One such case has come up in Agra where an 11-year-old minor boy murdered a 4-year-old girl because of this game
Tag: PUBG
After Blue Whale Challenge, look out for ‘skull breaker challenge’
The challenge requires three participants standing side by side with two of them knocking the third off balance while they jump together in the air.
Karnataka: 25-year-old PUBG addict beheads father, slices his limbs
The deceased has been identified as Shankar Devappa Kumbhar (61) and the son who is now arrested is identified as Raghuveer Kumbhar
PUBG Lite registrations open in India: Know how to pre-register till July 4
Chinese tech giant Tencent is set to bring a “Lite” version of its popular online game PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds), which will be compatible with lower-end computers and laptop.
TikTok suicide, PUBG death: Here’s how to fight digital addiction
People who are addicted to using gadgets, tend to get “withdrawal symptoms” in the form of always thinking about that them, or becoming irritable with disturbed sleep when they try to stop using their devices, said Sandeep Vohra, Senior Consultant, Psychiatry, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
Madhya Pradesh: Class 12 student dies of heart attack while playing PUBG
The incident took place on May 28 when Furkan and his family were visiting a relative for a marriage function
PUBG themed Gurgaon flatmate ad hunts for its new gang member, promises “abundant supplies”
In the poster, the user refers to the locality as Battleground and says that there is ‘no one loots their airdrops’ and they ‘don’t have to mute’!
20-year-old PUBG addict kills retired government employee in Gujarat
On May 5, Gunvatrai Bhatt, a retired government employee was found dead in his car near Sayla on Ahmedanad-Rajkot highway.
Jawans turn into PUBG addicts, CRPF orders to delete game from mobile phones
“All deputy inspectors-general (DIGs) to ensure and instruct all unit/company personnel under your command to get it deleted/deactivated such apps from their mobile phones.
Tencent replaces PUBG with patriotic game in China
Beijing: Chinese tech giant Tencent has shut down its famous PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) mobile game in China after it failed to secure a government license to monitise the game. The company has now replaced PUBG with a government-friendly alternative — an anti-terrorist themed game named “Heping Jingying” or “Game for[Read More…]
UAE woman seeks divorce after husband stops her from playing PUBG
The husband feared she would get addicted to the game, which may lead her to be negligent in her duties towards her home and family as per the reports.
WATCH: Groom plays PUBG at his wedding, helpless bride looks on
Watch the viral video of Groom playing PUBG at his wedding
From PUBG to Olympics, This Jaipur boy’s journey is one of a kind!
“We used to scold him for playing online games and ironically, we saw his final in Beijing online”, said Divyansh’s father
PUBG Mobile 0.12.0 update: Darkest Night, spectator mode and other features
New Achievements: Best Companion, Superstar, Winning Culture, Adventurer, Until Dawn, and A Step Too Far will also be added.
PUBG to launch new Moon map, level 4 armour and more features
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is expected to release its all new and exciting features soon as it is reportedly working on the new map called ‘The Moon’ and will also introduce some new features like level 4 helmets, stretch Limousine and more. While the new set of features are currently available only[Read More…]
Hyderabad: Teen hangs himself to death after parents scold him for playing PUBG
In yet another PUBG incident, a class 10 student identified as Kallakuri Sambashiva committed suicide in Vishnupuri Extension in Malkajgiri area. Upset over being scolded by his parents for playing online game PUBG the 16-year-old allegedly hung himself from the ceiling at his residence during the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. On[Read More…]
Karnataka: PUBG addict student fails after writing ‘steps to play’ game in Economics exam
A student attempting pre-university Economics exam failed after he wrote only about ‘how to play PUBG game’ in the answer sheet. PUBG addict Varun who had secured distinction in his SSLC exam last year, lost track of his studies this year after getting addicted to the online mobile game, Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds.[Read More…]
Mumbai: People to burn effigy of JeM chief Masood Azhar, PUBG on Holika Dahan
Holika Dahan is a festival celebrated just before Holi by burning an effigy of Holika, the devil, signifying the victory of good over evil. People sing and dance around the fire and also perform parikrama – take a round around the fire. The legend of Prahlad, Holika and Hiranyakashyap is associated[Read More…]
Maharashtra: Two PUBG addicts engrossed in playing, run over by speeding train
In a shocking incident reported, two youth engrossed in playing online game PUBG died after they were mowed down by a train in Maharashtra’s Hingoli. As per the reports, the incident happened at Khatkali Bypass in Hingoli, over 570 kilometres from here, on Saturday evening. “Nagesh Gore (24) and Swapnil Annapurne (22)[Read More…]
Thane: Man drains phone battery playing PUBG, attacks brother-in-law in anger
In yet another PUBG related case, a 27-year-old man stabbed his sister’s fiance after a clash over the virtual game. He man was arrested on Friday for allegedly trying to kill his brother-in-law in Mumbai because his cellphone did not have enough charge to play a game. The incident happened on February 7[Read More…]
Valentine’s Day special: When PUBG saved a couple’s marriage
From August, a photo of a couple was viral on social media.
Valentine’s Day 2019: How singles can avoid boredom on this day
On Valentine’s Day 2019 try these things to battle out your weariness and boredom.
Mumbai: Teen boy hangs himself after parents refused new phone for playing PUBG
Recent highly trending game PUBG has gripped the country for some time, with every now and then the news popping about the adverse effect of the game on children’s mind. In a recent report, an 18-year-old boy, a resident of Kurla’s Nehru Nagar area of Mumbai, allegedly hung himself after he had[Read More…]
Gujarat Govt battles against PUBG, asks schools to ban students from playing the game
On Tuesday, Gujarat government issued a circular to the district authorities asking them to ban the well known multiple-player game Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds, popularly known by its abbreviation PUBG. The circular was passed on following a recommendation by Gujarat State Commission for Protection of Child Right according to a PTI[Read More…]
PUBG anti-cheats and reporting feature: Basic hacks to follow
Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds, which is abbreviated as PUBG had released an all-new snow map called Vikendi in the game. After introducing day/night mode to the game and later the fourth map (Vikendi), PUBG had also banned over 30,000 accounts, which also includes accounts of pro-players who used cheat codes during[Read More…]