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Kerala Govt Amends Gaming Act To Ban Online Rummy
The Kerala government on February 27, by amending the Kerala Gaming Act, 1960, declared the online rummy game illegal. Aimed at controlling the online gambling and betting games, the decision came on the Kerala High Court’s notice directing to include the games in the act. Earlier, hearing the PIL filed by film director Pauly Vadakkan, the court has also issued notices to brand ambassadors - Virat Kohli and Tamannah Bhatia - for promoting… read-more
Tags: Gaming, Online Games, Online Rummy, Rummy
Courtesy: The News Minute
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Realme To Launch Narzo 30 Series On Feb 24 In India
Chinese smartphone maker 'Realme' is likely to launch its much-awaited Narzo 30 series on February 24 in India. In addition, the tech giant will be unveiling gaming accessories like Cooling Back Clip, Game Controller and Finger Sleeve to enhance user experience. Reportedly, Narzo 30 series boasts of steadfast gaming capabilities. Last year, Realme had launched Narzo 20 series targetting amateur gamers. Besides, launch of Realme Buds Air 2 is… read-more
Tags: Narzo 30 series, Realme, Chinese, India, Gaming
Courtesy: News18
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Nazara Tech - First Indian Gaming Startup To Enter Dalal Street
Indian investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala financed Nazara Technologies Ltd - one of India's biggest interactive gaming and sports media companies - became the first Indian gaming technology company to enter the stock market. Though the firm got SEBI’s approval to file Initial Public Offer in 2018, it had filed IPO documents on January 15. Reportedly, Nazara will float 55,43,052 shares equity shares in the market that will be managed by ICICI… read-more
Tags: Nazara, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Gaming, SEBI, IPO, Startups
Courtesy: Times Now News
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PUBG: Govt Clears It Did Not Ban Mobile Nordic Map: Livik App
Giving a silver line for the PUBG lovers, the IT Ministry on January 9 confirmed access to PUBG is not illegal in India. Responding to an RTI petition, the Ministry revealed that the Mobile Nordic Map: Livik APK was not restricted in India, and the Ministry has blocked only a specific app. However, the Ministry cleared that no dialogue between government and game developer PUBG/Krafton has taken place.
Tags: PUBG, PUBG Ban, Ministry of IT, Gaming, app ban
Courtesy: Zee News
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Sony To Refund PlayStation Gamers Who Bought Cyberpunk 2077
Sony has decided to refund the money to its customers who have bought Cyberpunk 2077 game and pull the game from its Store for being inexpressive. The statement was issued by Sony just a day after the game developer - CD Projekt RED - told players to await a response. Moreover, the PlayStation website confirmed to pay back everyone while keeping the refund process depending on the payment method used.
Tags: Gaming, cyberpunk 2077 game, CD Projekt RED, PlayStation
Courtesy: NME.com
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Ronaldo Debuts As 'Chrono' In Garena Free Fire Game
Mobile game Garena Free Fire has revealed Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo as a character in "Operation Chrono" in its latest update. Ronaldo has been featured as Chrono - a futuristic hero soldier in a slum world in the game. Ronaldo said, "It's a great feeling to not only have a Free Fire character inspired by me but also for the entire universe within the game to change alongside him."
Tags: Garena Free Fire, Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus, Gaming
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MPL To Provide Funds Worth Rs 37 Crore To Back Indian Game Developers
Mobile gaming platform, MPL, has announced that it would support Indian game developers by funding Rs 37 crore. The monetary support aims to improve the standards of Indian gamers to the international level. Earlier, it has granted Rs 10 crore to developer partners. With over 70 on boarded games, MPL co-founder Shubh Malhotra said, "at MPL, we recognize the tremendous potential that the… read-more
Tags: Mobile Premier League, Gaming, App development, MPL
Courtesy: Outlook India
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Fortnite Launch 'Shadow' Feature for Dead Players Ahead of Haloween Week
Ahead of Haloween week, Fortnite has launched a Halloween theme for the game- Fortnitemares 2020: Midas' revenge till November 3. With the interesting graphic advancements, the limited-time theme allows players who are dead in the game to continue as ghosts or 'shadows'. As 'shadow' one can take revenge on human players. The theme allows solo, duo and squad modes with extra powers when a player becomes a 'shadow.'
Tags: Gaming, Fortnite, Halloween
Courtesy: NDTV
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PUBG In Talks With Airtel To Make A Comeback In India
Going by an Entrackr's report, PUBG Corporation is seeking a partnership with Airtel to relaunch the game in India. The report also states that PUBG is planning to raise a "lean team in India". However, neither companies have officially commented on this yet. PUBG was in talks with Reliance Jio as well but to no avail. Earlier, the Indian government has banned PUBG in the country citing security concerns.
Tags: Pubg Mobile, Airtel, Gaming, India-China face off
Courtesy: Hindustan Times