Overwatch may have avoided controversy for its microtransactions, and PUBG may also manage to dodge this bullet, but that is not always the case. One major example of how microtransactions can kill a game’s momentum is Evolve , the asymmetrical shooter from former Left 4 Dead developer Turtle Rock. The title had a hugely popular beta testing period, and a lot was expected of it when it launched pro
After teasing major balance changes PUBG Corp outlined exactly what players can expect from PC 1.0 Update #12 . First, let’s look at the balance changes, and then we’ll showcase the new additions to the g
The anticipation of hitting the ground, especially when there’s a whole bunch of killers touching down around you and your squad, can be nail biting. But then, your chute snags on nothing, and you dangle above the ground uselessl
With that in mind, PUBG Corporation will be thinking about ways to not only maintain PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ position, but push it even further, and turn the game into an essential landmark of video games as a whole. As World of Warcraft shows, some games can become more than just games, particularly when it comes to building something around online play, but doing so requires a level of quality that few games can reach – and a smidgen of l
A flash hider is a useful attachment in PUBG . It removes muzzle flashes when you fire, so players may find it difficult to locate you if you are far enough. The other big thing that a flash hider does is reduce both horizontal and vertical recoil. It reduces both enough to be worthwhile. Certain weapons may have worse recoil than others, so having a flash hider attachment is very handy. There are flash hiders for submachine guns, snipers, and rifles — so you have no excuse not to prioritize this upgr
The biggest game on Steam is getting its biggest update since launching out of early access in December. The phenomenon known as **PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds ** is currently working through issues getting a second map on the Xbox One version, but on the PC version, a third map is currently in testing as developers at Bluehole’s PUBG Corp also prepare to launch its twelfth major update. This one – given the amount of changes it offers – will be on the test server for a wh
There are three types of grenades in PlayerUnknow’s Battleground. Respectively, they are: the frag, smoke, and the stun. The frag is pretty self-explanatory: throw and it explodes. Smoke grenades generate a smoke cloud. The stun does what the name entails. However, the stun grenade is a throwable you may want to avoid. Unlike the smoke and void subclass guide frag grenade, if you miss with the stun, and it may cost you. If you do get somebody, it doesn’t really last a good amount of time, either. If you find a way to use it, go ahead, but this grenade you may want to av
In short, PUBG Corporation needs to keep gamers at the heart of its decision making. Those performance issues need to be fixed, and gameplay variety needs to grow at a rate that keeps the current player base happy. Moves like banning 100,000 cheaters will hopefully keep the game’s community a less toxic place, but there’s still work to do to make sure that PUBG remains a permanent long-term gaming fixture. As long as the team’s focus remains in the right place, though, there’s every chance that PUBG will continue as a serious force in the indus
Helmets are extremely useful in PUBG . They provide protection for the head, which is a very popular target (duh). There are three levels of noggin protection in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds . The best helmet is the Spetsnaz helmet. Of the three, this helmet provides some of the best protection in the game. The Spetsnaz helmet is exceedingly durable and handy — there’s a reason it’s so prolific. The only caveat is that this helmet makes its appearance in air drops, which have a tendency of attracting a lot of attention. If you can, get the Spetsnaz. If not, any helmet is better than noth
Now that we’ve got some of the meat and potatoes out of the way, it’s time to dive into the finer details of how Fortnite rips off PUBG . Starting with one that particularly feels like a blatant rip-off, keeping the lobby sizes to
There’s plenty that is still in the control of PUBG , though. For starters, the game’s technical issues need to be addressed, and fixes need to be put in place sooner rather than later. After all, the game has now left the bubble of early access for PC, and now needs to stand on its own two feet as a finished product. Although PC gamers often have plenty of patience while a game is in early access, that can wear thin when the title is supposed to be a complete experie
PUBG could need to look over its shoulder in this respect, too. Fortnite has been making waves with its own Battle Royale -style gameplay , and its free-to-play status and comparatively more stable gameplay has led to players not only giving it a go, but sticking around too. The game is unlikely to be the only major competitor for PUBG ‘s crown, either, and if PUBG continues to have major success it is going to have to fend off competitors on a constant ba