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Man sues gaming company after 4,800 virtual slaps in multiplayer game

A Chinese gamer has taken legal action against a gaming company, alleging emotional distress caused by repeated virtual attacks from other players.

He currently holds the game’s highest rank.(Representational Image/Pexel)

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Published on Apr 07, 2025 09:38 AM IST

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Published on Mar 16, 2025 02:53 PM IST

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Published on Mar 13, 2025 09:06 AM IST

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Updated on Mar 12, 2025 02:16 AM IST

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Published on Feb 25, 2025 12:58 PM IST

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Sony's State of Play key highlights: Ghost of Yotei, Palworld and more

Sony's State of Play showcased over 20 upcoming game releases, including new titles, DLCs, and remasters.

Sony's State of Play featured several announcements, including new games, DLCs, and console covers, highlighting major upcoming releases.(@PlayStation/X)

Published on Sep 25, 2024 12:07 PM IST

ByBhavika Rathore

Duo playing PUBG stranded on overflowing Mutha riverbed in Pune, rescued

Engrossed in the online game, the duo remained oblivious of their surroundings as the water level of the river rose after the irrigation department released over 30,000 cusecs of water from Khadakwasla Dam following incessant rains in catchment areas of the reservoir on Saturday

Fire brigade officials said that the officials manning Khadakwasla Dam water release were alerted to reduce flow to help the rescue operation. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Aug 25, 2024 07:22 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Teenager ‘addicted’ to online game jumps to his death after writing ‘log out’ in notebook

15-year-old boy jumps to death from 14th floor in Pimpri-Chinchwad, suspected involvement in online game. Suicide note mentions 'log out' and 'XD'. Police investigating trigger.

The Class 10 student was addicted to playing online games as per his parents, said Swapna Gore, deputy commissioner of police (Zone I). (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Jul 30, 2024 06:36 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Why Nintendo loyalists angry over viral 'Pokémon With Guns' game?

Palworld, the viral video game referred as 'Pokémon with guns,' sells 5 million copies in 3 days

'Pokémon with guns' has become instant hit.(YouTube)

Published on Jan 23, 2024 11:13 AM IST

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These Esports players are now millionaires amid India's online gaming boom

Esports is becoming one of the up and coming industries in the online space, with many young players now making lakhs every month.

Indian Esports players Mortal (left) and TechnoGamerz (Right)

Published on Dec 29, 2023 02:09 PM IST

ByVaishnawi Sinha

China drafts new rules proposing restrictions on online gaming

The proposal caused shares in the biggest Chinese gaming companies, Tencent and NetEase, to plunge in Hong Kong.

Beijing has taken various measures against the online games sector in recent years. (Reuters/File)

Published on Dec 22, 2023 02:45 PM IST

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Step into One Punch Man universe with free-to-play mobile game launching in 2024

"One Punch Man: World," a free-to-play mobile game allows players to become characters from 'One Punch Man' universe

The Next Step for Saitama in One Punch Man Chapter 193(One; Yusuke Murata)

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Published on Dec 15, 2023 09:00 PM IST

ByPrapti Upadhayay

Centre serves tax notice of ₹1 lakh crore to online gaming companies: Report

Over the last month, several online gaming companies including Dream11, and Gameskraft, have been issued show-cause notices for alleged short payment of taxes.

Centre serves tax notice of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh crore to online gaming companies: Report

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Published on Oct 25, 2023 12:56 PM IST

ByManjiri Chitre

52nd GST Council meeting today; online gaming likely part of agenda: Top points

The GST Council is likely to review the progress made by the states in incorporating changes with regard to taxation of online gaming in SGST laws.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs the 51st meeting of the GST Council, via video conferencing, in New Delhi. (Nirmala Sitharaman Office Twitter)

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Updated on Oct 07, 2023 08:28 AM IST

ByAniruddha Dhar

28 per cent GST rate on online gaming from October 1

The announcement comes nearly two months after the Lok Sabha had passed amendments to two GST laws on online gaming with a voice vote.

The review of the GST on online gaming and casinos is likely to be taken in the next fiscal. (REUTERS)

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Published on Sep 28, 2023 04:59 PM IST