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Indian girl gamers fight keyboard warriors and online abuse

Entertainment 2 years ago

Indian girl gamers fight keyboard warriors and online abuse

Fast forward to adulthood and Singh now works remotely as a software engineer for a big U.S. university, adding an extra 50-60 percent to her already high earnings playing video games by night.

Discord, a prime ground for online 'rebels'... and leaks?

Lifestyle 2 years ago

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Discord, a prime ground for online 'rebels'... and leaks?

While the authenticity of the material has yet to be confirmed by officials, The Washington Post reported the embarrassing leak of secrets about the war in Ukraine came from a Discord user nicknamed "OG", a gun enthusiast who works on a US military base.

Wordle-wide hit: Viral game restores Indonesians’ love for word puzzles

Lifestyle 4 years ago

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Wordle-wide hit: Viral game restores Indonesians’ love for word puzzles

The viral word puzzle Wordle has become the world’s latest craze, giving rise to dozens of versions of the game in other languages, including Indonesian.

‘New York Times’ buys ‘Wordle’

Science & Tech 4 years ago

‘New York Times’ buys ‘Wordle’

The New York Times announced Monday it had bought Wordle, a phenomenon played by millions just four months after the game burst onto the internet, for an "undisclosed price in the low seven figures."

'Mole's World' game fuels nostalgia among China's young adults

Science & Tech 4 years ago

'Mole's World' game fuels nostalgia among China's young adults

The mobile version of "Mole's World" has shot to the top of the free downloads on Apple's app store.

EdTech uses online games to teach students during pandemic

Business 5 years ago

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EdTech uses online games to teach students during pandemic

As the country continues to struggle with a rising number of COVID-19 cases, Indonesia’s 60 million students are forced to adapt to remote learning, which in turn, accelerates the use of EdTech.

Online game ‘Fantasy Town’ launches educational platform

Science & Tech 5 years ago

Online game ‘Fantasy Town’ launches educational platform

Online game Fantasy Town has launched an educational platform that provides information about Indonesian culture and history.

Higher Netflix bill? Govt to charge VAT on imported digital goods, services starting July

Business 5 years ago

Higher Netflix bill? Govt to charge VAT on imported digital goods, services starting July

The 10 percent value-added tax will be imposed on all digital goods and services provided by foreign business entities starting July 1.

Homegrown gaming companies thriving amid pandemic

Business 5 years ago

Homegrown gaming companies thriving amid pandemic

Mobile game developer Touchten Games reported a 10 to 15 percent rise in daily active users for their games in the Asian and American markets.

Millions in China banish virus blues with online games, video apps

World 6 years ago

Millions in China banish virus blues with online games, video apps

Millions of views, downloads by people confined to homes

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