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The first game from indie studio Lucid Labs, ROTO, is out now for Android. ROTO is a simple yet challenging puzzle-platform with a minimalist art style, comprising mostly of white and greys, and one-touch gameplay. Gameplay involves navigating a small ball from one point of the level to another by …
Read More »UPDATE: Layoffs hit games division at Disney India
Update: Disney India has issued the following statement in response to our report on the layoffs in its games division: We are undertaking a restructuring in the Digital business, aligned with our global long-term digital strategy that is focused on sustainable profitability and innovation. The intent is to concentrate all …
Read More »99Games to develop game for Disney’s Million Dollar Arm
After the success of Dhoom 3: The Game, 99Games is set to launch its first game based on a Hollywood IP – Disney’s upcoming film, Million Dollar Arm. The film stars Jon Hamm (Mad Men) in the role of sports agent JB Bernstein as he discovers India’s first pro baseball …
Read More »Rolocule’s Rolomotion wins Silver Edison Award
Rolocule Games has won the silver prize at the 27th Edison Awards for its Rolomotion motion gaming technology. The Edison Award recognises the most innovative products, services and business leaders, with nominations based on the concept, value, delivery and impact of each innovation. Rolomotion was nominated in the entertainment category …
Read More »Guest column: Collaboration – the indie advantage
Joel Johnson is a Bangalore-based indie game developer and the sole member of digiKhel. Johnson recently released his first game, Orion’s Gold, in collaboration with other indie developers. In this guest column, Johnson talks about the intricacies of collaborative game development, and its benefits to independent game developers. I started …
Read More »Microsoft drops Xbox 360 250 GB price in India
Microsoft India has announced a price drop for the 250 GB model of the Xbox 360. The 250 GB model will now retail for Rs 21,990 (previously Rs 24,990), while the 250 GB Kinect bundle will now carry an MRP of Rs Rs 31,990 (previously 34,890). Prices of the 4 …
Read More »PlayStation partners with BMW for BMW Experience Tour 2014
After Mercedes and Nissan, Sony PlayStation has brought another of its global brand partnerships to Indian audiences. Sony India has partnered with German automaker BMW for the BMW Experience Tour 2014, a 13-city country-wide tour that will offer customers an opportunity to test drive various BMW machines and interact with …
Read More »Square Enix issues statement on closure of India operations
Square Enix has issued a statement in response to our report on the closure of its mobile game publishing operations in India. As we reported earlier, Square Enix ceased its India operations this month, laying off all six employees at its Mumbai office in the process. That included Square Enix …
Read More »2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil delayed to 29th April for India
The release of the official game of the 2014 FIFA World Cup has been delayed in India. The game was originally set for release in India on 17th April, but will now release on 29th April. The reason for the delay is unknown. 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil is only …
Read More »An Xbox Live Gold subscription can win you prizes worth $5,000
Microsoft has just kicked off a massive Xbox Live promotion in India, where any Xbox Live Gold subscriber can stand to win a Gold Rush suitcase with goodies worth $5,000. What does the suitcase include? A 100 g gold bar, a Titanfall Collector’s Edition for Xbox 360, an Xbox 360 …
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