The Indian government has banned around 118 Chinese apps including the uber-famous multi-player game PUBG. The reason stated was that these apps are endangering the security, sovereignty of the state, and public order.
According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, this move will protect Indian mobile users in cyberspace. The decision disheartened many fans.
But, Indian gamers – fret not! A new player just dropped into the battlefield and it’s called – wait for it – FAU-G.
Talk about being original!
The game was launched by Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar via a tweet. In his tweet, he shared that he is supporting the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Apparently, there is also a learning curve for the janta as they will get to learn about the sacrifices being made by Indian soldiers. Also, they are donating 20% of their revenue as well.
Supporting PM @narendramodi’s AtmaNirbhar movement, proud to present an action game,Fearless And United-Guards FAU-G. Besides entertainment, players will also learn about the sacrifices of our soldiers. 20% of the net revenue generated will be donated to @BharatKeVeer Trust #FAUG pic.twitter.com/Q1HLFB5hPt
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 4, 2020
Regardless of the emotional hook with which they attempted to lure people in, social media is abuzz trolling FAU-G. This desi version, Fearless, and United-Guards, has initiated a meme fest and most of them are from Hera Pheri!
It all started with Akshay Kumar presenting a foolproof plan
*PUBG out, FAUG in*
Meanwhile Akshay Kumar: pic.twitter.com/m4IvWl3bZn
— 🇮🇳 رومانا (@RomanaRaza) September 4, 2020
https://twitter.com/Sarcasmiclol/status/1301841659697610753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
N core gaming looking for investors for #FAUG app
Akshay kumar be like :- pic.twitter.com/SiDSach2dH— Mr. Lotus 🌺 (@MrLots1) September 4, 2020
#AkshayKumar is all set to launch #FAUG
*le Developers: pic.twitter.com/K3ju1KttWs
— Anonymous Bing 😪😪 (@samajhgyehoge) September 4, 2020
Scheme tu bana li but it didn’t work. Some cracked the code!
Developer making #FAUG From Pubg pic.twitter.com/8cYEUL2VuU
— v (@unfunyguy) September 4, 2020
FAU-G 😁 pic.twitter.com/BBie646hQW
— Nagpurians Meme (@nagpuriansmemes) September 4, 2020
https://twitter.com/Tonishark3/status/1301846241446260738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://www.instagram.com/p/CEvu6nqJ-ne/
Deja vu? Some pointed out how the poster for the game was also copied!
https://twitter.com/amitcode/status/1302074912245309441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Atleast poster tho sahi se bana leta sir ji @akshaykumar #Fau_G #FAUG #FAUGGame pic.twitter.com/RX3amVbnNQ
— WEB3 DEV 🌟 (@numandotdev) September 5, 2020
Apparently PUBG was endangering the sovereignty of the country. Thus enters FAU-G, a similar game but made in India.
Day after #pubg_banned,
Comes made in india alternative #FAUG
Le #modiji:- pic.twitter.com/CMYnqq8hGO— Prat (@PrateekRajSoni2) September 4, 2020
FAU-G ☠ pic.twitter.com/15cXWtQupK
— Kamina (@bittu7664) September 4, 2020
This is just the beginning, there are more to follow!
working on a new game pic.twitter.com/9ijqiI7g38
— Sai Swaroop Bedamatta (@heyysaiii) September 4, 2020
Hey Guys I am working on a new Game ❤️ will release it tomorrow 👍#FAUG pic.twitter.com/OcfzmkFXLy
— Jelly Acoustic (@Jellyacoustic) September 4, 2020
Will Kokilaben make the cut?
Maa-G, according to GopiBahu pic.twitter.com/cl5VoUMQXS
— CK (@chaos_2406) September 4, 2020
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