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<br>PUBG's vests come with a lot of benefits and while knowing the ins and outs of these benefits can put one at an advantage, knowing the downfalls of items can be just as useful. One such downfall of the vest is that, while useful at blocking bullet damage, they cannot be used to block damage from grena<br><br> <br>Picking up a level 3 vest can make a player unstoppable, as it provides the most armour you can get in the game. What many players may not understand however, is that each piece of armour has its own durability, which dictates how many bullets it can take before break<br><br> <br>It is important to remember that while you may not be seen by your enemy, they may very well be able to hear your incoming approach. Therefore walking—depending on your situation—usually provides the best results as you will be less likely to be heard by any nearby enem<br><br> <br>Yes, we know, just like The Hunger Games , PUBG didn’t invent the battle royale formula, so many might say that it doesn’t matter that Fort n ite ripped this particular thing off. Buuuut, just as The Hunger Games popularized battle royale in movies, PUBG was responsible for popularizing this formula in video ga<br><br> <br>This is where PUBG ’s infamous lawsuit against Epic Games and Fortnite comes into play. Both Fortnite and PUBG use the Unreal Engine, which might paint Fortnite as the robbers of yet another aspect, but, this situation gets a lot dicier when you realize the owner of that engine, Epic Games, also makes Fortnite . Yi<br><br> <br>Although an extremely recent lawsuit, this one has the potential to be one of the most controversial of all time, in part due to the sheer profile of those involved. Back in the summer of 2015, Bethesda hit gold with its mobile game Fallout Shelter , successfully converting the world of Fallout into a mobile [https://Fpsgamerbase.com/ FPS game Cheats] format. However, when the company saw a similar game based on Westworld from Warner Bros. and developer Behaviour Interactive, who co-developed Fallout Shelter , the company was not pleased, and promptly sued Warner Bros. with a strongly-worded s<br><br> <br>Have you ever thrown a frag grenade in hopes of taking out another player only to see it pathetically roll on the floor as said player runs to safety? Many new players feel that the workaround to this is to simply bounce the grenade off of things to eat up time before the grenade lands next to their target and explodes. Did you know that you can pull the pin on the frag grenade you're holding? This allows you to time your throws perfectly and give your opponent literal milliseconds to respond to an incoming grenade. Be careful though because mistiming it in hopes of pulling off something spectacular could result in you ending up on a fail compilation on Youtube. It's embarrassing to get killed by a grenade you didn't even see coming. There's the next level of embarrassment that comes along with unintentionally dying to your own grenade in front of all your friends. Knowing that you can pull the pin also helps when you need to end the match or the rest of your squad is gone in the first 2 minutes of a match. It will look way less awkward than throwing the frag grenade the corner of a room and running over to stand on<br><br> <br>Not only does Fortnite do a better job of how they roll out their skins and costumes, but they also just have better cosmetics than PUBG. Fortnite ’s skins have become iconic to the gaming industry ranging from tomato heads to full-on armors like the Omega out<br><br> <br>The same also goes for helmets, meaning that there is no way to avoid the full damage from a grenade besides getting out of the blast radius. For this reason grenades are great end-game item for getting your enemy out in the o<br><br> <br>Some say that it's the journey you travel that is the true treasure. Well, in a situation like this it has to be, considering the scroll you find has less than savory information on it. Imagine traveling for days and months to some cave with a treasure chest in<br><br> <br>PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds , otherwise known as PUBG, released in 2017 to a hardcore audience hungry to see what the evolution of battle royale would be. Thanks to Twitch streamers, a strong connection with the community, and a little bit of experience, Bluehole's PUBG quickly exploded into the latest gaming phenomenon. Since it's release PUBG has had numerous updates that have fixed many common errors with the game and have slowly tried to correct all of the issues the community has. On top of doing this Bluehole has also ported the game to both Xbox One and mobile devices. Microsoft was quick to lock up exclusive rights in the console space, and the mobile version has seen tremendous success. Bluehole has also managed to release a desert themed map on PC that's soon to release on Xbox One. In addition to the desert map, they've also released a smaller map in the Public Test Server in hopes of providing a quicker and more action-packed experience to their tremendous player base. Though there have been numerous competitors that have entered the battle royale market, PUBG is still chugging along providing a more serious and hardcore fan-base with the experience they want. Whether PUBG lasts for the next 5 years, or it loses steam in 2018, it will always be the catalyst for the battle royale genre moving forward. There are plenty of rewards players gain from simply putting in the time to learn about all of the systems and hidden mechanics PUBG has to offer. Let's take a look at 25 things only PUBG super fans would know they could do in the g<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