PUBG: Battlegrounds
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KRAFTON INTRODUCES PUBG ALLY BETA TEST
KRAFTON is launching a beta test for Ally Duo, a new Arcade mode for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS featuring an AI companion named Ella, powered by KRAFTON's PUBG Ally AI technology. This mode allows players to team up with Ella, communicating via voice commands in Korean, Chinese, and English, to collaborate on in-game actions. The beta runs globally from June 17 to July 1, with KRAFTON aiming to gather feedback to further develop AI-driven gameplay experiences.
NVIDIA, KRAFTON, NC and Reigning ‘League of Legends’ Champions T1 Celebrate RTX Spark at Korea’s PC Bangs
NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang introduced the new RTX Spark superchip in South Korea, targeting personal AI and gaming. Leading developers like KRAFTON and NC are integrating the technology, which promises high-performance gaming on slim laptops and efficient desktops. Huang celebrated the launch with esports team T1 and demonstrated games like PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and CINDER CITY at local PC bangs.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloads
PlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for May 2026 across PS5, PS4, and PS VR2. In Asia, '007 First Light' led the PS5 charts, while 'NTE: Neverness to Everness' topped the Free to Play charts.
Evening Esports and Competitions
Cyberpunk 2077 and Blue Prince were among the winners of the 2026 Apple Design Awards. Additionally, the PUBG Saturday Custom Games are set to return this weekend for PUBG: Battlegrounds players.
Danger Zone
PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding weekly bans for the period of May 25th to May 31st. This notice addresses the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.
PUBG MOBILE x aespa Collab Brings K-Pop Skins, Emotes & Exclusive Rewards in Limited-Time Event |
PUBG MOBILE is hosting a limited-time collaboration event with K-pop group aespa from June 1st to June 30th. The event introduces exclusive in-game content, including themed outfits, dance emotes inspired by aespa's music, voice packs, and collectible items. Players can unlock music tracks like "Whiplash" and "Dark Arts" for lobby music and experience aespa's futuristic aesthetic through various cosmetic rewards.
Morning Esports and Competitions
Details for the PUBG Nations Cup 2026 tournament have been announced for PUBG: Battlegrounds. The event is part of the ongoing esports competitions for the popular battle royale title.
Danger Zone
PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding its weekly ban statistics for the period of May 18th to May 24th. The notice details the number of accounts banned for cheating during that week.
Steam Week in Review: Steam is flooded with liminal spaces games and I approve, but I think I've found the best to…
The article discusses the surge of 'liminal spaces' games on Steam, highlighting Dreamcore as a notable example. It explores the appeal of these games, which evoke feelings of nostalgia and unease, and touches upon Steam's top-selling titles and notable user reviews.
Popular Online Video Games Right Now (2026)
This article discusses the factors contributing to the enduring popularity of online video games in 2026, focusing on competitive balance, social interaction, and continuous updates. It categorizes popular genres like tactical shooters, battle royales, MMORPGs, MOBAs, and co-op sandbox games, offering advice on choosing a game that fits individual preferences and schedules. The piece also touches upon the potential downsides of live-service models, such as pressure from daily rewards and battle passes, and emphasizes the importance of responsible play and time management.
Evening Esports and Competitions
The PUBG Global Championship 2026 will be held in İstanbul, Türkiye. This announcement was made as part of the ongoing esports and competitions coverage for PUBG: Battlegrounds.
Danger Zone
A free horror game was removed from Steam due to malware concerns. Separately, PUBG: Battlegrounds issued a notice regarding weekly bans for the period of May 11th to May 17th, indicating ongoing efforts to combat cheating.
LG reveals the world's first native 1,000 Hz 1080p panel but you're gonna need a beast of a rig to make good…
LG has unveiled the world's first 1,000 Hz FHD (1080p) gaming monitor, the UltraGear 25G590B, featuring a 24.5-inch IPS panel. This new monitor aims to provide ultra-fast visual response and motion clarity for competitive gaming. The article also discusses the high-end PC hardware required to achieve such frame rates and compares it to existing high-refresh-rate monitors.
Steam week in review: metroidvanias are still coming thick and fast, but has the world moved on?
Despite the release of several high-quality metroidvania titles on Steam, the genre's buzz has diminished, potentially due to genre fatigue and the unpredictable nature of indie development. Games like Clockwork Ambrosia showcase impressive pixel art and design, but struggle to gain traction amidst larger releases and shifting market trends.
The MOP Up: EverQuest II invites players back to Kunark Ascending
EverQuest II's time-locked progression server Varsoon has launched its 13th expansion, Kunark Ascending. The article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for Dungeons and Dragons Online, Myth of Empires: Throne, PUBG Battlegrounds, Last Epoch, Uncharted Waters Online, Entropia Universe, Gamble with Your Friends, Stardew Valley, Undecember, Reverse: 1999, and Marvel Rivals.
Danger Zone
PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding weekly bans for the period of May 4th to May 10th. This notice is part of the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.
Morning Esports and Competitions
PUBG: Battlegrounds is hosting a 'PUBG X PAYDAY' event where players can stream the heist for a chance to win $100,000. This event highlights the game's competitive and esports aspects.
PUBG partners with PAYDAY for a new heist game mode
PUBG: Battlegrounds has introduced a limited-time PvE heist mode in collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment, inspired by the Payday franchise. This co-op experience allows up to four players to infiltrate locations, steal loot, and fight off security waves, featuring distinct player classes and unlockable skills. The mode is available on PC and consoles until mid-June.
PUBG teams up with PAYDAY for limited-time PvE heists in latest patch update
PUBG: Battlegrounds has introduced a limited-time PvE heist mode called PAYDAY, a collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment. Available on PC from May 13 to June 17 and on consoles from May 21 to June 25, the mode features four-player co-op missions with loot, class-based builds, and security forces, inspired by the PAYDAY series.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS LAUNCHES “PAYDAY” CO-OP HEIST MODE IN COLLABORATION WITH STARBREEZE ENTERTAINMENT
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has launched a new limited-time PvE mode called "PAYDAY," developed in collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment. This four-player co-op experience, available on PC and consoles, features class-based gameplay and heist missions inspired by the PAYDAY franchise. The update also includes a new Event Pass with PAYDAY-themed cosmetics.