will be able to run the new racing game
Playground Games has shared the minimum, recommended and ideal system configurations for running Forza Horizon 5 on PCs.

Epic Games' Fortnite will be blacklisted from the Apple ecosystem until the companies' legal battle is resolved
Epic has asked Apple to reinstate Fortnite and promised 'that it will adhere to Apple’s guidelines whenever and wherever we release products on Apple’s platforms.'

Call Of Duty: Mobile gets Blackout map as part of second anniversary update: All you need to know
The players will also see three major events which will have multiple awards- Anniversary Puzzle, Anniversary Cake and a new themed event called Counterattack.

Battlegrounds Mobile India's new update brings ‘Flora Menace' mode, new features and more
The latest BGMI update also features a few surprises, as EvoGround will include the popular Zombie mode 'Survive Till Dawn' once again.

Sony PlayStation 5 new update brings SSD expansion, 3D Audio for TVs, and more: All you need to know
Users can award others with a new 'Leader' title which is visible on players’ profiles, get an automatic video of their personal best game performance.

Sony PlayStation Showcase 2021: Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarok, Tiny Tina's Wonderland and more announced
Spider-Man 2 is being developed by Insomniac and is slated to launch in 2023.

Battlegrounds Mobile India introduces special Ganesh Chaturthi missions, rewards: All you need to know
The Ganesh Chaturthi New Beginnings Missions are now live and will go on until 21 September.

China urges gaming giants Tencent, NetEase to end focus on profits, cut 'effeminate' gender imagery
The move is the latest by authorities to tighten their grip on the embattled technology sector and sparked a collapse in the share prices of some of the industry's biggest names.

Facebook unveils free-to-play cloud gaming service for Android mobile gamers
For now, Facebook has announced games like Asphalt 9: Legends, Mobile Legends: Adventure, PGA TOUR Golf Shootout and so on.

Krafton introduces a 24-hour security system in BGMI to automatically ban illegal accounts in real-time
Krafton is currently looking at the possibilities to open the BP Shop and includes a Hindi voice pack.

Microsoft Flight Simulator's Top Gun: Maverick expansion postponed to May 2022
The game will be released for Windows 10 PC, Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass and more details will be shared regarding the same in the future.

Hitman 2, Overcooked! All You Can Eat, Predator: Hunting Grounds available for free for PlayStation Plus players this month
Players can add the games to their library and download them to their consoles using their active PS Plus subscription.

Rooter and Wings Lifestyle will host Pro Scrims 2021, one of India's biggest BGMI Invitational tournaments
The top 40 teams from across India will participate in the Rooter Pro Scrims 2021, one of India's biggest BGMI tournaments that will go on for a full week.

Battlegrounds Mobile India is now available for iOS users: All you need to know
Battlegrounds Mobile India is compatible with iPhone 6S and above models running on iOS 9.0 or above.

Battlegrounds Mobile India crosses 50 million downloads on Google Play Store; confirms the launch of iOS version soon
BGMI is celebrating Independence Day Mahotsav, which started on 11 August and will go on until 20 August.

Rockstar Games is reportedly remastering three iconic GTA titles: Here’s all you need to know
Remastered versions of GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas and GTA III are set to be released before the end of 2021, according to a new report.

The best CPUs to buy in 2021 (Part II): AMD Ryzen 5 5600x vs Ryzen 7 5800x vs Ryzen 9 5900x vs Ryzen 9 5950x
Let’s now look at the performance of AMD’s various Zen 3 CPUs and zero in on the chip that’s best for your needs.
