About Gaming Purists News
A player-first gaming media project
Gaming Purists News is an India-based gaming media project built for players who want more than quick trailers, recycled announcements and empty hype. We cover PC, console and indie games with a focus on how games actually play, who they are made for and why they may deserve a player’s time.
The project follows the original spirit of Gaming Purists: careful attention to gameplay, genre identity, platform experience, hidden gems, old favourites and smaller releases that can be easy to miss. We write for readers who follow the global gaming scene from India and want coverage that feels practical, clear and grounded.
Our editorial idea is simple: a game should not only be announced; it should be understood.
Why Gaming Purists News Exists
Gaming in India is not one single scene. Some players follow PlayStation showcases, some build their libraries through Steam sales, some care about Xbox and Game Pass, some track Nintendo and indie games, and many still return to older PC or console titles that shaped their taste.
Gaming Purists News was created for that mixed but serious audience. We write for readers who ask real questions before they buy, download, skip or wait for a game.
1. Does it run well?
2. Is the combat loop strong?
3. Is the story worth staying with?
4. Is the indie game just stylish, or does it actually play well?
5. Is an older title still worth revisiting today?
Those are the questions that shape our coverage.
What We Cover
Games and Topics
Gaming Purists News focuses on games and topics that help readers make better gaming decisions. Our coverage includes news, reviews, release updates, indie discoveries, platform stories, retrospectives, game lists and practical features.
Platforms and Genres
We cover PC games, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, indie releases, FPS titles, platformers, metroidvanias, action-adventure games, co-op shooters, remasters, retro titles and hidden gems. The site is especially interested in games where design details matter: movement, pacing, shooting feel, exploration, difficulty, atmosphere, performance and replay value.
Selective Coverage
We do not cover every minor announcement just to fill a page. A story belongs on Gaming Purists News when it helps readers understand a game, a platform, a genre or a player decision more clearly.
Our Editorial Approach
Gaming Purists News is written from a player-first editorial perspective. We care about what happens after the trailer ends and the player actually starts playing.
A review should not only say whether a game is “good” or “bad.” It should explain what kind of player will enjoy it, where it succeeds, where it struggles and how it compares to similar titles. A news article should not simply repeat a release date or press note. It should explain why the update matters and what readers should watch next.
We avoid inflated praise, empty outrage and marketing-style language. Games can be exciting without being overhyped. They can be flawed without being dismissed. They can be small and still important.
As our team says internally: “पहले gameplay समझो, फिर headline लिखो।”
First understand the gameplay, then write the headline.
The People Behind Gaming Purists News
Gaming Purists News is managed by a small India-based editorial and development team. The project brings together gaming writing, content planning, web publishing and visual organization so the site works as a focused gaming media brand rather than a loose archive of posts.
Arjun Menon
Founder & Editorial Director
Arjun Menon leads the editorial direction of Gaming Purists News. He works on long-term content planning, review structure, category development and the overall voice of the project.
His focus is keeping the site close to its original gaming identity: PC games, console releases, action titles, older libraries, indie discoveries and player-first coverage for readers in India and beyond.
Arjun’s note:
“हमारे लिए सबसे ज़रूरी चीज़ player का time है। अगर article reader को decision लेने में help नहीं करता, तो उसका purpose clear नहीं है।”
For us, the player’s time matters most. If an article does not help the reader make a decision, its purpose is not clear.
Rohan Iyer
Gaming Editor
Rohan Iyer works on reviews, release coverage and feature planning across PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo topics. His role is to make sure articles answer practical reader questions instead of repeating surface-level announcements.
He pays attention to gameplay feel, genre expectations, platform relevance and whether a title is worth playing in real conditions.
Rohan’s note:
“Score से ज़्यादा important यह है कि game किस तरह के player के लिए बना है।”
A score matters less than understanding which player the game is actually made for.
Meera Nair
Indie & Community Editor
Meera Nair follows indie games, smaller releases, community recommendations and hidden gems. Her work helps Gaming Purists News keep space for games that may not dominate big showcases but still offer strong design, style or replay value.
She also reviews reader suggestions, correction notes and community feedback related to indie games and niche gaming features.
Meera’s note:
“Indie games में budget छोटा हो सकता है, लेकिन idea बहुत बड़ा हो सकता है।”
An indie game may have a small budget, but the idea behind it can be huge.
Karan Bhatt
Web Developer & Publishing Lead
Karan Bhatt manages the technical side of Gaming Purists News, including WordPress structure, publishing workflow, page performance and content layout. His work keeps the site clean, readable and easy to navigate.
He supports review templates, category organization, page formatting and the technical rhythm behind the publishing process.
Karan’s note:
“Gaming site fast और readable होनी चाहिए। Reader को article ढूँढने में struggle नहीं करना चाहिए।”
A gaming site should be fast and readable. The reader should not struggle to find an article.
Ananya Rao
Visual & Content Systems Editor
Ananya Rao works on visual consistency, article formatting, media placement and content organization. Her focus is making the site easier to scan, especially for readers moving between news posts, reviews, lists and platform coverage.
She helps shape the visual rhythm of Gaming Purists News so every page feels connected to the same editorial identity.
Ananya’s note:
“अच्छा layout सिर्फ design नहीं होता। वह reader को guide करता है।”
A good layout is not just design. It guides the reader.
Built in India, Connected to Global Gaming
Gaming Purists News is based in Bengaluru, India, with an editorial contact point at Pixel Square Media Studio, 12 Residency Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025.
The site is written mainly in English because Indian gaming readers follow a global conversation. A Japanese Nintendo showcase, a European indie release, an American AAA title, a Korean action game or a PC shooter trending on Steam can all matter to readers in India.
At the same time, our India-based perspective shapes how we think about coverage. Regional pricing, hardware availability, broadband quality, digital storefronts, creator influence and platform preference all affect how players choose games.
Gaming Purists News keeps that practical context in mind. We follow the global gaming scene, but we write for readers who understand that access, cost, platform and time matter.
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How We Work With Information
Gaming Purists News uses public announcements, official game pages, developer updates, platform news, gameplay observation, review access where available and editorial research to shape its coverage.
When details change, we prefer clarity over pretending the first version was final. If a release date moves, a platform listing expands, a performance issue appears or a technical point needs correction, we review the information and update the article where needed.
We do not treat promotional material as editorial judgment. If a game looks promising, we explain why. If something feels uncertain, we keep the language careful. If a title needs more time before a proper verdict, we do not rush the conclusion.
What Gaming Purists News Is Not
Gaming Purists News is not a game store, developer studio, publisher, download service or official support channel for the games we cover. We do not sell games, manage accounts, provide game support or represent gaming companies.
The site is also not built to flood readers with every small update. Our goal is selective coverage. A story belongs here when it helps readers understand a game, platform, genre or player decision more clearly.
In short: “कम noise, ज़्यादा context.”
Less noise, more context.
Where the Project Goes Next
Gaming Purists News will continue building stronger sections for reviews, indie games, platform news, retro features, hidden gems and practical recommendations. The project will also keep improving its structure so readers can move easily between current releases and older games worth revisiting.
Our direction is simple: cover games with context, respect the player’s time and keep the editorial voice clear.
Whether the subject is a small indie platformer, a co-op shooter, a PC classic, a console showcase or a new release fighting for attention, Gaming Purists News begins with one question:
What does this actually mean for the player?