GI cracks the code with Agent Zaki

I managed to catch up with Zaki aka Ghilli from clan Agents. For those who haven’t heard of the Agents before, they’re the team that stole second place at the recent Reliance Gamebox 2005 held at Mumbai and are quite possibly the best clan in South India. In a quick interview, the Zakman tells us about himself, his prowess in FPS games and how the Agents do it in style down under. AshR : Hi da. a/s/l? Go on, tell us about yourself. Zaki : Hi guys. I’m Zaki and I play CS for a clan called Agents. I’m 20 years old and I’m doing my final year in electrical and communication... (more...)

Xbox 360 Games Gears of War and Viva Pinata come to India

More games to play and review on the Xbox 360 in the near future. It surely is one of the most gametastic…oops fantastic times of the year. Whilst most of us are eagerly awaiting for the fall of this year and the onset of the next one. Little did we gamers in India know that before bidding adieu to 2006, we’d have to say WELCOME to a whole new list of games for the Xbox 360 platform. On 19th December 2006, Microsoft Entertainment and Devices Division announced the release of Gears and War and Viva Piñata for the Xbox 360 gaming console. Held at Hilton Hotel, Mumbai, the event saw the presence... (more...)

Gaming Comes of Age in India

Every now and then a change is bound to occur. This time around the change is related to gaming and especially gaming in India. I remember not so long ago my parents would reprimand me when I would talk about games and gaming in general. With all the media hype and myths that surround gaming I don’t however blame them. Things however did not improve until I myself talked with them and made them understand that gaming is not bad for anyone and there are advantages of gaming that have been proven scientifically. This effectively culled all the doubts they had in their minds and life became easier.... (more...)

Games on Films

Games and the films based on them basically have one thing in common. Yes, they are meant for those dedicated gamers who have already played the game and want to see their favorite videogame characters come to life. There are many movies today that are being produced and are a real hit at the box office because they are mainly based on a videogame’s storyline. Furthermore, some movies are released even before the games have been released, thus making the game freaks even more eager to play the game. Such examples could be DOOM3, Silent Hill, The God Father and many more. The movie DOOM starring... (more...)

Gamebox National Championship 2007 Exclusive Coverage

This year’s Republic Day could very well go down in my books as the one of the most hectic days ever, all because of Skoar 2007 being held in the premises of Pragati Maidan, Delhi. The event was a first of its kind in the capital and was a tremendous success setting the stage for much bigger events to follow on. Three days of nonstop gaming along with the best in the country competing in tourneys which they specialize in, this was the result of some big corporations who are pushing the level of gaming to global standards. Reliance held its Gamebox National Championship 2007 finals at the venue... (more...)

GameBox National Championship 2007 announced by Reliance World

In the recent years one hobby or interest of Indian kids that has surely taken the face of a profession and further grown into an industry is that of gaming. From the age of Mario to the present era of Marcus, gaming in India has surely come a long way. Today we have moved from the boundaries of the creative department in a gaming company and have stepped up to adorn portfolios of developers, distributors and publishers. From a local LAN party to major console launches to game releases, India sees it all. Moving in the gaming trend, Reliance World is all set to kick off the GameBox National Championship... (more...)

FXLabs and the Great Big Game

With a team comprising of 50+, dedicated to the cause of good and gaming in general, FX labs is one of the biggest, but unheard of, game developers in the country. Headed by Shashi Reddy, also of Applabs, FX labs has gained renown by providing “3d animation services for TV, feature films, advertisements and e learning products.” We caught up with Shashank Uchil, who as some may remember, is the bespectacled dude who made a lot of q3a maps and then clamped his nose and sunk like a rock, until he was washed ashore the land of Hyderabad. Scrizer says: Alright, tell us about yourself _shank says:Hey... (more...)

Exclusive with Chris Thompson of EA

On his recent visit to India, we caught up with Chris Thompson, EA Vice President and General Manager SouthEast Asia Publishing, on whose ‘controlling’ the present and who will ‘control’ the future. Scrizer: How does the FIFA engine compare to the graphical prowess of games such as doom3 and half life 2? Chris: Sports games are different than FPS games. The game has different technological and AI requirements so engineers focus on different areas. In a game like FIFA the engine needs to manage all the players on the pitch as well as the goalies. They all need to act and... (more...)

Xbox 360 India Launch held at Delhi

September 23, 2006 shall go down as the day that took the Indian gaming scene to the next level, next generation to be precise with the launch of the Xbox 360 in our country. The 360 has already taken half of the globe by storm with 5 million units already flying off shelves and is poised to dominate the 7th generation of console wars that is going to ensue this holiday season. India was its 31st outing in the wake of global dominance. The launch took place in New Delhi at Ansal Plaza, a very popular shopping mall in South Delhi, India and it was a star studded event from all angles. Mr. Peter... (more...)

Everything About Uwe Boll

Here is a very unusual question: What do all of these games have in common? Far Cry (2008) Postal (2007) Seed (2007) In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2007) BloodRayne (2005) Alone in the Dark (2005) House of the Dead (2003) Here are some interesting answers: 1. All the above games are being made (or have been made) into movies. 2. All movies released till now have not been big hits on the box office. 3. The same man directed all of them. 4. There are two severe groups, the cult followers who love these movies and the regular movie-goers who think all this should never have... (more...)

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