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April 11, 2019

Google Stadia – Unanswered Questions

Google’s grand plans for the ‘future of gaming’ has been unveiled in the form of Stadia, a platform that is unlike any we have seen in the history of gaming. The tech unveiled in the event felt like a natural evolution of technology used in games. Gaming started in arcades, then in the form of home consoles with cartridges, which […]

April 1, 2019

The Past, Present and Future of Gaming in India

Video games have come a long way in a very short span of time. From its humble beginnings in 1958, then booming during the Atari and NES days, to being a pop culture main stay in today’s age, the journey from Pong to Red Dead Redemption 2 has been one for the history books. And during this journey the medium […]

March 20, 2019

Google Stadia – The Boxless future for games is imminent

Games industry analyst Michael Pachter predicted that the future of gaming will be console free. That a dedicated box will not be needed anymore to play high profile AAA games. Also, that this leap will be the first done by an entity other than the Big 3 of the industry. And he has been predicting this since the tail end […]

March 15, 2019

The Loot box Paradox

In 2019, the term “Loot box” means a lot of things to a lot of people. To the everyday gamer, it could mean a barrier in progression that, in many cases, demands real-world money or a healthy dose of grinding. To the game publishing corporation, this means a lucrative (albeit unhealthy) business model that ensures a steady stream of income […]

March 15, 2019

Google at GDC 2019 – Should Sony and Microsoft be worried?

Google has been making the rounds on Reddit recently as outlets have started reporting about its presence at GDC2019. While Google has been part of GDC before, this year will be different, and they are holding their own keynote to unveil their venture into gaming. News outlets have been receiving emails with the title “Gather around” followed by a video […]