Category: Games and Gaming

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Top Deals on Consoles and Gaming Peripherals

It is that time of the year again when gamers spend all their money to buy the best in gear, console and gaming peripherals at the Amazon Great Indian Festival. We made a list of the best deals on Amazon that are available today!

Microsoft Xbox One S 1TB Console (Free Games: Sea of Thieves)

Xbox One S Sea of Thieves Bundle features a full-game download, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, 4K video streaming, High Dynamic Range, and an Xbox wireless controller.Xbox One S has over 1,300 games including Xbox One exclusives. It also features built-in 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and 4K video streaming and is available at a very low price on the Amazon Great Indian Festival.

MRP – Rs 30990

DEAL PRICE – Rs 19990

Amkette Evo Gamepad Pro 2

The all new media buttons and more intuitive controls make the gaming experience even better. Hundreds of new games have been listed in Evo Game Pad App across all genres and the games list is increasing rapidly. The new Evo Gamepad Pro 2 is very ergonomically designed the offer price makes it an absolute steal.

MRP – Rs 2899

DEAL PRICE – Rs 1890

Redgear Pro Series Wired Gamepad

Redgear Pro series wired gamepad uses the latest and ultra precise VR on the left and right stick to help you game like a pro, no more dead zones while playing your FPS games and allows better control for angles on sports games. It also comes with X-input and direct-input compatibility that allows you to play all the latest games in plug and play mode, easily move between X-input mode and direct-input mode with a dedicated switch. Jazz up your gaming space with the new Pro series controller with backlit illuminated ABXY keys.

WAS – Rs 1499

DEAL PRICE – Rs 999

Gamdias Hades M1 Gaming Wired/Wireless Mouse

GAMDIAS designed for the gamer who pursue pleasant feeling in game. Each of the gaming products is designed with a patented special feature and never ceasing to break the limitations of traditional thinking. GAMDIAS Hades M1 wired/ wireless Optical gaming mouse has a whopping 10800 DPI. With 7 Smart keys allow for strategic assignment of macros, profile keyboard keys, media controls Windows functions. The Amazon Great Indian Festival has an amazing deal on the mouse!

WAS – Rs 9999

DEAL PRICE – Rs 4999

Razer DeathAdder Essential RZ01-02540100-R3U1 Gaming Mouse (Black)

Razer Death Adder Essential is equipped with 6400 DPI 4G optical sensor, capable of movements up to 200 inches per second and 50 g acceleration, meaning it will always respond with exacting accuracy and organic fluidity only possible with optical sensor. The sensor tracks Z-axis to as low as 1 mm on most surfaces including glass table tops, perfect for low-sense gamers who can set tracking cut-off on mice lift, ensuring always consistent control. With a deal price of more than 50% off it is an absolute steal!

WAS – Rs 4999

DEAL PRICE – Rs 1799

Logitech Prodigy G231 Gaming Headphones with Mic (Black)

G231 Prodigy gaming headset uses 40 mm neodymium drivers deliver high-quality stereo sound to keep you immersed in your game from start to finish. G231 works with Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC so you can hear the incredible audio in all your games. High-performance cloth ear cups can be slipped off for washing. Earpieces have been designed to be slim and light. Folding, unidirectional mic can be positioned to pick up your voice alone, Don’t feel like talking? Easily fold it up and out of the way. Connects via analog 4 pole 3.5mm plug.

WAS – Rs 6495

DEAL PRICE – Rs 2999

HyperX Cloud Alpha Pro Gaming Headset

Product features HyperX Cloud Alpha ‘s innovative dual – chamber driver design restrains distortion and reproduces clearer and clearer audio. The dual chamber separates the bass and medium and high sounds and is tuned to clear and smoothly optimized sound. The Cloud Alpha headset uses high quality red memory foam, extended headband, soft supple leather toilet and inherits HyperX’s award-winning comfort.With inline audio adjustment function and detachable cloth wound cable, you can easily adjust the volume and mute the microphone with convenient inline audio adjustment.

WAS – Rs 10499

DEAL PRICE – Rs 5999

SteelSeries Arctis 7 Wireless Gaming Headset (White)

Arctis features a new mic design with unmatched clarity, and improved comfort with materials inspired by athletic clothing. Arctis 7 features lag-free wireless audio, 15-hour battery life, a premium steel headband, on-ear Game/Chat audio balance, and DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound. What more, it is available for a whopping 7000 rupee discount at the Amazon Great Indian Festival.

WAS – Rs 17499

DEAL PRICE – Rs 10499

Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel

For those who like to play fast-paced racing games and want to experience realistic handling and controls while playing these games, the Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel is a great choice for PC and console gaming. Equipped with three pedals and a fully functional steering wheel with an assortment of functions and features, this racing wheel gets you right in the middle of the action every single time. It is available at almost half price for the Amazon Great Indian Festival.

WAS – Rs 36995

DEAL PRICE – Rs 19999

October 10, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Top Deals On Gaming Laptops

PC gaming is quickly gaining traction in India, especially laptop gaming. This is the best time for gamers looking to upgrade or buy a new gaming machine. The Amazon Great Indian Festival is here and it brings the best deals on gaming laptops. Here is a list of the best gaming laptops that will be offered on huge discounts during the Amazon Great Indian Festival.

Acer Nitro AMD RYZENTM 5 15.6 inch Gaming Laptop

Enjoy premium looks without the premium price with the Acer NITRO Gaming notebook (model AN515-42), which features a beautiful exterior. It features a 15.6-inch high-def display giving you ample space for opening multiple windows and digital entertainment. It’s powered by Enjoy smooth multitasking and excellent performance with 8GB installed RAM and 1TB HDD AND AMD RadeonTM RX 560X with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM.

The MRP of the laptop is Rs. 79,999 and during the Amazon Great Indian Festival it will sell for Rs. 56,990.

ASUS TUF FX504GD-E4363T 15.6-inch Laptop

Equipped with a 8th Generation Intel Core i5 processor (Coffee Lake), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050, with 1TB firecuda Hybrid HDD + 128GB PCIE G3X2 SSD, 8GB DDR4 RAM. ASUS exclusive V cut design to enhance the air flow for 25 percent thermal improvement. Anti-dust thermal tunnel design forces all dusts and hair go through anti-dust tunnel not stock in thermal fin. Keeps thermal fin clean to provide stable thermal performance. The adjustable fan overboost function is specially designed to fit multitasking and gaming needs: Choose between three different modes to find the perfect balance between fan performance and noise level.

On keyboard we have red backlit keyboard with highlighted WASD with 20 million key-press lifetime. The ergonomically designed keys have 1.8mm of travel and 0.25mm keycap curves for greater comfort and accuracy when gaming and typing. Introducing ROG-exclusive overstroke technology, applies to every key you press, ensuring perfectly-pitched maximum peak force of 62 grams-force (gf). Key presses are registered early, accurately and with extended over stroke technology – and that means faster and smoother control. With an FHD IPS with 60Hz refresh rate display features great contrast, color consistency for great game play experience. Connection with power DC input port, HDMI 1.4, headphone, headset, microphone jack, 1 USB2.0 port, 3 USB 3.1 port to fit all the connection requirement. 1TB Firecuda +128GB PCIE SSD.

The MRP of the laptop is Rs. 76,990 and during thesale it will sell for Rs. 59,990.

Acer Nitro Core i5 15.6-inch FHD Laptop

Enjoy premium looks without the premium price with the Acer Nitro Spin gaming notebook (model NP515-51), which features a beautiful exterior. It features a 15.6-inch high-def display, giving you ample space for opening multiple windows and digital entertainment. It’s powered by Intel Core i5 8250U processor and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics processor, which combines multi-core processing and powerful graphics for a superior digital entertainment experience. Enjoy smooth multitasking and excellent performance with 8GB installed RAM and 1TB HDD.

The MRP of the laptop is Rs. 89,999 and during the Amazon Great Indian Festival it will sell for Rs. 67,990.

Asus ROG Strix GL503GE-EN169T 15.6-inch Laptop

The all-new Strix GL503 is as sleek in appearance as it is strong in performance. Its understated, black brushed-metal cover conveys an inner focus and sophistication possessed by the most dedicated players — those who know how to keep their calm during even the most ferocious confrontations.

The MRP of the laptop is Rs. 95,990 and during the Amazon Great Indian Festival it will sell for Rs. 72,990.

Acer Nitro Intel Core i7 8th gen 15.6 inch Gaming Laptop

Enjoy premium looks without the premium price with the Acer NITRO Gaming notebook (model An515-52), which features a beautiful exterior. It features a 15.6-inch high-def display giving you ample space for opening multiple windows and digital entertainment. It’s powered by Intel i7 8750H Enjoy smooth multitasking and excellent performance with 8GB installed RAM and 1TB HDD AND 16 GB OPTANE with NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti with 4gb dedicated GDDR5.

The MRP of the laptop is Rs. 92,199 and during the Amazon Great Indian Festival it will sell for Rs. 69,990.

MSI GL63 8RD-455IN 2018 15.6-inch Laptop

As a world leading gaming brand, MSI is the most trusted name in gaming and eSports. We stand by our principles of breakthroughs in design, the pursuit of excellence, and technological innovation. Integrating gamers’ most coveted extreme performance, real.

The MRP of the laptop is Rs. 94,990 and during the Amazon Great Indian Festival it will sell for Rs. 72,990.

Acer Nitro AN515-51 15.6-inch Notebook

Enjoy premium looks without the premium price with the Acer Nitro gaming Notebook (model AN515-51), which features a beautiful exterior. It features a 15.6-inch high-definition display giving you ample space for opening multiple windows and digital entertainment. It’s powered by Intel Core i5 7300HQ processor. Enjoy smooth multitasking and excellent performance with 16GB installed RAM and 1TB HDD and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti with 4GB Dedicated GDDR5.

The MRP of the laptop is Rs. 84,999 and during the Amazon Great Indian Festival it will sell for Rs. 59,990.

MSI GL63 8RE-455IN 2018 15.6-inch Laptop

As a world leading gaming brand, MSI is the most trusted name in gaming and eSports. We stand by our principles of breakthroughs in design, the pursuit of excellence, and technological innovation. Integrating gamers’ most coveted extreme performance, real.

The MRP of the laptop is Rs. 124,990 and during the Amazon Great Indian Festival it will sell for Rs. 94,990.

ASUS TUF FX504GE-EN224T 15.6-inch Laptop

Equipped with a 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor (Coffee Lake), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti, with 1TB firecuda Hybrid HDD + 128GB PCIE G3X2 SSD, 8GB DDR4 RAM. ASUS exclusive V cut design to enhance the air flow for 25 percent thermal improvement. Anti-dust thermal tunnel design forces all dusts and hair go through anti-dust tunnel not stock in thermal fin. Keeps thermal fin clean to provide stable thermal performance. The adjustable fan overboost function is specially designed to fit multitasking and gaming needs: Choose between three different modes to find the perfect balance between fan performance and noise level.

On keyboard we have red backlit keyboard with highlighted WASD with 20 million key-press lifetime. The ergonomically designed keys have 1.8mm of travel and 0.25mm keycap curves for greater comfort and accuracy when gaming and typing. Introducing ROG-exclusive overstroke technology, applies to every key you press, ensuring perfectly-pitched maximum peak force of 62 grams-force (gf). Key presses are registered early, accurately and with extended over stroke technology – and that means faster and smoother control. With an FHD 300nits wide view with 120Hz refresh rate display features a 3ms-super-fast respond time display with great contrast, color consistency SRGB 130.56 for incredible game play experience. Connection with power DC input port, HDMI 1.4, headphone, headset, microphone jack, 1 USB2.0 port, 3 USB 3.1 port to fit all the connection requirement. 1TB Firecuda +128GB PCIE SSD.

The MRP of the laptop is Rs. 95,990 and during the sale it will sell for Rs. 72,990.

Asus TUF Gaming FX504GM-E4112T 15.6-inch Laptop

Infused with the spirit of The Ultimate Force (TUF) and designed to strike fear into the heart of the enemy, the durable and lightweight FX504 is the first laptop in the TUF Gaming family.

ASUS TUF Gaming FX504 is a powerful Windows 10 laptop that combines immersive gaming with an extended lifespan that goes far beyond standard. The patented Anti-Dust Cooling (ADC) system ensures longevity and stable performance, while a stunning IPS panel and 7.1-channel surround sound fully engage your senses.

The MRP of the laptop is Rs. 98,990 and during the Amazon Great Indian Festival it will sell for Rs. 74,990.

October 9, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Top Deals On Video Games

The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale is here and we are super stoked! Here are some of the best deals on video games we could find!

Microsoft 1 TB Xbox One X Console

Free Game: PlayerUnknown’s BattleGrounds Bundle

PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds is one of the most popular games at the moment and this Xbox One X console comes bundled with it. This console will be available at a 13% discount amounting to Rs 43990 from its original price of Rs 50590.

Xbox One Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (With 3.5 mm Jack) (Black)

Compatible with Xbox One and Xbox One S and compatible with Windows 10 via Bluetooth. The controller now features a 3.5 mm stereo headset jack that lets you plug your favourite gaming headset right into the controller. Now the controller can be updated wirelessly instead of needing to connect a micro USB cable (each sold separately).

The console which is available for Rs 5390 will be available at Rs 3799 during Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale.

Sony PS4 Slim 1TB Console (Free Games: TLOU and DS4) with Marvel’s Spider Man (PS4)

Can’t wait to run along walls and swing through Manhattan in the upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man? This special bundle includes a fully customized Amazing Red 1TB PS4 Pro console featuring the iconic Marvel’s Spider-Man spider, a matching DualShock 4 wireless controller, Marvel’s Spider-Man game on Blu-ray disc, and digital content.

The console will be available at Rs 37289 during Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale.

Nacon Wired Compact Controller for PS4 (Grey) PlayStation official Licensed Product

Wired Compact Controller for PlayStation4 Nacon’s Wired Compact Controller packs in an impressive range of features, including a touch pad, stereo headset jack and vibration motors. The ergonomic design provides complete comfort for all ages, even during marathon gaming sessions.

The wireless controller which is available for Rs 4990 will be available at Rs 2999 during the offer.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – Standard Edition (PS4)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 delivers the biggest Day 1 Zombies offering ever, with three full experiences at launch: IX, Voyage of Despair and Blood of the Dead. Featuring gritty, grounded, fluid Multiplayer combat, the biggest Zombies offering ever at launch and Blackout, where the universe of Black Ops comes to life in one massive battle royale experience

The video game which is available for Rs 4699 will be available at Rs 3999 during the offer.

Marvel’s Spider Man (PS4)

The game features an experienced Spider-Man with several years of crime fighting under his belt, Peter Parker has sheer mastery of his powerful spider-sense, dynamic skills, acrobatic abilities and new suit. This is an all-new Spider-Man universe, featuring familiar characters in unfamiliar roles, Take control of a complex dual life, as a young adult with great powers… and evolving relationships. Swing freely through Marvel’s New York City in epic action set-pieces filled with a rich narrative and relatable characters.

The video game which is available for Rs 3999 will be available at Rs 3499 during the offer.

God of War – Standard Edition (PS4)

It is a new beginning for Kratos. Living as a man outside the shadow of the gods, he ventures into the brutal Norse wilds with his son Atreus, fighting to fulfil a deeply personal quest. Vicious, Physical Combat – With an intimate, over-the-shoulder free camera that brings the action closer than ever, combat in God of War is up close, frenetic, and unflinching. Kratos’ axe —powerful, magic and multi-faceted – is a brutal weapon as well as a versatile tool for exploration. Get your copy during the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale!

The video game which is available for Rs 3999 will be available at Rs 1999 during the offer.

October 9, 2018
Google’s Project Stream Lets You Play Assassin’s Creed Odyssey On Your Chrome Browser

Google has announced that users will be able to play the latest Assassin’s Creed Odyssey right on their Chrome browser, without the need of a high-end gaming PC. Google is partnering with Ubisoft and this plan is titled ‘Project Stream’. The company will use a limited number of people to conduct its first test, later this week.

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Project Stream:

Google might change the way we play games through Project Stream. With Project Stream, Google wants to make all kinds of games available on your Chrome Browser. This eliminates the need to download games or the need for high-end specifications on your device. Streaming such high- end games has its limitations. Google has to ensure that there is almost instant interaction between the game controller and the graphics on the screen. It has to figure out a way to do this, without compromising on graphics and avoiding any lag. Google promises to ensure all this, while providing a cutting edge experience.

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is yet to be released. The lucky few who get to be a part of the program will be able to play it for free. There are a few conditions to be a part of Project Stream. First, you have to be a resident of the US. Unfortunately, the testing is still not open for other countries. Second, you need to have an Internet connection capable of 25 mbps or more and need to be at least 17 years of age. If you match all these criteria and want to be a part of the project, you can sign up.

The fact that streaming games has evolved from just being able to view other people playing a game to playing an entire game using just your browser, without the need to download it, is truly amazing. If the project gets through its testing, we might see a future where we do not need anything but a good internet connection to play any game. It will eliminate the need for high-end PC setups, helping gamers who cannot afford the same. The future of gaming is exciting, to say the least.

October 2, 2018
YouTube To Shut Down Its Gaming App In March

YouTube recently updated its gaming hub to look more like the how YouTube normally looks on a laptop or desktop. Following this, it is going to shut down its dedicated gaming app in March 2019. Most of the features the app used has now made its way to the Youtube page, leaving the app redundant.

The YouTube gaming app was launched in 2015 by Google to compete against Amazon’s Twitch. Twitch is a popular video game live-streaming site. The reason why Google felt this need can be seen in the numbers. 1.9 billion users visit YouTube every month, out of which about 200 million use the platform to watch other people playing video games. This is exactly what Twitch is built for, exclusively. Therefore, the company wanted to provided a dedicated platform to address the specific needs of gamers.

The New Hub:

The New Gaming Hub

This didn’t work out in the way it was intended, as the company itself feels that the app is now redundant. Users have another alternative, of course. The new YouTube gaming hub is more suited for users and is built around discovering creators, according to the company. The hub will also integrate more clearly on to the main site. Another important aspect is that the hub will resemble the YouTube homepage, which users are familiar with and will find easier to navigate through.

Personalised recommendations based on your watch history will appear at the top along with ‘top live games’ and latest gaming videos from subscribers. It will also include a dedicated slots for live streams and trending videos.

The company has also worked to ensure the experience is as good as one gets from Twitch. The entire layout has been changed, to make its easier to access videos. Now, if you choose a certain game, you get a whole lot of options. If one clicks on Fortnite, it will have various shelves such as VOD (Video on Demand), Live, creators, etc which are highlighted.

The company plans to ensure that YouTube’s biggest user base stays in tact. The rising competition from Twitch has sounded off alarms and a call for action. You can have a look at the new gaming hub here.

September 19, 2018
Nubia Red Magic 2 Gaming Smartphone With Snapdragon 845 And Shoulder Buttons Coming Soon

The Nubia Red Magic was launched earlier this year, adding to the growing list of specialised gaming smartphones. Not much time has passed after its launch and we hear that the Nubia Red Magic 2 is on the way. The Nubia Red Magic 2 gaming smartphone will supposedly be powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset and bring along a whole new set of upgrades.

More Power, More Gaming:

According to a twitter user, Nubia is already working on the Red Magic 2 gaming smartphone. The device will have shoulder mounted buttons and a Snapdragon 845 SoC to improve its gaming experience, according to reports. Not much about the Nubia Red Magic 2 is known as of now. However, the Nubia Red Magic is well known in the gaming smartphone segment.

Nubia Redmagic actually seems pretty nice for 449 Euro with SDM835, 8/128GB and all the other fancy stuff. Btw: new Redmagic device w/ Snapdragon 845 and shoulder buttons is in the works. pic.twitter.com/m64KS9LTfk

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) September 2, 2018

The Nubia Red Magic packs a Snapdragon 835 SoC despite being a dedicated gaming phone. This can be off-putting considering that it doesn’t use the faster Snapdragon 845. However, Nubia claims that it still offers one of the best gaming experiences. The Red Magic has a 6.0-inch 1080 x 2160 screen. It comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The back is made of aluminum and has an RGB LED strip. There is a single 24MP sensor on the back and an 8MP front-facing camera above the display. It has a smart amplifier and DTS audio. There is a 3,800mAh battery under the hood with support for fast charge. It also has a new air convection cooling system to keep the device cool.

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The Nubia Red Magic is one of the few gaming smartphones available now, though the number is growing. Recently we saw many manufacturers taking to making a dedicated gaming smartphone such as the Xiaomi Black Shark and the Asus ROG. The timeline for the release or the price of the phone is not available, but it is possible that it may be launched late 2018 or early 2019.

September 3, 2018
VR Motion Simulator Turns Your Living Room Into A Cockpit

The new 3 Degree of Freedom Virtual Reality Motion Simulator seems to be a dream for gaming enthusiasts. The simulator looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. The simulator is a hemispherical platform which houses various controls. It has an immersive 3-degree movement which brings the game to life with its movement and real life vibrations.

Virtual Reality Redefined:

The name of the device originates from its ability to move in three directions. Thus giving the user an ability to yaw, pitch and roll. For those not familiar with these terminologies, these are the basic three axis along which an aircraft moves. The cockpit style simulator is set on an array of omni wheels, therefore easing movement.

The simulator is mean to offer the experience of large motion simulator rigs in VR arcades, right in your home. The simulator’s has an ability to change direction quickly and thus offers agility. However, this is done very quietly. The extra verisimilitude, built-in tactile transducers add immersive surround vibration. All this gives you a very realistic experience of racing games or flight simulators.

According to the the creator, Mark Towner, it offers a proper Virtual Reality experience. VR is about the thrill and adventure of exploring another world and usually you only get half the experience, according to him. While other VR simulators offer great visuals and amazing sounds, the lack of proper movement can be a kill joy. Therefore, the extensive movement brought by this device ensures that you actually feel like you’re flying a plane or driving a car.

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Thrill Of Adventure:

“Most motion simulators are ugly steel frames, noisy as hell, and insanely expensive “,Towner says. Another great feature is the modular design of the simulator which allows a user to switch the seat for special add-ons to fit the particular VR scenario.The Freedom Motion Virtual Reality Simulator targets a large section of gamers who enjoy racing and flying games but do not have the budget to buy a good simulator. You can find the device on the project’s kickstarter page, which is a crowdfunding website.

September 3, 2018
Fortnite For Android Requirements Leaked

The trend of online multiplayer games has picked up the pace in recent years. One such multiplayer game, Fortnite, places a total of 100 players to compete against each other. The players land on a common map where they shall find resources and fight to become the last one standing. As a result, it has become one of the most downloaded games across all major platforms, making it an extremely popular multiplayer game. It was on 25th July 2017, when the game finally launched on a mobile platform. The iOS devices like the iPhones and iPads were the ones to first receive the game on a mobile platform. While the Android version of the game will initially be exclusive to the Galaxy Note 9, it will later be available on a few other smartphones. However, even the smartphones which support the game may run it on medium settings.

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This list of smartphone compatible with Fortnite on Android leaked a while ago on Fortnite’s website. The list included the likes of Google Pixel, Huawei Mate 10, Razer Phone, and Nokia 6. Interestingly enough, the “flagship killer” OnePlus 6 was absent from the list. According to some reports, the new list suggests that most 2018 flagship devices will support the game. However, the default settings on these smartphones will be medium. On 9th August, Samsung has scheduled its Unpacked event in which it will unveil the new Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy Tab S4. The game could be launching on the Samsung App store when the new Galaxy devices are unveiled. For the first month at least, the game might be exclusive to Samsung smartphone owners.

Image: List Of Fortnite Compatible Qualcomm Smartphones

It is apparent with this list that most 2018 smartphones will be able to run the game easily. However, the fact which doesn’t seem fit well is that these devices will run the game on the medium setting by default. While this could just be the bare-minimum specs, we plan on digging deeper to find out more. So stay tuned as more on this will be soon available.

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August 8, 2018
Elon Musk Is Turning Teslas Into Atari Gaming Consoles

Electric cars have a history dating back to as early as the 1820s. It was in the year 1828 that a Hungarian inventor, Ányos Jedlik, put together an electric motor. The inventor used this motor to create the first electric car. The idea behind electric cars was to replace the current and expendable source of fuel like petrol and gasoline. Since an electric car ensures zero gaseous emission, it is also safe for the environment. With this in mind, Elon Musk launched a lineup of electrically powered cars, named the Tesla in 2008.

The first car in this lineup to hit the streets was the Tesla Roadster launched in 2008. This car used a Li-Ion battery to produce a total of 248 hp. The car could accelerate from 0 to 97 KM/h in 3.7 to 3.9 seconds. Several models of the Tesla have since been launched an announced, but the one thing they have in common is the centre console display. This large touchscreen is extremely responsive and allows you to control most of the car. According to reports, the company is planning to push a new update to allow Tesla drivers to play classic Atari games on these displays.

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The news comes straight from the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk himself. In a tweet today, Elon announced that the Tesla software update V9.0 will bring Atari games as an Easter egg to the Tesla cars. Some of the earlier Easter eggs include a drawing pad which the Tesla owners can use to create showcase their artistic talents to the world by publishing their work online. Another fun Easter egg converts the map on the touch-screen panel in the car to a Martian map. And with the new update, the company will bring class Atari games to its cars. It is not the first time that idea of gaming inside a car is explored. A YouTube creator by the name Pog converted his luxurious Lamborghini into a racing simulator. He used the rig to play the Xbox game called Forza Horizon 7, here’s the video.

The video above gives a brief idea of how Elon Musk could go about implementing the Atari games. While of primitive graphics, the classic Atari games like Asteroid (1979), Missile Command (1980) seem like a fun time to spend inside a Tesla. The V9.0 update will be publically available in the next four weeks, after which we can safely say, the driveway of Tesla owners will be the new proving grounds.

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August 2, 2018
Sony Announces The Last Of Us Part II, Marvels Spider-Man And More Games At E3

The Electronic Entertainment Expo 2018 in ongoing in Los Angeles, California. After a massive Xbox press conference, the onus was on Sony to steal the spotlight. However, Sony did not announce 50 titles, instead, it had a rather short event and announced a few but, crucial titles for the Sony PlayStation. There were some follow-ups, some new titles but, no major announcements from the Japanese tech giant.

The Last of Us II

One of the most popular survival games, The Last Of Us gets a much-anticipated sequel. The Last Of Us II is gory, horrific, and spectacular. The gameplay trailer released by Sony showcases the advanced graphics that will surely grip any player. As was with the first one, we expect the Last of Us II to have a brilliant soundtrack as well.

Death Stranding

The 8-minute trailer of Death Stranding, developed by Kojima Productions has quite a few stars in it. In the trailer, you can see Norman Reedus, popular for his portrayal in The Walking Dead ripping off his toenail. The game is studded with stars like mads Mikkelsen who played Dr Hannibal Lecter in the famous TV series Hannibal. Guillermo Del Torro will also contribute his likeness to another character through facial and body scanning.

Marvels Spider-Man

We knew this announcement was coming and yet, there was a sense of excitement around it. After the roaring success of Avengers: Infinity War and the audience’s rekindled love for the friendly neighbourhood, the timing was perfect for the new Spider-Man game. The seven-minute-long trailer showcases the game’s most exciting aspect, web swinging. The trailer also shows some great actions scenes where the Spider-Man fights famous supervillains in the Marvel Universe. The game comes out in September which isn’t too far!

Resident Evil 2

In 2015, Capcom announced that it was remaking Resident Evil 2. Three years after that announcement, we finally have the first look at the gameplay of the new game. The game is already up for pre-order and goes on sale in January.

Control

https://youtu.be/euBPEYR1HSo

This is a very interesting game from Remedy. The creators are known for being the brains behind popular titles like Quantum Break and Alan Wake. The gameplay trailer has a few interesting time-control combats. The visuals are trippy and the concept is very cool.

Sony has announced a few interesting titles here. They’re not close to the quantity of Microfost’s but, the buzz around these titles will be great. Which title are you looking forward to?

June 12, 2018

Dell Alienware 15, Alienware 17 Powered By Intel Core i9 Officially Launched

Dell has officially launched Alienware series of gaming laptops powered by 8th Gen Intel processors. These gaming machines are powered by the recently launched Intel Coffee Lake chipsets. Additionally, the company has also launched affordable G-series gaming laptops with a starting price of US$ 749. The 17 inch Alienware powered by Intel Core i9 processor is overclockable up to 5GHz. The 15″ model is currently available on Dell.com for a starting price of US$ 2,400. As of now, there is no information on the pricing or availability of these devices in India.

The new Alienware series of gaming laptops from Dell comes with either a 15 inch or 17 inch display. These laptops are available in different 8th Gen Intel Core i5, i7 and i9 processors. Similarly, one can choose between NVIDIA GeForce 1060, 1070, and 1080 GPUs. However, there is an option to choose between NVIDIA and AMD Radeon RX570 as well.

These laptops also have the new cooling technology called ‘Alienware Cryo-Tech v2.0’, which keeps the notebooks cooler using 50% thinner fan blades. As these are gaming laptops, one can upgrade for an additional cost, to get a 120Hz TN+WVA 400-nits display.

Under the Dell G-series, the company has launched four gaming laptops. The G3 series comes in a 15 inch and a 17 inch display. Similarly, the G5 and G7 series comes with a 15 inch display. These notebooks have an anti-glare IPS LCD display with a max resolution of 3840×2160 px on the high-end G7 Model.

All four gaming machines have an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processors. The G3 series of notebooks have an NVIDIA GeForce 1050 and 1060 Max-Q GPU, whereas the G5 series notebooks have an NVIDIA GeForce 1050 Max-Q GPU.

Price Details:

Model	Availability on Dell.comm	Price Range (Starting price in US$)
Alienware 15 inch	Available on Dell.com Available in US, China, and Europe from April 10th	2,400 (~Rs 1,56,132) Additional configuration cost: US$ 1,450 (~Rs 94,329)
Alienware 17 inch	Available on Dell.com Available in US, China, and Europe from April 10th	3,700 (~Rs 2,40,703) Additional configuration cost: US$ 1,600 (~Rs 1,04,088)
G3 15 inch	From April 16th	749.99 (~Rs 48,790)
G3 17 inch	April 16th	1099.99 (Rs 71,559)
G5 15 inch	From April 16th	949.99 (~Rs 61,801)
G7 15 inch	Available on Dell.com	1099.99 (~Rs 71,559)

April 5, 2018

Samsung Odyssey Z Gaming Laptop Officially Launched

Samsung has unveiled a new gaming laptop called the Samsung Odyssey Z. The availability of the Odyssey will be initially limited to South Korea and China. However, the company is yet to announce the pricing of the laptop. The Samsung Odyssey Z comes with the latest Intel CPU and NVIDIA GPU. Additionally, Samsung has redesigned the notebook with four fan setup for thermal management using Z AeroFlow cooling system. As the Z Blades are located on up top, the company has squeezed the keypad and trackpad in the same frame. Though this sounds like an intellectual design choice, it does look hideous.

Samsung Odyssey Z Specs

The Samsung Odyssey Z has a 15.6 inch 1920 x 1080 px IPS LCD display. Under the hood, the device is powered by the 8th Gen Intel Core i7 chipset with NVIDIA GTX 1060 MAX-P GPU. The graphics card offers up to 10% more processing power than the 1060 MAX-Q. Additionally, the notebook has up to 16GB LPDDR4 RAM and 1TB NVMe based SSD. Additionally, the notebook packs in a 1.5 Watt speaker and a red coloured backlit keypad.

To keep the device cool all the time, Samsung has incorporated a new technology called ‘Dynamic Spread Vapor Chamber’, which helps to reduce the temperature of CPU and GPU. The notebook comes with a massive 54Wh battery and a 180 Watt power adapter in the retail package. The notebook comes with plenty of connectivity options, including 3X USB A, HDMI, LAN port, and a USB type C port.

April 3, 2018
Top Three Puzzle Games For Android

Not everyone has a smartphone with plenty of storage and RAM. This means that PUBG and Fortnite is not everyone’s cup of tea and we still need good games to pass the time. These games will help you to kill the time by giving a bot of exercise to your brain. These three games can run on any device with minimal hardware specifications. Additionally, once you download they do not require active internet connections.

2048

Unlike most of the games, this does not have a learning curve. As soon as you download, you can start playing the game without any experience. The player will be presented with 4×4 square with different numbers. you can swipe up, down, sideways to bring those numbers together. When two identical number come together, they add up. The target is to make the number 2048 by adding different numbers. However, the game gets complicated if you are not careful about your moves. However, sometimes the in-app advertisements get unbearable.

Link to download

iSlide

iSlide is another fun puzzle game, where the user will be presented with a jumbled up picture. The player has to move those tiles around to complete the picture. The game comes with a large collection of photo library to choose from and this could be a fun group play game. There is a timer, which measures the time taken by you to solve the puzzle.

Link to download

Logo Quiz World

Logo Quiz World is a great game to test your memory. A user has to pass a level to go to the next level. The game begins by showing a semi logo of a famous brand and using the alphabet provided in the bottom one has to complete the name. Upon successful completion of a level, a user will be offered hints, which can be used to solve difficult puzzles. This not only tests your memory, but it will help you to recognise new brands by just looking at their logo.

Link to download

April 2, 2018
Marvel Strike Force Now Available On Android And iOS Devices

Marvel in collaboration with FoxNext Games has released free to play Marvel Strike Force game for iOS and Android devices. This is a role-playing-style (RPG) game which features characters from Marvel Universe.

A user has to form a team using 60 defined characters. One can choose between Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Loki, Elektra, Captain America and Iron Man. After the formation of a team, you have to battle against evil-minded opposition to save the earth. The player has to use different attacks and moves to fight the enemy. Though the game is free to download, one can boost up the characters using in-app purchases.

Game Play

In the introduction, the game will display Marvel’s logo. At the time of loading, it will feature important characters like Spiderman and Ironman. Similarly, the loading app also displays important villain characters. Then character named Luke Cage will explain the gameplay. After that, a user has to select the squad. After selecting the team, the actual gameplay begins, where a user has to choose play as a different character to defeat the enemies in the arena.

To give your characters more strength, they have to be tried using the gold bars collected by winning fights. As the game continues to progress more and more missions will be unlocked. The gameplay was smooth for the most part and the background music suits the theme of the game.

The game weighs at 89MP in the Play Store and it requires additional 200MB of in-app data. Finally, if you are looking for an RPG game, then try the Marvel Strike Force.

Links to download

Android

iOS

March 29, 2018
Razer Basilisk Mouse, BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Keyboard Launched in India

Razer has launched two gaming accessories in India on the 29th of March 2018. The Razer Basilisk Mouse and BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Keyboard now available in India for a price tag of Rs 5,499 and Rs 9,999 respectively. These are sold by a Bengaluru based distributor Kaira Global with a 2-year warranty. Similarly, one can also purchase additional Razer accessories on Amazon India website.

Manoj Attal, Director Kaira Global said

Ready or not, move over competitors here comes the Razer Basilisk a killer FPS mouse with a clutch trigger, adjustable scroll wheel and ergonomic designs Razer Basilisk is an ideal companion in the game-winning feats and gain an edge over their competitors.

Razer Basilisk Mouse Specs

The Razer Basilisk Mouse has a 5G optical sensor with 16,00 dots per inch (DPI). According to Razer, the mouse is designed to offer precision and accuracy for first-person shooter (FPS) games. It has a life-span of up to 50 million clicks, which is a far greater number than a standard mouse. The device has a maximum of 1000 Hz Ultrapolling with a gaming-grade tactile scroll wheel. Additionally, it also comes with two removable clutches (short/ long), which are programmable. The mouse also supports Razer Chroma, which offers true 16.8 million customizable colour options. Considering this as a gaming mouse, it just weighs at 107 grams.

BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Keyboard Specs

The BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Keyboard will enhance the gaming experience by offering better tactility. The keypad IP54 certified for water and dust resistance. Additionally, the keypad has a lifespan of up to 80 million keystrokes. The keys are backlit with green LED lights. The lighting effect is controllable using Razer Synapse software. The keypad weights 368 Grams and comes with 2 years warranty. Also, there are fully programmable keys with a dedicated button to enable gaming mode.

March 29, 2018