Impact of Smartphone in the Gaming Industry

The Award-winning UK based app developer Tappable made an online survey on the topic, "Is mobile gaming taking over console gaming?"- The result was that 42% of gamers prefer playing games in smartphones, and among the rest, 32% chose the console, and 26% chose PC. The gaming industry hit 135 billion dollars in 2018. The revenue of the gaming industry is increasing every year. The industry is bringing in new changes every year.

First, it was just "Gaming" now the trend has changed to "online gaming." Sea of games is available for players to enjoy gaming. The advancements have made it possible for every person to play the game. A Smartphone is enough for gamers in today's modern world. Over the last decade, the gaming industry underwent revolutions leading to exponential growth- Both in revenue as well as the technology. Digital life has made its scale wide and has many opportunities for players. The entry of smartphones in the gaming industry has opened the gates for gaming enthusiasts.

People were in search of games in the 2000s; now, the people are left out with many options to choose a game. Such is the growth of the gaming industry. One of the best revolutions that happened in the gaming industry this century is the introduction of online games. Gaming and the internet were the rising stars at the start of the century. Now the combined version of them is ruling the world. Online gaming is making it possible for players to get a new variety every day.

Gaming:

In the past, people play games on an entertainment basis, and now this has completely changed. For the people in 2019, Gaming not just a hobby-it is fantasy, and one of the finest ways (or even profession) to earn money. The global market of gaming is estimated to worth $ 152 billion in 2019. In India, the culture of gaming is increasing every day.

Internet:

When it comes to Internet, it is something so much mandatory in today's lifestyle. At the start of the service, internet was reserved to interconnect laboratories in researches. After 1994, the service has extended its service and now available for every individual. You work with internet, and on a more dramatic note, we live with internet. The service is getting better and better with -2G, 3G, 4G, and many more in the future.

Smartphone:

Both have complimented each other, and there rises online gaming. Not just internet and gaming, there was another guy in the race with them- Mobile phones. "Mobile Phone"- this term is something people do not use in the present. "Smartphone" is some people are used up. The concept of mobile apps is the reason behind many luxuries we are enjoying today.

The Smartphone platform has made gaming much easy and big than before. Smartphone is the medium through which games have reached our hands. They are considered a pocket-sized computer.

Out of all the apps downloaded by people, 33 % of them are gaming apps. More than making calls and texting- gaming has turned out to be one of the reasons to use a Smartphone. There are certain models of smartphones that are a premium model for gaming. Be it simple card games or the graphically strong battle royale game.

Online Gaming:

Online gaming is the trend in the gaming industry. More than a trend, it is a fever among Smartphone users and gaming enthusiasts. Budget rate mobiles and pocket-friendly internet plans have enhanced players to play online games in Smartphones. Many of the online games have a customer-friendly gaming interface with offers, promotions, and gaming options. Online gaming through smartphones is easy, as one can play the game anywhere anytime. It is easy for companies to market their games through mobile gaming. It is a real fact that games have better reach through mobile than through PC.

Not all games require an internet connection; there are many offline games equal in popularity in revenue similar to online games. It is a real fact that mobile and tablets have influenced the structure of many gaming industries.

Players see online gaming as relief from day to day life. There are many games provided at absolutely zero costs. The old culture of buying cassettes to play games is totally out of practice. One buys a Smartphone, plays any game depending on mindset. The biggest advantage of mobile gaming is one can play any number of games in life using a Smartphone. Smartphones paved the way to a wider range of gaming in different genres introducing new players and new gaming companies.

Top 5 movies on card games

Top 5 movies on card games

Card games always have been part of films as they have added a peculiar flavor to the plot with its twist and turns. When included, it becomes a delight on screen. Be it Hollywood or Bollywood; we’ve had some movies which brought to screen the actions and adventures we generally see in card games. Though the numbers are less, they did create an impact. While most Indian films have a scene or two where characters play rummy or other card games, their Hollywood counterparts have made films with card games as a central plot.

As card games are able to present compelling narratives deeply embedded in the native culture, most such movies hit the bulls’ eye as far as box office is concerned. Here are a few movies that are themed around card games or atleast have card games as in the general plot.

1.     Casino Royale:

The twenty-first film in the James Bond series is all about Poker. This film is the first to star Daniel Craig as the fictional MI6 agent 007. In this movie, Bond must defeat a private banker funding terrorists at the high stakes games of poker. Poker fans have reasons to celebrate as the movie included scenes that have in-depth action scenes. The poker-playing scenes gave the same feel, just like the action scenes in the movie. Released in the year 2006, the movie is considered one of the best in the series and also finest in this category.  

2.     Rounders:

Released in 1998, this American drama is about a young law student Mike McDermott, played by Matt Damon. It is one another movie on the list about poker game! Mike is stuck in-between his girlfriend to whom he has promised not to step into the game and a friend who needs his help to clear off debts. Though the movie sunk at the box-office, the movie attained cult status since then often being labeled as the quintessential poker movie. The movie talks in length about the importance of bankroll management.

3.     Teen Patti:

This Bollywood movie is with one of the biggest stars in Indian Cinema- Amitabh Bachchan. The movie released in 2010, runs around Venkat Subramaniam (Amitabh Bachchan), a genius math professor. The Indian thriller film is about a professor who is trying to write a thesis on probability and at one point, is guided by his friend Shantanu (played by Madhavan) to experiment with his theory in real life. A decision is made after a lot of hesitations to apply the theories in Teen Patti, a card game. If you are a great fan of Teen Patti- the scenes in which Venkat's theories is used to play the game is a treat to watch.

4.     21

The movie released in the year 2008 is inspired by a true story of the MIT Blackjack Team. The story revolves around a brilliant student, Ben Campbell (played by Jim Sturgess) of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He faces issues when he has to pay his tuition fee. He joins a group of students led by Professor Mickey Rosa (Kevin Spacey), who trains the students to win big in Las Vegas at Blackjack. There are many interesting moments in the movie which excites the people

5.     The Cincinnati Kid:

This movie is for people who enjoy playing stud poker. Released in 1965, the game is considered the best poker movie to date. The movie is based on the novel by Richard Jessup.  The young poker player Eric Stoner (played by Steve Mcqueen) is also known as the "Cincinnati kid," aims to win the best players around him. This makes him face Lancey "The Man" Howard (played by Edward G. Robinson). How is he going to prove the world? - The remaining part of the movie.

There are plenty of other movies in the list as well that showed the card games exactly in the way they were played.

The craze for card games is always high among people. Certain movies like the above mentioned have an x-factor of bringing in the favorite game of many players into the script.

Akshat shines at the Diwali Rummy Dhamaka Leaderboard

Four weeks of Unlimited rummy action finally ends. The Leaderboard positions finally standstill after a lot of close encounters. They should be named “Battles.” Such was the competition at the Diwali Rummy Dhamaka special Leaderboard. There were many players, many tables, and many battles just to reach a common goal- 6 Million worth prize pool. There were many heroic performances from our players. The best of Online Rummy Diwali promotion, Diwali Rummy Dhamaka Leaderboard, saw many new players with magical performance proving their techniques, rummy skills, and strategies. At Deccan Rummy, we were so much confused as we could decide on the winners until the last hour.

When it comes to Leaderboard, consistency is the most important qualification to bag the huge prize pool. A player’s passion for the game brings the individual into the contest; the skill wins them many games, and the confidence in the individual encourages players to bounce back after a loss.

Winners:

In spite of heavy competition, 3 players made it into the winners’ list. Just imagine how hard the players would have played. Akshat from the Diamond Leaderboard is the luckiest of all the players. He held on to the top 4 ranks in 3 out of 4 weeks to own the dashing Oneplus 7 pro.

Two players from the platinum Leaderboard are shining like stars in the sky. Shruthi1909 wins the Samsung Galaxy S9 by ranking in the top 2 positions in 3 out of 4 weeks. RanjeetYadav wins the OnePlus 7T at this special Leaderboard by holding the top 3 in 3 out of 4 weeks.

We would like to congratulate all the winners. Not just to the winners, congrats and all the best wishes to all the participants. This is not an end to your rummy journey. Winning a Leaderboard contest brings you pride and big rewards. Running out of chances is not something players at Deccan Rummy need not worry about. Many such good rummy promotions are coming soon at Deccan Rummy. There’s an even better offer for you at the New Year millionaire 2.0 Leaderboard. This is a two crore prize pool Leaderboard.

New Year Rummy Party at Deccan Rummy

2020 party is on! 2020 is a new beginning. New resolutions, New expectations, New Dreams! Anything new needs the best of starts. Wondering the best for the New Year? Turn expectations into reality at Deccan Rummy. Yes, that huge is the New Year rummy promotion from Deccan Rummy. Even Online Rummy can turn out to be the best New Year celebration. 

The best of deals this New Year! Play online cash rummy and win the New Year Millionaire 2.0 and own fabulous rewards. Join now!

Be a champion! Be a Millionaire!

Your favorite game is not just a normal game. The game has got many surprises for you on all occasions. This New Year is bigger than what you think.

There are many waiting for a big recognition in online Rummy. New Year Millionaire Leaderboard is one such opportunity to turn rummy players to a rummy icon.

A Brand new car at your house is beyond perfection, and a trip to Goa to celebrate New Year! Sounds astonishing, right? Deccan Rummy has made it possible for its players to enjoy these moments at the NewYear Millionaire 2.0 leaderboard.    

Win BMW X3, Mercedes Benz A-class, and Hyundai VERNA at the New Year Leaderboard. We aren’t stopping you with just cars. It’s New Year; there needs to be a fun-filled celebration to welcome 2020.

Get ready to own a BMW X3. Winning at Online Rummy earns you huge at the New Year Millionaire Leaderboard 2.0. Get a chance to Win a trip to Goa with all the expenses sponsored by Deccan Rummy. The contest starts from Nov 10 - Dec 28, 2019. This is the best to serve online rummy fans.

Create your chance to win - BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Hyundai VERNA, and Goa Trip.

Win the leaderboard and ride through the roads of India. People have the habit of attending a party on the eve of New Year. When Deccan Rummy is taking you to India’s Las Vegas “Goa,” this is cherry on your plate.

This is a never-again opportunity to live your dream. All you have to do is, play cash rummy games and hold top positions in the leaderboard. Play on tables valued more than Rs. 2000.

Drive this 2020 in your dream car and feel the pride of owning one among these astonishing prizes. Battle out with other players and top the list to win the big rewards.

Finish off 2019 in style with the New Year Millionaire Leaderboard 2.0 at Deccan Rummy. Win awesome rewards from the 2 crore prize pool. Start playing now!

Six tips to win an online rummy game

Rummy games have undergone a complete makeover in the modern era of internet technology. Prior to the digitalization, People had to wait for their opponents. But now, a player need not wait for anyone; they can start their game within seconds with players from different geographical locations available anytime.

                                                                                    

Online Rummy is providing an excellent platform for players to play rummy online with exciting promotions, hot deals, and big prizes. Since its arrival into the mobile segment, it has carved a niche for itself. Rummy is one of those old-school games that have attained the cult status.

Even after knowing how to play rummy, there are specific issues that bother a player. High level of concentration and clear strategies will make the player enjoy the syrup of success. Let’s have a look at how to simplify the complexity of the game to win it.

1. Card Arrangement

The player must arrange the cards first rather than finding solutions by looking at the mixed lot. It is only after arranging the cards; the player will be able to get clear cut solutions on the requirements for making the summit. Arrange all your cards in order of their suite (spade, hearts, clubs, and Diamond). This kind of arrangement will make it easy for the players.  

2. Look for pure sequences

The primary focus of the player after arranging their cards is to form a pure sequence as it is mandatory for a victory. The presence of primary sequence will boost a player to move further in the game. Only when there is a pure sequence the usage of joker cards will be validated, and point reductions will come into play.

3. Decide on face cards.

During submission, the points value are calculated as follows;-

The Points of the cards from 2-9 are their rank value

Face cards (Ace, King, Queen, and Jack) will equal 10 points.

It’s ideal to discard high-value cards as they hurt you heavily when you lose the game. Every player would be put on a situation to choose on whether to drop or play with the face cards. Players need not drop face cards every time; sometimes, these face cards will be the primary reason for your submission. Let’s imagine a situation where you retain face cards and what if your opponent drops a face card that you need to complete a sequence? The success is yours. A player mustn’t hold face cards all the time. The player must be matured enough to decide on playing with face cards.

4. Read your opponents

Winning rummy game online don’t just depend on the cards in your hand, but also on the cards, your opposition is holding. Players must have a close look at the cards dropped and picked by oppositions, which will help players predict on opponent’s card requirements. You must be capable of discarding cards that don’t give much clue about his melds. This strategy will help a player in building his dominance over the game. 

5. Joker card - The King Maker

 Joker card is the trump card for winning a rummy game. They not just create sequences but also help in reducing the points in hand. More than having a joker card, the game will be decided on how the card is used. For example, when you have two sets (King and Queen of hearts along with 5 and 6 of spade), then the joker card must be placed with the set of high points (King and queen). Small moves like this would turn you a star at any point in your Online Rummy Journey. 

6. Patience

Players more often get excited about seeing cards that are easier to submit. It is so obvious that the individual’s emotions will reflect on their gameplay. Get a good grip of rummy rules so that you do not stutter at any time. Sometimes people drop the wrong card and also fail to pick the required one; this is due to the lack of concentration or overexcitement. More focus and spot thinking will win you more games in online rummy.

These small tips will earn you big; make sure to play with utmost caution. Only after feeling confident on seeing the cards proceed to play or else drop from the game to lose only 20 points rather than a higher value.