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Pokémon GO sees massive outage, tens of thousands of users report problems on Downdetector: What we know

Pokémon GO reportedly experienced an outage on Friday (local time), with thousands of users reporting issues. According to Downdetector.com, over 20,000 people reported problems with the platform at around 3:27 pm PT ( 3:57 am IST the next day).

2 min read15 Aug 2026
Technology

Grand Theft Auto VI set for November 19 launch, Take-Two confirms; $8 billion in bookings eyed

Grand Theft Auto VI video game (GTA 6) will launch on 19 November 2026, announced Take-Two Interactive during its latest earnings report. The company also projected fiscal 2027 bookings of up to $8.2 billion, with analysts expecting the blockbuster game to drive massive sales and industry growth.

2 min read22 May 2026
Gadgets And Appliances

Playing across devices? Here’s how to choose one gamepad that works everywhere without hassle

Still relying on touch or keyboard for gaming? A good controller can improve control, reduce effort, and help you play better across all devices.

4 min read15 Apr 2026
Technology

Why Nintendo Switch 2 could face a steep price hike

The fastest-selling game console of all time may not be enough to shelter Nintendo Co.’s stock from growing investor fears about skyrocketing memory prices.

3 min read30 Jan 2026
Companies

Ubisoft shake-up: 6 Games scrapped, studios closed, and ‘Sands of Time’ remake killed in massive reset

Ubisoft has announced a restructuring that includes the cancellation of 6 games, including ‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake’, and the closure of studios. Additionally, 7 games have been delayed to 2027 to meet enhanced quality standards.

2 min read22 Jan 2026
News

Steam down for thousands of users on Christmas Eve — is Valve's game distribution service working again?

Reports of the Steam being down started coming in at around 2 pm ET, as hundreds of thousands of users reported issues with Valve's video game distribution service.

1 min read25 Dec 2025
News

Who was Vince Zampella? Head of Battlefield, key figure behind Call of Duty series dies in Ferrari crash

After an immensely successful stint at Call of Duty developers Infinity Ward, Vince Zampella co-founded video game studio Respawn Entertainment in 2010, which launched the Titanfall series, Apex Legends, and the Star Wars Jedi series. In 2021, Zampella also took charge of EA's Battlefield series.

2 min read23 Dec 2025
Us

Deadpool arrives in Marvel Rivals Season 6 this January as new trailer confirms next wave of playable heroes

Marvel Rivals confirmed Deadpool for Season 6 during the Game Awards 2025, adding another mutant to the roster as the update rolls out in January 2026.

2 min read12 Dec 2025
Technology

The Game Awards 2025 full list of winners: Who all won, results and everything announced

The Game Awards 2025 dazzled on Thursday with epic wins for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which swept multiple categories, including Game of the Year. Highlights included Best Action Game for Hades 2 and Best Family Game for Donkey Kong Bananza. Dive into the full winners' list and announcements!

6 min read12 Dec 2025
Us

Fortnite is back on Google Play Store in US—Epic Games announces battle royale's return after settlement

The popular battle royale video game, which still boasts millions of monthly active users, was removed from Google Play in 2020 after Epic Games introduced a direct payment system that bypassed the search giant's own billing system, triggering a legal dispute over fees and app distribution rules.

1 min read12 Dec 2025