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'PUBG Mobile' maker sues copycat game and app stores that hosted it
When you're the progenitor of an entire gaming genre, imitation is not the sincerest form of flattery. It's the sort of thing that gets you dragged into federal court.
Andrew Tarantola01.13.2022
India's version of 'PUBG Mobile' rolls out device bans for cheaters
'Battlegrounds Mobile India' now bans cheaters' devices — potentially leading to fewer repeat offenders.
Jon Fingas12.27.2021
'PUBG Mobile' update adds a self-driving Tesla Model Y
The newest 'PUBG Mobile' update adds a slew of Tesla tie-ins, including a self-driving Model Y and a Gigafactory.
Jon Fingas07.09.2021
'PUBG Mobile' will escape India ban by cutting out Tencent
PUBG Corporation says it’s looking for ways to bring its mobile apps back to India.
Christine Fisher09.08.2020
India bans 'PUBG Mobile' and more than 100 other apps
Since June, India has banned 177 apps with ties to China.
Christine Fisher09.02.2020
‘PUBG Mobile’ is getting a massive update and new esports tournament
Since its release over two years ago, PUBG Mobile has become one of the biggest mobile games today. In the meantime, PUBG Mobile creators disclosed a few details of what players can expect. PUBG Mobile 1.0 will see enhanced graphics for more realistic gameplay that creators called “unprecedented” for a mobile game.
Ann Smajstrla08.24.2020
Trump executive order seeks to ban TikTok, WeChat 'transactions' in 45 days
Donald Trump issued two executive orders stating a ban on transactions with Tencent and ByteDance, the Chinese parent companies of WeChat and TikTok.
Richard Lawler08.06.2020
'PUBG Mobile' gets its first exclusive map
For the first time in two-year history, PUBG Mobile is getting an exclusive map.
Igor Bonifacic07.07.2020
'PUBG Mobile' tournament moves online to avoid coronavirus
One of the biggest mobile gaming tournaments is changing format to deal with the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Tencent and PUBG Corporation are turning the PUBG Mobile Pro League South Asia tourney into an online event due to "unforeseen circumstances" with the virus. It'll still be available to watch online at PUBG Mobile's esports-oriented YouTube channel -- fans just won't get to watch in person.
Jon Fingas03.10.2020
'PUBG Mobile' pro-level esports tournament kicks off
One of the biggest mobile games today, PUBG Mobile, has kicked off an esports tournament for pro-level players, showing just how much the category has grown in recent years. Mobile games accounted for 33 percent of all app downloads in 2019. And according to Sensor Tower, the online multiplayer battle royale PUBG Mobile racked up nearly 555 million user downloads worldwide from the time it launch until December last year.
Mariella Moon02.15.2020
'PUBG Mobile' Payload Mode adds helicopters and airstrikes
PUBG on your phone is about to get decidedly more lethal. Tencent has introduced a promised Payload Mode to PUBG Mobile on Android and iOS that adds both aerial combat and the means to defend yourself. You can fly in attack helicopters to wreak havoc on the ground, and fight back with rocket and grenade launchers as well as a minigun. You can also draw on airstrikes to level the playing field.
Jon Fingas10.31.2019
'PUBG Mobile' will add characters and gear from 'The Walking Dead'
The PUBG team is continuing its quest to counter Fortnite's media tie-ins. PUBG Mobile is adding a handful of characters and equipment from AMC's version of The Walking Dead on October 1st, giving you that little bit of extra menace in battle royale matches. You can snag skins for Rick, Daryl, Michonne and Negan. Daryl's iconic motorcycle is on hand to help stay in the safe zone, and you can wield Michonne's katana or Negan's infamous Lucille bat if a frying pan isn't intimidating enough.
Jon Fingas10.01.2019