• arcades

    Search Is On for Darjeeling's "Arcade Boy"

    If someone can pull off the needle-in-a-haystack search for a kid who managed a game parlor in the Indian Himalayas 10 years ago, a "mysterious benefactor" will send the arcade a Dreamcast. More »
    05/30/09
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    Comment by Firkraag: I have to admit, I don't really get this story. Is he searching for a person or the arcade itself??... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • india

    Have You Been To An Arcade 7000 Feet Above Sea Level?

    Probably not. This one is located in the Indian city of Darjeeling (yes, like the tea). And while it's not much of an arcade, that's still pretty high. More »
    05/19/09
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    Comment by MellowJade: and the lowest arcade is in hell! 15 Responses | Other threads

  • bollywood

    Bollywood Gets Into Gaming

    Following in the footsteps of their California kin, India's Bollywood has started courting the video game market with their own movie stars. More »
    02/05/09
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    Comment by OkayOctane: Well considering the Indian film industry produces 700 - 800 films a year, there'd be no shortage of source material. Dil... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • pc

    India Gets First Indian Made 3D Game

    Video games based on Hollywood movies are nothing new. Video games based on Bollywood movies are newer. Hit flick Ghajini is getting just that. More »
    01/22/09
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    Comment by jackydoe: Inspired? Don't you mean completely ripped off, Bollywood style "remake"? 7 Responses | Other threads

  • news

    How Splinter Cell Voice Actor Survived Mumbai Terrorist Attacks

    In late November, we brought word that game voice actor Michael Rudder (Far Cry Instincts, Prince Of Persia: The Warrior Within, Splinter Cell) was among the casualties in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. More »
    12/03/08
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    Comment by excaliburps: Nice to hear he's recovering well. Such a tragic thing that happened. In all places, I'd never expect India to be... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • india

    PS2/PSP Sales "Healthy." PS3 Sales? Still Waiting To Take Off...

    That's Atindriya Bose, country manager of PlayStation India. He's here to tell us all about India, a growth region Sony has been supporting full force. More »
    11/26/08
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    Comment by AproposOfEverything: Indians can afford games? Maybe the rich ones in Delhi or Bangladesh. 9 Responses | Other threads

  • microsoft

    Xbox India Expects Big Gears of War 2 Sales

    On November 7, Gears of War is truly getting a global release. The same day it hits North America and Europe, the game will also be appearing on Indian retail shelves. To celebrate its release, Microsoft India recently held a Gears 2 event in Mumbai. More »
    11/05/08
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    Comment by Utoom: Coming from an Indian (now living in the US), I doubt more than 20,000 people even own xbox360s over there 7 Responses | Other threads

  • sony

    The PS2 Is Now Officially An Open Platform

    The PlayStation 2 is far from dead, and the console is outselling the PS3. With Sony Europe's developer relations manager George Bain announcing that it's no longer necessary for developers to submit upcoming titles to Sony for content approval, don't expect the PS2 to die off anytime soon. The platform is now open, and this action will certain spur on a spate of low-cost titles. Bain cited territories like Russia and India that are now able to "create low-development cost titles and release them in their market”. Dev kits are still an necessity, but there are no longer PS2 licensing fees. "This has never been done before," notes Bain. "This is something we're actively promoting." More »
    10/29/08
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    Comment by AlfredDarko: With the PS2 performing like it is now, did we really need a PS3 so soon? 18 Responses | Other threads

  • fallout 3

    Fallout 3 Not Coming To India

    After all that trouble Bethesda went through to make the game pretty enough for discerning Australian tastes, now Microsoft has decided to cancel the 360 version of the game in India due to 'cultural sensitivities'. This means no Fallout 3 for the country at all, as the PS3 and PC versions were never scheduled for release there. Gamingindians.com ran the official statement from Microsoft. More »
    10/22/08
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    Comment by kwizhader: mutant gandhi? garbage. probably because of india's poverty. no joke, i'm indian but white people are probably culturally-ignorant and are... 19 Responses | Other threads

  • india

    Sony Sees India As "Key Development Hub"

    Sony Compunter Entertainment is looking to India. Makes sense as the country has established itself in the animation industry, so gaming seems like a logical next stop. Says SCEE country manager for India Atindriya Bose: More »
    09/18/08
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    Comment by BobDelli: f thy'r s bd t nmtng s thy r t spkng n th tlphn, gmng s n trbl. 26 Responses | Other threads

  • india

    Sony Wants To Turn India Into Game Development Nexus

    In an effort to further cut costs, Sony Computer Entertainment plans to further its influence in India. The company is transferring tech from its London studio to India and will also train local developers to balance costly dev costs. Says Sony's Atindriya Bose: More »
    08/05/08
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    Comment by CalvinCaecus: I run a game studio in India that develops games for PS2, DS and PC. We do from concept to final... more » | Other threads

  • tales of vesperia

    Tales Of Vesperia Demo Hits Asia

    Here's some good news, bad news, and then good news again! The first good news is that Namco Bandai's Xbox 360 exclusive Tales of Vesperia now has a demo up on Xbox Live. The bad news? Currently the demo is only available in India and Asia...but do not fret! There is no fretting! Users in other regions who just so happen to have a Japanese Silver account set up are more than welcome to download the demo and fool around with the title. The icing on this Oreo good-bad-good cake? The demo only weighs in at 278 MB, and it runs in good old English, so no battling with the squigglies. Sweet! More »
    06/20/08
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    Comment by geminix: Ok first of all to the F*&KING IDIOTS who think that this could run on the Wii just because it... more » | Other threads

  • xbox 360

    Xbox 360 Credit Card Rarer, Better Than Diner's Club

    Charge your MS points to this and watch time and space tear themselves apart. As part of their ongoing attempts to convince Indians to part with their cash and embrace the 360, Microsoft have teamed up with local bank ICICI to offer the Xbox 360 Visa card. Besides giving fanboys the chance to show their fanboy colours to...shop assistants and waiters, it actually seems a pretty sweet deal, since signing up for the card entitles you to 360-related discounts, like discounts on games and peripherals, including 10% off controllers and 15% off...Kameo. More »
    06/11/08
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    Comment by iMatt.v2: 1000 hours in photoshop. more » | Other threads

  • rockstar

    Why There's No GTA IV In India

    April 29th. Remember that? Some game called Grand Theft Auto IV went on sale (wha?) pretty much in planned regions save for India. According to Indian game distributors E-xpress interactive, the game has been delayed for Xbox 360 and PS3. The reason? There are global shortages. You know, we hear a lot of game shortages, which is something I often have a hard time believing, but looking at the staggering number of copies sold in the game's first week, I believe it. No word when the game will finally drop in India, but imported PS3 versions are available. At a price! More »
    05/07/08
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    Comment by Tyber_Zann: @asTer0id: So did the guy above me, does he get the banhammer as well for stating an opinion? Besides, its... 1 Responses | Other threads

  • music video

    Irrational's 'The Lost' Gets the Bollywood Treatment

    I love promotional music videos for games, since they're usually so wonderfully terrible they're fantastic. It's even better when there's a weird story attached: GameSetWatch turned up a NeoGAF post regarding the fate of Irrational's cancelled release, The Lost. The game has resurfaced (with reworked graphics, but with core mechanics and story relatively intact) as an Indian release for PCs under the title of Agni: Queen Of Darkness. As GSW neatly sums up, "... evidently this title went south, Irrational got bought by 2K and turned their attention to BioShock, and FXLabs managed to rejigger it for a Bollywood PC release." But that's not all! It even got its own music video featuring Bollywood star Malaika Arora. I'm entranced. More »
    03/09/08
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    Comment by farlad: Here's something that shows that Bollywood isn't tacky crap + Watch video more » | Other threads

  • business

    Xbox India Honcho Quits, Refuses to Sell Rockets

    Phil Harrison isn't the only game exec to recently leave his former employee and end up elsewhere! Xbox India boss Mohit Anand oversaw the Xbox 360 launch there and was one the most recognizable faces in India's quickly growing gaming industry. A few days earlier, he made the unexpected announcement that he would be leaving the company. Rumors swirled that he'd be heading up Nintendo's effort to bring the Wii to India. If true, that's pretty much make Anand the go-to-guy for launching stuff on the Indian subcontinent! Says Anand: More »
    03/06/08
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    Comment by I was blocked unfairly.: @faiz1: lol i know how it is more » | Other threads

  • india

    India Considering Ban on Violent Video Games

    With a backstory that is apparently the absolute height of family melodrama, the Indian Parliament is currently considering a ban on violent games. According to speculation in a GameGuru article, after a political figure realized that the game she helped her grandson acquire - Manhunt 2 - was banned in the UK, she set out to make sure it would also be banned in India. Oh dear. As Desicritics intones: More »
    01/13/08
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    Comment by asTer0id: @SithNinja: Nice, make fun of something you don't understand. Show off your intelligence more why don't you. more » | Other threads

  • marketshare

    Sony Wants India (India Looks At Sony As 'Just A Friend')

    India, like many countries that aren't known as massive gaming markets now, has the potential to expand massively in the next few years. And SCE (Sony Computer Entertainment) is interested, planning to build multiple retail partnerships in India's top 20 cities. From SCE's Atindriya Bose:
    The Indian gaming market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 78 per cent by 2010, and barely one per cent of the country's gaming potential has been tapped...However, we are still at a very nascent stage, even though there is a lot of potential for the industry.
    It's tough to talk about the growth of video games in an area where they aren't a very large deal to begin with. But if we can be so forward as to offer Sony two words of encouragement: "SingStar Bollywood." More »
    12/26/07
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    Comment by df747jet: @Witzbold: Actually, it makes you a better person because your embracing other races. lol. more » | Other threads

  • rumor

    Rumor Smash: SOE Not Being Sold to Indian Company

    When I am cruising the interwebs for news, I usually tend to breeze right by ridiculous headlines like India's Zapak set to buy Sony Online, but apparently things like this are taken very seriously by some. More »
    12/23/07
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    Comment by AverageJoes: @invictus2006: You should really know what you;re talking about before you comment. @MingTheMagnificent: Awesome reference. more » | Other threads

  • industry

    Sony Online Entertainment Looks To India

    India may be the world's best source for colorful musical numbers and technical support, but the MMO industry is just getting started there, and Sony Online Entertainment will be there. They are currently in taks with local talent, with plans on opening a studio in the country early next year.
    "We need to have Indian content for our games and we are looking for local partners," said Dave Christensen, VP of business development and international operations at SOE, speaking during a gaming conference in Mumbai, India.
    SOE is currently working on an MMO based on Ramayan 3392 A.D, the futuristic comic book retelling of an ancient Hindu epic. The game will launch in India, and if successful it will spread to Europe and the US. More »
    11/28/07
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    Comment by Sabre_Justice: Okay, no more long name.: @asTer0id: Yeah. There's also lots of fat idiots. more » | Other threads

  • india

    Indian Game Portal Gunning For Global Launch

    Not content to let East Asia alone make a play for global domination, an Indian company called Zapak is getting in on the act: the online games portal is starting a wide-ranging plan of investment and development, aimed at opening portals in China, Europe, and the rest of the world, as well as development and opening more internet cafes: More »
    09/30/07
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    Comment by Vileyaser: well said asteroid, well said. more » | Other threads

  • don't eat aluminum powder

    Finally, Etch A Sketch The Game

    Race from Level 99 is going to completely blow a gasket when she catches wind of this one. Indian developer Gameshastra (which is extremely fun to say) has signed a deal with California casual game publisher Freeze Tag to create Etch A Sketch for the PC, Web, and MAC. Gameshastra also has the rights to create platform versions of the game, listing specifically Xbox Live Arcade and the Wii, though no concrete plans have been announced. What will you do in Etch A Sketch: The Game? I'm hoping it is only limited by your imagination, as well as the need to only move horizontally or vertically in a single, unbroken line. More »
    07/30/07
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    Comment by joelface: a MAC is an apple computer. not a PC but a MAC. its short for Macintosh. more » | Other threads

  • bollywood

    Bollywood to Boost Indian Gaming?

    In the perfect example of a happy symbiotic relationship, the Bollywood film industry looks like it's ready to pair up with companies to develop mobile games. The main intent is (of course) to boost revenues for the films, but a pleasant potential side effect would be to boost India's gaming industry. Of course, since a great percentage of Bollywood films are spectacles including catchy song and dance numbers, we're not talking about the easiest types of film to convert into games (although we have previously covered the Bollywood games with SingStar and Dance Mela), never mind games for mobile phones. More »
    07/29/07
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    Comment by inochi: @IHEARTPOKEMON: no way in hell. and the biggest reason as to why is that Japan cares about things other than... more » | Other threads

  • rumor

    Bollywood Star for Prince of Persia Film

    One thing we know: the Michael Bay/Jerry Bruckheimer adaptation of Prince of Persia will feature explosions, slow-mo and at least ONE fruit cart exploding in slow motion. What we don't know: who will play the lead. Mumbai tabloid MID DAY is reporting that Bollywood actor John Abraham (above) will. See, a fan named Venetia Sarll has been rallying for Abraham to get the part and has posted sketches of him in Persia garb. What does Abraham think? More »
  • about effing time

    India Getting Xbox Live

    Good people of India! This September Xbox Live will rolling out for consoles on the sub-continent. Currently, gamers there have been without Live, somewhat defeating the purpose of owning an Xbox 360! The Live launch will take place in late September, and will correspond with both the Halo 3 drop and the Xbox 360's first anniversary in India. Subscriptions will come in 1 month, 3 month and 12 month incriments and will be "attractively priced." Apparently, an Xbox Live bundle is being planned as well and would include a Live subscription, broadband internet connection and a game. So, start practicing those f-bombs today! More »
    07/02/07
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    Comment by Bez: but is it really worth it? will india get all the Live content available to US/UK users?? somehow i doubt it. you're... more » | Other threads

  • mmo

    Nothing Says Dancing More Than Bollywood

    Dance Mela is an Indian online rhythm game complete with Bollywood soundtrack! MMO developer Kreeda Games has lined up "less than $10 million" in venture capital for its debut title Dance Mela. While it will be free to play, the game will use micro-transactions in hopes of turning a profit. Not a fan of micro-transactions, but Bollywood soundtrack? Oh, man that sounds AMAZING. Brian Ashcraft More »
    06/18/07
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    Comment by HatoriHanso: Yeh.. kick ass..I'm testing it actually. Here're some Youtube vids of the games. [youtube.com] Kinda cool, it's an Old 1956 snake charmer somthing... more » | Other threads

  • print

    Sony's Advertising PS3 Campaign For India

    Late last month, the PS3 launched in India. Well, we hear it launched, but didn't really see any photos of the people lining up and buying the console. Most India news sites were running stories that read like a press release. Reader Dave provides this update: More »
    05/16/07
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    Comment by DNess: This probably is some sort of wierd tax dodge thing for them to price it so freaking high. Like them... more » | Other threads

  • gotta cut em all

    Inflatable Pokemon Ash Decapitated In India

    Ack! What have they done to Ash?! Reader Dave in Mumbai explains: More »
    05/14/07
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    Comment by onikuwagata: The Ask Ketchum Lingam... more » | Other threads

  • open your wallets

    PS3 Launches In India

    India, you've got your PS3 launch! Sony's new gaming 60GB machine went on sale late this week for Rs 39,990. For those keeping score, Rs 39,990 is US $975. And that is a lot of money, especially to when you compare it to the Rs 7,990 ($195) needed to get a PS2. But, hey, it's like that EVERYWHERE, so why should India be different? Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's Tim Stokes says: More »
    04/27/07
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    Comment by kaaz439: my dear friends I am an Indian. I just registered on this site to let yourl know a few details.... more » | Other threads

  • india

    India And The Future of Gaming

    Ishaan over at game site Flame War ADVANCE has a two part interview with execs at Exigent, a Noida-based Indian outsourcing company that deals with video game art. The company's founders cut their teeth working on games like Quake and Wing Commander. The company's Chief Creative Officer Paul Steed sits on the GDC's advisory board and had this to offer about the future and India's role in that future: More »
    03/30/07
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    Comment by Promethean: People keep saying that the future of gaming is mobile, as in mobile phones. That may be the case-- I'm... more » | Other threads

  • pc gaming

    World's Longest Epic To Be India's First Hit?

    Indian game site GameGuru interviewed the team behind upcoming PC title and possible Xbox 360 port Mahabharata: The Dawn of Kaliyuga — A game created by Gujarat-based dev Syncere Arts. Says the team: More »
    03/12/07
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    Comment by beatngu: too bad only 800-some odd people are going to be playing this one on the 360 in india . ... more » | Other threads

  • xbox 360

    Clip: Giant Xbox 360 Invades India

    To celebrate the launch of the Xbox 360 game, Yuvraj Singh International Cricket 2007, in India, a human sized Xbox 360 was constructed and autographed by an Indian celebrity. Since I can only hear the celebrity's name mentioned in the clip, I will not embarrass myself by trying to spell it. But, suffice it to say that said Indian celebrity signed the massive 360 as a good luck charm for India's cricket team for the upcoming 2007 Cricket World Cup. More »
    03/04/07
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  • india

    Xbox 360 In India: What's Really Happening

    So, how's the Xbox 360 doing in India? Microsoft's tight lipped about specific regional sales. But Game Guru's Ratnaraaj Parekh pinged us, bringing word of an investigative phone survey his site did to find out. There are 509 dealers in India who sell the Xbox 360, and Game Guru called all of them up. Literally. From the post: More »
    02/19/07
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    Comment by el_rezzo: Wow this is from like 9 months ago, how come it has taken so long for neowin to get pissed... more » | Other threads

  • doom

    DHOOM 2 Game Coming. Yes, DHOOM.

    DHOOM 2: BACK IN ACTION! DHOOM: 2 BACK IN ACTION!! Everyone say it with me, DHOOM 2: BACK IN ACTION!!! More »
    02/09/07
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    Comment by Atreya96: I liked Dhoom2 very much. The mechanism in that picture was outstanding. I liked Hrithik in that picture, he was... more » | Other threads

  • xbox 360

    Xbox 360 Found Everywhere In India

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    01/24/07
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    Comment by Darthvinder: "There are plenty of Indians able to afford a Xbox 360. Plenty." God, exactly. There may be a large low... more » | Other threads

  • fps

    What Do You Call A Non-Shooting FPS?

    Back in 2000, a couple college grads in Iowa decided to make a "pacifist first-person shooter" that teaches non-violence Hindu ideals. The kids, armed with MUM animation and graphics degrees, got funding from some rich kid and were able to license Epic's Unreal Warfare engine. From The Escapist article: More »
    10/16/06
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    Comment by BIGmog: Portal is another example of a FPS without any shooting. Since it's a puzzle game, maybe FPP? more » | Other threads

  • 360

    Indian 360 Booth Babes Exposed... But Not Enough

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    10/04/06
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    Comment by bugbread: Cell9song: Every race can identify others and themselves using generally accepted racial features Yeah. Except, apparently, for you, who look at... more » | Other threads

  • xbox 360

    India Gets Its 360 On

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    09/25/06
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    Comment by Ishaan: asTer0id is actually right...consoles are way too expensive for the average person here. The 360 premium is selling for Rs.... more » | Other threads

  • india

    Bollywood Meets EverQuest

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    08/25/06
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  • original

    The Little, Fake Indian PSP That Could

    08/23/06
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    Comment by scazza: I think sony can learn a thing or two here. more » | Other threads