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<br>One thing PUBG definitely has going for it is multiple maps - there is a lot more to explore in PUBG, and each of the three - soon four! - maps feels like an entirely different game mode, requiring very different strateg<br><br> <br>Despite claims that H1Z1 was dead and the depressing, massive drop in player activity that can be seen on Steam Charts , Daybreak remains confident and dedicated to their battle royale title. It launched out of early access finally two weeks ago and brought with it a surprise brand new mode called **Auto Royale ** which "puts the pedal to the metal within the standard battle royale conce<br><br> <br>H1Z1 began as a Sony Online Entertainment clone of the at-the-time popular DayZ - a game that itself began as a mod for ARMA 2 but that found itself as a real standalone title before it was abandoned by its player base and never really finished. H1Z1 was a similar survival-based zombie game, launched in early access three years ago at the beginning of 2015 during a time when Daybreak Games acquired Sony Online Entertainment's titles/ass<br><br> <br>Sadly, if you want to get around these huge maps, you’ll probably have a better chance of winning the game if you actually just suck it up and walk. You might even win a game if you pass up on those loud vehic<br><br> <br>While a (sort of) new vehicle appeared this weekend during the PUBG event - an armored UAZ jeep - PUBG is getting an entirely new ride specific to the Miramar map. It's a muscle car called the Mirado and looks perfect for the setting. It's the fastest vehicle on the map and found in city/urban ar<br><br> <br>_ Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds _ was released in March 2017, only a few months prior to _ Fortnite _ . While the game had plenty of players, it slowly lost its grasp on the leader of the battle royale scene to _ Fortnite _ . However, _ Fortnite’s _ popularity was not the only factor that weighed against _ PUBG<br><br> <br>The lack of a building ability also allows _ PUBG _ to hone in on its intuitiveness. Upgrading weapons and armor is simple and easy to pick up. Tossing grenades and other throwables is a bit trickier to pull off, but once you get a feel for it, the act of throwing an explosive becomes nearly an art f<br><br> <br>You can't hide underwater so easily anymore! Air only lasts 15 seconds now when submersed instead of 35 seconds and once you’ve run out of air, you’ll now take 10 damage per second (up from four damage per second). And to recover from being submersed, players need 4 seconds instead of 1. Needless to say, you're in trouble if you're trying to escape or hide in water while being trac<br><br> <br>But this is also the one players have been waiting for and may help bring some folks back to check out PUBG who left for Fortnite . There's a new vehicles, a new gun, multiple new weapons mods, map selection, substantial supply drop changes, and an entire rebalancing of most of the PUBG weapons. And the best part of all: no mention of loot boxes . That could be because of the latest news of a few countries making them illegal<br><br> <br>_ Fortnite _ has continued to see a meteoric ascent within the gaming world, having even had an impact on gaming industry awards and recognition. Its grasp has extended beyond the realm of gaming, making its mark on society and pop culture as a whole. Sports superstars, musicians, and other celebrities have helped to take the [https://Fpsgamerbase.com/ FPS game Walkthrough] mainstream, while _ Fortnite _ and streaming icon, Tyler "Ninja" Blevins, became the first professional gamer to be featured on the cover of ESPN The Magaz<br> <br>With this success, of course, come the complications of big business. There's a lot at stake within gaming, and as such there have been a wide variety of lawsuits and legal disputes over matters such as intellectual property rights and compensation. Over time, some of these have become more important - or gained more controversy - than oth<br><br> <br>There is no telling how well the move to the PlayStation 4 will fare for _ Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds _ . Will it be enough to close the gap between it and rival _ Fortnite _ ? Probably not. But the two titles are different enough in their gameplay and style that both should be able to coexist peacefully and be worth your t<br><br> <br>First and foremost, _ PUBG’s _ style in both graphics and gameplay is more realistic. Whereas _ Fortnite _ features sillier, often exaggerated movements and weaponry with its cartoonish style and abilities, _ PUBG _ takes a more grounded approach. Weapons, vehicles, and gameplay physics are more life-like, as is the surrounding environment in which players can swim (and drown) in the large bodies of water within the map. Additionally, while friendly fire was removed from _ Fortnite _ earlier this year as a way for Epic to reduce the amount of team killing, _ PUBG _ fully allows friendly fire, adding to its real<br><br> <br>The biggest game on Steam is getting its biggest update since launching out of early access in December. The phenomenon known as **PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds ** is currently working through issues getting a second map on the Xbox One version, but on the PC version, a third map is currently in testing as developers at Bluehole's PUBG Corp also prepare to launch its twelfth major update. This one - given the amount of changes it offers - will be on the test server for a wh<br>
<br>This caught the ire of some of the gaming community, with some seeing the lawsuit as an unnecessary flexing of muscles from Bethesda to try and stop an issue that was never there in the first place. However, the two companies did come to an agreement - Mojang did not trademark the name Scrolls , with Bethesda allowing the name to be held as long as the game never became a competitor to The Elder Scrolls in gene<br><br> <br>A similar tactic duo players can use is leading enemies to a hidden partner. For example, one player can hide in a house, and another can lead enemies to a surprise attack that hopefully results in some easy ki<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>Metroid: Samus Returns finally addresses one of the injustices of the Metroid franchise: that its second instalment remained a mystery to many players. Metroid 2: Return of Samus released for the Game Boy,  [https://fpsgamerbase.com/events/destiny-2-solstice-2025-event-guide solstice Exclusive Gear] but never quite received the same longstanding acclaim as the original game or follow-up Super Metro<br><br> <br>One of the more alluring pieces of Fortnite is that fact that you can destroy pretty much anything. And those materials that you gain from destruction can then be used to build any size fort you wish. The building isn't for noobs, there is a learning curve. But one of the main things that you realize is that those things you build can be easily destro<br><br> <br>It is so common to screw up controls. You thought you were picking your gun but instead set off to cook a grenade. Uh, oh…you feel like you only have the option to waste it or die. Well, you can save the coveted weapon if you know the right thing to do. If a player pulled out a pin by accident, players could drag the grenade back to the storage column to put the pin back in on the PC. Gamers should be able to hold Y to do the same thing on the Xbox. Weapons and supplies are at a premium in a game like PUBG . Therefore, it is essential to know about tricks like this one to save your weapons after a mist<br><br> <br>People can poke fun at this Discount Kanye West all they want, but the truth is, he is free to play. We can make fun of him all we want and we won't have any risk of a Kardashian army of bad press flooding our lives. We can all choose our battles and we can all pick which Kanye we want. But choosing the cartoon version only means that we don't care too much for the real world and the graphics that come with<br><br> <br>Because of this, Screen Rant has dug deep to find the most controversial video game lawsuits of all time. The following lawsuits not only caused a stir when first announced, but also in some cases left a long-lasting impression on the video game industry as a whole. Read on to find out m<br><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>Noriega's lawsuit was certainly a bizarre one, particularly when he suggested that the game depicted him as " the culprit of numerous fictional heinous crimes " including murder. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the lawsuit was thrown out in October 2014, meaning that a potential freedom of speech legal minefield over the depiction of historical figures in games was avoided. That said, don't expect to see Noriega returning in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 's Blackout Mo<br><br> <br>If there is one thing that developers are good at, it is bringing real-life into a video game. When real events or destinations are included in a game, it adds a level of realism that makes the experience all the more immersive. However, this one does hit a little close to home and might be emotional for some. The developers created a land on the Miramar map that references the real-life disaster that occurred on Chernobyl. If you fancy this sort of thing or feel an attachment to it, you can visit it in the game. As with anything, watch your back, because the covering is likely not the best in an area like this one. Again, Xbox gamers, this DLC should hopefully be coming your way shor<br><br> <br>The case was not a difficult one, as Burt and Nintendo would settle for a whopping $1.5 million. Of course, it's unlikely that Nintendo would be receiving all of that money, but it sent a very strong message that the company would not tolerate piracy of its games lightly. Weirdly enough, though, Nintendo would end up sending Burt a limited edition The Legend of Zelda Ganon statue a few years later, so the pair may have let bygones be bygo<br><br> <br>There are some very serious humans out there in the world. Some in places of power and some who troll internet forums and social media. What they choose to do with their lives is not to be judged, but by how seriously they act is how they are to be judged. So when you are walking around town with your friend and you're talking about how great Fortnite is, chances are you're going to run into some guy like in the meme ab<br>

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This caught the ire of some of the gaming community, with some seeing the lawsuit as an unnecessary flexing of muscles from Bethesda to try and stop an issue that was never there in the first place. However, the two companies did come to an agreement - Mojang did not trademark the name Scrolls , with Bethesda allowing the name to be held as long as the game never became a competitor to The Elder Scrolls in gene


A similar tactic duo players can use is leading enemies to a hidden partner. For example, one player can hide in a house, and another can lead enemies to a surprise attack that hopefully results in some easy ki


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


Metroid: Samus Returns finally addresses one of the injustices of the Metroid franchise: that its second instalment remained a mystery to many players. Metroid 2: Return of Samus released for the Game Boy, solstice Exclusive Gear but never quite received the same longstanding acclaim as the original game or follow-up Super Metro


One of the more alluring pieces of Fortnite is that fact that you can destroy pretty much anything. And those materials that you gain from destruction can then be used to build any size fort you wish. The building isn't for noobs, there is a learning curve. But one of the main things that you realize is that those things you build can be easily destro


It is so common to screw up controls. You thought you were picking your gun but instead set off to cook a grenade. Uh, oh…you feel like you only have the option to waste it or die. Well, you can save the coveted weapon if you know the right thing to do. If a player pulled out a pin by accident, players could drag the grenade back to the storage column to put the pin back in on the PC. Gamers should be able to hold Y to do the same thing on the Xbox. Weapons and supplies are at a premium in a game like PUBG . Therefore, it is essential to know about tricks like this one to save your weapons after a mist


People can poke fun at this Discount Kanye West all they want, but the truth is, he is free to play. We can make fun of him all we want and we won't have any risk of a Kardashian army of bad press flooding our lives. We can all choose our battles and we can all pick which Kanye we want. But choosing the cartoon version only means that we don't care too much for the real world and the graphics that come with


Because of this, Screen Rant has dug deep to find the most controversial video game lawsuits of all time. The following lawsuits not only caused a stir when first announced, but also in some cases left a long-lasting impression on the video game industry as a whole. Read on to find out m


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


Noriega's lawsuit was certainly a bizarre one, particularly when he suggested that the game depicted him as " the culprit of numerous fictional heinous crimes " including murder. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the lawsuit was thrown out in October 2014, meaning that a potential freedom of speech legal minefield over the depiction of historical figures in games was avoided. That said, don't expect to see Noriega returning in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 's Blackout Mo


If there is one thing that developers are good at, it is bringing real-life into a video game. When real events or destinations are included in a game, it adds a level of realism that makes the experience all the more immersive. However, this one does hit a little close to home and might be emotional for some. The developers created a land on the Miramar map that references the real-life disaster that occurred on Chernobyl. If you fancy this sort of thing or feel an attachment to it, you can visit it in the game. As with anything, watch your back, because the covering is likely not the best in an area like this one. Again, Xbox gamers, this DLC should hopefully be coming your way shor


The case was not a difficult one, as Burt and Nintendo would settle for a whopping $1.5 million. Of course, it's unlikely that Nintendo would be receiving all of that money, but it sent a very strong message that the company would not tolerate piracy of its games lightly. Weirdly enough, though, Nintendo would end up sending Burt a limited edition The Legend of Zelda Ganon statue a few years later, so the pair may have let bygones be bygo


There are some very serious humans out there in the world. Some in places of power and some who troll internet forums and social media. What they choose to do with their lives is not to be judged, but by how seriously they act is how they are to be judged. So when you are walking around town with your friend and you're talking about how great Fortnite is, chances are you're going to run into some guy like in the meme ab