'Poster Toh Original Banwa Lo', Akshay Kumar¡¯s PUBG Alternative FAU-G Accused Of Plagiarism
Apparently, the picture seen on the poster of FAU-G is Shutterstock image. The picture is reportedly credited to an artist named PHET THAI. Here's the link to the original image.
UPDATE: In an official statement, the makers of FAU-G, nCore Games, clarified that the image used in the poster was was a licensed stock image. With that, they also said that the title screen and in-game art of FAU-G will be released soon.
Here's the statement:
Clarification @vishalgondal ? @dayanidhimg @akshaykumar #FAUG pic.twitter.com/qVFMjv5Crt
¡ª nCORE Games (@nCore_games) September 7, 2020
Two days after the ban of PUBG Mobile game, Akshay Kumar launched an Indian alternative of PUBG game called FAU-G. That was India's move towards becoming AtmaNirbhar.
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
¡ª Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 4, 2020
As soon as the news was announced, there came a flurry of reactions on Twitter. While some were happy, others called it an attempt to make money post the ban of the gaming app.
So the actual reason was behind banning pubg is this.?
¡ª x (@humorclaw) September 4, 2020
Another section of Twitter was not happy with the poster, name and idea of the gaming app. They accused the makers of plagiarising it.
Yaar poster toh original banwa lo https://t.co/ukEB1Padhn pic.twitter.com/2HiKgzj1GQ
¡ª r (@maximustaurean) September 4, 2020
Apparently, the picture seen on the poster of FAU-G is Shutterstock image.
Step 1: Google
¡ª John Quarantine (@ambar_hitman) September 4, 2020
Step 2: Download image
Step 3: Photoshop Indian Flag
Step 4: WE ARE #AtmaNirbharBharat #FAUG #Fau_G pic.twitter.com/VcMiWg5m4s
#PUBG Banned#FAUG Coming Soon
¡ª Amit Bhawani (@amitbhawani) September 4, 2020
An Indian gaming company under the mentorship of @akshaykumar is all set to develop a multiplayer action game named faug. @vishalgondal ?? pic.twitter.com/m0MLS9yIcQ
Many tweets are now pointing that this is a Stock Image with the only change that's added is the Indian Flag to show that #FAUG is an Indian Game.
¡ª Amit Bhawani (@amitbhawani) September 4, 2020
I really hope that this was unknowingly done & *HOPE* that the game turns out to be a real one and not copied.
Plagiarism isn't OK! pic.twitter.com/dhPSrQovVs
Name is stolen from another game.
¡ª Pranay Malviya ?? (@UrPranayMalviya) September 4, 2020
Idea is also stolen from another game.
You people are degrading the reputations of Indians worldwide. We can come up with original ideas, no need to do this chinni chori in name of AatmaNirbharta#FAUG pic.twitter.com/oCm3ev9ksc
???
¡ª Naijil (@naijilnj) September 4, 2020
Naam bhi COPY,
Background Theme bhi COPY,
.
Aise kaise Chalega?
.#FAUG pic.twitter.com/eyiQCQPu13
Kon sa lazy graphic designer hire kiya hai? Jisne Shutterstock se directly picture download karli?. #FAUGGame pic.twitter.com/v9VJcY9anM
¡ª Amit Kumar (@amitcode) September 5, 2020
Atleast poster tho sahi se bana leta sir ji @akshaykumar #Fau_G #FAUG #FAUGGame pic.twitter.com/RX3amVbnNQ
¡ª NUMAN (@numan001O) September 5, 2020
The picture is reportedly credited to an artist named PHET THAI.
Here's the link to the original image.
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