One of Microsoft’s most popular games, Forza is all set to make its appearance on mobile devices. The game is known for combining the open-world racing scenario with amazing visuals and even more iconic vehicles. In the month of October 2018, Forza Horizon 4 was launched, and the game received rave reviews globally. The game publisher is now bringing a free-to-play version of the racing game, Forza Street to Windows 10. Praiseworthy, the game will also be available on iOS and Android devices later in 2019.
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In early 2018, Microsoft released a racing game called “Miami Street”. Forza Street is actually a rebranding of the aforementioned game, but with new and significant upgrades, such as a whole new narrative, upgraded parts, an audio overhaul and refreshed animations. The game was announced by Turn 10 Studios on April 16 2019, and it made its way to Windows 10 on the same day.
Forza Street Mechanics
Unlike conventional racing games, Forza street incorporates timing-based gameplay, which requires the player to press/click the space bar or left mouse button to accelerate. In order to slow down, all the player has to do is to let go of the button. This means that the player doesn’t have to steer the car, however, accelerating and decelerating around corners can be craftier than the whole steering process. Depending on the accuracy of speeding up and slowing down, the racer is provided with boosts, which can be used to speed up the vehicle.
Earning Credits And Unlocking Rewards
Winning races can be very rewarding to players, as a lot of credits are earned by finishing first. Players can use those credits to upgrade existing car parts, purchase new ones, or to unlock new cars. The game is completely free-to-play, however, it may be referred to as pay-to-win, as microtransactions can enable users to unlock their dream car way earlier than someone who is grinding for the same.
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Albeit a simple game, Forza Street is still a treat for all racing fans. Some races can be even completed under a minute, making this a good game for those who are on-the-go. And on top of that, it’s not a paid game, so it doesn’t hurt to try out the game’s mechanics. Click here to download the game from the Microsoft Store.
In response to the litigation, Government pleader Poornima Kantharia stated that most schools do not permit usage of mobile phones and the game itself. Furthermore, a division bench of Chief Justice Pradeep Nandrajog and Justice NM Jamdar raised a notable question against the petition, stating that parents should keep the addiction of their children to PUBG in check. Moreover, parents should stop their children from playing PUBG Mobile if the game legitimately contains objectionable content.
As the player count of PUBG Mobile increases day-by-day, the PIL is seeking to get the game completely banned from schools. The PIL is also seeking directions to the MEIT to put together an Online Ethics Review Committee to regulate all online content that may considered as “unsafe”. Consequently, the Bench directed the Secretary of the Information & Technology Ministry to test the game in its entirety and take required action against concerned authorities and service providers in case the content does not comply. The court has adjourned the case for now and will continue the hearing after the vacations.
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The GAMDIAS Gaming combo consists of a RGB backlit keyboard and an ambidextrous mouse with adjustable DPI settings. The ARES membrane keyboard includes a host of convenient features, such as 23-Key Rollover, All-keys lock mode, and OTF (On the fly) macro recording with 3 programmable Macro keys. Moreover, the keyboard features a spill-proof design, along with 7-colour RGB lighting and a convenient wrist-rest. The keyboard is paired up with the OUREA FPS mouse, which has an inbuilt microprocessor, an 8-million click lifespan and an ambidextrous design, which means that it is optimal for both left and right handed users. Furthermore, the mouse features selectable DPI options from 400/1600/3200/4000 DPI, and has a weight tuning system for mouse weight customization.
Zebronics is a well-known Indian peripheral manufacturing brand, and the Transformer gaming combo is fit for anyone who’s looking to add a little zest to their system. The keyboard features a total of 104 keys with 4-colour RGB illumination and a total of 3-light modes. The keyboard also has integrated media control keys, and sports a durable build thanks to the aluminium frame. The bundled mouse also supports RGB illumination, and has a sturdy design. Furthermore, the mouse features an extra button for DPI settings and two additional customizable buttons on the side of the mouse. The mouse has a 3200 DPI sensor. 
The Cosmic Byte Keyboard features a high quality membrane and 19-Key Rollover to prevent anti-ghosting. It has a one-touch media access key to access the volume and play/pause operations easily. Aesthetics wise, it features a total of 3 lighting modes. Moreover, the keyboard has 10customizable keys so that gamers can play different games with desired key setups. The less-feature-rich mouse has a similar RGB pattern scheme to the keyboard, and has extra customizable keys on the left. The mouse sports a 2400 DPI sensor. 
With a life span of up to 10 million keystrokes as claimed by the company, the Redgear Manta keyboard is ergonomic and well-built keyboard. It also has 3 LED colour light modes. The Redgear Manta keyboard has 19-key rollover to register all keys accurately while in-game. Similarly, the Manta Gaming mouse has an ergonomic design, but the mouse is not ambidextrous, instead, it is focused towards right-handed users. Users can customize the RGB settings on the mouse for an attractive look, and also save 5 macro profiles using the software application which comes bundled with the combo. The mouse also sports a 3200 DPI sensor, with on-the-fly DPI switching. 
With the evolution of gaming, a lot of brands have emerged which aim to provide catered products as per the consumer base. For instance, streamers may require more flashy and aesthetic peripherals than regular gamers, who might end up focusing more on specifications of the same. The same may also depend on the game in concern. For example, if you play more FPS games than MOBAs, keyboards and mice with fewer add-on keys are perfect for you. Similarly, while playing MOBAs, macro keys and buttons come in handy.
A lot of people pay more attention to gaming mice rather than the keyboard, but it is important to note that both the peripherals complement each other equally. Since a keyboard can be used for more than one task (for instance, typing and gaming), it makes sense to focus on the keyboard as well. And since membrane keyboards have given way to mechanical keyboards, it would be more viable to get a good mechanical keyboard that serves your purpose.
The K95 Platinum is a keyboard that has a plethora of features, which is apparent from its huge size. Keeping in mind that it will occupy its fair share of space in your desk, the K95 RGB Platinum delivers on all fronts. The keyboard has MX Brown switches, which don’t produce as much sound as Cherry MX Blue switches, so the keyboard doesn’t create a huge racquet when you decide to type on it. In terms of functionality, the K95 has a metallic volume wheel, dedicated media controls and above all, class-leading RGB integration, using which you can easily sync it with other peripherals. A detachable wrist rest ensures maximum wrist comfort while playing. Moreover, users can swap the WASD keys with a set of textured keycaps that come bundled with the keyboard.
If you are on a bit of a budget, the HyperX Alloy Elite is a perfect package. While not as “beautiful” as the Corsair K95, the Alloy Elite packs all the necessary set of features required in a good mechanical gaming keyboard. Customers can choose from Cherry MX Brown, Blue and Red keys on the keyboard. Albeit it doesn’t have a set of dedicated Macro keys, it is priced much lower than the K95 keyboard. Also, the keyboard features just a single Red backlit version for the base model. Similar to the K95 RGB Platinum, it is bundled with an extra set of silver keycaps for the WASD keys as well as 4 number keys. N-key rollover ensures that all the key presses will be registered without any errors.
As mentioned previously, a good gaming mouse always complements the keyboard. This means that the first preference while choosing a gaming mouse is that it should fit the hand’s native grip. There are a total of three general grips: The first is the palm grip, in which the user grips the mouse with his complete hand and rests his/her palm on the rear section of the device. The second grip is the Claw Grip, where the person’s fingertips are almost perpendicular to the mouse click buttons. The last grip is named as the “finger grip” because the fingers rest flat on the mouse click buttons themselves.
Logitech’s own prized baby, the G502 looks like a hybrid of the Logitech MX518 and G500. Packing one of the best native 16,000 CPI sensors in the market, the G502 weighs at about 121 grams with all its weights removed (the mouse comes bundled with extra weights). The mouse is best for palm grip users and has a premium build quality that makes it a pleasure to use. A notable feature of the mouse is the fact that the scroll wheel of the same can be switched between a notched spinning mode and a free spinning mode.
Razer Deathadder is a mouse that needs no introduction to gamers. The first generation of the Razer DeathAdder was unveiled in 2006. Since then, the mouse has undergone significant improvements, and almost 10 years later, the Deathadder Elite was launched by the company. The mouse is an all-round performer, and it uses a 16,000 CPI sensor, which is developed by Pixart in collaboration with Logitech. The sensor claims to provide 99.4% resolution accuracy, which means that the mouse delivers best-in-class tracking.
Some of the best games available for PC are enjoyed in isolation. Although getting a good pair of speakers is necessary too, headphones enable you to cut-off from sounds around you and focus on the task at hand. Moreover, multiplayer games require acute sound sense, for hearing the sound of footsteps approaching can be a difference between winning and losing the game. Overall, it has been deduced that wired headphones provide better sound quality, but with technology evolving at an extremely fast pace, wireless headphones have become equally popular.
If you can shell out the money for it, the Steelseries Arctis Pro GameDAC provides the best audio quality available amongst a variety of headphones today. The headphones offer high quality lossless audio streaming feature with a 5Hz-40KHz frequency response range. The headphones sport a modern design, which male them perfect for regular usage as well. The highlight of this headset is the GameDAC, which comprises of the following components:
Priced at less than half of the price of Steelseries Artics, the HyperX Cloud Alpha may not have a DAC module, but it is one of the best performers on the scene. Sporting no extra gimmicks, the HyperX Cloud Alpha are bass-rich, making them the perfect companions to both music and gaming. The headphones have 50mm dual chamber neodymium drivers, which accurately reproduce frequencies. The headphones provide a high amount of comfort over long periods of time and feature a decent microphone.
Smartphones are evolving rapidly, and sure enough, many devices have the capability to run multiple applications at the same time. Higher battery capacities imply that multitasking is even more viable in such devices. More graphic-intensive games can be run on such devices, so Chinese Smartphone manufacturer Oppo has patented a gaming interface, which will allow users to launch certain apps during gaming on the device. 
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Over time, Video games have evolved, but the legacy that recent games have built is laid on the foundation of classic games that redefined the way games were perceived as. And no, we are not just talking about games like Super Mario Bros. and Sonic. We are talking games that have remastered versions being developed even today, after all these years. Games that you can play today and still enjoy without a shred of guilt. 
If you look at video games and wonder where all the bloodshed therein came from, Mortal Kombat will probably top the list. Some creators say that Mortal Kombat was the sole reason why the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) started regulating video games more seriously. Either way, Mortal Kombat introduced characters like Skorpion and Rayden, which were undoubtedly the coolest characters of their time. The game was released way back in 1992, and amidst all the 2D combat, Fatalities (which involved decapitation and slashes of sorts) became very popular, and the genre of the game is carried forward to rebooted versions of the same today.
Mario is a very common name in Italy, and even more popular as the game which gave birth to countless unforgettable moments. First spotted in 1981 in the insanely viral “Donkey Kong” game, Mario’s first character got its first solo appearance in the 1985 game “Super Mario Bros”. A game that literally needs no introduction, it was first released on the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System), and offered a fun 8-bit gameplay with equally fun to experience music. Apparently, Mario was in search of his princess, and you, the player had to help him achieve his goal by besting everyone and everything that stood in your way. Almost 50 iterations of the original game have been released till now, and the developers have no intentions of slowing down.
As mentioned before, Doom was created by the same developers who designed and put Wolfenstein on the map. The game, when released, was nothing short of perfect. It had everything to propel it to the very top: the perfect level of mystery and thrill, seismic music that put players on edge while playing and action-packed combat physics that were never seen before. Players played in the cast of the devil, who was the protagonist of the game, and his sole goal is to eliminate all forms of demons and filth roaming everywhere around him. A little ironic, but since its release in 1993, the game has been adapted into more than 10 versions of the same, each more demanding than the last.
One year before the debut of Mortal Kombat to the fighting genre, Street Fighter created ripples as a game that can be enjoyed to levels that can only be deemed as insane. The game had the perfect gameplay depth and design required to engage the players. The game quickly became popular, and players started memorizing all the button combinations in an attempt to become the best at it. Some of the game combinations are even carried over to the modern-day adaptations of the same, with Ryu and Ken’s fireballs being an all-time favourite attack.
This is probably the only sandbox game on this list, and rightly so, because Minecraft had everything a player needed to spend countless hours on a game that allowed him/her full freedom to experiment with anything he/she wanted. The game had an engaging storyline. The game had one of the biggest open world scenarios ever seen. What’s more, the game is receiving full support from its developers even today, and for this reason, Minecraft still has a huge player base across the world. Also, did we mention that facing a zombie without a weapon in Minecraft during the dead of the night can be the most terrifying thing in the world?
Erangel is the most recognised and the primary map in PUBG. But does the name mean anything or is it just fictionary? The name Erangel was inspired by the creator Brendan Greene’s daughter Eryn. So combining ‘Eryn’ with ‘Angel’ gives us one of the most recognisable places by any gamer who has played PUBG.
First leaked in February 2018, the feature will allow players to revive their fallen teammates using various “reboot vans” spread all over the map. One of the most bothersome things regarding Battle Royale games is getting removed from the match early and watching your teammates play the entire game without you. In fast-paced Battle Royale games, a lot of players are knocked out of the game in the early stages, and most of them end up leaving the match for the sole reason that they can play another game in the time it takes to spectate the previous one. While Apex Legends was the first game to combat this problem with the help of Respawn Beacons, Fortnite is quickly following in the same footsteps of the EA-published game. 
The new subscriptions give the buyer daily UC (Unknown Cash), BP (Battle Points) and amazing discounts on crates. Furthermore, a lot of outfits and weapon skins will be available for purchase via BP and RP points, which was not possible before. Tencent released the subscriptions in order to give the game a more premium status and strengthen its revenue model. The subscriptions are up and available on both Android and iOS as of April 2, 2019.
Users can choose to purchase the basic Prime subscription or go for the perk-rich and more expensive Prime Plus subscription. To view the subscription packages, users can click on the tiny “slider” at the bottom right of the screen when it shows the prime subscription banner. The basic monthly Prime subscription is available for INR 85 on Android and INR 79 on iOS, and it offers users the option to purchase items with Battle Points and collect 5 UC daily, totalling to 150 UC per month. 
On the other hand, the Prime Plus subscription for PUBG Mobile is priced at INR 400 per month on Android and INR 419 per month on iOS. Note that these prices are for the first month only. After a 1-month duration, Android users will be charged INR 850 and iOS users will have to pay INR 799 for the Prime Plus subscription. The prime subscription includes a lot more perks, which includes 20 daily UC (600 monthly UC), a maximum of 10 RP points per day, and an instant reward of 300 UC upon buying the subscription. Furthermore, users will be able to purchase items permanently with BP and will get an amazing 50% discount on the first classic crate lottery daily.
A lot of big game developers and publishers are already a part of Apple’s (game) plan. Sega, Konami, Annapurna and Platinum Games are just some of the companies that are backing Apple up on this. To gamers’ pleasant surprise, Hironobu Sakaguchi, the video designer who had a key role in the making of the acclaimed “Final Fantasy” series is also releasing a game called “Fantasian” on Apple’s new platform. The company also promises that new games will keep making their way into Arcade’s library, making sure that the subscribers are never devoid of fresh content.
For those players who are looking to access the statistics within the game, there’s an event button at the bottom right corner of the home screen of the game. Upon clicking that button, players have to scroll down a bit where they will see a section labelled as PUBG Mobile: First year, which will include a clickable link. After clicking, the in-game browser will take a minute or two to completely render the statistics page, where you can see a wide variety of information.
The first year statistics page displays the total number of matches played, total wins, kills, damage dealt and the average distance travelled per match. In addition, the feature will display whether the most played game mode by a player is solo, duo or squads. Furthermore, players can see their favourite weapons and can even check how many times they were knocked out by a pan. 
Previously, Bethesda has published another popular mobile game title, which is Fallout Shelter, and the game development studio looks forward to following the same track with Elder Scrolls: Blades. Debuted at E3 2018, the game is sending email invitations to the beta users to download the Elder Scrolls: Blades as of March 28, 2019.
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