Sony has unveiled a limited edition glacier white PlayStation 4 Pro, that will ship with the upcoming Destiny 2 on September 6. The bundle – which contains a matching glacier white DualShock 4 controller – is already up for pre-order at $449.99 (about Rs. 29,040) in the US, and at CAD 549.99 (about Rs. 27,500) in Canada. It’ll also be available in select European markets later. Of course, thanks to the convoluted BIS certification in India, don’t expect it to ever arrive in the country. The new PS4 Pro bundle will comprise of a 1TB HDD, along with a Deluxe Edition copy of Destiny 2…
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The first Amazon Prime Day Sale for India sees some surprisingly good discounts on video games and consoles, particularly the PS4. Here are the best gaming deals on Amazon India right now. Amazon Prime Day Sale PS4 Slim deals Amazon India has three deals for the PS4 Slim. Rs. 30,390 nets you the PS4 Slim 1TB with Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection, God of War 3 Remastered, The Last of Us Remasted, and FIFA 17. It’s the best deal of the bunch, more so when you consider that the same amount of money nets you a PS4 Slim 1TB with Uncharted, The Last of Us, and Infamous: Second Son.…
PlayStation Now (PS Now), Sony’s Netflix-like game streaming service will finally let subscribers play PS4 games. Announced in March, it’s now live. This means you will be able to play PS4 games on Windows PCs as well as the PS4 itself. For the latter it gives another method to play games aside from buying them digitally and on disc. As for the former, it means PC gamers could see greater value in PlayStation Now depending on how this is implemented. To drive adoption, Sony has brought back special pricing for PS Now. “Now is the perfect time to try PS Now,…
Popular shooter Overwatch does have new heroes such as Doomfist on the way as well as a Summer Games Event. What it doesn’t have is a Netflix show. Though, a tribute Overwatch Netflix trailer has made its way to the Internet and it does a convincing job of showing what could be. Pieced together by Brazilian YouTube channel Lion Montages, the Overwatch Netflix trailer explains the main plot points, backstory of its characters, and a host of shots of its most popular heroes (with the exception of Bastion for some reason). You can view it right below. “Based countless trailers and other fan tributes, this video is…
The Splatoon 2 Nintendo Direct is Nintendo’s way of dispensing information on the shooter for the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo has scheduled a Splatoon 2 Direct presentation to remind you what to expect when the game hits on July 21. Considering the first Splatoon was on the Wii U, Splatoon 2 could end up being the first Splatoon game for many. Splatoon 2 Nintendo Direct time and date The Splatoon 2 Nintendo Direct start time is 7:30pm IST (3pm BST) on July 6. Typically, Nintendo Direct events have been on the shorter side, so don’t expect to be glued to your screen like it was…
Microsoft launched its Skype Lite app for low-end Android smartphones in February this year specifically for Indian market. At the time, the company demoed the upcoming Aadhaar verification feature. On Wednesday, the company added Aadhaar integration to the app with its latest update. For those who are unaware, Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identity number based on biometric and demographic data for Indian residents. With Skype Lite’s Aadhaar integration, users can now identify themselves on request during video calls. Users will be prompted to enter their Aadhaar number, and it will be shown to the other party after the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) database is…
A conference of university vice-chancellors held in Lucknow last week decided to introduce a “mix of objective and descriptive type of questions” in examinations at college and university-level from next year to simplify the work of evaluators. This move is surprising. Here’s why: First, the academicians must realise that by weaning students away from the process of writing (descriptive answers), they are stifling their creative development. Can this be allowed in higher education when talent can only be assessed by a person’s ability to argue, debate or form and express opinions? Second, the problem of cheating in school examinations is gnawing away…
Popular hero shooter Overwatch has been heavily discounted. The Overwatch Origins Edition – which consists of the base game and select cosmetic items is now Rs. 1,999 on PC versus the Rs. 3,299 price it normally has. Furthermore, the PS4 and Xbox One versions are now Rs. 2499 compared to its usual Rs. 3,999 price tag. These Overwatch Origins Edition price cuts aren’t permanent though, these will be for a limited period of time from July 3 to July 16. Where to buy Overwatch Origins Edition in India at discount Amazon India Croma Flipkart Paytm Games The Shop At the time of posting…
PlayStation Now (PS Now), Sony’s Netflix-like game streaming service will finally let subscribers play PS4 games. Announced in March, it’s now live. This means you will be able to play PS4 games on Windows PCs as well as the PS4 itself. For the latter it gives another method to play games aside from buying them digitally and on disc. As for the former, it means PC gamers could see greater value in PlayStation Now depending on how this is implemented. To drive adoption, Sony has brought back special pricing for PS Now. “Now is the perfect time to try PS Now,…
Teased since Overwatch’s reveal back in 2014, Doomfist is finally coming to the popular hero shooter. Blizzard confirmed Doomfist’s addition to the roster with a trailer showcasing his backstory and a developer update that explained what you can expect in terms of a move set. Doomfist is an offensive class character, joining the likes of Tracer, Soldier 76, and Reaper. His attacks are close range with a gauntlet on his right hand allowing him to punch through shields and can fire shotgun shells from his left hand. His ultimate ability, Meteor Strike launches him into the air and crashes into the ground for maximum damage. You…