Gaming

As gaming continues to grow as a dominant form of entertainment, players are increasingly keen to assess the value they derive from their digital purchases. Steam, the leading platform for PC gaming, allows users to calculate the cost per hour of each game they’ve purchased. By using tools like SteamDB, players can determine whether their gaming investments have provided worthwhile returns.

Rockstar Games has intensified the buzz around Grand Theft Auto VI with the release of its second official trailer and a detailed glimpse into its central characters, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. Set in the fictional Leonida—an unmistakable nod to modern-day Florida—the game promises a gritty, emotionally charged storyline centered on survival, loyalty, and criminal enterprise. Beyond narrative hype, the trailer has immediate implications for Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive, whose stock movement reflects market anticipation.

Despite the continued ban on Free Fire in India, Garena's alternative offering, Free Fire Max, remains a dominant force in the Indian mobile gaming ecosystem. Known for its enhanced graphics and immersive gameplay, the game has become particularly popular among younger audiences. The company sustains engagement through frequent promotional strategies, including time-sensitive redeem codes that unlock valuable in-game assets at no cost. These micro-incentives drive daily user activity and reflect a broader shift toward retention-based monetization in mobile gaming.

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, celebrated for his five-decade legacy in Indian cinema, has taken a bold step into the gaming industry by co-founding Tara Gaming alongside bestselling author Amish Tripathi and veteran gaming executive Nouredine Abboud. The venture’s first flagship title, The Age of Bhaarat, is a AAA action-adventure game designed for PC and console platforms. Set in a mythological version of ancient India, the game aims to blend cinematic storytelling with immersive gameplay rooted in Indian culture and heritage.

Zupee, a leading real-money gaming platform, has posted a net profit of Rs 146 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25, marking its first-ever profitable year. Despite facing challenges from the 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) imposed on the gaming sector, Zupee achieved strong revenue growth, with a 60% increase in its user base and a total net revenue of Rs 1,123 crore.