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Read More »Google Play downloads now outnumber iOS downloads by 60%
Global Google Play downloads exceeded iOS App Store downloads by around 60 per cent last quarter, according to a new report. According to the Q2 2014 Market Index from analyst App Annie, Google Play downloads shot up by 15 per cent compared to the same period in 2013. The growth …
Read More »Here are the six Indian competitors for the GT Academy global finals
After two days of competition, the first ever India qualifiers for GT Academy concluded over the weekend in Jaipur, with six Gran Turismo 6 players getting the opportunity to compete against others from around the world at the world-famous Silverstone circuit in the hopes of becoming a professional race driver. …
Read More »Xbox One priced Rs 39,990 in India, launches 23rd September
The Xbox One will launch in India on 23rd September and will be priced Rs 39,990; the same as the PlayStation 4. The announcement was made last night, following Microsoft’s Xbox E3 media briefing. The Rs 39,990 price is for the console-only SKU of the Xbox One. The Xbox One …
Read More »Project Heera selected for IndieCade Showcase at E3
Project Heera has been selected for the IndieCade Showcase, which will take place at E3 2014 in Los Angeles this week. Developed by Mazhlele, a group of youngdeveloeprs led by Tanmay Chinchkar,Project Heera started out as a BYOG game development competition entry at the 2012 NASSCOM Game Developer Conference. The …
Read More »Rolocule announces Dance Party for Apple TV, iOS
Rolocule Games today revealed its second Rolomotion title, Dance Party. Dance Party is a rhythm dance game, similar to Dance Central or Just Dance. The difference is that this game uses the studio’s Rolomotion tech that delivers motion-controlled gaming via iPhone and Apple TV. The game features local and asynchronous …
Read More »Tanmay Chinchkar to join five other developers on Pixel Heart documentary project
Project Heera creator Tanmay Chinchkar has been selected as the Indian participant for the unique Pixel Heart initiative. Pixel Heart is a feature-length documentary that will focus on six game developers from six countries, who will participate in a game jam that will result in the creation of 12 new …
Read More »Games The Shop expands online retail business
Having expanded its retail presence across India, Games The Shop is turning its attention towards its online business with the relaunch of its gamestheshop.com. While the website only earlier listed a few blockbuster titles, the new store features an expansive catalogue of games, hardware and accessories. Games The Shop plans …
Read More »Seven Summits’ Petite wins Indie Prize at Casual Connect Asia
Seven Summits Studio’s Petite has won the award for best story in the Indie Prize at the ongoing Casual Connect Asia. Petite is a unique ambient game that revolves around the life of a woman and several key incidents in her life. Each level finds her in a new situation …
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