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PUBG: DED.NET Developer Argues Making a Game for the Mass Market Where 'Nobody's Too Offended and Everybody Kind of Likes It' Has Become 'Box Office Poison'
DED.NET developer Dave Curd believes that creating games designed to broadly appeal to the mass market, avoiding offense and aiming for universal liking, has become commercially unsuccessful. He describes this approach as 'box office poison' in the current gaming landscape.
PUBG's new spin-off game is 'faster, meaner, and more aggressive' with sword hands and 'a little bit…
PUBG Studios and Krafton have revealed PUBG: DED NET, a new '90s-set roguelite FPS spin-off that is described as faster, meaner, and more aggressive than the original PUBG. Creative director Dave Curd highlighted features like build variety, 'sword hands' for melee combat, and a soundtrack featuring grunge and hip-hop.
The MOP Up: Hearthstone hosts Azeroth’s Most Wanted
Hearthstone's Patch 36.4 introduces new Class Sets, an Arena season, and event rewards. This roundup also covers updates and events from various other games including No Man's Sky, Grim Dawn, ARC Raiders, Diablo, and Myth of Empires: Throne. Ubisoft is forming a player council for testing, and Thatgamecompany is expanding its publishing efforts.
Xbox Gamescom 2026 Day Two: 19 Games and Announcements You Need to Know About | Invision Game Community
Xbox's second Gamescom 2026 showcase highlighted a diverse range of upcoming games, emphasizing discovery over blockbuster reveals. The presentation featured new titles like Rogue Fortune, PUBG: DED.NET, Cassette Beasts 2002, and Militsioner, alongside updates for established franchises such as Dune: Awakening, Planet Zoo 2, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Many of these titles will be available on Xbox Game Pass, showcasing the breadth of experiences coming to the Xbox ecosystem.
Gamescom 2026 live hub: The latest news and previews from the biggest gaming event of the year
This article serves as a live hub for Gamescom 2026, providing updates on news, previews, and announcements from the event. Key reveals include a new Dungeons & Dragons game called Warlock, Rainbow Six Tactics, a new PUBG title set in the '90s, and Nodusfall from Hoyoverse. The Grand Theft Auto 6 showcase, though not officially part of Gamescom, is also highlighted as a major event of the week.
D&D, LEGO, and mounting ennui: Our biggest games from Gamescom 2026
Several outlets expressed disappointment with the Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live showcase, finding many announcements to be uninspired or lacking substance. While games like Lego Skylines, No Law, and Afterworld garnered some interest, the overall impression was one of "mounting ennui" and a reliance on familiar tropes. The event's format was criticized for prioritizing short, flashy trailers over meaningful game reveals.
Battle royale goes grunge: there's a new PUBG game and it's set in the '90s
Krafton has announced PUBG: Ded.net, a new multiplayer first-person shooter that blends battle royale elements with roguelite progression. Set in the 1990s, the game allows players to experiment with unique abilities and combat approaches, with progression carrying over between runs. Closed beta registration is now open for the PC title.
New PUBG Game Ded Net Looks Nothing Like PUBG
Krafton announced PUBG Ded Net, a new multiplayer FPS spin-off set in the 90s world of Cascadia. The game combines shooter gameplay with roguelite progression, and players can sign up for testing on its website. This is part of Krafton's strategy to expand the PUBG brand into a universe spanning multiple titles and genres.
Nearly 500k players showed up for the Wardogs beta: 'The reaction from the FPS community has been insane'
The milsim FPS Wardogs saw over 500,000 unique players participate in its recent closed beta, with a peak of over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam. Game director Howard Philpott expressed excitement about the strong reaction from the FPS community. The game, which features realistic ballistics and large maps, is set to enter early access on September 10.
How to Turn Off Quick Resume on Xbox, and When You Actually Should
The Xbox Series X|S Quick Resume feature allows players to suspend and quickly return to multiple games. While beneficial for single-player experiences, it can cause connection issues in online multiplayer titles. The article explains how to disable Quick Resume for individual games, manage suspended titles, and identifies games that are prone to issues with the feature, such as Call of Duty and Halo Infinite.
S2G Esports wins the 2026 PUBG Mobile World Cup after nail-biting Paris finale
S2G Esports has won the 2026 PUBG Mobile World Cup, securing the championship title and the largest share of the $3.025 million prize pool. The Turkish team accumulated 154 points in a dramatic Grand Finals held in Paris, also earning a spot in the 2026 PUBG Mobile Global Championship. Tianba's Qzz was named the tournament's FMVP despite S2G Esports' victory.
S2G Wins PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026
S2G has won the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026, securing the championship title after a dramatic final day. The team overcame strong competition to claim the $500,000 prize from a total pool of $1,700,000, along with 130 PMGC points and 1,000 club points. This victory sets the stage for teams to prepare for the upcoming PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2026.
PUBG Mobile World Cup Grand Finals set as reigning champion Alpha7 crashes out
The 16-team field for the PUBG Mobile World Cup Grand Finals is set, with reigning champions Alpha7 Esports and Wolves Esports failing to qualify. Tianba, AlUla Club, NS RedForce, FURIA, GodLike Esports, and 4Thrives secured the final spots after the Survival Stage. The Grand Finals will take place from August 14-16 in Paris, featuring 18 matches and a $3.025 million prize pool.
PUBG MOBILE’s World of Wonder Gets Overrun by Brainrot Royale’s Meme Creatures
PUBG MOBILE's World of Wonder creator platform has launched a new mode called Brainrot Royale, featuring viral meme creatures from Do Big Studio. This mode shifts from traditional battle royale to a hoarding contest where players collect meme characters, upgrade weapons, and defend their collections from rivals. The collaboration aims to bring fresh experiences to players and empower creators within the platform.
PUBG is hosting a modding competition, and you could earn a share of $95k
PUBG owner Krafton, in partnership with modding platform CurseForge, has launched a modding competition with a total prize pool of $95,000. Participants can submit mods across Creative, Combat, and Survival categories, with winning creations featured in the new PUBG: Playgrounds hub. The competition runs from August 12 to September 2, with public voting from September 6 to September 9.
Steam gamers have spoken: innovative indies like Palworld continue to thrive while traditional triple-A flounders for a foothold
PC gaming on Steam in 2026 shows a strong trend of innovative indie titles like Palworld thriving, while traditional AAA games struggle to gain traction. Despite industry layoffs, unique projects from smaller teams are resonating with players, contrasting with the performance of recent AAA releases such as Halo: Campaign Evolved and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Subnautica 2 and PUBG bolster Krafton's Q2 revenue
Krafton reported record second-quarter revenue of ₩1.29 trillion ($889.1 million), a 94.9 percent increase, driven by the success of Subnautica 2 and the PUBG franchise. The company also saw operating profit rise 67 percent to ₩410.9 billion ($283.1 million).
Subnautica 2’s 5M+ box sales helped Krafton reach record-setting second quarter earnings for this year
Krafton reported record-setting second quarter earnings, driven by over 5 million sales of Subnautica 2 within 22 days of its early access release and continued growth of PUBG. Despite a net profit deficit due to a $250 million payout to Unknown Worlds, the company plans to develop Subnautica into a lasting franchise IP.
You might not hear that much about it anymore, but the PUBG series grew its revenue by 25% in the first half of 2026
Krafton announced that the PUBG intellectual property collectively generated 25% more revenue in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year. This growth was driven by PUBG: Battlegrounds, PUBG Mobile, and Battlegrounds Mobile India, with recent collaborations and new modes cited as key factors. The company also noted strong early access performance for Subnautica 2, leading to its development as a franchise IP.
Subnautica and PUBG franchises drive Krafton Q2 revenue up 94.9% to $889.1m
Krafton reported a record second quarter with revenue up 94.9% to $889.1 million and operating profit up 67% to $283.1 million, driven by the success of Unknown Worlds' Subnautica 2 and the PUBG franchise. Subnautica 2 surpassed five million units sold in Early Access, while PUBG revenue increased 25% year-over-year. Krafton plans to announce five new titles by 2027, including new projects based on the PUBG IP.
