PUBG Mobile was immensely popular in China before Tencent replaced it with a more patriotic version called Peacekeeper Elite. Some gamers still access the original game with the help of game booster apps. Photo: AFP
Game boosters helping gamers jump China’s Great Firewall anger players overseas as Beijing turns a blind eye
- The limited launch of League of Legends: Wild Rift caused a surge of interest in game booster apps from NetEase, Tencent and others
- Skirmishes between Chinese and overseas gamers have become a frequent occurrence as players seek out games unavailable in China
PUBG Mobile was immensely popular in China before Tencent replaced it with a more patriotic version called Peacekeeper Elite. Some gamers still access the original game with the help of game booster apps. Photo: AFP
