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We did not give any recognition to PUBG in India: IOA chief Narinder Batra

"No, IOA doesn't give any kind of recognition which is against the country and the law. We don't allow them to promote any kind of violent games

How banned PUBG is still available, child rights panel asks IT Ministry

In 2020, the government blocked popular gaming app PUBG and others, terming them prejudicial to the sovereignty, integrity and defence of the nation.

Andhra teen kills self after friends mock him over defeat in PUBG

The 16-year-old felt reportedly humiliated after his friends mocked him when he lost the online game and allegedly hanged himself to the ceiling fan

PUBG addict kills self on being denied mobile phone on birthday in Jaipur

The teen, identified as Aaditya Kumar, celebrated his birthday on February 13 and demanded a mobile phone as gift

PUBG owner Tencent plans to take US-listed streaming firm DouYu private

Shares in DouYu, one of Tencent's main platforms for game marketing and China's No. 2 videogame streaming site, surged as much as 17.6% on the news, closing 14% higher on Thursday

PUBG game developer Krafton sues Apple, Google & Garena for copying

Krafton, the developer of famous mobile game PUBG has sued Apple, Google and another game developer Garena in the US for copying and distributing its original battle royale game

No proposal with MeitY to revoke ban on Chinese apps, says Vaishnaw

There is no proposal to revoke the ban imposed by the government on Chinese mobile applications such as TikTok and PUBG, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Krafton removes 2.5 mn accounts in a month to stem cheating on Indian PUBG

While it permanently banned 2,519,692 accounts, it temporarily banned 706,319 accounts between September and now

South Korean video game firm Krafton bets big on India opportunity

Krafton has inv­e­sted in In­d­ian e-sports and gaming firm NODWIN Gaming ($22.5 million) and gaming platform Lo­co ($9 million)

Tencent Holdings beats estimates with gaming and advertising uplift

Robust demand for games such as "Honor of Kings" and "PUBG mobile" offset a decrease in revenues from its battle royale title "Peacekeeper Elite"

Battlegrounds Mobile India goes live on Play Store for Android smartphones

Developed by South Korean video game developer Krafton, Battlegrounds Mobile India is set in a virtual world, where multiple players employ strategies to battle it out and be the last man standing

PUBG maker plans to raise $5 billion in South Korea's largest ever IPO

The gaming company will sell more than 10 million shares at 458,000 won to 557,000 won apiece.

Battlegrounds Mobile India pre-registration begins on Google's Play Store

The game requires devices based on Android 5.1.1 operating system with at least 2GB RAM

Krafton to completely shut down PUBG Lite mobile game on April 29

The low-end version of the battle royale game PUBG called Lite is officially closing down on April 29.

India's Nodwin Gaming raises $22.4 million from PUBG creator Krafton

PUBG Mobile developer Krafton has invested $22.4 million in the homegrown esports company Nodwin Gaming, the media reported on Tuesday.

FAU-G review: PUBG's indigenous alternative game lacks thrill, exhilaration

FAU-G is currently a work in progress. The game developer (nCore Games) should release more modes and difficulty levels to breathe some life into the game

Akshay Kumar launches PUBG rival multi-player mobile action game FAU-G

On the occasion of Republic Day, Akshay Kumar launched the mobile action game 'Fearless and United Guards (FAU-G).

India's apex child rights body 'not in favour' of PUBG relaunch in India

PUBG was among 118 Chinese mobile applications banned by the government in September this year

PUBG's India return: Can it recreate magic if the ban is revoked?

The creator of the super-popular Korean gaming app has readjusted its organisational structure to return to India

PUBG Mobile India return may take longer despite changes in app: Here's why

PUBG Mobile developers on Saturday announced that PUBG Mobile India will launch soon and it is also planning to pump $100 million investment to support the local gaming community