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Game of Thrones: Legends new limited time event Crow of the Free Folk: Release date, schedule and characters
Game of Thrones: Legends is bringing back Jon Snow through a new limited-time event from November 18. The event will introduce a new Jon Snow character variant along with other Legendary Champions from the Game of Thrones franchise. The event is called Crow of the Free Folk. Players can use Exalted Tokens to summon characters like Ygritte, Mance Rayder, Tormund Giantsbane and Benjen Stark.
Krafton steps up India bets to build next global gaming franchise beyond PUBG
Krafton Inc. is actively investing in India's gaming industry to fuel its growth and develop new titles. The company aims to expand beyond its successful PUBG franchise, which has achieved immense popularity in India. With plans to acquire another studio, Krafton seeks to leverage India's talent pool and expertise in software development. The Bangalore team is expected to grow significantly, aided by advancements in artificial intelligence.
From $1.46 billion in Ether being stolen to hackers returning money: Here’s a look at some of the largest crypto heists as Binance hit with largest in history
Binance has reported a significant hack that resulted in $6.3 billion being compromised. The company froze nearly $3 billion and promises to cover all losses incurred. Investigations indicate that a North Korean hacking group might be responsible for this breach. Additionally, other notable hacks in the cryptocurrency sector highlight ongoing vulnerabilities and the challenges faced by exchanges.
Free Fire India release date: Garena announces October 28 launch, check download details and new features
Garena has officially announced that Free Fire India will be available for download on October 28, specifically tailored for Indian players. The launch will include a Diwali campaign that showcases India's rich cultural diversity through exclusive in-game items and themed artwork. Optimized for budget smartphones, the game aims for greater accessibility while prioritizing user data security by storing information on local servers.
Meta’s AI app Muse crosses 10 million US downloads within 40 days
Meanwhile, Zuckerberg highlighted in his post that the most common use case for Muse is shopping, with more than a quarter of people using the platform engaging in this activity with an average purchase size over $200.
Stick Run creator Manuel Otto dies at 30: Here is what happened during the reported Twitch livestream incident
Stick Run confirmed it was aware of a Twitch livestream involving creator Manuel Otto in which he appeared to have taken his own life. In a statement posted on X on October 21, the team said Twitch had removed the livestream and related video. It urged people to respect the privacy of those involved and requested not to spread unverified information or speculation.
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Gameberry Labs posts 20% rise in FY26 revenue to Rs 711 crore, profit up 17%
Gameberry Labs reported a 20% increase in revenue during FY26, reaching Rs 711 crore, alongside a 17% profit rise. The company's revenue from in-app purchases and advertising significantly contributed to the growth. Total expenses for the year rose by 23%, largely due to increased processing fees and employee costs. Most of Gameberry's revenue and users are derived from international markets, especially Saudi Arabia, the US, and Spain.

BGMI Air Krafton pre-registrations cross 10 million in India; Check how to register, launch date and open beta details
Krafton India has officially rebranded BGMI Lite to BGMI Air, driven by an impressive surge in pre-registrations, which exceeded 10 million on the Google Play Store. While a precise launch date remains unannounced, the developer anticipates a possible release in 2026, complemented by an open beta phase to gather player insights. Notably, BGMI Air will operate separately from the original BGMI game.

UPI MDR rollout pushed; India’s first quantum computer coming soon
Happy Wednesday! The implementation of MDR on select UPI payments has been deferred beyond Diwali. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

Spill Games raises $10.5 million led by Elevation Capital
Founded in 2024 by three former employees of PlaySimple Games — Om Misra, Tapan Ranjan, and Harsh Garg — Spill develops free-to-play casual, puzzle, and hybrid-casual mobile games for global markets.

14-year-old UP boy leaves home to complete PUBG task promising Rs 1 lakh, found asleep on bus three days later
A 14-year-old Firozabad student allegedly left home on October 2 to complete a PUBG task he believed could earn him Rs 1 lakh. After losing his way and reaching Indore, he travelled towards Mathura and was found asleep on a Roadways bus three days later. Police traced him using CCTV footage and mobile surveillance and reunited him with his family.

iPhone 17 price dropped after iPhone 18 pro launch? Check new prices of older iPhones including iPhone 17 series and iPhone 16
iPhone 17 price hike: Apple has significantly increased iPhone prices across India following the iPhone 18 Pro series launch. The base iPhone 17 now costs Rs 99,900, a substantial jump from its original price. Older models like the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17e also saw considerable price hikes. The iPhone Air experienced the largest increase, rising by Rs 30,000. These revised prices reflect new market adjustments for Apple's smartphone lineup.

He earns Rs 30 lakh a month and has 4.4 million Instagram followers. Now, he has entered Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 20. Who is ScoutOP?
Popular gamer ScoutOP, also known as Tanmay Singh, has joined Bigg Boss 20. He rose to fame through PUBG Mobile and Battlegrounds Mobile India. ScoutOP has represented several prominent esports teams and achieved international recognition. Beyond competitive gaming, he is a successful content creator with millions of followers. Read on!

PUBG, BGMI maker Krafton to launch new mobile game in India - 'Road to Valor: Empires'
Krafton, the maker of popular games like PUBG and BGMI, has confirmed that it will soon launch a new mobile game in India called Road to Valor Empires.

Three in four brands up mobile gaming spends in India: report
InMobi surveyed 205 Indian mobile marketing leaders, including senior executives from brands and and media organisations, as part of this study.

Mobile gaming market falls nearly 10% in the first half of 2022: report
According to Sensor Tower Game Intelligence data, the mobile gaming market dropped to $11.4 billion in the first half of 2022. Arcade and Tabletop games were the only categories to see revenue increase.

Bengali film 'Habji Gabji' shows how 2 yrs of pandemic and online exposure affected children
The film revolves round a successful working couple whose lives plunge into turmoil due to their child's addiction to mobile games.

Mobile gaming set to surpass $136 billion in 2022
Globally, users downloaded 45% more mobile games per week in Q1 2021 from pre-pandemic levels.

In India, gaming is growing faster than social media, report says
The report said that more than 300 million people play mobile games in India, and that the gaming market as a whole grew at a compound annual growth rate of 38% in 2019-2020 and 37% the previous fiscal.

IAMAI sees mobile gaming market touching $7b by 2025
At present, India is the world's largest mobile gaming market in terms of app downloads, as per Sensor Tower data, contributing up to 12% of the world's total.

Nazara in talks to buy firms in India, Africa
Home-grown mobile gaming company Nazara Technologies is gearing up to make a slew of acquisitions, particularly in the real money gaming space, even as the Mumbai-based company prepares for its public market debut early next year.

Tencent is the top dog in mobile gaming now
In eSports, Chinese company Tencent has blown away the competition with revenues of $7.4 billion from mobile gaming in the first half of 2017.

India’s mobile gaming market: $214 million
India’s mobile gaming market is worth $214 million, and is dominated by arcade*, puzzles and racing games.

China’s Lead Eastern group to buy 10% in Reliance's Zapak Mobile Games for $15 million
The deal will help Reliance Games to create and market mobile games globally and also gives a foothold in the massive Chinese market.

5 things mobile game developers need to do to secure their games
Most developers haven't started to understand the impact this can have in the long term - on revenue, on brand reputation, and more.

What if these celebrities had mobile games to their credit?
Katy Perry joins a list of other celebrities with mobile games to their credit. Now if only these famous names also jumped in the fray.

Startups cash in on mobile gaming fever
An ever-increasing number of smartphone users and better bandwidth capabilities have pushed a number of startups to try their hand at mobile gaming.
Angry Bird: Biggest mobile game with 50 mn downloads
Every tech entrepreneur now craves an Angry Birds in his portfolio. An app that outsmarted 3 lakh others to become your daily entertainment snack.
Mobile game developers promote freemium games
Most mobile game developers in the country including Ibibo, Hungama, Nazara and UTV Indiagames are promoting freemium games or products.
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