10 arrested for playing PUBG: These are the cities in India where the game is banned
5 years, 9 months ago

10 arrested for playing PUBG: These are the cities in India where the game is banned

Firstpost  

Surat and Rajkot were the first cities to ban PUBG and PUBG Mobile in India last week. The PC version of PlayerUnknowns Battlegrounds better known as PUGB and its hugely popular mobile version named PUBG Mobile have been banned across several towns and cities in India. The notification issued also stated that if anyone was caught playing PUBG would be prosecuted under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Earlier today, the Rajkot Special operations group caught three individuals ‘red handed’ playing the game and charged them under IPC Section 188 for violating the notification.

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BGMI Returns: Indian government to lift the ban from Krafton
2 years, 2 months ago

BGMI Returns: Indian government to lift the ban from Krafton

India TV News  

Battlegrounds Mobile India has been in the news again, and as per the sources, the popular game's ban is expected to be lifted by the end of the year 2022. Krafton has reportedly created a new BGMI player support channel on YouTube with a number of videos which could be seen on the official website of the company as well. …

BGMI Banned In India: This Is The Latest Update And There’s A Good News For Fans
2 years, 5 months ago

BGMI Banned In India: This Is The Latest Update And There’s A Good News For Fans

News 18  

NEW DELHI: The government is yet to release an official statement as to why BGMI is banned in India but the fact that it has forced both Google and Apple to take down the BGMI game from the respective app stores through an order citing the Section 69A of the IT act means that the government considers the BGMI game …

Is Banning BGMI Justified? Angry Gamers Question Future Of eSports In India
2 years, 5 months ago

Is Banning BGMI Justified? Angry Gamers Question Future Of eSports In India

News 18  

Battlegrounds Mobile India has been removed from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Battlegrounds Mobile India is the India-only version of PUBG Mobile, which was also banned back in September 2020 along with several other companies with links to China. Currently, Battlegrounds Mobile India is working on most devices, but reports of server errors and issues with …

Is BGMI banned in India? Here's what we know so far
2 years, 5 months ago

Is BGMI banned in India? Here's what we know so far

India Today  

Multiplayer online games got their big boost during the peak COVID 19 pandemic that forced people to operate from homes. At the moment, BGMI is only blocked in India, and it is unavailable to download on Google Play and App Store. Amid all this, BGMI's developer Krafton claims there's been no communication from the government over its removal from the …

Why This NGO Wanted BGMI To Get Banned In India
2 years, 5 months ago

Why This NGO Wanted BGMI To Get Banned In India

News 18  

With the Battlegrounds Mobile India or BGMI smartphone game getting banned in India, an NGO named ‘Prahar’ has come forward to thank the government for banning the BGMI game. WATCH VIDEO: We Thank The Govt For Banning BGMI, Says NGO That Told Govt That BGMI Is Same As PUBG Mobile While the NGO continues to call the BGMI as a …

2 years after PUBG ban, is mobile game BGMI also blocked in India?
2 years, 5 months ago

2 years after PUBG ban, is mobile game BGMI also blocked in India?

Hindustan Times  

Google on Thursday blocked access to Battlegrounds Mobile India, stating that India had ordered that the same be blocked resulting in it being removed from the Play Store, Reuters reported. This comes two years after PlayerUnknown’s BattleGrounds, a multiplayer battle game was banned in India after reports emerged that thesy were ‘stealing and surreptitiously transmitting users' data' in an unauthorised …

BGMI banned? Battlegrounds Mobile India delisted from Google Play and Apple App Store
2 years, 5 months ago

BGMI banned? Battlegrounds Mobile India delisted from Google Play and Apple App Store

India Today  

Battlegrounds Mobile India has mysteriously disappeared from India-specific Google Play and Apple App Store. At the time of writing, PUBG New State, which is developed by BGMI's maker, Krafton, is available to download on both Google Play and Apple App Store. Meanwhile, a company representative told India Today Tech, "We are clarifying how BGMI was removed from the Google Play …

Law enforcement agencies probing alleged killing under PUBG addiction: MoS
2 years, 5 months ago

Law enforcement agencies probing alleged killing under PUBG addiction: MoS

Live Mint  

Citing a media report stating that 'a child has killed his mother under the influence of PUBG', Union Minister of Sate for Electronics and Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that law enforcement agencies are investigating to find the reason behind the same. There are reports and grievances of banned apps appearing in new avatars using similar-sounding names have been forwarded …

PUBG For PC, Consoles Will Be Free-To-Play Starting Next Month
3 years ago

PUBG For PC, Consoles Will Be Free-To-Play Starting Next Month

News 18  

South Korean game developer Krafton on Friday announced that PUBG: Battlegrounds will transition to a?free-to-play? When PUBG: Battlegrounds transitions to F2P, it will introduce Battlegrounds Plus, an optional premium account upgrade that allows players to access a variety of new and exclusive in-game features. ?As PUBG: Battlegrounds pioneered the battle royale genre and has grown into a globally influential game …

A year since the TikTok ban, India set to stay the course on Chinese apps
3 years, 6 months ago

A year since the TikTok ban, India set to stay the course on Chinese apps

Hindustan Times  

On June 29, 2020, just over a year ago, Union minister for electronics and information technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad, launched what he termed “India’s digital strike” against China, as the government banned 59 mobile applications, mostly of Chinese origin, in the wake of the Galwan border clash. The first tranche of app bans was followed by two more — 44 …

PUBG, other banned apps attempting to re-enter India without govt permit
3 years, 6 months ago

PUBG, other banned apps attempting to re-enter India without govt permit

India TV News  

Banned apps including the infamous PUBG is attempting to make an entry into India again, India TV has learnt. PUBG and similar apps were last year banned by the Indian government for concerns relating to national security and data privacy breaches, besides issues of addiction in children, monetary loss, self harm, suicides and murders. Krafton, which is controlled by Chinese …

Battlegrounds Mobile India ban demanded by MLA in a letter to PM Modi
3 years, 7 months ago

Battlegrounds Mobile India ban demanded by MLA in a letter to PM Modi

India Today  

Arunachal Pradesh MLA Ninong Ering has sought a ban on the upcoming Battlegrounds Mobile India game. The MLA in his letter allegedly said that, “is a mere illusion and a trick to relaunch the same game with minor modifications and collect user data of millions of our citizens, including our children and transfer it to foreign companies and the Chinese …

PUBG Mobile India's New Teaser Briefly Appears On YouTube, Fans Say Launch Imminent
3 years, 8 months ago

PUBG Mobile India's New Teaser Briefly Appears On YouTube, Fans Say Launch Imminent

News 18  

PUBG Mobile India has been in the works for quite some time but the company is yet to announce its availability details officially. Earlier today, many fans who have subscribed to PUBG Mobile India‘s YouTube page claimed that they received a notification for a new video with the title “All new PUBG Mobile coming to India #2.” The alleged 6-second …

PUBG Mobile bans over 1.6 million accounts in crackdown against cheaters
3 years, 9 months ago

PUBG Mobile bans over 1.6 million accounts in crackdown against cheaters

India Today  

In yet another massive crackdown, PUBG Mobile has banned over 1.6 million accounts that were found cheating. In what has become a common practice, PUBG Mobile bans at least 1 million accounts every month for tampering with the anti-cheat policy. As usual, only 1 per cent of the total banned accounts belonged to the Conqueror category. Of all the banned …

Many mobile games violent, addictive...PUBG just one example: Prakash Javadekar
3 years, 10 months ago

Many mobile games violent, addictive...PUBG just one example: Prakash Javadekar

Hindustan Times  

Many mobile games are "violent, explicit and addictive", and PUBG was just one example, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said Sunday, announcing a government plan to set up a center of excellence in gaming and other related areas to promote Indian cultural ethos. The minister for information and broadcasting said his ministry has decided to form a gaming centre to teach …

PUBG is an example of a violent game, says Indian govt
3 years, 10 months ago

PUBG is an example of a violent game, says Indian govt

India Today  

In what could decide the future of PUBG and similar games in India, union minister Prakash Javadekar said Sunday that many mobile games are “violent, explicit, addictive, and tend to create a complex in the mind of children” and PUBG happens to be one of them. “We are at an advanced stage of preparation and this will come into effect …

PUBG Mobile Banned Over 1.2 Million Hackers Last Week for Cheating: All Details Here
3 years, 11 months ago

PUBG Mobile Banned Over 1.2 Million Hackers Last Week for Cheating: All Details Here

News 18  

PUBG Mobile is arguably the most popular online battle royale game in the world with an estimated 600 million players globally. PUBG Mobile developers take out an Anti-Cheating report frequently, to show how many hackers and cheaters were banned from the game. In their latest report, PUBG Mobile’s developers said that a total of 1,217,342 accounts were permanently suspended between …

PUBG Mobile India launch date, list of countries where the game was unbanned
4 years ago

PUBG Mobile India launch date, list of countries where the game was unbanned

India TV News  

PUBG Mobile is a huge fan base not online in India but all over the world. While it came as a surprise for many, India is not the only country that banned PUBG Mobile. Pakistan Pakistan Telecommunication Authority banned PUBG Mobile as the regulatory was receiving complaints against the game. Nepal The Nepal Telecommunications Authority also banned PUBG Mobile earlier …

PUBG Mobile 1.2 beta update for Android available: New features, APK download and more
4 years ago

PUBG Mobile 1.2 beta update for Android available: New features, APK download and more

India TV News  

PUBG Mobile fans are excited and eagerly waiting for the PUBG Mobile India to launch in the country. When a user tries to download the PUBG Mobile 1.2 APK file, the user will be prompted by a Korean dialogue box where it will ask for an invitation code. PUBG Mobile 1.2 beta version comes with the new Extreme Hunt Mode. …

Bad News for PUBG Mobile India? Apex Child Rights Body Demands Legislations Before Launch
4 years ago

Bad News for PUBG Mobile India? Apex Child Rights Body Demands Legislations Before Launch

News 18  

India’s apex child rights body NCPCR has said it will not be appropriate to relaunch popular gaming app PUBG in the country until legislations are in place for such online games, according to officials. PUBG, which was earlier distributed in India by China’s Tencent Games, has sought permission from the government to relaunch in the country. In a meeting called …

PUBG Mobile India May Not Launch in India Any Time Soon as Company Awaits Ministry Approval
4 years, 1 month ago

PUBG Mobile India May Not Launch in India Any Time Soon as Company Awaits Ministry Approval

News 18  

PUBG Mobile India and its legions of fans have been seemingly counting days, with numerous reports in the interim suggesting that the game may be re-launched in India any day. Continuing on last week’s update where reports claimed that there have been no official intimation regarding clearing PUBG Mobile India for a relaunch in the country, a fresh report cites …

PUBG Mobile India: Amid December Launch Speculation, Report Alleges No Ministry Clearance
4 years, 1 month ago

PUBG Mobile India: Amid December Launch Speculation, Report Alleges No Ministry Clearance

News 18  

PUBG Mobile India generated an understandable amount of hype, the moment its parent company, PUBG Corp, stated that it will be launching the game as a version that’s tailored for the Indian audience and compliant with all government guidelines. Now, from earlier today, two standalone reports have claimed the polar opposite — while one says that the game may launch …

PUBG Mobile India May Be Coming Sooner than You Expect: Cannot Wait? All Your Questions Answered
4 years, 1 month ago

PUBG Mobile India May Be Coming Sooner than You Expect: Cannot Wait? All Your Questions Answered

News 18  

This is the lull before the storm, as they say. It has been a few days since the official return of PUBG Mobile in India was confirmed in a new avatar called PUBG Mobile India, time has stood still for PUBG fans. PUBG Corporation says that PUBG Mobile India has been created specifically for the Indian market, with data privacy …

PUBG Mobile India Is Going Live Soon And There Is Good News About Your Old PUBG Mobile User IDs
4 years, 1 month ago

PUBG Mobile India Is Going Live Soon And There Is Good News About Your Old PUBG Mobile User IDs

News 18  

Ever since it was confirmed a few days ago that gamers in India will get a new version of PUBG Mobile game called PUBG Mobile India, there has been growing expectation about how the game is shaping up. Website Insider Sports also reports that for any gamer IDs that had already received a ban, will not be migrated for the …

PUBG Mobile is Making a Comeback and Indian Gamers Have Lost Their Collective Calm
4 years, 1 month ago

PUBG Mobile is Making a Comeback and Indian Gamers Have Lost Their Collective Calm

News 18  

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds aka PUBG is coming back. Days after Tencent Games announced that they “deeply regretted the outcome” during the departure of the massively popular game from India, the creators of PUBG have confirmed that there is a new version of the game called PUBG Mobile India that is in the works. Coming backPUBG Corporation Reveals "PUBG Mobile India" Plans …

PUBG back in India as PUBG MOBILE INDIA: New game, launch date, India servers and other key details
4 years, 1 month ago

PUBG back in India as PUBG MOBILE INDIA: New game, launch date, India servers and other key details

India Today  

PUBG Mobile will make a comeback to India as PUBG Mobile India soon. The new PUBG Mobile India is a tweaked version of PUBG Mobile that is otherwise available in several countries. The company is also erecting a new Indian subsidiary that will hire over 100 employees to look after the operations of PUBG Mobile India. We are breaking down …

PUBG Mobile may come back in India with Diwali campaign, Indian servers, and a new publisher
4 years, 2 months ago

PUBG Mobile may come back in India with Diwali campaign, Indian servers, and a new publisher

India Today  

PUBG Mobile may soon return in India, says a new report. The report comes days after Tencent Games put the final nail in the coffin for the PUBG Mobile by suspending India servers. While the Tencent move made the PUBG Mobile ban in India, sort of, final, it also offered closure to the whole saga so that the game can …

PUBG shuts shop in India: Netizens bid emotional farewell, say 'aap mera dard nahi samjh sakte'
4 years, 2 months ago

PUBG shuts shop in India: Netizens bid emotional farewell, say 'aap mera dard nahi samjh sakte'

India TV News  

While the government had on September 2 announced the ban on many Chinese applications including the popular Battle Royal Game, PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite will no longer work for gamers in India starting from today. Sharing a picture of Ranbir Kapoor from Channa Mereya song from the film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil with a tagline "Acha Chalta Hum, …

'Saviour in Lockdown': PUBG Fans Bid Emotional Farewell as Battle Royale Game Shuts Shop in India
4 years, 2 months ago

'Saviour in Lockdown': PUBG Fans Bid Emotional Farewell as Battle Royale Game Shuts Shop in India

News 18  

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds aka PUBG will no longer work in India starting Friday, the company announced the development in a Facebook post. Tencent Games that owns the mobile game, said on Facebook that it “deeply regrets this outcome” and thanked PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite fans for their support in India. Though I am not “pro player” but I enjoyed …

PUBG Mobile Will No Longer Work in India From October 30, Company Confirms
4 years, 2 months ago

PUBG Mobile Will No Longer Work in India From October 30, Company Confirms

News 18  

PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite will no longer work for gamers in India, starting tomorrow, October 30. The latest announcement comes days after a post on LinkedIn by PUBG Mobile’s developer PUBG Corp that triggered speculation about the battle royale-style games’ likely return in India. Tencent Games that owns of the mobile game, said on Facebook that it “deeply …

FAU-G Teaser Released by Akshay Kumar is Making Gamers Nostalgic about PUBG
4 years, 2 months ago

FAU-G Teaser Released by Akshay Kumar is Making Gamers Nostalgic about PUBG

News 18  

FAU-G, the upcoming Indian mobile game based on the heroics of the Indian armed forces, has released its first official cinematic teaser and Twitterati are welcoming it with memes on the social media platform. @nCore_games @BharatKeVeer @vishalgondal #AtmanirbharBharat #StartupIndia pic.twitter.com/5lvPBa2Uxz— Akshay Kumar October 25, 2020 FAU-G, which stands for Fearless And United – Guards, was announced as PUBG Mobile, one …

Will PUBG Mobile be Unbanned in India? New Job Posting Excites Fans
4 years, 2 months ago

Will PUBG Mobile be Unbanned in India? New Job Posting Excites Fans

News 18  

PUBG Mobile faced an abrupt ban in India about a month ago, when the government of India named PUBG Mobile in a list of 118 apps that were suspended in India in lieu of their ties to Chinese developers and publishers. The latest bit to add to the speculations is a job posting by PUBG Corp, the developers of the …

PUBG Mobile ban unlikely to be lifted in India because of its 'violent nature'
4 years, 3 months ago

PUBG Mobile ban unlikely to be lifted in India because of its 'violent nature'

Firstpost  

It has been almost a month since the government banned the PUBG Mobile game in India. These attempts include PUBG Corporation cutting ties with Tencent for PUBG Mobile in India. According to a report by Reuters, despite PUBG Corporation taking over the publishing rights in India, the government is not yet ready to revoke the ban. That does not change …

PUBG Mobile to Remain Banned in India Despite Tencent License Withdrawal: Govt Official
4 years, 3 months ago

PUBG Mobile to Remain Banned in India Despite Tencent License Withdrawal: Govt Official

News 18  

India is unlikely to revoke a ban on the mobile version of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds following PUBG Corp’s decision to withdraw the mobile game’s publishing rights in the country from China’s Tencent, a senior government official said on Friday. PUBG Mobile, a popular online multiplayer battle game, was among 118 Chinese-origin apps banned by New Delhi earlier this month. That led …

Here's Why PUBG Ban Is Unlikely To Be Revoked Soon Despite China's Tencent Being Removed From India Ops
4 years, 3 months ago

Here's Why PUBG Ban Is Unlikely To Be Revoked Soon Despite China's Tencent Being Removed From India Ops

ABP News  

Hyderabad Based IT Firms Find It Difficult To Return To Office Amid Covid Pandemic, Continue To Operate With Work From Home Reportedly, the Indian government is unlikely to revoke the ban on popular gaming app PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds even after PUBG Corp's decision to remove China's Tencent as the mobile game's publishing partner in the country.According to the report by news …

PUBG Mobile: Despite 24% of Total Global Downloads, India Accounts only 1.2% of Revenues
4 years, 3 months ago

PUBG Mobile: Despite 24% of Total Global Downloads, India Accounts only 1.2% of Revenues

News 18  

PUBG Mobile continues to be a hot topic of discussion and today we have some new statistics courtesy market analyst Sensor Tower. Being one of the most popular mobile games around the world, PUBG Mobile players have reportedly spent over $3.5 billion on the game ever since its launch in 2018. On September 2, the Indian government released an order …

PUBG Mobile: Most Watched Esports Game in August, But Remains Banned in India
4 years, 3 months ago

PUBG Mobile: Most Watched Esports Game in August, But Remains Banned in India

News 18  

PUBG Mobile became the most-watched esports title in the month of August. According to Escharts, an esports viewership tracking website, the PUBG Mobile World League was the most popular tournament last month and at its peak, it gathered over one million concurrent viewers. The report also suggests that the game ranked as the number 1 app in India while Hindi …

PUBG Corp is Looking For an Indian Partner to Unban PUBG Mobile
4 years, 4 months ago

PUBG Corp is Looking For an Indian Partner to Unban PUBG Mobile

News 18  

Following an order by the Indian government to ban 118 Chinese apps in the country, the popular battle royale game PUBG Mobile was pulled down from prominent app stores. While the Indian gaming community hasn’t taken this well, PUBG Corp finally stepped in with an official statement, giving hope to its fans. Just yesterday PUBG Corp released a statement regarding …

PUBG Mobile Ban Will Not Halt Professional Gaming in India: Experts
4 years, 4 months ago

PUBG Mobile Ban Will Not Halt Professional Gaming in India: Experts

News 18  

PUBG Mobile ban in India has caused plenty of furore on all fronts. Different audiences, too, are migrating to different game streams.” Rathee and Pandita’s thoughts are in line with the market trends being observed, about a week into the PUBG Mobile ban in India. Notably, in the 30-day period until September 5, Call of Duty Mobile registered 1.56 million …

After Facing PUBG Ban In India, South Korean Firm Breaks Ties With China’s Tencent Games
4 years, 4 months ago

After Facing PUBG Ban In India, South Korean Firm Breaks Ties With China’s Tencent Games

ABP News  

After the Indian government's latest digital strike against China in which it banned another 118 Chinese mobile applications including the viral gaming app Player Unknown's Battlegrounds, the South Korean PUBG Corporation has broken its ties with China-based Tencent Games which distributes the game in India. "In light of recent developments, PUBG Corporation has made the decision to no longer authorize …

Is PUBG Back? Indian Gamers Rejoice With Memes After PUBG Corp Cuts Ties With Tencent Games
4 years, 4 months ago

Is PUBG Back? Indian Gamers Rejoice With Memes After PUBG Corp Cuts Ties With Tencent Games

News 18  

It’s been quite a week for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds aka PUBG loyalists in India. PUBG to Indians, after ending its association with Chinese company Tencent pic.twitter.com/iQfAA9fWca— Sagar September 8, 2020 PUBG corporation ensures Indian Govt that it will cut ties with Chinese Gaming Company Tancent to counter the #PUBGBan in IndiaLe Indian #PUBG players :pic.twitter.com/MLhjjYItPg — DilseMario September 8, 2020 After …

PUBG Mobile Ban: PUBG Corp Pulls Back Association From Tencent Games in India
4 years, 4 months ago

PUBG Mobile Ban: PUBG Corp Pulls Back Association From Tencent Games in India

News 18  

Last week the Indian government released an order to ban 118 Chinese apps in the country including the highly popular battle royale game, PUBG Mobile. It has also confirmed that PUBG Mobile will no longer be controlled by Tencent Games in India and that PUBC Corp will take all publishing responsibilities. In light of recent developments, PUBG Corporation has made …

PUBG Mobile Removed From Google Play Store, App Store Following Ban Announcement By Govt
4 years, 4 months ago

PUBG Mobile Removed From Google Play Store, App Store Following Ban Announcement By Govt

ABP News  

Ladakh Standoff: Chinese Defence Minister Seeks Meeting With Rajnath Singh Amid Border Tensions There’s less to cheer about for the gaming community as the PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite app have been removed from the Google Play Store and App Store in the country within a span of two days after the government banned 118 apps.The app doesn’t show …

PUBG Mobile Developer Tencent to Speak With Indian Authorities Regarding the Recent Ban
4 years, 4 months ago

PUBG Mobile Developer Tencent to Speak With Indian Authorities Regarding the Recent Ban

News 18  

Chinese gaming and social media group Tencent said on Thursday it takes the protection of user privacy and data seriously, in response to India’s banning of Chinese apps. India has banned another 118 mostly Chinese mobile apps including Tencent’s popular videogame PUBG Mobile, the government said on Wednesday, citing data security concerns. It was a stress-buster for me,” said Mustafa …

PUBG Mobile Pulled Down From Google Play Store & Apple App Store, ISP Block Could be Next
4 years, 4 months ago

PUBG Mobile Pulled Down From Google Play Store & Apple App Store, ISP Block Could be Next

News 18  

PUBG Mobile is no longer available for download on the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. The reason for the ban on PUBG Mobile as well as PUBG Mobile Lite, is the game’s association with Tencent Games, a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings which one of the biggest Chinese multinational companies. The popular battle royale game is played vastly …

'Sabji Not PUBG': Amul Takes A Witty Swipe At PUBG Ban In India
4 years, 4 months ago

'Sabji Not PUBG': Amul Takes A Witty Swipe At PUBG Ban In India

ABP News  

PUBG Banned: Here Are 5 Battle Royale Gaming Apps You Can Check Out As An Alternative Popular dairy brand Amul takes a dig at PUBG ban in its latest topical artwork. The latest to feature in the list is PUBG, Player Unknown’s Battle Ground, the gaming sensation which was banned by Indian government on Wednesday along with 117 other Chinese …

PUBG Banned: The second wave hits gamers
4 years, 4 months ago

PUBG Banned: The second wave hits gamers

Hindustan Times  

Wednesday afternoon came as a shock for gamers who had breathed a sigh of relief when the Indian government banned Chinese applications in June. In the second wave of blocking Chinese apps, the popular game PUBG has been shown door among other 116 Chinese apps. The game had become extremely popular within the past one year The game’s exit from …

PUBG ban: what does the future hold for Indian e-sports teams and players?
4 years, 4 months ago

PUBG ban: what does the future hold for Indian e-sports teams and players?

Live Mint  

On 2 September, the Indian e-sports and gaming community suffered a rude shock. With the border standoff with China intensifying, the Union government banned an additional 118 apps on Wednesday, including Tencent Holdings’ popular mobile video game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, or PUBG, as it is commonly referred to among million of e-sports gamers in the country. But we never expected it …

PUBG Ban Will Leave These Indian Cricketers Disappointed. Bumrah Must Be Having the Last Laugh
4 years, 4 months ago

PUBG Ban Will Leave These Indian Cricketers Disappointed. Bumrah Must Be Having the Last Laugh

News 18  

PUBG ban comes as a shock to many youngsters who were addicted to the mobile game. Game PUBG Gets Banned Kedar Jadhav: All-rounder Kedar Jadhav is the man credited with introducing top players of the Indian squad, including Dhoni, to the Battle Royale game. According to a report, Jadhav has been a guide of the game and based on his …

You Can Still Play PUBG But Only on PCs and Gaming Consoles, Not on Mobile
4 years, 4 months ago

You Can Still Play PUBG But Only on PCs and Gaming Consoles, Not on Mobile

News 18  

PUBG Mobile is making headlines yet again thanks to the recent ban of 118 Chinese apps announced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Tencent was given the right to create a mobile adaption of the game announced and in 2017 is had invested a large sum of money into Bluehole eventually acquiring 1.5-percent of the company and announcing …

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