Who doesn’t know PUBG? The game where you can interact with others, where people have found love (and betrayal) and friends. Well now, the famous video game ‘PUBG mobile’ has now collaborated with the Prime Minister Youth Program and Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan.
PUBG Mobile’s collaboration with the Prime Minister Youth Program and Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan marks a major step towards helping and working with the potential of Pakistan’s youth. The program aims to create a platform where gaming isn’t a totally negative way to spend your time. You can showcase your skills in competitive gaming events meaning the new age of esports.
The partnership between PUBG Mobile and the Prime Minister Youth Program is highlighting esports as a real and important avenue for skill development and career opportunities. This program seeks to engage youth from across Pakistan, providing them with access to professional gaming resources and mentorship opportunities.
Moreover, this initiative is in line with the broader objectives of the Prime Minister Youth Program and the HEC to empower young people through education, skill-building, and innovation.
Participants can expect a diverse range of activities, including tournaments, leagues, and educational seminars conducted by professionals within the gaming industry.
BMPS 2023: The winner of the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) 2023 has been announced. Along with the victory, Team Blind E-Sports took home a whopping 40 lac INR (Indian Rupees) in prize money. As the runners-up, Team Gladiators received a prize money of 20 lac INR.
The three-day Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) 2023, which featured 16 finalist teams and took place at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, ended with an exciting battle. This event had a prize poll of 1 crore INR. As the event winners, Team Blind E-Sports took home a whopping 40 lac INR in prize money. Team Gladiator E-Sports finished second and took home 20 lakh. Third-place finisher Team Insane with 211 points won 10 lakh.
The squad of Blind E-Sports was praised for its skill, planning, and togetherness after winning with a total of 244 points in the championship. On the day of the final, almost 15,000 people attended the LAN event hosted by Krafton.
One of Krafton’s largest E-Sports competitions, the BMPS got underway in November. A total of 96 teams competed in all, and 16 finalists were chosen based on their performance and ranking.
BMPS 2023 Final Standings:
Blind E-Sports Winners- Award: 4000,000 Rupees
Second place: Gladiator E-Sports – Award: 20 lacINR
Second Runner-Up: Insane Team – Award: 10 lac INR
Team Entity came in fourth place-Award: 5 lac INR.
SPower (Blind E-Sports) is the BMPS MVP (Most Valuable Player)- Award: 300,000 INR.
Best IGL (In-Game Leader): Aadi (Team Insane)-Award: 200,000 INR
Prizes ranging from 300,000 INR to 100,000 INR were also given to the teams who placed fifth to sixteenth.
Karan Pathak, Head of E-Sports at Krafton India said “BMPS signifies our commitment to the growth of E-Sports in India, We are ecstatic to witness the players’ and Ahmedabad audience’s passion and excitement. We’re excited to be able to introduce the excitement of E-Sports to more people in India after the city turned out in extraordinary numbers to support the more experienced teams. KRAFTON India is honored to give these extraordinary talents a stage and to support the ongoing prosperity of the E-Sports community.”
Creator Studded BMPS 2023:
Numerous YouTube celebrities like Jonathan, Payal Gaming, Soul Mortal, Scout, Thug, Mercy, Kaashvi, Mamba, and other BGMI creators were present at BMPS 2023.
Player Unknown Battlegrounds (PUBG) mobile is all set to introduce a brand new roadmap for the PUBG mobile E-sports year 2024. PUBG mobile has introduce a new global event named Pubg Mobile Global Open (PMGO). The major changes in PUBG mobile E-sports year 2024 is the expansion of leagues in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), America, Central and South Asia.
James Yang, the senior director of PUBG Mobile Global E-sports revealed three Global leagues in year 2024; the PUBG Mobile Global Championship, PUBG Mobile World Invitational (PMWI) and the new event PMGO.
The PMGO will take place in Brazil in months of March and April in 2024 with prize-pool of 500,000 USD. This event includes teams from the host region qualifiers, regional PMSL qualifiers and PMSL partnership teams.
Another major change is the addition of PUBG Mobile Super League (PMSL) which will replaces the PUBG Mobile Pro League (PMPL). The PMSL will bring the PUBG mobile competition to another level, and will have offline events for each PMSL league. The South East Asia (SEA) region will have three seasons of PMSL while EMEA, America, Central and South Asia (Now United) will also have two leagues seasons.
James Yang explained, why the SEA region will have one extra PMSL league than other regions. He said, “This is due to the developed E-sports system in these regions, and we would see that three seasons will have better because the audience wants to see more competition”.
Below the second tier there will be PMSL regional qualifiers to give a chance for Underdogs teams to compete against Professional players. The fourth tier will have smaller regional tournaments like PUBG Mobile Club Open (PMCO).
Shanzay is the first PUBG Mobile Esports participant from Pakistan to compete at the official PUBG Mobile Campus Challenge (PMCC) 2022 LAN event.
Since she was the sole representative of Pakistan at the gaming event, she has captivated the hearts of many. Her group was from the DHA Campus of Iqra University in Karachi.
The country’s Esports business has been completely transformed by this nation’s first PMCC, which has given students from all walks of life a stage on which to demonstrate their gaming prowess and shine like the real-world superstars they aspire to be.
The Campus Challenge has done wonders for the vibrant PUBG MOBILE community in terms of the overall experience and the empowerment of young people from all over the country.
Additionally, well-known figures including Hania Amir, Amna Ilyas, Junaid Khan, and Imran Abbas attended the much-awaited event to see how Pakistan’s Esports business enters a new era.
For the Esports fans present, the closing ceremony also featured an exhilarating performance by the wildly popular Young Stunners.
A 16-year-old boy in India allegedly shot dead his mother with his father’s pistol because she stopped him from playing PUBG. After murdering his mother, the boy called his friends over for a party. He kept the body of his mother in another room, turned on the AC and sprayed air-freshener to keep the smell out.
As per the police, the boy killed his mother when she was asleep with her 10-year-old daughter lying next to her. He then allegedly threatened to kill his sister if she told anybody about the murder. They have both been placed in a juvenile detention centre.
“The incident took place in Yamunapuram Colony under PGI police station area. The deceased used to live with her two children at the house. Her husband, who is a JCO (Junior Commissioned Officer), is currently posted in West Bengal. The 16-year-old boy was addicted to online game PUBG. He told us that his mother used to stop him from playing the game, this is why he killed her. The minor used the registered firearm of his father to kill the mother,” said Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Qasim Abidi.
The police said they found the woman’s half decomposed body and submitted it for a post-mortem.
The South Korean company behind PUBG, Krafton revealed that the PC and console version of the battle royale shooter franchise is making a lot of money despite going free-to-play in January 2022.
According to Krafton, the game earned $307.1 million in revenue in the first quarter of 2022, up 5 per cent year over year (YoY), after being downloaded more than one billion times as of March 2021.
Sales on PC were boosted 61 per cent YoY to $82.3 million. The surge in console sales was even higher, up 124 per cent from the previous quarter and 274 per cent on a YoY basis, though Krafton did not disclose a cash amount for the period.
From Q4 2021 to Q4 2022, PUBG’s average monthly active users nearly tripled.
When PUBG: Battlegrounds first arrived in early access on Steam in 2017, it was a premium title, but free-to-play battle royale games like Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Apex Legends established that the free model can be highly profitable.
In fact, converting PUBG: Battlegrounds to free-to-play turned out highly beneficial for Krafton. The widely played PUBG: Mobile is already free to download on iOS and Android devices.
Electronic Arts (EA) also announced that Apex Legends, which has been out for a little over three years, crossed $2 billion in lifetime net bookings in just two weeks, While Epic raised $144 million for Ukraine aid.
The South Korean gaming studio ‘Krafton’, who is also the developer of PUBG, has recently announced a partnership with a blockchain company ‘Solana Labs’ for the development, design, and marketing of NFT-based games and services.
Solana Labs is also the developer of Solana blockchain, an Ethereum-competitor designed to offer fast transaction speeds at a lower cost.
The partnership comes a month after Krafton announced its plans to step into the world of blockchain gaming and said that it would be working with Naver Z to launch a new Web 3.0 and non-fungible token (NFT) project aimed at building a proper NFT metaverse platform.
The important context for these deals can be Krafton’s share price, which have considerably dropped in 2022 due to tough competition from Chinese rivals, who are pouring into South Korea following a crackdown from regulators in Beijing.
As a result, Korean developers are reportedly racing to develop ‘play-to-earn’ games, comprising blockchain technology to shore up revenue.
The South Korean studio has not announced which of its games might see the addition of blockchain functionality or whether it will be offered in the PUBG series. Undoubtedly, the addition of NFTs in PUBG can double its popularity and earnings with attracting more players.
Pakistan – March 22, 2022 – PUBG MOBILE, Pakistan’s most popular mobile video game is marking four years of entertainment, vibrance and thrill for players with a host of celebratory activities. These include a Version 1.9 Update and more importantly a ‘Game Strong Hai’ anthem sung by two of the country’s most legendary artists. A unique collaboration between Bilal Saeed and Aima Baig, the song represents the playing spirit and commitment that PUBG MOBILE has shown towards its local audiences.
The celebration of PUBG MOBILE’s four years in Pakistan is being touted in an extremely decorated way. The highlight of the festivities is a catchy and attractive anthem that is unprecedented. The ‘Game Strong Hai’ song by Bilal Saeed and Aima Baig marks an engaging instance in the music and entertainment landscape of Pakistan. Through the song, PUBG MOBILE is symbolizing the transformation it has brought to the country’s gaming and entertainment ecosystem. The platform has not only created diverse avenues for exciting gameplay but also built revenue generation pathways for individuals across the nation.
Ever since it launched in Pakistan, PUBG MOBILE has been extremely successful in enthralling audiences and players through distinct opportunities for online gaming and entertainment. Marking its 4th birthday party, a number of amazing changes are coming to Erangel, Livik and Spawn Island maps for an enhanced gaming experience for users. A new floating gameplay mode in the sky, new themed camps, vehicles, and more are now available to players. Players will also have a chance to get a new X-Suit, enjoy a new Season and Royale Pass Month, and experience the new collaboration with the massively multiplayer online game Warframe.
PUBG MOBILE’s Version 1.9 Update also introduces Cycle 2 Season 5. A whole new set of legendary rewards are available including Glasses, Set, Parachute, MK14, Mask, and Cover. New 4th Anniversary-themed missions will also be available, allowing players to unlock commemorative titles and exclusive rewards through collecting souvenirs. Other updates include the adjustment of Ranked Classic Mode team ranges, Season Tokens that can now be obtained through activity in Ranked Matches, and changes to the shop and season purchase limit.
New content is coming to Royale Pass Month with Month 9: Cosmic Clash. Work through the ranks and unlock the Wukong Prime Set, Fluorescent Flash Set, and the themed PP-19 Bizon, Kar98K, and QBZ finishes! Players can unlock these rewards and also earn a free RP Voucher (60 UC) for the next Royale Pass Month, Micro Battle, by participating in the server-wide Golden Chicken event.
Royale Pass Month 9: Cosmic Clash, begins March 22nd and ends April 19th.
The new Arena mode Royale Arena: Assault is now available. In Royale Arena: Assault the Playzone appears randomly in different areas and can suddenly turn into a combat zone. Strong teamwork and quick reactions are essential as the team who completes the elimination goal first will be the winner. This fast-paced action is available beginning April 07th in Erangel and Livik.
PUBG MOBILE’s Version 1.9 Update also introduces the new Silvanus X-Suit. Find Silvanus on Spawn Island in Erangel with exclusive Emotes, X-Elements, and abilities!
A new collaboration is coming to PUBG MOBILE, this time with the massively multiplayer online game Warframe. Players can currently enjoy a special Warframe preview event that features a series of challenges to complete in order to obtain skin. Players can also look forward to obtaining exclusive skins as well as an additional event as part of the Version 1.9 update, with details to be revealed soon.
PUBG MOBILE’s Version 1.9 Update will also bring a revamped Classic Mode featuring a number of significant updates. A Recall Tower has been added in certain game modes that allows players to recall eliminated teammates, giving them a second chance for success on the battlefield. A new Fog of War Anti-Cheat system has been added to select Arena Maps and some Classic Modes to help combat wallhacks. A number of other quality fixes have also been made, including an update to the Military Base Bridge in Erangel, as well as Control, UI and Settings Improvements.
The new map Aftermath is also getting a series of updates in PUBG MOBILE’s Version 1.9 Update, with changes to ziplines and weapon behaviour to improve the gameplay experience. The Cheer Park will also be refreshed with new racing gameplay, updates to the Shooting Range, the addition of new fast-travel options, and an expanded settings section for sound and UI.
A number of other improvements have been made to PUBG MOBILE, including visual improvements, UI upgrades and much more.
With a culture of strong and adhesive gaming communities, PUBG MOBILE has brought this genre of entertainment away from specialized gaming zones and right to people and their smartphones. From making like-minded friends to creating opportunities for money, fame and recognition, PUBG MOBILE has single-handedly transformed the ecosystem in Pakistan.
PUBG MOBILE’s Version 1.9 Update is available now! Download for free on the App Store and Google Play Store.
About PUBG MOBILE
PUBG MOBILE is based on PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles, and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.
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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) has hit one billion downloads worldwide since 2018, making it one of the most successful smartphone games.
The latest download figures defeated other popular games like Kiloo, Subway Surfers and Candy Crush Saga.
Unlike PUBG mobile, the other games were not as sophisticated and have vast appeal for audiences.
PUBG Mobile publisher Tencent is currently one of the biggest game companies by revenue. The company said that it aims to gain half of its video game revenue from outside its home market of China.
Several of its game studios like LightSpeed, Quantum and Timi have already started working in the United States (US) to create original content for the global audience.
Last year, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) had temporarilybanned the game by stating that it is harmful to user’s health after some segments of society had claimed the same.
Later on, after getting assurance from the company for a comprehensive control mechanism, PTA had unbanned the game.
