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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.
Inside the Heist: How PUBG Teamed Up with Payday to Evolve Beyond Battle Royale
PUBG: Battlegrounds has launched a limited-time collaboration with the Payday franchise, introducing a new heist mode developed in partnership with Starbreeze Studios. This mode aims to demonstrate PUBG's potential as a platform for diverse gameplay experiences beyond its core battle royale offering. The Payday mode features cooperative heists with distinct player classes and the choice between stealth or direct combat approaches.
Morning Patches
This article provides a brief overview of recent official patches and updates for several games. It mentions updates for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire, PUBG: Battlegrounds, and Tom Clancy's The Division 2, highlighting new content and fixes.
Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games Of All Time, Including New Heights For Mario Kart 8
This 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.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloads
Sony has released the top downloaded games for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2 in Southeast Asia for April 2026. Pragmata led the PS5 charts in Asia, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and NTE: Neverness to Everness debuted on the PS VR2 and free-to-play charts respectively.
Danger Zone
PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding the number of cheaters banned between April 27th and May 3rd. The article details the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.
PUBG comes out with another collab, one that can net you thousands of dollars if you're popular enough
PUBG: Battlegrounds has launched a new collaboration with Payday, introducing a cooperative heist game mode and a streamer challenge with a £100,000 prize pool. The event is available on PC and consoles, with specific dates for each platform. Participants in the streamer challenge must meet certain streaming hour requirements to be eligible for prizes.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS INTRODUCES “PAYDAY” HEIST MODE WITH NEW TRAILER FEATURING 070 SHAKE
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has launched a new limited-time cooperative heist mode called "PAYDAY," developed in collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment. Available from May 12 to June 10, the mode features stealth and combat gameplay with five distinct player classes and missions set in urban environments. A new cinematic trailer for the mode includes an original track by artist 070 Shake.
Krafton Q1 revenue up 56.9% to $931m, driven by mobile content
Krafton reported record first-quarter results with revenue up 56.9% to $931 million, driven primarily by its mobile segment and the PUBG franchise. The company also reaffirmed its AI-first strategy, emphasizing its use of artificial intelligence for game development and enhanced player experiences.
PUBG Global Series Circuit 2 Kicks Off May 20 With $500K Prize Pool | HappyGamer
The PUBG Global Series Circuit 2 is set to begin on May 20 in Seoul, featuring 24 teams competing for a $500,000 prize pool, with the top 8 teams qualifying for the Esports World Cup. The tournament will incorporate points from Circuit 1 and introduce significant map changes with terrain destruction now available on all major competitive maps, fundamentally altering tactical gameplay.
KRAFTON ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
KRAFTON announced record-breaking first quarter 2026 financial results, with revenue reaching KRW 1.3714 trillion and operating profit at KRW 561.6 billion. The PUBG IP franchise saw significant growth, contributing to the company's success. Future growth drivers include the scaling up of inZOI, the early access launch of Subnautica 2, and advancements in their AI for Game initiative.