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Watch the brand new trailer for the new Mafia game

The game is set in early 1900s Sicily and explores the origins of organised crime.

5d ago

Game of Thrones: King's Road announced as new mobile RPG

NetEase Games and HBO have revealed Game of Thrones: King's Road, a story-driven action-adventure RPG developed exclusively for mobile devices.

5d ago

The Witcher 4 officially announced

CD Projekt,  the Polish video game developer, has unveiled the first cinematic trailer for The Witcher 4, the highly anticipated successor to its critically acclaimed 2015 release, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

6d ago

Astro Bot wins 'Game of the Year' for 2024

Astro Bot, a 3D platformer game for PlayStation 5, secured the 'Game of the Year' title at The Game Awards 2024. It triumphed over strong competition from Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Metaphor: ReFantazio.

1w ago

Ubisoft is considering a buyout: report

Shareholders of Ubisoft Entertainment SA, the company behind popular game series like 'Assassin’s Creed' and 'Just Dance', are exploring a potential buyout while ensuring the founding Guillemot family retains control.

1w ago

Bangladeshi gamer SI Anik to participate in Capcom Cup 11 finals

SI Anik, a Bangladeshi esports player, is scheduled to participate in the finals of the Capcom Pro Tour 2024, also known as Capcom Cup 11, the official tournament held by Capcom for the popular fighting game 'Street Fighter 6'.

2w ago

Straight out of Shark Tank: Vibe Gaming secures investment from Adcomm

Vibe Gaming, a Bangladesh-based video gaming and electronics retailer, has secured strategic investment from Adcomm Holdings on November 28 following their pitch on Shark Tank Bangladesh.

2w ago

Xbox games on Android delayed due to legal disputes with Google

Microsoft's plan to allow Android users to play and purchase Xbox games directly through the Xbox App has hit an unexpected obstacle due to legal challenges in court.

3w ago

Rockstar Games may announce GTA 6 this week

Rockstar Games is expected to announce the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI this week, according to sources familiar with the matter. This news comes after a tumultuous period last year when the gaming community witnessed the release of early development footage due to a significant security breach. The leak, which Rockstar attributed to a "network intrusion," resulted in the conviction of two UK teenagers earlier this year.

1y ago

Nintendo announces 'Legend of Zelda' live-action film

Nintendo has recently announced the development of a live-action film of their hit video game series, The Legend of Zelda. The film will be produced by Shigeru Miyamoto, Representative Director and Fellow of Nintendo, and Avi Arad, producer of the recent Spider-Man movies. The film will be directed by Wes Ball, director of The Maze Runner movies.

1y ago

Counter-Strike in Bangladesh: a retrospective

Fans of all ages will agree that Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, or CSGO in short, was a hit in Bangladesh. However, unbeknownst to many of the newer generation is the history and extent of the franchise’s popularity in Bangladesh, which roots back nearly two decades.

1y ago

A tale of teamwork and determination: Kral’s Council, MLBB Champion of D1 Cup S2

In September this year, local fans and gamers were treated to the "country's largest" esports tournament, the Discovery One Cup Season 2. There, in the Mobile Legends (MLBB) section - competing against over 120 teams - the group called 'Kral's Council' emerged victorious, earning a cash prize of BDT 6 lakh. In an exclusive interview with 'Kral's Council', we delve into their journey, their triumphs, and the passions that drive them to excel in a rapidly evolving world and what is next for them. 

1y ago

Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard for $69 billion

Microsoft, the famous tech giant and maker of the Xbox consoles, has recently acquired the video game company Activision Blizzard for $69 billion. With this acquisition, Microsoft now owns several video game franchises originally owned by Activision Blizzard, including popular titles such as Call of Duty, Overwatch, Warcraft, and Candy Crush.

1y ago

The future of the mobile gaming industry in Bangladesh

As the global mobile game development industry continues to skyrocket, Bangladesh stands on the precipice of an exciting opportunity that promises to reshape the gaming landscape and the country's digital future. While the mobile gaming industry in Bangladesh faces its share of challenges, it is a sector brimming with opportunities and a rapidly expanding user base.

1y ago

Unity CEO retires after controversial pricing policy

Unity Technologies, the company behind the popular video game development platform Unity Engine, announced yesterday that their CEO, John Riccitiello, will be retiring effective immediately. This decision comes about a month after Unity's controversial decision to charge developers based on the number of games they have running on the Unity engine.

1y ago

Grand Theft Auto V turns 10 years old

September 17, 2023, marked the 10th anniversary of the much-beloved action-adventure game Grand Theft Auto V. GTA V is an open-world game filled with detail and realism in a sprawling playground filled with opportunities for chaos, crime, and adventure.

1y ago

Bangladeshi esports teams prepare for MLBB M5 Wildcard Qualifier in Nepal

In an exciting development for the esports community in Bangladesh, two teams, "Hellbent OPx" and "MLT CR" are preparing to compete in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) M5 Wildcard Qualifier in Nepal.

1y ago

The power of nostalgia: Mortal Kombat through the ages

With the franchise's latest iteration, Mortal Kombat 1, set to release on September 19, let's take a look at how this beloved fighting game series has captured the hearts of gamers over the years and catered to our deepest nostalgic sentiments.

1y ago