Tag: Battle Royale

  • PUBG Lite Confirmed To Launch In India Soon

    PUBG Lite Confirmed To Launch In India Soon

    PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) took the world by storm when it launched in March of 2017. The game brought the widely popular Battle Royale genre of gaming to the global mainstream audience. The game took inspirations from various games and mods like H1Z1 and Arma II mods. Now a Lite version of the original game that was tested in some countries will most likely see its debut in India by the end of June 2019. 

    PUBG wasn’t as successful in India due to its high cost of entry (Rs.1,000 then) and high system requirements to actually play it on PCs. However, where the company struck gold is the mobile platform with PUBG mobile. India is the second largest market for smartphones in the world; naturally, a large player base and fan following was gained in the southeastern country. Bluehole, the company behind the original PUBG seeking to lower the aforementioned barriers of entry for many of the Asian countries made a new free Lite version of the PC game.

    PUBG Lite is a free-to-play entry in the BR franchise that carries, for the most part, the formula and gameplay of the original game along with watered down graphics for a broader PC units compatibility. The BR game is an online last-man-standing survival looter shooter that can be played solo, duo or in teams of four. The original game is notorious for its massive RAM and processing power remands that left out low-end PCs from even attempting to run the game. Only the higher-end PCs could deliver the complete full gameplay experience of visual fidelity and fast-paced action.

    PUBG Mobile

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    Bluehole Corporation launched PUBG Lite back in the month of January and so far has only been available in countries such as Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau. The game is now rumoured to release by the end of June 2019. Reports claim the date could be around June 25th, right about the time when the famous Steam sale hits the Valve store. Tencent, the company famously credited for porting the PC game to the mobile platform is also in the works of releasing PUBG Mobile Lite which starts its testing in India. 

  • LEGO’s New Team-Battle RPG Announced By Gameloft For iOS And Android

    LEGO’s New Team-Battle RPG Announced By Gameloft For iOS And Android

    Gameloft announced a brand new LEGO game for Android and iOS, initially teased back in December, LEGO Legacy: Heroes unboxed releases this fall. Gameloft also announced of various teasers and trailers leading upto its eventual release, so keep on the lookout. 

    Set in the LEGO universe the game is said to be the first of its kind, the unique genre will breath new life to the 40-year-old LEGO figurines history and universe. LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed is set in an epic new world where players go about collecting classic and modern LEGO figurines and sets after which they create new parties to engage in battles or go on quests and adventures together.

    The game is also likely to have special appearances from many of the fan favourite and adored universes like the cinematic universe set in the game world in great detail. LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed seeks to capture the nostalgic feelings of fun from the LEGO toys that were a part of most childhoods. The game will also cater to the younger audiences with its shiny and fun looking aesthetics.

    Gameloft developers have reportedly spent their time studying vintage instruction manuals to recreate the details and make the LEGO experience more robust and authentic. A real faithful attempt at capturing the wonderful and family-friendly experience for everyone.

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    With the current popular trends adopted by publishing companies and developers for mobile games, LEGO is probably going to turn out as another Free-To-Play game with monetisation laid inside the whole experience. As long as the monetisation strategy sticks to the background with purchases based on strictly to cosmetics and appearances and not the game disrupting Pay-To-Win strategy, the game will be warmly welcomed by people of every age demographic.

     

  • Call Of Duty Mobile Closed Beta Now Rolling Out In India, All Features Revealed

    Call Of Duty Mobile Closed Beta Now Rolling Out In India, All Features Revealed

    When the mobile battle royale version of the popular FPS game Call of Duty was announced, fans were quite excited to witness the game in action on their smartphones. The company started accepting pre-registrations for the the same back in March 2019, and after two months, the closed beta of the game is now available for closed beta testing in select countries, including India. Moreover, new features of the battle royale game have been revealed by Activision.   

    Confirmed Features By Activision

    Call of Duty has been confirmed with a host of new features, including several multiplayer modes as follows: 

    • Free-For-All
    • Team Deathmatch
    • Hardpoint
    • Frontline
    • Domination

    Except the Free-for-all mode which supports 8 players, all the other game modes support a total of 10 players per match. In the future, the game can be updated with popular game modes from the PC version of CoD (Call of Duty) such as Search and Destroy and Kill confirmed. 

    battle royale  automatically when the crosshair is focused on the enemy, whereas in advanced mode, the player has to fire the weapon manually. Moreover, players can choose how they hold each weapon by default. For instance, shotguns can be set to hip-fire by default, while rifles can be set to ADS (aim down sights) by default. Apart from tweaking the HUD, players can customize their aiming sensitivity via a total 17 different sliders.

    call of dutyA total of seven maps have been announced by the developer, 5 of which are listed below:

    • Crossfire: Small desert town, good for shotgun-based gameplay
    • Standoff: Set in the border town between China and Kyrgyzstan 
    • Crash: Features blind corners and great sniping spots
    • Killhouse: Great for small teams, set in a warehouse interior
    • Firing Range: Set in Cuba, this map will be a house to hectic domination games

    The other two maps are Nuketown and Hijacked.

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    As mentioned previously, the game will be available on both iOS and Android devices. If users have pre-registered for the game and haven’t received an email from the company yet, they just need to wait. As per Activision, the access to Call of Duty: Mobile will be rolled out in batches. The game is looking to go head-to-head against other battle royale games like Fortnite and PUBG Mobile. 

  • EA Announces Apex Legends Will Be Released For Smartphones Later This Year

    EA Announces Apex Legends Will Be Released For Smartphones Later This Year

    Renowned video game company EA surprised the world by launching Apex Legends; a battle royale game developed by Respawn Entertainment in the month of February. The game was originally launched for Personal Computers (PCs) and major gaming consoles including the Xbox One and PlayStation 4/4 Pro. The game primarily competes with PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) and Fortnite which are two very popular titles in the battle royale genre. While both the aforementioned games have been available on Android and iOS OS since last year, it was expected EA will also make Apex Legends available on the said platforms soon. Now, in the quarterly earnings announcement from the company, it has been revealed the game will soon be launched for mobile platforms as well.

    Apex Legends Mobile

    In the quarterly earnings report for EA, the publisher announced it is looking forward to bringing the Respawn developed game, Apex Legends to mobile platforms to countries like South Korea and China. While the specific details about which mobile platforms will be supported have not been revealed, it is reported the title will be available across the two most popular mobile operating systems, Android and iOS. Noteworthy, both the aforementioned OS run on more than 90 percent of the smartphones and tablets globally. Reports also state the upcoming mobile version will essentially be the same as the version already available on PC and gaming consoles. However, the non-mobile versions are graphically intensive which may be toned down to reduce the size of the game for portable devices.

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    Apex Legends since its launch on the 4th of February earlier this year has seen unprecedented success. The game acquired more than 25 million players within a span of one week of release, which set a new record. Apex Legends is based on the Titanfall universe, which is a popular game series by Respawn Entertainment. Unfortunately, neither EA or Respawn have provided a launch date for the upcoming Apex Legends Mobile, but it is believed the company will launch it soon, to keep the early momentum of the title’s success going. 

  • Battlefield V Firestorm Aims Towards Taking Over The Battle Royale Genre

    Battlefield V Firestorm Aims Towards Taking Over The Battle Royale Genre

    In a never-ending clash of being the best battle royale game in the world, major game developers are entering the arena with their own Battle Royale versions of popular games. Call of Duty introduced the survival game mode to their franchise with Blackout in October 2018, and now there is another contender on the line. Battlefield V is adding Firestorm mode to the game which introduces some insane Battle Royale elements to the game.

    Firestorm Features

    While Battlefield may be late to the Battle Royale party, it sure did so in style. The trailer showcases all the necessary characteristics of a Battle Royale Game, and so much more. For starters, the game mode sports a map which is almost 10 times bigger than the BFV (Battlefield V) multiplayer map, Hamana. And Hamana as a map is very huge. The map is just one part of the whole experience.

    Throughout the massive map, players will be able to contest objectives such as resupply points and upon successfully doing so, they will be rewarded with special safes that will contain upgraded equipment. Another intriguing feature added to the game includes the ability to use a pistol when a player is knocked down. Using the pistol, the downed player can defend himself/herself against approaching enemies and can even kill them off if they are low on health points.

    Paying attention to the fact that the map takes forever to traverse, the developers have included a total of 17 different vehicles in the game, some of which are, let’s just say, “unconventional”. Players can find prototype helicopters with inbuilt miniguns, Schwimmwagens (which can function on the ground as well as in the water) and the bright coloured tractor which captured a lot of attention, and for the right reasons. Players can explore rare vehicle lockups to discover tanks on the battlefield, which are nearly unstoppable except for the fact that players can use anti-tank weaponry to tear them down

    Price And Availability

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    Battle Royale is a hot genre right now, as mentioned before, so it will not be very difficult to turn attention towards this game. Battlefield already has a loyal player base, and those players will be more than eager to play the Firestorm game mode and show off their skills. As of now, it is not confirmed whether the game is free-to-play or not, but it will face some serious competition from games like PUBG, Fortnite and the recently released Apex Legends (which is also published by EA). Microsoft is giving away a free copy of the game with the purchase of the Xbox One Console. The game will be available on March 25.

     

  • Call Of Duty Battle Royale Launching Soon For Android & iOS

    Call Of Duty Battle Royale Launching Soon For Android & iOS

    “Battle Royale” is a term that brings a sparkle to the eyes of mobile gamers, for this genre has exploded onto the scene like none other. Popularized by games like PUBG and Fortnite, battle royale is currently one of the most searched terms in gaming. Another big player is ready to join the league, and it’s none other than Call of Duty. The famous Activision franchise is finally entering the mobile gaming arena with Call of Duty: Mobile.

    Call Of Duty Mobile Features

    The first-person shooter combines intense firefights of the original game with a battle-royale genre, similar to what was seen in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout mode. With a multitude of maps like Nuketown, Crash, Standoff, Crossfire and Hijacked, the game will go up against the likes of PUBG Mobile and Fortnite mobile. Unlike PUBG and Fortnite, this franchise has a separate fanbase that is expected to follow the game’s development on mobile.

    The beta version of Call of Duty Mobile was first released in December 2018. The game featured different multiplayer modes like Free4All (Solo mode). Search and Destroy, Frontline and Team Deathmatches. Furthermore, Call of Duty introduces its iconic zombie mode in the mobile game. While the beta version of the game included just a single-player zombie mode, it is expected that the full version will have co-op multiplayer mode too.

    As per reports, players will be able to play as special characters from the Call of Duty universe. Furthermore, players will be able to customize their characters and weapons as to their liking. For doing so, they will have to spend in-game currency that can also be purchased digitally. The game will be a standalone title, with no correlation to any previous Call of duty storylines. To match up to the competition, the game will be free to download.

    Game Availability

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    The trailer for the game released on March 15, 2019 and it promises attractive and high-end graphics. This also implies that the game will be resource-demanding, and will require decent specifications to run smoothly. The company is now accepting pre-registrations for the official launch of the game here. It will be available for download on both iOS and Android.

  • Apex Legends Hits 25 Million Players In Just One Week

    Apex Legends Hits 25 Million Players In Just One Week

    When people talk about Battle-Royale Games, only Fortnite and PUBG take the stage. Well, not anymore. Apex Legends, the free-to-play battle royale shooter from the creators of Titanfall, just hit a new milestone. In just a week after its launch, Apex Legends has passed 25 million players. This shows that the game has just gone explosively viral. Respawn CEO Vince Zampella tweeted that the game recorded over 2 million concurrent players last weekend. 

    The Competition

    Now, Epic Games’ Fortnite is currently the biggest competitor to this new battle-royale game. Four months after launch, Fortnite had a total of 45 million registered players across all platforms. Apex legends has already achieved more than half that player base in almost 1/16th of the same time. We can say that Apex Legends is going to hit the mark soon enough because graphs don’t lie.

    Platforms Supported

    One of the most important factors in making this game a success is the fact that the game is free-to-play across all the platforms. Furthermore, it’s available on PC, PS4 and Xbox One, just like Fortnite. Also, the game is planning to integrate cross-platform gaming across all devices in the distant future, including smartphones. Recently, a lot of hype has been raised around mobile gaming, and we can’t help but wonder about when the initiative will take place.

    It’s still very impressive how Apex legends has managed to optimize a lot of features and servers in accordance to the rising number of players. A lot of Apex Legends communities have sprung up across social media, encouraging new gameplay styles and tips/tricks. Respawn Entertainment already has its first e-sports tournament for Apex Legends starting tomorrow. It’s also planning to launch a battle pass subscription at the beginning of the next month.

    Streaming And Player Base

    Respawn CEO posts “Since we launched Apex Legends last week on Monday we’ve seen the creation of an Apex Legends community that is excited, thriving, and full of great feedback and ideas. Our goal is to build this game with you, our community, so keep giving us your feedback because we really are listening”. The game’s popularity was boosted by famous professional player/streamer, Michael Grzesiek aka “Shroud”. The Polish-Canadian player has a massive viewer base on the popular streaming platform, Twitch. A lot of gamers were intrigued when they saw the streamer hands-on with the game. Hence, the player base of Apex Legends just skyrocketed.

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    Are you planning to play Apex Legends anytime soon? Or will you wait for reviews to get your hands on the game? We might be reviewing the game very soon, so stay tuned. The game is available on PC, PS4 and Xbox One, and is free-to-play on all devices.

     

  • Zombies storm Battle-royale as PUBG Mobile beta teams up with Resident Evil 2

    Zombies storm Battle-royale as PUBG Mobile beta teams up with Resident Evil 2

    PUBG Mobile is the Mario of our generation. With a daily active player base of 10 million and updates that are making this game interesting day-by-day, we are seeing crossovers that shouldn’t even be possible. This time PUBG mobile beta is teaming up with Resident Evil 2. This is to bring forth a special update for the game. And yes, you guessed it right. It has Zombies!

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    About The Update

    The new 0.11.0 beta update adds a new mode to the game. Codenamed ‘Sunset’, the new mode brings together some of the best zombies and bosses. And that too from Capcom’s highly anticipated ‘Resident Evil 2’ which launched on 25th January itself. As you can imagine, a combination of human opponents and AI zombies is going to be absolutely chaotic and equally fun to play. Not only that, killing zombies helps you gain more loot. You can use that extra firepower to take your human enemies down! A substantial rise in the number of active players can be expected after an update like this in PUBG Mobile.

    Developer Support In PUBGM

    With more than a 100 million downloads on this game so far, the developers seem to be doing an amazing job in maintaining player interest in PUBG Mobile at such a level. They are introducing themed music and graphics with every update. They keep on adding small tweaks to improve performance. Most of all, they keep their focus on player convenience. All this is proving to be really good for Tencent, as every update sees a drastic boost in the player base.

    Additional Patches

    In addition to the updates mentioned above, PUBG Mobile also introduced a new moonlight weather theme to their latest snow-clad map, Vikendi. Already a huge hit among PUBG Mobile fans, Vikendi is going to look more beautiful than ever. You can now activate Push-to-talk in matches, which will help reduce background noise by a huge margin. Also, Sanhok, which is the smallest map in the game is now available in Quick match mode. So now, drop in and start shooting without any more delays! These are just some of the major revamps that will be released with the 0.11.0 beta update.

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  • Red Dead Redemption 2 Adds PUBG Style Battle Royale Modes

    Red Dead Redemption 2 Adds PUBG Style Battle Royale Modes

    Red Dead Redemption was one of the most anticipated games of last year. With an intense gameplay and a gripping storyline, the game was an overall hit. Rockstar, the makers of the game, appear to be taking ideas from PUBG and Fortnite. The game now includes a Battle Royale styled mode called Make It Count and Gun Rush. This mode drops a group of players who fight each other to emerge victorious as the last man standing. While the gameplay sounds eerily similar to the popular Fortnite and PUBG genres, it is actually quite different from it. In this mode, the players do not collect ammunition and guns that are scattered around the map. Instead, they start with the same weapon or same number of ammunition. 

    Make It Count

    The Make It Count mode has two playing options – one where the players get bows and a limited number of arrows and the other one where each player gets six throwing knives and a regular knife. The throwing knives deliver a one shot kill. The game area shortens with time forcing players to fight against each other as the game continues. To stop players from camping in once place, Rockstar Games has introduced a feature where if a player is stationary for too long, they are given a warning that states that the player’s position will be revealed. A noteworthy feature of this mode is the music. It is extremely tense and distressing which makes it more interesting to play. 

    Gun Rush

    Another new Battle Royale mode that Rockstar introduced in the game is called Gun Rush. In this mode, 32 players are dropped into a zone where they fight against one another to become the last man standing. In this mode, you can scramble for weapons and ammunition just like PUBG.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 also has a host of other game modes such as Shootout, Most Wanted, Hostile Territory and Name Your Weapon. 

  • PUBG Mobile: Tips And Tricks To Become An Ace Player

    PUBG Mobile: Tips And Tricks To Become An Ace Player

    PUBG is a worldwide phenomenon and the number of players is still growing. In this highly competitive multiplayer battle royale game, a hundred players are dropped into an area with no weapons whatsoever. The last man standing ( or the last team ) emerges as the winner. There are different levels or Seasons that judges the player’s rankings. These are Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crown, Ace and Conqueror. The top 500 players in a server are titled Conqueror. Becoming an Ace itself is very difficult and requires a lot of man hours. But if you play smart and use a few tricks you can be a notch above the rest and emerge victorious in a lot of matches. We share the tips and tricks that we have learnt in the over 500 games of PUBG we played over two seasons and reached Ace every time.

    Know Where To Land

    Landing is everything. Knowing the best places to land can be a win or lose decision. There are certain hot spots on the maps that are always full of other people as these areas usually spawn better items. However landing here and getting those items might not always win you a game. There are several instances of people getting a sniper and 8x scope just upon landing only to be killed by a shotgun wielding enemy. If you are great at fighting with any gun or any other weapon then and only then land in places like this.

    Places like Pochinki, Yasnaya Polyana, Military Base in Erangel, Los Leones, El Pozo in Miramar and Kampong, Cave and Bootcamp in Sanhok are very hot and sees a lot of traffic. In case you are interested in climbing the season ladder then make sure to avoid these areas. Only make risky plays when you have a Tier protection.

     

     

    How To Parachute

    The first important step to win games is to know when to pick your battles. Parachuting in first to a place makes a lot of difference as one can start eliminating enemies with a car or even a single shotgun if they can pick it up before the enemy does. There is a great secret on how to start from the same point, in the same time, but reach the ground faster. When guiding the parachute make sure you are flying diagonally. pull your finger to the top left or top right side of the controller circle and fly at a slight angle. This increases the fling speed and helps you land faster.

    Knowing Your Strength

    Just like most games, this game also has certain player roles. These are Camper, Gunslinger, Sniper, Shotgun Lover and Lazy Bum. Find your play style and stick to it. If you like to go head on to a fight and are good at it, then do that and make sure you don’t die. Use smokes and grenades when charging into a house. If you like to avoid fights until the very end when there are 10 or so people alive, then find safe areas and camp in a house or in the grass etc. Finding your strengths and playing to it will win you a lot of games.

    Weapons To Use

    There are a lot of different weapons that once can pick up from the different houses in PUBG. Some have a better range, some have better spread, some recoil less and some may reload faster than the other. One needs to adapt to the game when choosing weapons. If you are storming a house then you need a shotgun or a weapon with a close range like an UZI or a pistol. If you are shooting enemies across a field, or a considerable distance away, then using a sniper or an M416 is recommended. The scope, Muzzle, Mag and Foregrip also play a major role in deciding your shot accuracy. Read about each and every weapon in the ‘Weapons’ tab in PUBG mobile and you will slowly get the hang of it.

    Items To Pick Up

    There is a very limited space in your backpack. Depending on the level of the backpack, you will quickly run out of space if you have a ton of things loaded in it. If you are picking up a Gas can, fill up your vehicle as soon as you can to free up space. Many items take up more space than other items so chose what you wish to carry wisely. If you are using a combination of an SMG and a long range rifle, you probably won’t need the pistol and it’s bullets.

    Discard old bullets if you change guns as those take up space. Pick up guns that have different characteristics. Many a times I have seen people carrying two M416 guns because they feel that that is the best and is quite rare. Even if it is a rare item, don’t carry two of the same guns.

    Advanced Tips

    Peeking

    This is an extremely good feature and most beginners do not use it. In a house to house combat leqaning or peeking from a window will give you a view of your enemy without fully exposing yourself to gunshots. When under fire, this will help you to just peek your head out and not your entire body. You are still prone to headshots or your helmet being completely obliterated, but the chance of getting hit reduces significantly.

    Staying Outside The First Circle

    Staying outside the first circle hardly reduces much health. You can stay outside the first circle and search houses without bearing too much damage. You can do that by using bandages and health packs for a long time without losing out on much. There will be lesser enemies and you can loot houses in peace.

    Reload Every Time You Disengage 

    Many of the deaths occur because a player forgets to reload. When taking fire from an enemy suddenly if you need to reload, that can mean death or at least damaging your bulletproof vest or helmet. The best practice is to reload everytime you get a chance. In between shots, even if you get a few seconds, make sure to reload.

    Using The Flare Gun 

    Using the flare gun can be a great way to gain an edge over your enemies in PUBG. Be it an armoured car drop or a gun drop. Knowing when and where to use a flare gun is crucial. If you get it early on in the game, and you have landed in an area inside the circle with lesser number of enemies, then use it inside the circle itself. In case there are a lot of enemies still alive and nearby, go outside the circle and settle for the armoured vehicle. If you are in the military base and the circle is on the other side of the map, having the armoured vehicle is also useful as the bridges might be camped.

    Climb On The Roof Of A Building 

    Some buildings with balconies let you climb on the roof by jumping on top of the door. This is a great way to stay hidden if you are alone and your teammates have died. Or even if you have a sniper rifle and want to get a great vantage point without anyone noticing you.

    Zig Zag And Jump When Taking Fire 

    When pushing into a safe zone circle, there is a chance that enemies might shoot from inside the zone. Try to zig zag and jump when running head on into enemies. It makes you a difficult target to shoot at.

    Frying Pan 

    The frying pan is bulletproof. It can be extremely useful to knock someone out cold if they are very close to you.

    So go ahead, follow these tips and be the next ace! Do let us know in the comment section below, about how these tips and tricks helped you.

     

     

     

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