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<br>2017 has been a special year for video games. It witnessed the return of such important series as The Legend of Zelda , saw factory line franchises like Call of Duty return to their roots, and even bore witness to the arrival of some impressive new propert<br><br> <br>When it comes to online gaming, there are certain groups that can be easily identified by a few qualities; DOTA players are slimeballs, CS:GO players are always screaming about grenades, and Diablo 2 players still exist, believe it or not (although it is one of the greatest games ever ma<br><br> <br>In short, players need - and deserve - to feel supported. It's something that Turtle Rock didn't quite manage, and it's a problem that other games have also struggled with. Destiny 2 may have been one of the top trending video games of 2017 , resulting in some huge sales figures and extremely strong launch reviews, but a series of poor behind-the-scenes decisions from Bungie has left players unimpressed, and as a result the game has not had the same reach as its predeces<br><br> <br>Overwatch may have avoided controversy for its microtransactions, and PUBG may also manage to dodge this bullet, but that is not always the case. One major example of how microtransactions can kill a game's momentum is Evolve , the asymmetrical shooter from former Left 4 Dead developer Turtle Rock. The title had a hugely popular beta testing period, and a lot was expected of it when it launched pro<br><br> <br>The size of the oasis was increased with more buildings nearby and there are extra farming points (small building sets) added near various cities and towns. The number of buildings in some city areas was reduced to cut down on excessive building density along with some excessive cover points (rocks, drums, boxes) inside various cities and towns. Elsewhere in open areas more trees and rocks have been added to offer more cover in open areas and some building interiors have been simplif<br><br> <br>Another comic involving a young boy and his father's utter disappointment, this time at a much early age. We believe that the baby after just being born was influenced by a doctor who was a fan of Fortnite. Get them while they are young, it always works. And it always will w<br><br> <br>The issue of Steam content control has been one that has caused debate for a long time, and some critics have been quick to point out a lack of quality control on the digital distribution platform. One of the most high-profile of these critics is Jim Sterling, who took the time to point out the most poor quality games on Steam, including the vast library of games from Digital Homic<br><br> <br>Loot doesn't do you much good when you don't have anyway to make off with it. Sure, crafty players may lay it like a trail of brass casing breadcrumbs to draw unwitting prey into a trap, but most likely, you're just going to flounder around with it and get caught trying to figure out how to carry all of<br><br> <br>After teasing major balance changes PUBG Corp outlined exactly what players can expect from PC 1.0 Update #12 . First, let's look at the balance changes, and then we'll showcase the new additions to the g<br><br> <br>If you're with your real friends, there really isn't a reason to lie. But if you're with strangers, then yes, you need to put on a sweater, smile, and act like you're going to do something besides scream about chicken dinners to strangers on the inter<br><br> <br>The title certainly has its issues, with an overall weaker story and the inexplicable addition of loot box microtransactions that has received plenty of criticism. However, overall it's still an excellent game for players who want more of that blend of Assassin's Creed and Lord of the Rin<br><br> <br>That said, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is a great success. The duo of Chloe and Nadine offers up great chemistry, while the game's slightly larger maps gives a decent level of variety on the game's linear narrative structure. More than anything, it proves that there's still life in the Uncharted franchise <br><br> <br>The Divinity: Original Sin games are some of the great triumphs of the crowdfunding model. Built around mechanics that traditional AAA gaming has shied away from, the tactical, slow-burning RPG gameplay has left plenty of players hoo<br><br> <br>You're going to hear from a Fortnite fan on this article, but that's only because some of us are poor and [https://Fpsgamerbase.com/events/apex-legends-lands-on-nintendo-switch-2-revamped-performance-free-skin-alert free Legendary pathfinder skin]-to-play games are the only thing we can roll with. That doesn't mean that PUBG isn't good, but hey, people just can't like both equally. So take it easy on Fortnite and Paladins. They may be similar to other games, but they offer a happiness to children and less productive grown-ups that is usually reserved for sitting around in your underwear on your couch, watching bad movies on Netf<br><br> <br>However, those sales don't just relate to hype, with Call of Duty: WWII sitting pretty as one of the best games that the series has seen in years. Not only did the campaign pack a serious punch, but the game's War mode is perhaps the best innovation that Call of Duty has seen in some t<br>
<br>Adrenaline is similar to energy drinks. The biggest difference is that it provides the full protection and has the ability to heal a player. They may take a little longer to administer compared to other options, but they can provide you with a winning edge. The added movement speed boost is no joke — it can save your bacon in a pinch. Don't be surprised if an opponent turns the tables on you by popping some adrenaline and zipping aro<br><br> <br>Earlier we talked about barricading bridges and what that can do for you as an offensive-minded player. It was also mentioned that if you encounter this strategy being done by another team against you that vaulting over the bridge into the water could mean the difference between life and elimination. Once you hit the water and start swimming for sure it's now time to get extra careful Newer players may assume that once you're in the water there's nothing to worry about. On the contrary, the water is where you're most vulnerable and susceptible to gunshots. Players can and will see your head and arms traversing the water and will do everything in their power to make sure you never see the shorel<br><br> <br>Previously we discussed a mechanic for those comfortable with close range confrontation and also a mechanic that's super helpful for sniper rifle users at a distance. Now let's discuss using part of the landscape to your advantage. This really only works when the circle surrounds the military base on the Erangel map, but it's definitely worth adding to your PUBG strategy vault. Once you've gathered some decent inventory with your squad and are headed for the circle inside or surrounding the military base it's time to each grab a vehicle and block one of the bridges. At this point, you'll know that many other players will be filtering themselves towards the island to the south. Just like the storm circle does for the entire match, you're systematically forcing a fight with other players. Considering your gun skill is above average this is a great way to rack up points and nerf the competition. This also works in refers, especially when the dropship flies over the military base. If you ever encounter this situation from the other perspective always remember that you can vault the barriers on the bridge and swim to safety. Later we'll cover how you can use swimming to your advantage in many situati<br><br> <br>The strategies for solo and duo both apply to squad, with the difference being that squads can use greater numbers to make the strategies even deadlier. For example, one player can lead an enemy into a room with three of their teammates, as opposed to just one person lying in w<br> <br>Sniper Elite 4 blends long-range sniping with up close and personal stealth incredibly well, all built around a number of expansive, multi-layered maps that offer plenty of options for would-be assassins. All in all, Sniper Elite 4 is a game that shouldn't be overloo<br><br> <br>If you're playing PUBG there's a high chance that you've at least dabbled with the Call of Duty franchise in some capacity. That also means that there's a very high likelihood that you played Call of Duty with that one friend with the super expensive headset. There's a reason players who take the game way too seriously splurge on these headsets; directional audio. PUBG also features this type of audio and [https://fpsgamerbase.com/events/apex-legends-lands-on-nintendo-switch-2-revamped-performance-free-skin-alert Apex Legends Season 26] it can be the difference in coming out on top. Not only can you hear other players near you in a match. If you listen close enough, or your headset is good enough, you can hear the specific direction in which they are moving. Many shooters offer radars that allow players to get a general sense of where their opponents are. PUBG trades in that user interface tool for the simple use of sound. Want to get a jump on someone trying to sneak up on you? Do you want to sneak up on an unsuspecting player or team? The sound is going to be your best friend. Some of the best PUBG players in the world use sound to their advantage and is a huge reason they can rack up so many defeats in a ma<br><br> <br>A flash hider is a useful attachment in PUBG . It removes muzzle flashes when you fire, so players may find it difficult to locate you if you are far enough. The other big thing that a flash hider does is reduce both horizontal and vertical recoil. It reduces both enough to be worthwhile. Certain weapons may have worse recoil than others, so having a flash hider attachment is very handy. There are flash hiders for submachine guns, snipers, and rifles — so you have no excuse not to prioritize this upgr<br><br> <br>Close Doors - When looting a building, it's smart to close doors behind you. Not only does this prevent enemies from shooting through the open doors, but it could also trick them into thinking that the house is unoccupied - the perfect opportunity for a sneak att<br><br> <br>Staying vigilant to your surroundings is arguably one of the most important things to remember when trying to survive in PUBG , as it is often your surroundings that can provide the most important clues when dealing with incoming enem<br>

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Adrenaline is similar to energy drinks. The biggest difference is that it provides the full protection and has the ability to heal a player. They may take a little longer to administer compared to other options, but they can provide you with a winning edge. The added movement speed boost is no joke — it can save your bacon in a pinch. Don't be surprised if an opponent turns the tables on you by popping some adrenaline and zipping aro


Earlier we talked about barricading bridges and what that can do for you as an offensive-minded player. It was also mentioned that if you encounter this strategy being done by another team against you that vaulting over the bridge into the water could mean the difference between life and elimination. Once you hit the water and start swimming for sure it's now time to get extra careful Newer players may assume that once you're in the water there's nothing to worry about. On the contrary, the water is where you're most vulnerable and susceptible to gunshots. Players can and will see your head and arms traversing the water and will do everything in their power to make sure you never see the shorel


Previously we discussed a mechanic for those comfortable with close range confrontation and also a mechanic that's super helpful for sniper rifle users at a distance. Now let's discuss using part of the landscape to your advantage. This really only works when the circle surrounds the military base on the Erangel map, but it's definitely worth adding to your PUBG strategy vault. Once you've gathered some decent inventory with your squad and are headed for the circle inside or surrounding the military base it's time to each grab a vehicle and block one of the bridges. At this point, you'll know that many other players will be filtering themselves towards the island to the south. Just like the storm circle does for the entire match, you're systematically forcing a fight with other players. Considering your gun skill is above average this is a great way to rack up points and nerf the competition. This also works in refers, especially when the dropship flies over the military base. If you ever encounter this situation from the other perspective always remember that you can vault the barriers on the bridge and swim to safety. Later we'll cover how you can use swimming to your advantage in many situati


The strategies for solo and duo both apply to squad, with the difference being that squads can use greater numbers to make the strategies even deadlier. For example, one player can lead an enemy into a room with three of their teammates, as opposed to just one person lying in w

Sniper Elite 4 blends long-range sniping with up close and personal stealth incredibly well, all built around a number of expansive, multi-layered maps that offer plenty of options for would-be assassins. All in all, Sniper Elite 4 is a game that shouldn't be overloo


If you're playing PUBG there's a high chance that you've at least dabbled with the Call of Duty franchise in some capacity. That also means that there's a very high likelihood that you played Call of Duty with that one friend with the super expensive headset. There's a reason players who take the game way too seriously splurge on these headsets; directional audio. PUBG also features this type of audio and Apex Legends Season 26 it can be the difference in coming out on top. Not only can you hear other players near you in a match. If you listen close enough, or your headset is good enough, you can hear the specific direction in which they are moving. Many shooters offer radars that allow players to get a general sense of where their opponents are. PUBG trades in that user interface tool for the simple use of sound. Want to get a jump on someone trying to sneak up on you? Do you want to sneak up on an unsuspecting player or team? The sound is going to be your best friend. Some of the best PUBG players in the world use sound to their advantage and is a huge reason they can rack up so many defeats in a ma


A flash hider is a useful attachment in PUBG . It removes muzzle flashes when you fire, so players may find it difficult to locate you if you are far enough. The other big thing that a flash hider does is reduce both horizontal and vertical recoil. It reduces both enough to be worthwhile. Certain weapons may have worse recoil than others, so having a flash hider attachment is very handy. There are flash hiders for submachine guns, snipers, and rifles — so you have no excuse not to prioritize this upgr


Close Doors - When looting a building, it's smart to close doors behind you. Not only does this prevent enemies from shooting through the open doors, but it could also trick them into thinking that the house is unoccupied - the perfect opportunity for a sneak att


Staying vigilant to your surroundings is arguably one of the most important things to remember when trying to survive in PUBG , as it is often your surroundings that can provide the most important clues when dealing with incoming enem