r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 2d ago

Giveaway [Feedback Wanted] Help Shape GG Play Now + Win a Share of $60 AUD in Steam Gift Cards!

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Ever spend longer looking for a game to play than actually playing one?

Thatโ€™s the problem Iโ€™m trying to solve with GG Play Now (GGPN) โ€” a game discovery platform designed to help you find something you actually want to play, whether you're gaming solo, playing with friends, or looking for free games and demos.

I'm building the site and want honest feedback from gamers to understand what works, what doesn't, and how I can make finding your next game easier.

To encourage people to give it a try, I'm running a giveaway with $60 AUD in Steam gift cards across 6 winners!

๐ŸŽ The Prizes

  • 1 ร— $25 AUD Steam gift card
  • 2 ร— $10 AUD Steam gift cards
  • 3 ร— $5 AUD Steam gift cards

That's $60 AUD in total prizes across six winners.

๐Ÿ•น๏ธ How to Enter

  1. Visit https://ggplaynow.app/
  2. Try the different modes of game finder. Experiment with the easy and more involved ways of finding games, including the Game Class quiz.
  3. Share meaningful feedback either in the comments on this Reddit post or in the Discord server: https://discord.gaminggridin.com/

Each person can submit only one entry. Please choose either Reddit or Discord for your feedback, not both.

What Feedback Am I Looking For?

  • Did you find a game you'd genuinely consider playing?
  • Which way of finding games worked best for you?
  • What felt good, intuitive, or useful?
  • Was anything confusing, frustrating, broken, or missing?
  • What would make you want to use GG Play Now again?

You don't need to answer every question. Just share a few honest thoughts about your experience.

Constructive criticism is absolutely welcome! If something sucks, tell me what and why. If you couldn't find anything worth playing, that's useful feedback too.

Low-effort responses like "looks cool" or "terrible site" without any explanation won't qualify. I'm looking for meaningful feedback that can help me improve the platform.

How Winners Will Be Selected

  • The giveaway runs for 14 days from the date this post goes live.
  • Six winners will be selected at random from eligible entries containing meaningful feedback.
  • Each person may enter only once, through Reddit or Discord.
  • Winners will be contacted through our Discord server.
  • Winners must respond within 48 hours of being contacted. If a winner doesn't respond in time, another winner will be selected.
  • Winners will be announced in a separate Reddit post after the giveaway closes.

**Giveaway closes: 12am 2nd-Nov (**GMT-8)

Who Can Participate?

The giveaway is open worldwide, where prize delivery is supported, subject to applicable regional restrictions.

For winners outside Australia, I may need to add you as a Steam friend and wait at least three days before sending a gift, depending on the gifting method and Steam's requirements. Gift card codes may be provided where available and supported in your region.

Please make sure you can receive the prize in your region before entering.

Help Me Make Game Discovery Better

I'm the person building GG Play Now, and my goal is to make finding your next game less of a chore. Your honest feedback, whether positive or critical, will help me decide what to improve next.

Try GG Play Now: https://ggplaynow.app/

Join the Discord: https://discord.gaminggridin.com/

Thanks for giving it a try!

Disclosure: I'm the developer of GG Play Now. This giveaway is intended to collect genuine feedback and improve the platform. I have used AI in building the site and that's a topic in itself, however I'm hoping to get feedback on functionality and user experience. Participation is subject to applicable laws and community rules.


r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 1d ago

General Discussion Where to Buy a Nintendo Switch in India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Offline Store Guide

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This guide brings together physical gaming stores across India that you can contact about the Switch Lite, Switch OLED and Switch 2.

Nintendo consoles in India are often imported, so stock and warranty conditions can vary from shop to shop. Save this guide and check with the store before travelling.

๐Ÿ“ Delhi NCR

  1. Samurai Corner 146 Gaffar Market, Karol Bagh, New Delhi
  2. Games Marche Stall 87, Gaffar Market, Karol Bagh, New Delhi
  3. Magic Land Games Shop 124, Gaffar Market, New Delhi

๐Ÿ“ Bengaluru

  1. Rey Games Castle โ€” Jayanagar 2nd Floor, No. 29A, 9th Main Road, Jayanagar 4th Block

  2. Gamestation Shop 2, Najmi Manzil, 18th Cross Road, JP Nagar 5th Phase

  3. Rey Games Castle โ€” Brookefield Shop 171, 3rd Cross Road, Brookefield

๐Ÿ“ Mumbai

  1. The GameStop Shop 133, First Floor, Crystal Shopper's Paradise, Linking Road, Bandra West

  2. Games Channel Shop 111, First Floor, Alsaba Arcade, Musafir Khana Road, near Crawford Market

  3. Irfan Gaming Solutions Shop 2, Rehab, Wadala West

  4. Games The Shop Lower Ground, Shop LG-12, Infiniti II Mall, Malad West

๐Ÿ“ Chennai

  1. Computers n Games Citi Shop G4, Sindhur Shopping Center, 2nd Avenue, Anna Nagar

  2. E3 Gaming Store 14th Main Road, Ram Nagar South, Madipakkam

๐Ÿ“ Kolkata

  1. Ultimate Game World 60/2/4B, Lake Road, Dhakuria

  2. PlayStation Exclusive Showroom 26 Ganesh Chandra Avenue, near Metro Gate 3, Bowbazar

๐Ÿ“ Ahmedabad

  1. Console Garage UGF-9, Akash Tower, Judges Bungalow Road, Bodakdev

๐Ÿ“ Indore

  1. Game Station House Second Floor, Super Novelty Market, Jail Road

๐Ÿ“ Nagpur

  1. Happy Gaming World D1, Bhawani Mata Mandir Road, Pardi, Bhawani Nagar

๐Ÿ“ Guwahati

  1. Video Game Shop Second Floor, F.N. Market, Hem Baruah Road, Fancy Bazar

๐Ÿ“ Punjab

  1. Sheenu Game Center โ€” Mata Rani Mandir Road, Khanna, Punjab 141401

  2. Puran Video โ€” Street No. 3, Gurudwara Market, Central Town, Jalandhar, Punjab 144001

  3. GeeksS by Sensations โ€” Shop 77, Ground Floor, SGK Tower, Mall Road, near Income Tax Chowk, Amritsar, Punjab 143001

  4. CeX โ€” Unit LG-29, Lower Ground Floor, Nexus Mall, Amritsar, Punjab 143006

  5. Vinayak Gaming Zone โ€” Partap Road, opposite Planet Fashion, near Garg Jewellers, Moga, Punjab 142001

  6. Ronki Video Games โ€” Tehsil Road, opposite Church, Jagraon, Punjab 142026

  7. Prince Electronics โ€” Dr Hira Singh Road, near Roop Square, Maya Nagar, Ludhiana, Punjab 141001

  8. Gamekart โ€” 460, Sector 123, Sunny Enclave, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140301

Before you buy

A store appearing on this list does not automatically mean it has Nintendo consoles in stock or is an authorised Nintendo retailer. Contact the shop first and confirm:

  • Whether it has the Switch Lite, Switch OLED or Switch 2
  • The final price and import region
  • Whether the console is new, refurbished or pre-owned
  • Warranty coverage and after-sales support
  • Whether you will receive a proper invoice

For used consoles, test the screen, controls, charging, Wi-Fi and game-card slot before paying.

Help us expand this list Which city should we cover next?

If you've purchased a Nintendo Switch from an offline shop in India, share the store name, city, model and price you paid in the comments.

If you've personally visited any of these shops, let us know whether they actually stock Nintendo products. Community-verified information will make this guide much more useful for Indian gamers.

Let's build a reliable Nintendo buying guide together. ๐ŸŽฎ Happy Gaming ๐Ÿ‘ป


r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 12h ago

General Discussion โ€‹"Why is Sony so allergic to giving Bloodborne a PC port or 60fps patch?"

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r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 6h ago

News The fuck man, bioware shut down mass effect cancelled

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I hate that man, first monolith productions with their legendary nemesis system and now the rpg goat bioware

I know they are not the same as they used to be, especially with veilguard and Andromeda but still this could be the end of both the franchises

The fuck are these publishers first buying a great studio and then closing it ??


r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 6h ago

General Discussion New skins, falling in love all over again

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r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 8h ago

Memes Resident Evil 9 requiem in a nutshell

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r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 6h ago

News EA is closing BioWare

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They did gave us goated games like Baldur and Start wars ๐ŸคŒ


r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 8h ago

General Discussion Sony said no backward compatibility but ps5 says otherwise.

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Now we can play all ps2 and PS3 games on ps5 at 4k 60 fps! It is hella crazy that sony didn't give us the backward compatibility support of ps2 and PS3 but now you can play em smoothly without any issues. Xbox, wii and nintendo games can also be played on ps5 smoothly now this is some play has no limits shi.


r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 13h ago

Review / Recommendation 60 GREAT GAMES UNDER 20GB THAT DESERVE YOUR TIME

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So here's a list of 60 games under roughly 20GB, including indie gems, underrated adventures, RPGs, platformers and classics

๐Ÿง  Story-driven games

  1. Firewatch โ€” Atmospheric mystery, exploration and brilliant dialogue.
  2. What Remains of Edith Finch โ€” Creative storytelling where every chapter plays differently.
  3. To the Moon โ€” An emotional narrative built around memories.
  4. Finding Paradise โ€” Another memorable story from the creators of To the Moon.
  5. The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe โ€” Player choice, narration and brilliantly inventive design.
  6. Undertale โ€” Choices that meaningfully affect encounters and the story.
  7. OneShot โ€” A puzzle adventure that plays with your relationship to the game itself.
  8. Night in the Woods โ€” Character-driven storytelling with exploration and minigames.
  9. Oxenfree โ€” Supernatural mystery with natural, real-time dialogue.
  10. A Short Hike โ€” A small, charming world that rewards exploration.

โš”๏ธ Action, combat and excellent mechanics

  1. Hollow Knight โ€” Exceptional combat, exploration and interconnected level design. 12. Hades โ€” Fast combat, meaningful progression and story woven into repeated runs. 13. Dead Cells โ€” Fluid movement, responsive combat and highly replayable runs. 14. Katana ZERO โ€” Stylish action built around precision, timing and instant restarts. 15. Hotline Miami โ€” Fast, challenging top-down action and distinctive audiovisual design. 16. Cuphead โ€” Hand-drawn animation paired with demanding boss fights. 17. Blasphemous โ€” Dark atmosphere, exploration and deliberate combat. 18. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove โ€” Tight platforming and classic action-game design. 19. Celeste โ€” Precise movement mechanics and a heartfelt story. 20. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition โ€” Fluid platforming, beautiful environments and emotional storytelling.

๐Ÿงฉ Puzzle games that actually make you think

  1. Portal โ€” Physics-based puzzles with outstanding level design. 22. Portal 2 โ€” More inventive puzzles, co-op and a memorable narrative. 23. Braid โ€” Time manipulation built into puzzle-platforming. 24. Baba Is You โ€” Change the rules of the world to solve puzzles. 25. The Witness โ€” Environmental exploration and interconnected logic puzzles. 26. Gorogoa โ€” Beautiful hand-drawn puzzles built around manipulating images. 27. The Talos Principle โ€” Philosophical storytelling combined with intricate puzzles. 28. Inside โ€” Atmospheric environmental storytelling and clever physical interactions. 29. Limbo โ€” Minimalist art direction and environmental puzzle design. 30. Return of the Obra Dinn โ€” Deduction and observation drive the entire experience.

๐ŸŒŒ Atmospheric and experimental indie games

  1. ABZร› โ€” Underwater exploration with beautiful visual storytelling.

  2. Journey โ€” A short, atmospheric adventure about discovery and connection.

  3. Gris โ€” Artistic platforming with expressive visuals and music.

  4. Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical โ€” Dialogue choices and musical storytelling.

  5. Kentucky Route Zero โ€” Surreal, literary storytelling with an unusual presentation.

  6. Dear Esther: Landmark Edition โ€” A contemplative, narration-led exploration experience.

  7. Everybody's Gone to the Rapture โ€” Atmospheric exploration of an abandoned village.

  8. The Beginner's Guide โ€” An unusual narrative experience about games and creativity.

  9. SOMA โ€” Science-fiction horror with thought-provoking themes.

  10. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter โ€” Environmental investigation in a detailed, mysterious world.

๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ RPGs, strategy and deeper gameplay

  1. Undertale โ€” RPG encounters that challenge traditional combat conventions.

  2. Darkest Dungeon โ€” Turn-based combat, risk management and stressful expeditions.

  3. FTL: Faster Than Light โ€” Tactical spaceship management with unpredictable runs.

  4. Into the Breach โ€” Compact tactical battles where positioning matters.

  5. Slay the Spire โ€” Deck-building, strategy and excellent replayability.

  6. Papers, Please โ€” Moral choices and resource management through document inspection.

  7. Loop Hero โ€” Build the route and manage the world around an automatically fighting hero.

  8. The Banner Saga โ€” Tactical battles and difficult narrative decisions.

  9. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut โ€” A dialogue-heavy RPG built around investigation and character development.

  10. CrossCode โ€” Action RPG combat, dungeons and elaborate puzzles.

๐Ÿ•น๏ธ More small games with seriously good gameplay

  1. Pizza Tower โ€” Chaotic movement, momentum and expressive platforming.

  2. A Hat in Time โ€” Creative 3D platforming and playful level design.

    1. FEZ โ€” Perspective-shifting exploration and layered puzzles.
  3. Hyper Light Drifter โ€” Precise combat, exploration and striking pixel art.

    1. Tunic โ€” Exploration, secrets and puzzles that reward curiosity.
  4. Mark of the Ninja: Remastered โ€” Stealth mechanics with excellent visual feedback.

  5. Broforce โ€” Destructible environments and chaotic co-op action.

  6. Terraria โ€” Exploration, crafting, bosses and a huge amount of progression.

  7. Stardew Valley โ€” Farming, exploration, relationships and long-term progression.

  8. Papers, Please โ€” A simple-looking game with surprisingly deep decision-making.

Your turn: What's the best game you've played that takes up less than 20GB?

Drop your recommendations below. Especially interested in lesser-known indie games that deserve way more attention.

Storage note: Sizes vary by platform, edition, updates and DLC. Some games listed may sit close to or exceed 20GB in certain versions, so verify the current PC requirements before installing.


r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 1d ago

Ask Gamers Name a classic game you haven't played yet

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r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 2h ago

Clips & Highlights I hope MW4(2026) feels as good on mnk as MW3(2023) does!

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r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 7h ago

Game Showcase Indie Developer making a samurai game

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Hello everyone, I'm working on this game since last 2-3 months , please show some support and follow our instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/kane.succession_thegame?obrf=dXVkb2kxbXFvM2Zz


r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 8h ago

Game Showcase Indie Developer Making a Samurai Game

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Guys, we are working on a Indie Samurai Game from past 2-3 months, do share your views on it!

Thankyou!


r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 6h ago

Ask Gamers What if a game you loved growing up got a remake today, but the developers changed almost everything to appeal to modern gamers?Would you be excited to play it, or would you rather they leave it untouched?What game would you choose?

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r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 23h ago

General Discussion Is 2004 uncontested as the greatest year in gaming history, or does another year hold the crown?

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r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 13h ago

General Discussion Get a chance to Win a Share of $60 AUD in Steam Gift Cards! [SS of how to enter and post link given in body] Giveaway is worldwide

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Giveaway closes: 12am 2nd-Nov

Post link https://www.reddit.com/r/Gaminggridcommunity/s/ZSbtFRepbn


r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 1d ago

General Discussion A game with average graphics but incredible writing will always beat a beautiful game with a boring story. You can upgrade graphics. You can't patch a soul into a story. Agree or disagree?

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r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 1d ago

Announcement ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Connect India: The Nintendo Mission by Gaming Grid

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Finding Nintendo consoles and games offline in India shouldn't feel like a treasure hunt.

Whether you're looking for a Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, Nintendo DS, GBA cartridges, physical game cartridges, or other Nintendo accessories, we want to make it easier for Indian gamers to find genuine offline sellers in their own cities.

That's why we're starting Connect India: The Nintendo Mission.

The goal is simple: Gaming Grid wants to build a community-driven network connecting Nintendo gamers with offline game stores across India through our Reddit community and Discord server.

We're starting with Nintendo, and we want the community to help us map out sellers state by state.

How you can help:

  • Know a local game store that sells Nintendo consoles or games? Share its name, location and contact details.
  • Have contacts with offline sellers in your city or state? We'd love to connect with them.
  • Purchased a Switch, DS, GBA cartridge or physical Nintendo game from a local shop? Share your experience and feedback.
  • Own a store or know someone who does? Ask them to reach out to Gaming Grid.

We're looking for contacts from every Indian state and union territory, so even if you're from a smaller city where Nintendo products are hard to find, your contribution matters.

Our aim is to help gamers discover local sellers, check product availability, compare options and communicate with stores before making a purchase. We also want to collect community feedback to help buyers make more informed decisions.

One important thing: Gaming Grid is building a connection between gamers and sellers. We'll encourage buyers to verify product condition, authenticity, warranty and payment terms directly with the seller before purchasing.

Let's make buying Nintendo games and consoles in India easier, one state at a time.

If you have a contact, store recommendation or buying experience to share, drop it in the comments or contact the Gaming Grid team.

Let's connect India's Nintendo community. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐ŸŽฎ


r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 1d ago

General Discussion You get a one-way ticket to any game world. Where are you heading?

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r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 2d ago

General Discussion โ€‹Which game made you realize youโ€™d rather just watch someone else play it?

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r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 3d ago

General Discussion โ€‹Should digital games come with lifetime refund guarantees if licenses can be revoked?

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r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 1d ago

General Discussion ๐Ÿšจ WEโ€™RE COMING TO IGDC! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐ŸŽฎ

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Exciting news our team from Sen and Bhakta Interactive is heading to IGDC 2026!

Weโ€™re looking forward to meeting fellow developers, gamers, creators, and everyone passionate about the Indian gaming industry.

And this time, there might be something extra excitingโ€ฆ

Thereโ€™s a chance youโ€™ll get to PLAY our game!

We might have more surprises in store too, so if youโ€™re attending IGDC, make sure you come say hello, meet the team, check out what weโ€™ve been working on, and have a chat with us!

Weโ€™ve been putting a lot of heart into our project, and weโ€™d love to meet you all in person and hear what you think.

Sen and Bhakta Interactive โค๏ธ


r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 1d ago

Ask Gamers Imagine your favourite game taking over Times Square

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New York has some of the biggest digital billboards in the world and gaming has already made its mark there.

But imagine walking through Times Square and seeing a massive billboard for GTA VI, Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption 2 or Elden Ring.

Which game would actually make you stop walking and pull out your phone to record it?

And if you could choose ONE game to take over Times Square for an entire day, what would it be?

Drop your pick below. ๐Ÿ‘‡


r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 2d ago

Memes Me if someday Nvidia invites me in any of their event showcasing gpu

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r/Gaminggridcommunity • • 1d ago

Question / Help Whatโ€™s the difference between ray traced reflections and these reflections on the GameCube?

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Might be a dumb question to ask but I recently started playing Mario sunshine on real hardware and these reflections look like more than just screen space or lower poly models they even have the coins reflecting in the water.

Now it is lower res than the in game geometry but even ray tracing can be if you lower the settings i truly donโ€™t understand the difference between this and ray tracing unless somehow ray tracing is less taxing than actually rendering a whole lower res scenario that was possible back then with simpler games?