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In a shocking turn of events, Team IND, aka Team Insidious, the popular Indian esports organization bid farewell to their BGMI roster. The announcement was made through the social media channels of Team IND.

In the farewell post, the management stated that parting ways was a difficult decision. But the players on the BGMI roster will, in memory, continue to be an integral part of Team IND’s history. They also said that this decision was taken, keeping the interests of the organization and the players in mind. They wished the players good luck in their future endeavors.

Team IND BGMI roster

Kratos (Samir Choubey)

Trance (Kaustubh Walia)

Snax (Raj Varma)

Daljitsk (Daljit Singh)

Slayer (Kanishk Shah)

Attanki (Randeep Singh Bhullar)

It is unknown whether the roster will stay together as a team or disband as the players have made no official announcement.

Team IND has been one of the most renowned and well-liked teams in BGMI esports. The organization has been competing since the inception of PUBG Mobile esports and has enjoyed some success. During its golden phase in 2019, the team finished second in the PMCO: India Spring Split.

Back then, the team included star player Sc0utOP as well. The lineup of Trance, Kratos, ScoutOP, and Daljitsk, along with Team SouL, became the first representatives of India at a global PUBG Mobile event – PMCO: Global Finals Spring 2019: Berlin.

Team IND is also the only Indian organization to represent the country in all three PUBG Mobile Global events where Indian teams had an allocation. The team has played in the PMCO: Global Finals Spring & Fall 2019 (Berlin and Malaysia) and the PUBG Mobile World League 2020.

Throughout the changes in the lineup and the departure of ScoutOP, Kratos and Trance remained the team’s pillars. Kratos led the squad by being a top-notch in-game leader. The addition of star players like Slayer and Snax in 2019 further boosted the team’s strength as they continued to win many minor tournaments.

After completing the PMWL: 2020, where the team finished 9th, Daljitsk, who had left the team sometime in 2019, rejoined the squad. Attanki, one of the stars of Team Celtz, also joined in late 2020, adding to the gun power. The squad stayed united during the PUBG Mobile ban in India. After the eventual release of BGMI, they won the first official event – The Launch Party.

The sudden release of the roster was not expected and came as a surprise to the BGMI esports followers. Earlier last month, the organization also released its COD Mobile roster, which was doing quite well. GodLike Esports later acquired the COD Mobile roster.

The next chapter on our journey begins.
The all-new Team GodLike Call of Duty Mobile Roster is here!#DilSeGodLike pic.twitter.com/qGcAeIVH50

— GodLike eSports (@GodLike_in) October 17, 2021

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) witnessed its developers, Krafton Inc., roll out the 1.7 update on November 19. This update came as a relief to the players and the gaming community as it brought with it several changes and the new Cycle 1 Season 3 Month 5 Royal Pass.

The introduction of the new anti-cheat system resulted in the banning of over 2.5 million hackers in the game. A safer gaming environment and the release of the new Royal Pass attracted a lot of players back to the game.

The C1S3 Month 5 Royal Pass is loaded with skins and rewards from the mentioned theme based on the Guardian theme.

More about BGMI’s C1S3 Month 5 Royal Pass and when it is ending?

Since Battlegrounds Mobile India’s release in July 2021, the Cycle format has begun in the Royal Pass system, breaking down the norm of a single RP per season.

Currently, each season is divided into two months, and every month there is a new Royal Pass. The current C1S3 M5 Royal Pass also has a tenure of 30 days and will end on December 19, 2021, at 5:30 AM IST (GST +0). This can be found by tapping on the RP tab, which mentions the start and end date.

This follows BGMI’s format of the Royal Pass missions being divided into four weeks with two additional days to reach RP Level 50. With the second week of RP missions coming up, more RP Elite Pass and Elite Pass Plus will be purchased.

Players who possess the BGMI EZ License card (obtained by purchasing the RP on three successive months) will benefit from unlocking the week three missions, giving them an edge over others.

However, it has to be kept in mind that the Battlegrounds India Series (BGIS) 2021, BGMI’s first official tournament, will begin on December 4, resulting in many players focusing on that leaving the missions.

As revealed, the end date of RP in BGMI will prove crucial as players will be constantly reminded to finish missions and reach RP Level 50, to obtain the Mythic Vanguard Set and helmet.

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has taken the market for mobile gaming to greater heights. Gamers and content creators have thronged the mobile battle royale game.

BGMI has acquired more than 50 million downloads from the Google Play store alone in just over four months. This shows the craze for the game, which is only available exclusively for users in India.

In this era of technological development and hardware upgrades, there is still a major chunk of gamers who use low-end devices.

This article caters mainly to an Android user base as iOS devices are often high-end and comparatively costlier. Users, time and again, have found ways to play BGMI on low-end devices.

Tips for downloading and playing BGMI with optimal FPS on low-end devices

1) Clear phone storage

One of the primary reasons a game lags on an Android phone is its restricted storage. Clearing phone storage once a week might result in a reduction in BGMI lag and FPS (frames per second) drops.

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is amongst the most popular mobile games in India. Hailing from the Battle Royale genre, BGMI is famous for looting, initiating fights, and surviving till the end.

Gunfights are an essential part of BGMI. Players with excellent gun power are preferred by teams and IGLs over others. Gunfights may be initiated from long range using bolt action snipers and DMRs or middle and close range fights using ARs and SMGs.

Close-range fights are probably the most crucial fight both in BGMI Esports and classic matches. A player’s movement with proper aim and accuracy becomes pivotal in such scenarios that surprise the opponent.

Which are the 5 best BGMI movement patterns for close ranged fights?

1) Take fights from the cover

Cover plays a vital role while taking fights. Be it a mountain, a ridge, a vehicle, or a tree, covers help win close-range fights tremendously.

BGMI Esports players and pros of the game use cover to their advantage in close-range fights. They use the ‘peek and fire’ option very diligently. They peek and shoot and take back cover again. This leaves the attacking enemies in the open with almost nothing to shoot at.

2) Sideways Jiggle movement

The Jiggle movement is reportedly the most used in close-range fights. Proper aim tracing and sensitivity, along with the sideways jiggle, has proved over time in tournaments and classic matches to be quite useful.

A jiggle can be perfected using the gyroscope to aim for the enemy’s head and using the joystick for the movement. Both slow and fast jiggles are handy in close-range gunfights.

3) Crouch and shoot movement

The use of crouch and shoot movements have become popular after the release of BGMI. Esports players use it more often than it was used in PUBG Mobile.

Continuously tapping the crouch button will enable the player to crouch, stand and crouch back again. If this movement is used along with the sideways jiggle movement, it becomes deadly for the opponent. Despite a tough maneuver, the crouch and shoot movements are very effective in close-range fights.

4) Sudden dropshot in low-health situations

The sudden prone shot or drop shot has gradually become a favorite among BGMI players. While engaged in close-range combat of guns, a prone shot befuddles the opponent, destroying their aim and resulting in their defeat.

However, it has to be kept in mind that prone shots can be useful when players are in low health. If used initially, it results in a loss as the prone player would expose his body.

5) Diagonal jump from the cover

The diagonal jump from the cover movement is probably the most challenging maneuver to execute. While jumping, the in-game mechanics redirect the bullets, spreading them slightly away from the aimed target.

Developed by Krafton Inc., BGMI is a popular game in the battle royale genre. Battlegrounds Mobile India is the Indian version of PUBG Mobile and was released in July 2021, after the latter faced a ban in September 2020.

BGMI, like PUBG Mobile, is a mobile game. However, various PC players and content creators have found pleasure and made a name for themselves by playing on emulators.

These apps enable the mobile version of the game to run smoothly on PCs. The matching system of BGMI pits emulator players against each other or a squad with emulator players in it.

Most enjoyable emulator for BGMI on PC

1) BlueStacks

BlueStacks is one of the most popular emulators among gamers and content creators for various reasons. Its simple key mappings, high FPS gaming, and multi-game features make it popular in the BGMI community.

It enables your PC to run like an Android, and the minimum requirements are:

1. OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above.
2. RAM: At least 4 GB of RAM.
3. Processor: AMD or Intel.
4. HDD: At least 5 GB of free space.
5. Graphics: Intel or Nvidia or ATI with a pass score of >=750
6. The user has to be the administrator of the PC.
7. Up to date Graphics Driver from Microsoft or Chipset Vendor.

Download file size: 498.2 MB

BlueStacks is easy to download and convenient to play. Here is the download link to the file.

Alternative emulators to play BGMI on PC

1) NOX Player

NOX Player is another popular emulator in the BGMI community for the game to be played on PC. It provides crisp resolution gameplay on various low-end devices. It also offers smart key mapping as well as an uncomplicated UI.

Minimum requirements:

1. OS: Windows 10,8 or 7.
2. RAM: At least 4 GB.
3. Storage: 2 GB of minimum free space.
4. Processor: Dual Core 2.2 GHz
5. Graphics: GPU with OpenGL 2.1 support.

Download file size: 499 MB

2) LD Player

This app probably has the fastest UI among all emulators that can run BGMI on PC. LD Player was used to run WhatsApp and Instagram on PC before, but, nowadays it can run BGMI.

Minimum requirements:

1. OS: Windows 10,8,7.
2. Requires 2 GB of free space.
3. Minimum 2 GB of System Memory.
4. Processor: Intel or AMD.
5. Requires Windows Direct X 11 or Graphics Driver with OpenGL 2.0

Note: This article reflects the author’s views.

The 1.7 update of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has introduced a new themed mode for BGMI gamers. The update has come to the players’ rescue as it promises to incorporate a safer gaming experience and a more reliable security system to ban hackers from the mobile game.

The new themed mode is called Mirror World, which highlights PUBG Mobile’s major collaboration with Arcane. Developers at Krafton Inc. have added plenty of rewards based on Mirror World Mode.

Erangel, Sanhok, and Livik are the only three maps, which have been remodeled based on the mode. Many users have found this mode exciting and are striving towards winning matches in the Mirror World.

BGMI effective tips and tricks to win Mirror World modes easily

1) Land on the flying island while playing squads

The flying island on the Mirror World themed map in BGMI is reminiscent of the flying temple in the ‘Pharaoh Rises’ mode of PUBG Mobile back in 2020. However, Mirror World’s flying island is a more popular drop.

The flying island is full of loot resulting in several squads dropping on the location. The flying island enables a player to get used to hot drops and initial fights. This helps in boosting their confidence. This confidence propels the players to easy wins in BGMI themed mode matches.

It has to be noted that even when BGMI players are defeated on the flying island, they are transported down to the main map, where they have to survive. However, the finish points up on the island count.

2)Proper use of shields and blue crystals

The riot shields on the Mirror World map in BGMI may come in handy en route to easy wins. When involved in a fight, a player may use the riot shield to take cover or heal, according to their need.

The blue crystals found in Mirror World are crucial. Blue crystals may be used to summon a supply drop when the players require supplies, be it ammunition, medication, gear or weapons.

3) Look for out enemies near the Mirror World portal

One of the wittiest ways to get a win in the Mirror World mode is to eliminate enemies on their way to the Mirror World. Mirror World opens after the timer counts down to zero, and players rush towards the portal as they try to transform themselves into heroes.

A flock of players head towards the portal, and one guarding it from afar can easily pick up kills. This not only increases their finish points but also provides them lesser enemies and better loot for obtaining a ‘Chicken Dinner’.

Note: This article is based on the author’s views.

BGMI is exclusive to the country and was released in July 2021. The launch came after PUBG Mobile’s ban in India in September 2020.

While Battlegrounds Mobile India was much awaited by players and rank pushers, hackers are also playing the game simultaneously. After the 1.6 update, gamers witnessed an all-time high rise of hackers, making it challenging to push rank in the game.

The growth of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has been witnessed mostly on YouTube. When PUBG Mobile got banned in September 2020, people showcased diverse emotions on YouTube. People kept on making videos, remembering their memories in their beloved game.

When the game returned in July 2021, streamers and content creators were showered with millions of views and plenty of donations. It is the streamers and content creators on Youtube who provide the audience with exciting videos and streams.

So far, several BGMI streamers have become household names in the gaming community. They have shown how gaming can be a great career option.

Who are the five best BGMI streamers and content creators on YouTube?

1) Aaditya “Dynamo” Sawant

Dynamo, popularly known as Hydra Dynamo, is the owner of one of the biggest esports organizations in India – Hydra. Dynamo is the most popular BGMI streamer on YouTube. His channel, Dynamo Gaming, is the most subscribed channel with over 10 million subscribers.

Dynamo became popular on YouTube due to his insane sniping skills. He is one of the cult heroes in the BGMI gaming community.

2) Naman “Mortal” Mathur

Mortal is probably the most loved BGMI streamer. He has been nominated twice for The Esports Streamer of the Year award. His YouTube channel, Mortal, has close to seven million subscribers.

He is the owner of the most popular BGMI esports team – Soul. Also popular as Soul Mortal, his first livestream after BGMI’s release was the most-watched livestream in the community. An esports player for Team Soul, Mortal, is another heroic figure in the BGMI community. He is also a part of the S8UL organization.

3) Tanmay “Scout” Singh

Scout is probably the most controversial BGMI streamer. However, no one can take away the sheer dedication and hard work he puts into the game. With over 4.2 million subscribers, he is one of the best BGMI streamers and content creators on YouTube.

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) hails from the “survival of the fittest” Battle Royale genre. Guns and ammunition play a crucial role in Battle Royale games, and the damage dealt from the weapons often determines the outcome of a fight.

A BGMI player has plenty of choices to choose from when it comes to guns. One may choose from Bolt Action Snipers, Machine Guns (LMG, SMG), Assault Rifles (AR), Shotguns, or Pistols. Even the Dedicated Marksman Rifles (DMR) are a good choice.

Classic match mode is the best as it examines the gun power of a player in various fighting scenarios. Every player has their own choice, but most players opt for guns with higher damage in the larger scenario.

Which are the 5 guns with highest damage in Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI)?

1) Artic Warfare Magnum (AWM)

AWM is a weapon that can change the course of a BGMI match within seconds. As Ocean Sharma often says, “AWM is not just a gun, it is a responsibility.” A single-shot sniper, AWM’s 300 Magnum bullets travel the farthest.

It is the only gun in BGMI that can knock an enemy down even when he has worn a Level 3 helmet. AWM is an exclusive airdrop weapon.

• Base Damage: 105
• Ammo: 300 Magnum
• Capacity: 5 (7 with an extended magazine)

2) Kar 98K

Karabiner 98k has been used in warfare since the Second World War. In BGMI, too, the Kar98K is a favorite among the snipers. Since the gun can be found all around the maps, it has become famous with players. A single-shot sniper, Kar98k, can take down an enemy wearing a Level 2 helmet.

• Base Damage: 79
• Ammo: 7.62 mm
• Capacity: 5 (7 with an extended magazine)

3) MK 14

MK14 is another airdrop exclusive weapon. MK14 is a true beast in the sense that it can be converted from a DMR to an AR with just a tap. BGMI players have witnessed the destruction an MK14 can cause in both close-range and long-range fights.

• Base Damage: 61
• Ammo: 7.62 mm
• Capacity: 10 (20 with an extended magazine)

4) DP 28

DP28 is a Russian Light Machine Gun. DP28 can be exclusively found on Erangel and Livik Maps in BGMI. Paired with a 4x scope, a DP28 burst can easily knock an enemy from far away. The only disadvantage while using DP28 is its long reload time.

• Base Damage: 52
• Ammo: 7.62 mm
• Capacity: 47

5) MK 47 Mutant

The MK47 Mutant is a burst fire weapon. Often neglected as people choose ARs over burst fire guns, the first three bullets of this gun, if connected as headshots, are enough to knock an enemy down.

• Base Damage: 49
• Ammo: 7.62 mm
• Capacity: 20 (30 with an extended magazine)

BGMI has become a worthy successor to its crowd favorite original version, PUBG Mobile, released in 2018. After a setback in 2020, Battlegrounds Mobile India was launched in 2021, and people flocked towards the game.

As a battle royale game, BGMI has kept in mind the primary requirement for “the survival of the fittest”: the loot. Erangel is BGMI’s primary and most played map. As a result, Krafton Inc has kept in mind the need to spread loot around the map.

Since the main cities are the most popular spots for landing, finding the best loot is normative.

Five excellent loot locations in BGMI’s Erangel

5) Georgopool City

Situated on the southern side of the Georgopool apartments and the western side of the Georgopool crates, Georgopool City is amongst the most popular spots in BGMI’s Erangel.

Georgopool City is known for its mixture of apartments and small houses, which contain plenty of loot. Level 3 loot is quite prone here.

Both for classic and BGMI esports, Georgepool City happens to be a place of great loot. On the esports side, a team like TSM-FTX can be seen dropping here often.

4) Yasnaya Polyana

Yasnaya Polyana is found on the northwestern side of Erangel in BGMI. Such is the width of the place that lots of teams drop both in BGMI esports and standard classic matches.

Sosnovka Military Base is perhaps the wealthiest place in BGMI’s Erangel when it comes to looting. Situated on the southern island of Sosnovka, the military base is popular among squads who enjoy looting.

Level 3 helmets, armors, and plenty of medicines, as well as vehicles and weapons, spawn here. Raj “Snax” Verma and his Team IND teammates can be seen dropping here in BGMI esports.

Note: This article reflects the author’s views.