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PUBG Mobile Holding Its First Virtual In-Game Concert with K-Pop Band BLACKPINK

Tomorrow, PUBG MOBILE will release its new Version 2.1 Update, bringing K-pop sensation BLACKPINK into the virtual world with “The Virtual”, a fan experience like no other – PUBG MOBILE’s first-ever in-game concert! Alongside the world-first performances, BLACKPINK will also debut a Special Track and music video in PUBG MOBILE later this month. Version Update 2.1 will also add a new themed game mode, Ancient Secret: Arise, add new content through Cycle 3 Season 7 and Royale Pass Month 13, and much more! This month, world renowned K-Pop group BLACKPINK are making their epic and hotly anticipated return to PUBG … Continue reading PUBG Mobile Holding Its First Virtual In-Game Concert with K-Pop Band BLACKPINK →

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Tencent to Fully Acquire Funcom, Invest in Dune Property

Tencent has today announced a voluntary cash offer to acquire all shares in Norwegian game developer Funcom. Tencent, a leading Internet company with a strong online games operation, is a shareholder in many leading gaming developers, such as Riot Games, Epic, Supercell, Ubisoft, Paradox and Frontier. The company already owns close to 29% of the shares in Funcom and news of the intended takeover is greeted with enthusiasm from Funcom CEO Rui Casais. “We have had a great relationship with Tencent as our largest shareholder so far and we are excited about this opportunity,” says Funcom CEO Rui Casais. “We … Continue reading Tencent to Fully Acquire Funcom, Invest in Dune Property →