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Microsoft fined by FTC for illegally keeping minors’ private data

Technology and gaming giant, Microsoft has been fined $20 million by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after their investigation revealed that the company has illegally collected personal information of children using Xbox consoles. According to the FTC, Bill Gates’ Microsoft not only collected the data violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act but also retained […]
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Counter Strike 2 limited play-testing receives major update

Valve released another major update to Counter Strike 2 for players who are in the limited play-testing phase of the game. Ever since the announcement back in March, Valve is working on improving the game and adding much awaited quality of life features. The latest update includes changes to server tick, VAC, smokes, animation, game […]
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Bill Gates calls himself a gamer now: Read more to know why

Former Microsoft head Bill Gates now thinks of himself as a gamer after reading a novel by Gabrielle Zevin called Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. Talking about the book in a blog, Gates said it exposed him to the realities of gaming. Microsoft is already one of the gaming giants with their Xbox console lineup […]
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History of Indian mythological game Snakes & Ladders

The game of Snakes and Ladders, also known as Chutes and Ladders, has a long and fascinating history. Its origins can be traced back to ancient India, where it was originally called “Moksha Patam” or “Paramapada Sopanam.” It is part of a family of Indian dice board games that includes Ludo and Chess. Inventor of […]
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LKS releases GoM report analysis highlighting need of fair taxation framework for online gaming

Popular Indian law firm Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (LKS) Attorneys has released a report of analysis of the recommendations by the Group of Ministers (GoM) on the GST rates in the country. The GST council meeting is set to take place soon and is expected to finalize the tax rate on all online games. The report […]
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Deltin Jaqk concludes 6-day gaming extravaganza

Six days of non-stop entertainment and fun gaming at India’s leading luxury gaming and entertainment destination ‘Deltin Jaqk’ finally concluded on Tuesday, June 6. Deltin Jaqk hosted the Star Struck Extravaganza event throughout the first week of June, wherein guests witnessed a blend of gaming, hospitality, and live entertainment with Deltin’s service. The event celebrated […]
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Tamil Nadu: Education Board removes examples containing playing cards from class VI and X textbooks

According to reports, the sixth and tenth class textbooks no longer include lessons on card games like rummy, following demands from academics, teachers, and political leaders in the state of Tamil Nadu. The syllabus for class sixth, third semester Math Textbook gave examples using playing cards; the integers chapters taught students addition and subtraction through […]
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NCPCR demands inquiry against Fortnite and Discord for alleged religious conversion

Looking into the recent arrest from a conversion racket case using online games, the apex child rights’ organization, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has asked the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) to conduct investigation on online game Fortnite and social community platform Discord. NCPCR chairperson, Priyank Kanoongo in a letter […]
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Gameskraft Foundation partners with Anthill Creations to develop sustainable playgrounds

Gameskraft Foundation, the social arm of the Gameskraft Group, announced its partnership with Anthill Creations – a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the experience of play by building creative, low cost and sustainable playscapes using upcycled material. This collaboration will lead to the development of playgrounds across 7 government schools catering to students from low-income […]
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Sportiqo’s user base surges 4x during IPL 2023

Sportiqo, a blockchain-based fantasy cricket platform which was launched in India in February 2023, with a unique choice for users to invest or trade in players, just like stocks, saw exceptional revenue growth with an increase in the user base and influx of transactions during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The IPL 2023 season […]
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