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Krafton steps up India bets to build next global gaming franchise beyond PUBG
Krafton Inc. is actively investing in India's gaming industry to fuel its growth and develop new titles. The company aims to expand beyond its successful PUBG franchise, which has achieved immense popularity in India. With plans to acquire another studio, Krafton seeks to leverage India's talent pool and expertise in software development. The Bangalore team is expected to grow significantly, aided by advancements in artificial intelligence.
He earns Rs 30 lakh a month and has 4.4 million Instagram followers. Now, he has entered Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 20. Who is ScoutOP?
Popular gamer ScoutOP, also known as Tanmay Singh, has joined Bigg Boss 20. He rose to fame through PUBG Mobile and Battlegrounds Mobile India. ScoutOP has represented several prominent esports teams and achieved international recognition. Beyond competitive gaming, he is a successful content creator with millions of followers. Read on!
PUBG lite pre-registration now open: How to register, expected launch date, rewards and account details
Krafton India is thrilled to announce the pre-registration for Battlegrounds Mobile India Lite on Google Play. Slated for release by the end of 2026, this streamlined edition promises a reduced download size. Gamers who sign up early can earn unique rewards. Existing accounts from Battlegrounds Mobile India will seamlessly transfer, and players from both Lite and standard versions can enjoy cross-play compatibility.
BGMI Lite Krafton confirms India launch: Release date, features, system requirements, download size and what we know so far
BGMI Lite Krafton: Battlegrounds Mobile India Lite is set to make its debut in India by the end of 2026, as confirmed by Krafton India. This streamlined version aims at catering to gamers using budget-friendly and older smartphones. Insights from PUBG Mobile Lite suggest exciting features for BGMI Lite. Stay tuned for more updates as the launch date approaches.
KFC spices up PUBG: Offers virtual chicken for all players in new update
The update cleverly weaves KFC's (Kentucky Fried Chicken) delicious menu items into the fabric of the PUBG universe, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their victory or defeat, can savor the taste of chicken.
Krafton’s BGMI game set for comeback after government lifts ban temporarily
The move comes less than two years after the Indian government banned Krafton's marquee offering PUBG in the country.
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BGMI to be back in India soon? Here's everything you need to know
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has been banned from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in July 2022.
PUBG to return with BGMI: Govt could lift the ban on Krafton
BGMI from PUBG is set to return to India as the government could lift the ban on Krafton, based on clues given by the company.
India to be hub of emerging market strategy for PUBG maker Krafton
The company has committed to investing more than $100 million in the startup ecosystem in India. In the last 10 months, the company has announced six deals totalling about $86 million across segments.
Krafton removes 25 lakh accounts in Battlegrounds Mobile India to avoid cheating
The company said that it has a zero-tolerance policy towards cheaters and that it was constantly taking major efforts to eradicate cheating and cheaters on BGMI.
Krafton to publish its new PUBG game in India
In July, the company launched Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), a version of the popular battle royale game specifically for the Indian market.
Krafton officially launches Battlegrounds Mobile in India to repeat PUBG success
Battlegrounds Mobile India is now available for download on the Google Play Store in India, publisher Krafton says. Almost 40 million signed up for the game since pre-registrations opened on May 14.
PUBG's India business faces the China threat, again
According to IGN, data of Battlegrounds Mobile India players is being sent to servers of China Mobile Communications Corp. in Beijing. The game pings the server of Chinese technology company Tencent Holdings while booting up.
Remodelled PUBG version Battlegrounds Mobile clocks 20 million pre-registrations in 2 weeks
In September last year, PUBG Mobile, which was then published in India by Chinese internet giant Tencent, was banned along with other Chinese apps amid a prolonged border standoff between the neighbours.
PUBG Mobile India pre-registrations start on Google Play store
Designed for Indian players, Battlegrounds Mobile India (PUBG Mobile India) offers specific rewards on pre-registration, which can be claimed after the official launch.
PUBG to relaunch in India as Battleground Mobile India
PUBG developer Krafton will have to make up lost ground in the esports segment, as several gamers and esports organisations have shifted to other titles like Sea’s Garena Free Fire, Activision Blizzard’s COD: Mobile, & SuperCell’s Clash of Clans.
Return of PUBG
From PUBG plotting return to India, to Uber's India biz being hit by second wave and NPCI refusing to block crypto trades, here's a quick look at the top tech news today.
PUBG to return with India-specific game, to invest $100 million
The relaunch of PUBG Mobile in the country reflects India’s growing prominence in the global mobile gaming and esports markets.
PUBG Mobile, Lite version stop working in India
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.
Anybody can download and play PUBG despite ban; government says it's aware of breaches
Earlier, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) had issued advisories to the effect that none of the banned Chinese apps should be available in any form. It has also banned close to 47 clones that have come up in the weeks following its initial action in June.
PUBG Mobile's player revenue from India almost negligible
PUBG Corp’s player revenue from India, its largest market in terms of users, is only 1.2% of what it rakes in globally, according to a market analysis of the Korean firm which is trying to get its mobile game 'PlayerUnknown's Battleground' unbanned in the country.
How the PUBG ban could adversely impact India's e-sports industry
PUBG Mobile introduced millions of Indians to e-sports.
App ban fallout: PUBG Corporation cancels India franchisee with Tencent Games
PUBG MOBILE is the mobile version of PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG), an intellectual property owned and developed by PUBG Corporation, a South Korean gaming company.
Desi Twitter explodes with memes of Dhoni, Indian parents after PUBG ban; netizens poke fun at plight of gamers
Twitter was abuzz with memes on Indian parents’ reactions to the PUBG ban.
PUBG removed from Google Play store, Apple App store following India's ban
As of Friday, Google Play store and Apple App store have taken down PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite app, which were still available until Thursday night. The list of banned apps also includes Baidu, Tencent Watchlist, FaceU, WeChat Reading, according to an official statement.
Indian gamers upset over PUBG ban as community faces career loss
The move is expected to severely hurt India's small but fledgling game streaming and the professional gaming community. India's top game streamers and professional players earn up to 30 to 40 lakhs per month while mid-level ones earn 2 to 20 lakhs a month.
Why was TikTok banned in India but PUBG was not?
Tik-Tok, Helo and WeChat came under the ambit of the ban, giving a serious jolt to China's dream of setting up a Digital Silk Route. Even as the sudden ban left TikTok's Indian fans high and dry, there was palpable relief among the users of PUBG — the highly-addictive, world-famous game that has held millions in India in thrall since its inception.
Money game: The growing biz of PUBG and its star players
The fight-for-survival game has acquired the status of a cultural phenomenon the world over.
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