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ShareChat users saying ‘Bhag Corona’
MUMBAI: While the nation is struggling to cope up with Covid19 crisis, ShareChat users have got a unique way to take revenge on the Corona Virus. The game, developed by two young college students at XLRI Jamshedpur, Akram Tariq Khan and Anushree Warade is trending on the platform from past 10 days.
The game, with visual of prime minister Narendra Modi at the bottom, shooting at Corona Virus with droplets of hand sanitisers. With 'Go corona, corona go,' chant as the theme music, the game intends to create awareness around Covid19. Every time the game ends with advice on how to fight against Coronavirus with messages like ‘Stay home’, ‘Wear masks’, ‘Wash your hands’ etc.
Since the time the game has gone live on ShareChat, it is trending on the platform and has already generated four million unique page views. The users have played the game almost a million times, with an average of 3.2 times of gameplay per user. The average score has been 5.8 per gameplay.
Considering, people are disappointed, frustrated and are anxious with this lockdown due to Corona Virus scare, Bhag Corona definitely has brought in a respite for the ShareChat users and evolved as a stress buster for them. ShareChat users have discovered a new way to take on Corona while the game subtly spread awareness on the virus.
Gaming
Samsung’s #PlayGalaxy Cup 5.0 crowns Kaashvi Warriors
Galaxy S26-powered esports event reaches 350 million plus users with 48 top creators.
MUMBAI: Samsung just powered up India’s gaming arena because when Galaxy S26 meets creator chaos, even the controllers get excited. India’s largest consumer electronics brand, Samsung, hosted the fifth edition of #PlayGalaxy Cup, powered by the all-new Galaxy S26 series, bringing together 48 top gaming creators for a high-stakes tournament. Kaashvi Warriors emerged as champions after approximately four and a half hours of intense head-to-head matchups, livestreamed on Samsung India’s official YouTube channel and select Exclusive Stores nationwide, reaching over 350 million users.
The event featured leading talents from Opraahfx, including TechnoGamerz, MythPat, GamerFleet, Desi Gamers, Gautami Abhyudaya, Sooneeta, and Sourav Joshi, delivering massive engagement and competitive fire.
The Galaxy S26 series stole the show with its enhanced performance, immersive display technology, reduced thickness, and lighter weight proving its mettle in sustained peak gameplay under tournament pressure.
Samsung Mobile,vice president and head of product marketing & e-commerce Aditya Babbar said, “At Samsung, we’re proud to empower India’s vibrant esports community with Galaxy devices designed for high-performance gaming. #PlayGalaxy Cup has now entered its fifth edition… we’ve taken it to the next level with even bigger battles and exclusive experiences.”
Over five seasons, #PlayGalaxy Cup has grown from tournament to creator-community powerhouse, cementing Samsung’s bond with Gen Z and millennial gamers fuelling India’s esports boom.
In a scene where mobile gaming is exploding, Samsung’s latest showcase wasn’t just a win for Kaashvi Warriors,it’s a statement that the right device can turn any matchup into a multi-million-view spectacle.
