PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
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PUBG creator announces studio "restructure," stating: "I have reached the limits of how far I can fund this journey"Brendan Greene, creator of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, has announced a studio restructure at PlayerUnknown Productions due to funding limitations. Development of the Melba technology will continue with a smaller team, while the game Prologue: Go Wayback! will become free-to-play and refunds are being investigated for existing purchasers.
PlayerUnknown Productions is laying off staff and halting development on Go WaybackPlayerUnknown Productions, founded by Brendan Greene, is undergoing a restructuring that involves staff layoffs and halting development on Prologue: Go Wayback. The studio plans to push the game out of early access and make it free-to-play, while investigating refund options for existing purchasers. Krafton, which holds a minority stake in the studio, was previously involved with Greene on PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.- Game Crossovers and CollaborationsThis article highlights various game crossovers and collaborations, including a cinematic trailer for Fortnite and Overwatch, a partnership between PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and Payday to evolve beyond the battle royale genre, and a PUBG x Harley-Davidson collaboration. These examples showcase how different franchises are teaming up to create unique content and experiences for players.
Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games Of All Time, Including New Heights For Mario Kart 8This list ranks the top 10 best-selling paid video games of all time, excluding free-to-play titles. Sales figures include pack-in games, with Tetris leading at over 520 million units sold, followed by Minecraft at 300 million and Grand Theft Auto V at over 225 million. The ranking also highlights significant sales for games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Wii Sports, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
PUBG’s top-down experiment is over before it really got startedKrafton is shutting down PUBG: Blindspot today, March 30, less than two months after its early access launch. The top-down tactical shooter, which differed from the mainline battle royale format, struggled with low player counts and matchmaking times. Despite efforts to improve the experience, Krafton concluded it could not deliver a meaningful ongoing experience through Early Access.
The New PUBG Game Is Closing After Less Than 2 MonthsKrafton's free-to-play spin-off game, PUBG: Blindspot, developed by ARC Team, will shut down on March 30, less than two months after its early-access launch. The 5v5 tactical shooter failed to attract a sustainable player base. ARC Team plans to regroup and develop new experiences in the future.
Why a Basic Fortnite Tweet Got 5K Likes and What It Says About GamingA simple two-word tweet, "Fortnite (2017)", unexpectedly went viral, resonating with thousands of gamers due to nostalgia for the game's early Battle Royale days. The article explores why this minimalist post achieved high engagement, contrasting the 2017 experience with the game's current state and discussing the broader trend of social media nostalgia bombs for older games.- Indie är mer än retro och pretto – det är allt!The article argues that indie games are more than just retro or pretentious titles, encompassing a wide range of genres and ambitions. It highlights how crowdfunding and digital distribution platforms like Steam have fostered independent creation, leading to innovative titles that challenge traditional gaming norms and expand the definition of what an indie game can be.
Nakwon: Last Paradise Experiences Significant Increase in Player Interest - GameHauntNakwon: Last Paradise, an upcoming zombie extraction shooter from MINTROCKET, saw over 33,000 concurrent players during a recent Steam playtest. The game, set in a post-apocalyptic Seoul, emphasizes stealth and sound-based enemy AI, differentiating itself from faster-paced shooters. MINTROCKET plans to use playtest data to refine the game's economy and balance before its full PC launch, with potential console ports to follow.- Concord and Highguard show that even Fortnite would struggle with its 1.0 version todayThe article discusses how games like Concord and Highguard, despite their struggles, highlight the challenges even a massive title like Fortnite would face with its initial 1.0 version today. It contrasts Fortnite's evolution from Save The World to its Battle Royale success with the comebacks of Rainbow Six Siege and the continued support for Quake Champions, questioning whether modern publishers would show similar restraint.
10 Most Cheated Online Games of All TimeThis article discusses the 10 most cheated online games of all time, highlighting how cheating has evolved and impacted various titles. Games like Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, Fortnite, and Grand Theft Auto Online are examined for common cheats such as aimbots, wallhacks, and exploits, underscoring the persistent challenge of maintaining fair play in the gaming industry.
PUBG tips: top Battlegrounds tricks for that chicken dinnerThis guide provides essential tips and tricks for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds to help players achieve a "chicken dinner." It covers strategies for movement, utilizing the blue zone, weapon handling, supply drops, and using utility items like smoke grenades effectively.