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Every Android smartphone has a secret game –Know how to open and play it
Every Android smartphone has a secret game –Know how to open and play it

You can actually play the in-built game on your smartphone without having to download anything extra.

Samsung launches 'curved' gaming monitor; price starts Rs 35,000
Samsung launches 'curved' gaming monitor; price starts Rs 35,000

South Korean electronics giant Samsung on Thursday launched two variants of 'curved' gaming monitors for the Indian gaming industry with a starting price of Rs 35,000.

Nintendo's Android version of Super Mario Run to be launched in March
Nintendo's Android version of Super Mario Run to be launched in March

Super Mario Run represents a belated bid by Nintendo to tap mobile gaming after restricting its most popular gaming character to its own game consoles.

China not to license Pokemon Go, similar games as it weighs security risks
China not to license Pokemon Go, similar games as it weighs security risks

Nintendo`s hit smartphone app, Pokemon Go, and other augmented reality games are unlikely to be rolled out in China any time soon, after the state censor said it would not license them until potential security risks had been evaluated.

Pokemon Go finally available on Apple Watch
Pokemon Go finally available on Apple Watch

Finally popular gaming sensation Pokemon Go is available on Apple Watch. On Wednesday, US-based software company and gaming app creator Niantic announced through a blog post about the availability of the game.

Reliance Jio delights gamers - brings Pokémon GO to India
Reliance Jio delights gamers - brings Pokémon GO to India

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (“Jio”)  delights Indian  gamers  by bringing the sought -after, first-of-its-kind, augmented reality game ‘Pokémon GO’ to India in a partnership  with Niantic, Inc. –publisher and developer of Pokémon GO in association with The Pokémon Company.

Nintendo Super Mario Run for iPhone coming next week
Nintendo Super Mario Run for iPhone coming next week

The game will feature three modes -- World Tour, Toad Rally and Kingdom Builder.

Pokémon GO: New Pokemons coming next week
Pokémon GO: New Pokemons coming next week

Players will now be able to catch creatures like Mewtwo or even the next generation Pokemon creatures.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 safety".

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 video game character.

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.

Pokemon Go fever fading in United States
Pokemon Go fever fading in United States

Pokemon Go is still number one mobile game in Singapore.

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.

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.

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?

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 applications.

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.

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 can even sharpen math, science and reading skills in teenagers.

New imaging technique could make Pokemon Go more realistic
New imaging technique could make Pokemon Go more realistic

MIT scientists have developed a new imaging technique that could help make virtual characters such as Pokemon appear to convincingly interact with real objects.

Taiwan tries to drive Pokemon Go off the road
Taiwan tries to drive Pokemon Go off the road

Taiwan has demanded the developers of Pokemon Go make its highways off limits for the augmented reality game after more than 1,200 people were caught playing while driving.