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In a twist of fate for Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), the popular mobile gaming app faces an uncertain future in India amid renewed concerns about potential data…

There’s been some concern among the Subnautica fan base that the next entry will be going for a more “Games-as-a-Service” model. It’s a trend that’s often met with negative response, but it turns out this is probably not the case for the upcoming game. According to a recent update on Unknown World’s website – the developer behind the Subnautica series – there are no plans to implement GaaS for the next installment. This is almost certainly a response to what publisher Krafton said in a recent earnings call.…

Garuda Saga Indian-themed mobile gameAccording to Krafton, Garuda Saga “promises visually stunning and captivating experiences, catering to both hardcore and casual gamers.” Here, players will get to go on an adventure, and play as Garuda to who’s on a quest to reclaim his mentor’s kingdom and unveil the secrets of his past.Garuda Saga gameplayGaruda Saga is a rogue-like adventure game where you take on the role of Garuda, and help King Allu escape the deaths of hell. There are 19 chapters, and each of them has up to 15…

A former Krafton employee has sued the PUBG Battlegrounds publisher for wrongful termination, after the employee suffered a sexual assault, allegedly committed by former Krafton head of strategy and business Kevin Kimball.According to a report from Polygon, the lawsuit was filed in December 2023 with the Los Angeles Superior Court. During an alcohol-fueled party for Krafton subsidiary Striking Distance, Kimball allegedly subjected the plaintiff, a 31-year-old woman, to sexual abuse, harassment, and…

Thrasio-style ecommerce roll-up companies such as Goat Brand Labs are struggling to survive amid an overall funding squeeze. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.Also in this letter:■ Exclusive interview with FCC head Brendan Carr■ InMobi lines up layoffs in AI-focused push■ ETtech Done DealsEcommerce roll-up companies pause brand buyouts, seek funds for survival The ecommerce roll-up model, where a company acquires multiple brands to accelerate their growth, has been under pressure and the distress…

Krafton, publisher of one of India’s most popular esports titles, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), made a number of pledges to the government to get the ban on it lifted.This has emerged from ET’s conversations with senior government officials and Indian gaming industry executives.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Digital TransformationVisitIIM KozhikodeIIMK Advanced Data Science For ManagersVisitMITMIT Technology Leadership and…

2023 is almost over and as the year moves towards the end, Google has dropped the list of most trending things of 2023 across different categories like movies, shows, games, how-tos and so on. The list includes 10 games that were most trending throughout the year and here’s a list.Hogwarts LegacyIt is a Harry Potter based game which offers users the option to dive into the magical world of Hogwarts Legacy, a cool RPG set way back in the 1800s. You're a fifth-year student at Hogwarts, casting spells, brewing potions, and…

In a much-anticipated move, Krafton, the developer behind Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), has rolled out the latest BGMI 2.9 update for Android and iOS users. Following the introduction of the BGMI 2.8 update, which showcased the exhilarating Zombies Edge mode back in October 2023, players nationwide have eagerly awaited the next instalment. Despite initial reports suggesting a delay in the release of the BGMI 2.9 update, the company has now made it available to the gaming community in India. Packed with fresh…

It appears the next Subnautica game is diving deep sometime in early 2025. It’s been roughly two years since fans dove into the chilly waters of the series, and it feels like it’s nearly time to strap back into that diving suit once more. And then get eaten by a Reaper Leviathan. As spotted by RPS, the game’s potential launch window came out of a recent financial report by publisher Krafton. Details are sparse and will continue to be so until the company is ready to announce the game proper. It’s currently unknown…

Consequently, leading gaming firms are now looking at India not only as a hotspot for download numbers, but as a more significant player. On 19 May, Korean gaming major Krafton had relaunched Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), following a clearance by the ministry of electronics and information technology (Meity). The game, which was launched as an India-specific title after the erstwhile PUBG Mobile was banned, was suspended in July 2022. Soon after,…