Nintendo Console Creator Masayuki Uemura Dies at 78

Masayuki Uemura, the creator of NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) and the Super NES consoles, has died at the age of 78.

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Microsoft Rebrands Xbox Game Pass for PC, Announce Day-One Releases and Future Arrivals

Microsoft has rebranded the Xbox Game for PC to PC Game Pass. It also announced the addition of four new games coming to the subscription including Sniper Elite 5.

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iPhone XR available at a heavy discount: Heres how you can buy it for Rs 17,599

Apple has launched some really interesting phones in the market over the years. Its iPhone offers powerful hardware that can take on the very best available in the smartphone game. However, Apple's iPhones come at a premium which usually makes them difficult to recommend. But that's currently not the case for the iPhone XR. 

Launched in 2018, the iPhone XR is currently priced at Rs 33,999 on Amazon for the 64GB variant in Red colour. However, with an exchange, this price can be brought down some more -- by another Rs 14,900. But that's not all. Currently, on Amazon, buyers can also club bank discounts -- Rs 1,500 off on American Express and Yes Bank credit cards -- to bring the effective price of the device down to Rs 17,599. 

iPhone XR specifications and features

At this price, the iPhone XR becomes a great deal, one that's even more affordable than a lot of lower mid-range phones. Interestingly, it also makes it more affordable than Apple’s iPhone, SE which is retailing for Rs 39,900. 

To remind our readers, Apple's iPhone XR is powered by an A12 Bionic chipset, which is not the fastest chip in the business right now. Yet, it is one of the fastest and can be faster than some found on Android phones. The phone features a 6.1-inch display. In terms of the camera, the iPhone XR has a 12-megapixel rear camera and a 7-megapixel selfie camera. The phone runs on the latest version of iOS and houses a 2942 mAh battery.

While there are still enough reasons to not buy the iPhone XR, but if you are someone who's tied into the Apple ecosystem and refuses to go outside of it, and if you have one of the older iPhones, then you should definitely consider the iPhone XR. It is also a great deal for those looking to switch from a mid-range Android device, but not pay a fortune for doing so. 

Also Read: Android users may see enhanced iMessage reactions with this new Google update

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The Game Awards 2021 Winners: The Full List

The Game Awards 2021 winner: It Takes Two wins Game of the Year, and tied for most wins (three apiece) with Forza Horizon 5. Xbox Game Studios leads publishers with five wins.

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Google is bringing Android Games to Windows PCs in 2022

At the Game Awards that streamed live from Los Angeles on Thursday, December 9, Google announced that it will bring in a Google Play Games app for Windows laptops, tablets and PCs next year. The app will be built by Google and will work for both Windows 11 and Windows 10. 

Google didn’t reveal many details about this upcoming app or about the games that will be supported. The company spokesperson did confirm to The Verge that the app won’t be based on existing technology like Bluestack or Microsoft’s Windows Virtualization layer in Windows 11 and will be able to run Android games locally on Windows PC instead of streaming them from the cloud.

Using the app, users will be able to seamlessly switch playing games on their Android phones and Windows PCs. 

Also Check: 15 Windows 11 tips and tricks - cool features you should know about

“Starting in 2022, players will be able to experience their favourite Google Play games on more devices: seamlessly switching between a phone, tablet, Chromebook, and soon, Windows PCs,” Greg Hartrell, Google’s product director of games on Android and Google Play, told The Verge. “This Google-built product brings the best of Google Play Games to more laptops and desktops, and we are thrilled to expand our platform for players to enjoy their favourite Android games even more.”

Other ways to access Android apps and games on Windows PCs

Meanwhile, Microsoft has been building an Android app layer in Windows 11. The Redmond giant has partnered with Amazon to make Android apps and games accessible to Windows users. But with Google granting direct Play Store access, the experience is likely to be more seamless for users and more apps and games are likely to be available. 

Playing Android games on Windows has always been a possibility. BlueStacks is one of the most popular Android emulators that has been around for more than a decade and focuses on Android gaming. In fact, BlueStacks X lets users access Android apps in their browser for free.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India Virus Infection Game Mode Temporarily Taken Down: Krafton

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Virus Infection Game Mode has temporarily been taken down, game developer Krafton has announced. It said that there is an issue, and it will fix the problem as soon as possible.

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PUBG: New State December 9 Update Postponed Due to App Review Delays, Says Krafton

Krafton has postponed the downtime for maintenance to roll out the latest PUBG: New State December update to version 0.9.2 of the game. The update has been delayed due to a pending store app review, which means that players would not be able to update to the latest version even after the update is installed on the server. The game is set to receive new vehicles, a new...

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