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PUBG: Blindspot is going offline forever after just two months in early access, despite Krafton's record Battlegrounds revenues
The free-to-play tactical shooter PUBG: Blindspot will be shut down on March 30th, just two months after its early access launch on February 5th. Developers Arc Team cited an inability to sustainably provide the intended player experience. This comes despite Krafton, the publisher, reporting record revenues from PUBG: Battlegrounds.
Stellar Blade's Eve Invades PUBG in Unexpected Crossover
PUBG is featuring a crossover with Stellar Blade, adding the protagonist Eve to the popular battle royale. Developed by PUBG Studios and owned by Krafton, the game remains a significant player in the genre across PC, console, and mobile platforms. This collaboration with Shift Up's Stellar Blade may entice players to return to PUBG.
The Sandbox NEW Playtest Is Live
The Sandbox has launched a playtest for its new mobile battle royale game, The Sandbox NEXT, running from March 26 to April 5. Developed using Unreal Engine, the game allows integration of player-owned assets and features both solo and multiplayer modes. This move signifies The Sandbox's strategic shift towards enhanced mobile accessibility and broader market reach.
Jujutsu Kaisen actor responds after viewers point out Culling Game error: "We'll fix it"
Robbie Daymond, the English voice actor for Megumi Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen, has confirmed that a pronunciation error in the Culling Game information will be fixed. The error was pointed out by viewers in the English dub of season 3. Actor Adam McArthur also previously commented on the complexity of the Culling Game's rules.
Why a Basic Fortnite Tweet Got 5K Likes and What It Says About Gaming
A 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.
Fortnite Rivalries and the Showdown leaderboard explained
Fortnite has introduced a new 'Rivalries' mechanic for Chapter 7, Season 2, where players are assigned rivals to eliminate within a time limit for in-game currency. This currency, Rivalry Credits, can be used to purchase weapons and gear, and progress also feeds into the Showdown leaderboard. The article explains how Rivalries work, the rewards available, and the details of both the in-game and online Showdown leaderboards, which offer cosmetic and even physical prizes.
Fortnite Players Claim Game ‘Destroyed Itself in One Week’ After Updates
Fortnite players are expressing significant frustration with recent game updates, with some claiming Epic Games has "destroyed" the game in a single week. Despite enjoying new content like an "ice vs The Rock" mode, players are quitting due to other changes they deem detrimental. This situation highlights ongoing community concerns about Epic Games' approach to live service game development and updates.
After leaving Respawn to work on Highguard, a former Apex Legends developer has been rehired by EA
Former Apex Legends developer Derek Bentley has been rehired by Respawn Entertainment at EA after his previous studio, Wildlight Entertainment, shut down its hero shooter Highguard. Bentley will return as a principal environment artist for Apex Legends. This news comes as Apex Legends prepares to end its season updates on the Nintendo Switch.
Apex Legends Soldiers Get Their Gear Back in Season 28 Split 2 Hotfix
Respawn Entertainment released a hotfix for Apex Legends Season 28 Split 2 on March 24th to address several critical bugs. The update fixes an issue where players would respawn with weapon attachments, resolves Season 28 Split 2 badge calibration problems, and addresses various crashes. The Galactic Guardian Horizon skin was temporarily disabled due to causing crashes.
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Drops Legendary Rewards for Community Cheat Hunters
24 Entertainment has implemented a new anti-cheat reward system for NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, incentivizing players to report cheaters with in-game rewards, including a legendary spear skin. This community-driven approach aims to foster a fair competitive environment by rewarding accurate reporting and complementing automated detection systems.
Black Ops 7 Season 03: Full Intel
Activision Publishing has detailed the extensive content update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 03, launching on April 2nd across all platforms. The update introduces new maps, modes, weapons, and events for Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone, including the new "Launch Pad" POI in Verdansk and the "Endgame" mode going free-to-play for a limited time.
Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 03 Content Drop: The Full Details
Season 03 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone launched on April 2, introducing new content across all modes. This update includes new and remastered Multiplayer maps, the Ashwood Zombies Survival Map, a new Verdansk POI, and a limited-time free-to-play Operation. The season will also feature new game modes, weapons, attachments, and events, with further content planned for mid-season updates.
Warzone BO7 season 3 early patch notes – Verdansk update, Avalon in BR, 6 weapons, and more
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 3 is bringing significant updates to Warzone, including the addition of the Avalon map to regular battle royale rotation and new POIs like Launch Pad in Verdansk. Players can expect six new weapons, new limited-time modes such as Launch Squad and Hot Pursuit, and the introduction of mechanics like Wall Jump and Grapple Hook.
MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE Season 16 Live
Season 16 of Bandai Namco's free-to-play battle royale MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE has launched, introducing the character Star and Stripe and new Battle Styles for Bakugo. The update also features a special roll feature for Battle Styles and limited-time events. The game is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Nintendo Switch with crossplay support.
MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE SEASON 16 ADDS BELOVED HERO STAR AND STRIPE AND EVENTS TO CELEBRATE THE GAME’S ANNIVERSARY
MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE Season 16 has launched, introducing the new character Star and Stripe to the free-to-play Battle Royale game. The update also features anniversary celebrations with special in-game events and content. The game is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC with cross-play compatibility.
CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 3 Adds New Maps, More Guns, And New Verdansk POI
Activision has detailed the content for Season 3 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone, launching April 2. The update includes new weapons, a battle pass, additional multiplayer maps, a new Zombies map, and a new point-of-interest in Verdansk. The campaign mode Endgame will also be free-to-play for a limited time.
Pokémon Champions Launching on Nintendo Switch on April 8 with a Performance Enhancing Nintendo Switch 2 Patch Dropping the Same Day | Console Creatures
Pokémon Champions will launch on Nintendo Switch on April 8, with a performance-enhancing patch for the Nintendo Switch 2 also releasing the same day. The free-to-start battle-focused title will feature Ranked, Casual, and Private Battles, and will integrate with Pokémon Home to allow players to use Pokémon from Pokémon GO and past mainline games. A starter bundle with extra storage and music will also be available.
Fortnite maker Epic cuts over 1,000 jobs as battle royale suffers slump - "We're spending significantly more than we're making"
Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees due to a significant downturn in Fortnite's engagement, leading to the company spending more than it earns. CEO Tim Sweeney stated the cuts are necessary to keep the company funded and are not related to AI development. The company is also implementing cost-saving measures across contracting and marketing.
Fortnite developer Epic Games is cutting over 1,000 jobs
Epic Games, the developer behind Fortnite and Unreal Engine, is laying off over 1,000 employees due to declining Fortnite engagement and increased spending. CEO Tim Sweeney stated the company needs to downsize to achieve financial stability, with cost-saving measures also impacting contracting and marketing.
Pokémon Champions Launches April 8 on Switch With Online Battles and Free-to-Start Model
Pokémon Champions, a free-to-start battle-focused game, will launch for Nintendo Switch on April 8, with an update for Switch 2 available at launch. The game centers around player-versus-player battles using familiar Pokémon mechanics, featuring various online modes like Ranked Battles and Casual Battles. While the base game is free, optional purchases include a Starter Pack, Premium Battle Pass, and Membership.