Xeno Point
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Bulletstorm dev People Can Fly acquires Cooldown GamesPeople Can Fly has acquired Dallas-based Cooldown Games for an undisclosed sum, establishing a new publishing vertical. The acquisition will see People Can Fly provide capital and operational support for Cooldown's current and upcoming third-party titles, strengthening its publishing activities and revenue streams.- PEOPLE CAN FLY GROUP ACQUIRES COOLDOWN GAMES BRAND, PUBLISHING RIGHTS, AND VETERAN GEARBOX PUBLISHING TEAM TO RESTORE ITS GLOBAL PUBLISHING VERTICAL.People Can Fly Group has acquired the Cooldown Games brand, its publishing rights, and a team from Gearbox Publishing to re-establish its global publishing vertical. This move aims to strengthen People Can Fly's self-publishing strategy, increase profit margins on owned intellectual property, and introduce a new revenue stream through third-party publishing agreements. The acquisition also provides growth capital and operational support to Cooldown Games' existing slate of titles.
"I have big respect for them" - PUBG's boss looks to old foe Fortnite to secure the future of its battle royaleTaeseok Jang, Krafton's head of the PUBG IP franchise group, expresses respect for Fortnite's success in evolving the battle royale genre into a platform for user-generated content and diverse experiences. Despite challenges faced by Fortnite and the broader live service market, Jang believes PUBG: Battlegrounds is well-positioned for future growth by embracing a similar platform model and unique gameplay.
PUBG's new co-op PvE mode, Xeno Point, offers a strange vision of a post-battle royale futurePUBG Battlegrounds is introducing a new co-op PvE mode called Xeno Point, separate from its core battle royale experience. This mode features squad-based gameplay with progression systems, crafting, and upgraded weapons. While the preview suggests the mode is manageable even on higher difficulties, its long-term appeal and originality remain a question.- PUBG Has Its Sights Set on Fortnite as It Aims to Become “A Global Cultural Icon”PUBG aims to become a global cultural icon, setting its sights on Fortnite's success. The game is looking towards the future with new modes like the sci-fi roguelite Xeno Point.