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These are the 10 most trending games of 2023 as per Google

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…

Niche to mainstream: Mobile gaming surges in popularity

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,…

PUBG Mobile announces partnership with Dragon Ball Super

PUBG Mobile has partnered Dragon Ball Super to bring its characters to the game along with other features, including super speed and flying vehicles. Dragon Ball Super is one of the most renowned Japanese Anime franchises of all time. The widely popular battle royal game company announced the partnership via a Twitter post. As of now, four characters, Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo and Frieza are officially confirmed to come to the game. The collaboration is set to hit Tencent Games' in July 2023 carrying the version 2.7 update.…

Video games, power and diplomacy

Popular culture’s “soft power" has been evident ever since Hollywood began. In 1950 Walter Wanger, an American producer, said film exports were more important “than the H bomb". Every movie reel exported was an American ambassador, he said, dubbing this “Donald Duck diplomacy". A new soft power is now on the rise: Super Mario diplomacy. As games take up a bigger share of people’s time, they become a weapon in the battle of ideas. And unlike movies, in which America remains the world’s only superpower, the…

Battlegrounds Mobile India to officially go online from May 29, announces KRAFTON

BGMI unban: Battlegrounds Mobile India to officially go online from May 29, announces KRAFTONBGMI unban: The much-anticipated moment has reached a state of frenzy, as KRAFTON, Inc. makes a grand announcement regarding the release of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). Android users can now engage in a preload extravaganza starting today, precisely on May 27th. However, it's not time to go trigger-happy just yet, as the game will unlock its doors to the battlefield on May 29th, a mere couple of days away. …

Gamers rejoice as return confirmed, funny memes flood Internet

BGMI unban news: Gamers rejoice as return confirmed, funny memes flood InternetAs the 10-month mark draws near since the ban on BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India), previously known as PUBG Mobile, there is a burgeoning sense of anticipation among avid gamers in India. Speculations and rumors abound, swirling in a vortex of uncertainty, fueling discussions about the potential resurrection of this beloved battle royale game. Once upon a time, BGMI reigned supreme, captivating the hearts of countless Indian…

BGMI gets Govt nod to resume India operations if it can clear strict ‘3-month trial’: Details  

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) may be given permission to resume operations in India after a strict 3-month trial, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said today. The trial approval is subject to PUBG Corp parent firm Krafton’s strict compliance of issues of server locations and data security. The government will keep a “close watch” on other issues of user harm and possible addiction before taking a final decision, the union minister added. “This is a three-month trial approval of BGMI…

Beyond PUBG: Krafton Dreams of Ascending the World Stage

Walk into the topmost floor of Krafton's HQ — spread across eight floors of a 35-storey glass-and-steel building in Seoul's posh and trendy Gangnam neighbourhood — and you'll be greeted by a giant curved screen. On a breezy, overcast November morning, it's playing a loop of Krafton's latest collaborations, including a tie-up with K-pop girl group Blackpink for an in-game concert. But it's what lies behind that screen that defines the South Korean video game giant.A row of awards and trophies is dominated by seven Guinness…