Dust off those Gen 1 memories: Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Nintendo Switch are launching February 27, 2026, for Pokémon's 30th anniversary—digital eShop ports of the iconic GBA remakes, yours for $19.99 each. Announced in today's Pokémon Presents, preorder now and catch 'em all in Kanto on your Switch (or Switch 2) with local wireless trading/battling, Sevii Islands quests, and that pure nostalgia hit millennials (and their kids) crave.

ByteDance is reportedly in advanced talks for the ByteDance Moonton sale to Saudi Arabia, potentially offloading its star gaming studio to Savvy Games Group for $6-7 billion. First reported by Reuters, the deal—revived from 2025 negotiations—could close by Q1 2026, netting ByteDance a massive profit on its 2021 $4B acquisition of Shanghai-based Moonton, creators of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

Nioh 3 has exploded onto Steam with an unprecedented launch, hitting 84,947 concurrent players in record time. This action RPG from Team Ninja blends brutal combat styles and a gripping story across Japan's eras, earning rave reviews and top seller status. Explore why Nioh 3 Steam is the series' biggest hit yet.

In Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major boost for India's creative industries with the proposal to set up AVGC Content Creator Labs in 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges across the country. The initiative, to be supported through the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies, Mumbai, aims to address the projected demand for 2 million professionals in the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) sector by 2030.

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Image Credit: via Hytale YouTube channel Imagine this: A game so hyped it racks up 2.8 million concurrent players  on day one, smashing expectations and lighting up Twitch with 420K viewers. That's not some AAA blockbuster; that's Hytale , the phoenix rising from the ashes of cancellation, delays, and decade-long dreams. Born from the legendary Hypixel Minecraft server team, Hytale blends voxel freedom with RPG adrenaline, promising to scratch every itch Minecraft left behin

Image Credit: iQOO The Bengaluru Comic Con 2025  just wrapped up with a bang, drawing over 50,000 fans to the KTPO Trade Centre in Whitefield from December 20-22, 2025. This two-day (plus an extra day) pop culture fiesta, presented by Maruti Suzuki Arena and powered by Crunchyroll, turned Bengaluru into a geek paradise with cosplay, gaming, anime, and creator meets. From packed panels to epic cosplay contests, it’s been hailed as a milestone for India’s growing pop culture sc

Discover the highlights of Game Jam Jaipur 2026: 240 devs, 76 games, and India's indie surge! Plus, gear up for Global Game Jam 2026 with Indian sites, tips, and registration details for aspiring student developers. Image Credit: Outlook Respawn Summary of the article - Past Glory : Game Jam Jaipur 2026 (Jan 5-6) drew 240 devs  (mostly students) for 48hr madness— 76 games  built, ₹1.75L prizes  won by Spicy Vendor , Caravan Crossroads , Hawan . Mentors from Rockstar/ProShoote

Get ready for Comic Con India Kochi 2026! Dive into Kerala's first pop culture fiesta with Comic Con India Kochi 2026 at Angamaly. Join the fun! Image Credit: comicconindia.com Get ready, Kerala - Comic Con India Kochi 2026  is coming to shake up the pop culture scene! Announced on December 11, 2025, this debut edition brings comics, anime, gaming, cosplay, and fandom vibes to Ernakulam for the first time ever. Happening February 28 to March 1 at AICC Angamaly, it's part of

Unlock Krafton India investment details: Korean giant commits Rs 1,800 crore over 3-4 years for acquisitions, esports, and global devs, despite RMG bans! Image Credit: Krafton India Krafton, the Korean powerhouse behind Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), is set to pump Rs 1,800 crore ($200 million)  into India over the next 3-4 years despite the real-money gaming (RMG) ban. MD Sean Hyunil Sohn confirmed the plan, eyeing acquisitions, expansion, and global game development fro

The Northeast is finally getting its own Comic Con India , and the hype is unreal. Image Credit: District by Zomato Quick FAQ - Question Answer Is cosplay allowed? Yes, fully encouraged. Will there be gaming tournaments? Yes, console & esports activities confirmed. Age restrictions? 3 years & above require a ticket. Can I meet creators? Yes, meet & greets, signings, panels. Do I need separate tickets for each day? Yes, unless you buy a 2-day pass. Only for locals? No, open to

India's Online Gaming Bill Mid-November is coming - banning real-money games, launching a national regulator, and saving users ₹20,000 crore in losses. India's booming online gaming sector valued at $3.7 billion and growing 28% annually is on the cusp of major regulatory clarity. According to sources in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), India's Online Gaming Bill Mid-November  timeline targets the final notification of rules for the Promotion and