The ban on PlayerUnknown’s Battleground ( PUBG ) Mobile, one of the most popular virtual gaming platforms across the world, has sparked off a frantic search for alternatives among Indian gamers. The virtual gaming industry, which for many decades has been dominated by a select few names, is fast giving way to newer challengers. As per industry data, online gaming platforms dominate nearly three-fourths of the domestic gaming market, thanks to the rapid rise of smartphone users. Experts attribute the shift in market share to revenue from mobile gaming surpassing those of gaming consoles, prompting major game developers to switch to mobile platforms. However, unlike the short-video app, PUBG doesn’t have an Indian alternative and therefore, its absence is expected to benefit foreign, non-Chinese game publishers.

Source: Mint September 14, 2020 01:18 UTC