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Crimson Desert DLC India Release Time: Charting the Unknown, Ships, Marriage and Unlocks
Charting the Unknown arrives at 3:30 AM IST on October 30. Here is what the expansion adds, how to unlock ships and stories, and what to know before buying.
News5 min read
Monster Hunter Outlanders Is Live on Mobile: How to Play, Phone Requirements and Launch Rewards
Monster Hunter Outlanders launches on Android and iOS with four-player hunts, Charge Blade, Radiant monsters and launch rewards. Here is what players should know.
ArticlesPatch notes · 5 min read
Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 Starts November 6: India Time, New Maps, DMZ X01 and Warzone
Activision confirms MW4 Season 1 for November 6 at 10:30 AM IST. New 6v6 maps, DMZ X01, Battle Pass guns and Warzone content are coming.
Apex LegendsPatch notes · 5 min read
Apex Legends Cipher Reworks Crypto, Adds Dual Wingman and Changes Ranked
Apex Legends Cipher brings a new Crypto drone, Akimbo Wingman, Strongholds and ranked Legend bans. EA also confirms Kings Canyon Evolved for 2027.
News4 min read
PlayStation Plus November 2026: Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider and Monster Train 2 Confirmed
Sony confirms three November PS Plus monthly games. Here is what PS4 and PS5 players in India get, when to claim them and which October games leave first.
News4 min read
Football Manager 27 Free Download in India: Start Time, Platforms, Save Transfer and Release Date
FM27 is free to try on PC and Mac from 11:30 PM IST on October 29. Here is where to download it, how long it lasts and what happens to your save.
Counter-Strike 2News · 4 min read
PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 CS2 Playoffs: Bracket, Teams, Prize Pool and India Timings
NAVI’s upset of Spirit sets up a Vitality rematch as eight teams enter the PGL Masters Bucharest playoffs. Full bracket, India schedule and prize breakdown.
News5 min read
SURI: The Seventh Note India Price, PS5 Release, Free Demo and PC Requirements
Bengaluru studio Tathvamasi brings its rhythm platformer to PS5 and Steam. Here is the India price, demo, editions and the gameplay idea behind it.
MinecraftNews · 4 min read
Minecraft Switch 2 Free Upgrade: Deadline, Editions, Worlds and Vibrant Visuals
Minecraft is out on Nintendo Switch 2. Existing digital owners can claim a free Standard upgrade in most regions, but the offer ends in January 2027.
ArticlesPatch notes · 4 min read
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5: How to Unlock New Quests, Dual-Wield Guns and Console Mods
Update 2.5 brings Edgerunners 2 into Night City, plus a new fighting style and mod support on consoles. Here is what you can unlock and what to watch out for.
News3 min read
The Wolf Among Us Remastered Price and Launch: Bigby Returns, but Switch Players Must Wait
Telltale’s detective classic returns on October 29 with new character models, Noir Mode and restored scenes. The current Switch release plan is different from the original announcement.
News4 min read
Age of Empires 4 Raiders of the North: Vikings, Scots, Co-op and What Changes Today
Age of Empires IV gets the Vikings and Scots on October 29, alongside new Crucible missions and a major free update. Here is how the two factions differ.
ArticlesPatch notes · 4 min read
NIKKE 4th Anniversary Update: 259 Free Recruits, Marian, Scarlet and All Rewards
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE celebrates four years with MARIA-n, three Pilgrim SSRs, a free Rapunzel, new story chapters and a reward calendar worth checking before you spend.
News4 min read
Phantom Blade Zero Releases Today: PC Requirements, Combat, Boss Weapons and PS5 Guide
S-Game’s new kung-fu action RPG arrives on October 29. Here is what Phantom Blade Zero offers, which PC hardware it needs, and what PS5 players should know.
VALORANTNews · 4 min read
Aurora Gaming Signs Derke, Boo and trexx for VALORANT 2027: Full Roster and Qualifier Dates
Aurora is entering VALORANT with five familiar and emerging players. The roster has big names, but it must earn its place at VCT EMEA Kickoff through open qualifiers.
News4 min read
Nintendo Indie World October 2026: Witchbrook Date, R.E.P.O., Switch 2 Games and Free Demos
Nintendo’s October 28 showcase brought more than 20 indie announcements, a Witchbrook release date, new Switch 2 horror games and demos players can try now.
News4 min read
Modern Warfare 4 Season 1: November 6 Release, New Maps, DMZ X01 and Warzone
Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 arrives November 6. The official roadmap confirms Backstab, Canyon, Shoot House, the X01 DMZ map, new weapons and Warzone changes.
News4 min read
PlayStation Prism Collection Revealed: Transparent PS5 Controllers, Price and India Launch
PlayStation has revealed transparent DualSense controllers and PS5 covers in three colours. Here are the prices, launch dates, video and what Indian buyers should know.
VALORANTPatch notes · 5 min read
VALORANT Hush Agent Guide: All Abilities, Best Combos and Patch 13.09 Changes
VALORANT Hush is live in patch 13.09. Learn every ability, her telekinetic combos, practical ranked tips, and the Clove and Warden balance changes.
MinecraftGuide · 5 min read
Minecraft Ice Caves 2026: Frostbite, Snow Bricks, Features and How to Play the Preview
Minecraft Ice Caves 2026 brings Frostbite mobs, snow bricks, brittle ice and new previews. See the latest changes, how to test them and release status.
GTA VINews · 5 min read
GTA 6 India Price Confirmed: ₹5,999, Release Date, Editions and Pre-Order Guide
GTA 6 price in India starts at ₹5,999. Check the November 19 release date, PS5 and Xbox editions, ₹7,499 Ultimate Edition, pre-load and box details.
VALORANTNews · 4 min read
Global Esports Exits VALORANT After VCT Pacific Win: Why the Team Walked Away
The Indian organisation won VCT Pacific Stage 2, then ended its esports operations. Its founder explains the finances behind the farewell.
Editorial4 min read
India Gaming Report 2026: 535 Million Gamers, but Indian Studios Still Need Funding
Two new reports show the split in Indian gaming: hundreds of millions of players, and developers struggling to finance original games.
Editorial15 min read
The Quiet Empire: How Tencent Put Its Money Behind the Games the World Plays
A chat app in Shenzhen grew into a sprawling network behind Riot, Supercell, Epic, Ubisoft and some of the internet’s most familiar platforms. Tencent has invested in hundreds of companies. We trace the money, explain who controls what, and examine the games, people and limits of its global empire.