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The Indian PlayStation Store has been updated with PS4 content ahead of the console’s European launch. The new update gives us a pretty good indication of PS4 game prices for India, although retail prices do tend to differ. Here’s a list of games for PS4 available on the Indian store …
Read More »PS4 imports make their way into Indian grey market
It’s been barely a week since the PlayStation 4 went on sale in North America and already import units have made their way into India’s grey market. Sony is yet to announce a launch date or price for the PS4 in India, but you can pick one up now from …
Read More »PS4 priced Rs 45,000 in India, launch in late-December, says retailer Landmark
Update: Landmark has estimated the PlayStation 4 will be priced around Rs 45,000 in India. While the retailer hasn’t confirmed this as the official price, it has been telling inquiring customers to expect a price in that range. The Rs 45,000 price for the PS4 is in line with what …
Read More »Sony, Mercedes-Benz partner for Gran Turismo 6 promotion in India
Sony and Mercedes-Benz have come together to promote Gran Turismo 6 in India through a promotion that will span 14 cities across the country. Mercedes-Benz GT6 Racing Challenge The Mercedes-Benz GT6 Racing Challenge will see India’s best Gran Turismo players take on each other in a multi-city championship that will …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Yoichi Wada, Square Enix
Square Enix chairman Yoichi Wada delivered the opening keynote at the NASSCOM Game Developer Conference this past weekend, where he spoke about the Japanese company’s operations in India. We caught up with Wada-san on the sidelines of the conference to talk a little more about his views on the India …
Read More »Milestone announces Aero Birdies for iOS
At NASSCOM GDC this past weekend, Milestone Interactive announced the third game from its mobile game publishing division – Aero Birdies. Developed by Mile Nine Studios, which also developed Worbble, is an endless runner that tasks players with catapulting a bird upwards while avoiding enemies. Aero Birdies will be free …
Read More »Techcircle to conduct Digital Gaming Forum 2013 this month
The second edition of Techcircle’s Digital Gaming Forum 2013 will take place in Mumbai on 29th November. The event is targeted at entrepreneurs in the digital gaming industry, particularly those looking to raise funding, as well as consultants and private equity and venture capital firms. Speakers at this year’s event …
Read More »Ashes Cricket 2013 gets 22nd November release date on Steam
Out of nowhere, Ashes Cricket 2013 has popped up on Steam with a 22ndNovember release date. That’s just two days away. The game is available for $20.99 (approx Rs 1,300), but that’s after a 30% preorder discount. Buy it after release and the price goes up to $30 (approx Rs …
Read More »NGF Awards: Huebrix snaps up indie and overall game of the year honours
The first ever NASSCOM Gaming Forum Awards were held this year, with the award presentations taking place at NGDC this past weekend. Huebrix from Mumbai-based indie developer Yellow Monkey Studios came away with the Indie Game of the Year and the Game of the Year awards. The inaugural edition of …
Read More »Round-up: NASSCOM Game Developer Conference 2013
The 2013 edition of the NASSCOM Game Developer Conference was held in Pune over the weekend, with an attendance of over 1,000 industry professionals. While Vlambeer’s Rami Ismail was a last minute cancellation, talks from the likes of Year Walk and Device 6 co-creator Magnus Gordon” Gardebck more than made …
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