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Bernardo Stinson https://stayclose.social/BernardoStinson61/ Latest updates from Bernardo Stinson Bernardo Stinson posted a blog. https://stayclose.social/blog/1739/10-things-playerunknowns-battlegrounds-still-needs-to-fix/ Back in March of last year, Indian districts of Rajkot, Bhavnagar, and Gir Somnath all banned PUBG Mobile after a public outcry citing concerns for children's welfare. The move came due to fears of addiction, violence and antisocial behav

Needless to say, with the power and reputation of Activision's golden child behind it, it was practically impossible for Blackout to fail. It's definitely one of the more well optimized and frequently updated battle royale titles on the list, and those merits alone do a great deal to carry it. Nevermind the fact that it's a blast to p

PUBG ( PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds ) and Fortnite are two of the hottest video games in the world of any genre. From the time they launched, these two video games have each attracted millions of players, helped to create the careers of numerous streamers and have spawned a legion of memes . They are, without a doubt, two of the most popular games of this generat

Interactions with the level geometry can also be troublesome when players are prone. Aiming works a little bit different for players lying on the ground, and being on ground that isn't level can result in a jittery camera that makes it impossible to

Fortnite is a free-to-play game, and even though it has its fair share of microtransactions, it’s not a pay-to-win game. No major content is locked behind paywalls, and players have been able to go pro without spending a dollar on microtransactions. Fortnite is clearly the best game for budget-conscious play

One of the worst and most obvious cases of poor terrain interactions shows up when driving a vehicle in PUBG . Random map geometry can snag a car and bring it to an immediate halt or swerve it off course. And in severe cases, cars can do a complete flip while driving on seemingly smooth ground. While it's good for a laugh, competitive players won't laugh long if that flipped car was supposed to save them from the blue cir

The issue stems from the fact that Bluehole has by-and-large done nothing to quell complaints of Chinese-based hackers invading North American and European servers. While the lag introduced by linking players across such a great distance would be enough to make the average match borderline intolerable, this major influx of dishonest players has tarnished the game’s playability in the eyes of most f

Both PUBG and Fortnite get updates. But with Fortnite , the updates are plenty. The game constantly gets new game modes and content, like a 20 vs 20 mode that makes five teams of 20 players each go up against each ot

In response to the uncertain state of PUBG , fans of other multiplayer-focused titles have urged developers to region-lock Chinese players. Most notably, battle royale fans currently enjoying EA and Respawn Entertainment’s Apex Legends are adamant about curtailing the flow of hack

Fortnite has a smaller map, which should make it more intense. However, that honor goes to PUBG , whose maps are nearly twice as large as Fortnite’s. As a result, matches AI in Gaming PUBG last longer than the ones in Fortnite . But that doesn’t mean they are boring. PUBG gives players tools to hide, so it’s not uncommon for a player to traverse slowly only to get taken out by a sniper or try to get across the map faster by driving an attention-drawing J

However, in the context of battle royale titles as a whole? Gamers certainly won't be missing much by passing it up. It could get better with time; as of right now, it's clunky, inconsistently paced, and is running on an engine that clearly wasn't meant to support a battle royale experie

PUBG Mobile brings a massively successful battle royale game to an entirely new audience. This is important for bringing in new players and building the community beyond just its PC counterpart. On its release, PUBG mobile was one of the most downloaded games on Android. The game continues to grow as its developer continues to support it. While mobile games do not contain the most accurate gaming controls, this is still a great way to pick up a massively multiplayer online experience for the players' pockets. With more patch notes and content updates, PUBG Mobile will continue to thrive in all of its involved mark

To be perfectly clear, Nuclear Winter is a great thing in the context of Fallout 76 . It manages to breathe a little bit of life into a title that most gamers had given up for dead after its perfectly disastrous launch, and it's fun in its own, incredibly strange, signature Bethesda brand of utter lun

There's plenty to consider in a game of PUBG, but each game can typically run the same. It's all about optimizing the players' options to avoid being killed early on. The rules are simple. A circle with surrounding the island and as the game carries on, the circle will continue to shrink. This brings players closer together, forcing them to fight considering the circle does hefty damage to players who enter it. A game of PUBG can average around 30 minutes depending on how the player decides to handle themselves. Would they like to be a player who enters situations guns blazing to take out as many opponents as possible? Would they like to play much more conservatively in order to survive until the very end? There are several ways these games can end for both of these situations. This guide will provide tips for all types of play
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/1739/10-things-playerunknowns-battlegrounds-still-needs-to-fix/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:39:49 +0000 Bernardo Stinson Bernardo Stinson posted a blog. https://stayclose.social/blog/1738/10-things-playerunknowns-battlegrounds-still-needs-to-fix/

Back in March of last year, Indian districts of Rajkot, Bhavnagar, and Gir Somnath all banned PUBG Mobile after a public outcry citing concerns for children's welfare. The move came due to fears of addiction, violence and antisocial behav

Needless to say, with the power and reputation of Activision's golden child behind it, it was practically impossible for Blackout to fail. It's definitely one of the more well optimized and frequently updated battle royale titles on the list, and those merits alone do a great deal to carry it. Nevermind the fact that it's a blast to p

PUBG ( PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds ) and Fortnite are two of the hottest video games in the world of any genre. From the time they launched, these two video games have each attracted millions of players, helped to create the careers of numerous streamers and have spawned a legion of memes . They are, without a doubt, two of the most popular games of this generat

Interactions with the level geometry can also be troublesome when players are prone. Aiming works a little bit different for players lying on the ground, and being on ground that isn't level can result in a jittery camera that makes it impossible to

Fortnite is a free-to-play game, and even though it has its fair share of microtransactions, it’s not a pay-to-win game. No major content is locked behind paywalls, and players have been able to go pro without spending a dollar on microtransactions. Fortnite is clearly the best game for budget-conscious play

One of the worst and most obvious cases of poor terrain interactions shows up when driving a vehicle in PUBG . Random map geometry can snag a car and bring it to an immediate halt or swerve it off course. And in severe cases, cars can do a complete flip while driving on seemingly smooth ground. While it's good for a laugh, competitive players won't laugh long if that flipped car was supposed to save them from the blue cir

The issue stems from the fact that Bluehole has by-and-large done nothing to quell complaints of Chinese-based hackers invading North American and European servers. While the lag introduced by linking players across such a great distance would be enough to make the average match borderline intolerable, this major influx of dishonest players has tarnished the game’s playability in the eyes of most f

Both PUBG and Fortnite get updates. But with Fortnite , the updates are plenty. The game constantly gets new game modes and content, like a 20 vs 20 mode that makes five teams of 20 players each go up against each ot

In response to the uncertain state of PUBG , fans of other multiplayer-focused titles have urged developers to region-lock Chinese players. Most notably, battle royale fans currently enjoying EA and Respawn Entertainment’s Apex Legends are adamant about curtailing the flow of hack

Fortnite has a smaller map, which should make it more intense. However, that honor goes to PUBG , whose maps are nearly twice as large as Fortnite’s. As a result, matches in PUBG last longer than the ones in Fortnite . But that doesn’t mean they are boring. PUBG gives players tools to hide, so it’s not uncommon for a player to traverse slowly only to get taken out by a sniper or try to get across the map faster by driving an attention-drawing J

However, in the context of battle royale titles as a whole? Gamers certainly won't be missing much by passing it up. It could get better with time; as of right now, it's clunky, inconsistently paced, and is running on an engine that clearly wasn't meant to support a battle royale experie

PUBG Mobile brings a massively successful battle royale game to an entirely new audience. This is important for bringing in new players and building the community beyond just its PC counterpart. On its release, PUBG mobile was one of the most downloaded games on Android. The game continues to grow as its developer continues to support it. While mobile games do not contain the most accurate gaming controls, this is still a great way to pick up a massively multiplayer online experience for the players' pockets. With more patch notes and content updates, PUBG Mobile will continue to thrive in all of its involved mark

To be perfectly clear, Nuclear Winter is a great thing in the context of Fallout 76 . It manages to breathe a little bit of life into a title that most gamers had given up for dead after its perfectly disastrous launch, and it's fun in its own, incredibly strange, signature Bethesda brand of utter lun

There's plenty to consider AI in Gaming a game of PUBG, but each game can typically run the same. It's all about optimizing the players' options to avoid being killed early on. The rules are simple. A circle with surrounding the island and as the game carries on, the circle will continue to shrink. This brings players closer together, forcing them to fight considering the circle does hefty damage to players who enter it. A game of PUBG can average around 30 minutes depending on how the player decides to handle themselves. Would they like to be a player who enters situations guns blazing to take out as many opponents as possible? Would they like to play much more conservatively in order to survive until the very end? There are several ways these games can end for both of these situations. This guide will provide tips for all types of play
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/1738/10-things-playerunknowns-battlegrounds-still-needs-to-fix/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:39:45 +0000 Bernardo Stinson Bernardo Stinson posted a blog. https://stayclose.social/blog/1735/playerunknowns-battlegrounds-ps4-review-ugly-and-unfinished/

Video game publishers should have been on their best behavior in 2018, following a previous year that required some embarrassing apologies from game developrs following numerous failures in the eyes of the community. However, 2018 brought with it its own set of pitfalls, and, at several times throughout the year, video game fans have made their feelings clear on the actions of some of the biggest names in the indus

One of the biggest drawbacks of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on PS4 comes from its lack of polish, as it's almost a given that one will come across texture and detail pop-ins every time they decide to play a round. On top article of this, there are some janky animations that can't be ignored, as well as other frequent object rendering issues. What's more is that the bland aesthetics and environments in PUBG leave a lot to be desired, with virtually every area on the game's available maps being nearly indistinguishable from one another, especially on the desert map Miram

The cosmetics in PUBG are some of the hottest garbage this side of the Mississippi. "Oh wow, I unlocked brown boots instead of black ones!" or "No way! Blue pants instead of grey ones!" The best items you can receive or goggles, or a yellow tracksuit, that's really it though. Fortnite has Thanos, unicorns, scarecrows, ninjas, football players -- truthfully some it's kind of cringey -- but a lot of it, is still much better than PUBG's items. We don't even know how PUBG has the gall to charge the prices they do for their whack item sets, they're the big losers for this

As mentioned, the circle is the biggest threat in the game besides the players. This circle can dish out large amounts of damage the longer the game goes on. Make sure to pay close attention to the minimap as it provides the player with the location of the circle and how much time before it begins to close again. Also, using vehicles is an excellent way to travel across the map in short amounts of time. Vehicles can be rare though, so once the player finds one, hold on to it close and use it as an advantage. The circle can also be used as a weapon of the players' own. By pinning a player in a tough situation while the circle is behind them, the opponent has to make a tough decision. Either move forward and get shot at or wait hit until the circle takes them. Spacing this out can be advantage

The Xbox version of the game, a half-baked port of a PC title which isn't well optimized as is on its lead platform, still runs poorly even on the powerful Xbox One X. Its fundamental gameplay mechanics are clunky and subpar compared to any other notable shooter, and it looks dated. Skip forward a year, and now PlayStation 4 players can experience the same disappointment and bugs. Little has changed, and shockingly, PUBG on PS4 is the worst version of the g

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds offers the chance to explore and scrap through the three gigantic maps of Miramar, Erangel, and Sanhok–with Vikendi having just recently entered the Public Test Server to boot. One's tasked with scrounging for consumables, armor, and weapons to survive matches populated with up to 100 players, as a storm circle slowly encroaches and forces those still alive to duke it out in tense, ever-closer firefights. This can be done as a Solo endeavor, or in Duos and 4-person Squads, but the goal essentially remains the same no matter the size of the team, and that is to be the only survivor(s) at the end of the ma

PUBG Mobile _ brings one of the biggest battle royale games to consumers' pockets. This guide will contain helpful tips and tricks for mobile players. _PUBG (also known as PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds) brings a realistic element to the battle royale formula. 100 people all land together on the island and each game have players taking each other out one by one until a victor is left standing. Receiving a "winner winner chicken dinner" is large acclaim in the world of gaming, as it does not come easy. No matter if the player is on a console, PC, or Mobile, each version has its own challenges they must face in order to inch closer to victory. Mobile may be amongst the most difficult to play, as the touch screen devices like iOS or Android are not the most accurate for shooting when compared to computers or mobile. This guide will help PUBG Mobile players learn the ways of the land and get closer to vict

While PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is far from the first Battle Royale game to exist, its early access release on PC during the first quarter of 2017 unquestionably kick-started a resurgence of the genre. Ever since then, myriad developers have been keen to introduce a bunch of different takes on this type of survival and last-man-standing gameplay. For example, Activision and Treyarch brought Blackout to Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 , Red Dead Online introduced its own unique Battle Royale game mode called "Make It Count", and of course, Epic Games found massive success in turning Fortnite 's Battle Royale into a free-to-play phenomenon. Now, with PUBG 's arrival on PlayStation 4 having occurred nearly two years after its introduction to the masses, it begs the question of whether or not the game is actually a necessity for Battle Royale fans on PS4, or a perfunctory shooter that made its leap onto the Sony console far too l
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/1735/playerunknowns-battlegrounds-ps4-review-ugly-and-unfinished/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:33:28 +0000 Bernardo Stinson Bernardo Stinson posted a blog. https://stayclose.social/blog/1734/playerunknowns-battlegrounds-ps4-review-ugly-and-unfinished/ Video game publishers should have been on their best behavior in 2018, following a previous year that required some embarrassing apologies from game developrs following numerous failures in the eyes of the community. However, 2018 brought with it its own set of pitfalls, and, at several times throughout the year, video game fans have made their feelings clear on the actions of some of the biggest names in the indus

One of the biggest drawbacks of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on PS4 comes from its lack of polish, as it's almost a given that one will come across texture and detail pop-ins every time they decide to play a round. On top article of this, there are some janky animations that can't be ignored, as well as other frequent object rendering issues. What's more is that the bland aesthetics and environments in PUBG leave a lot to be desired, with virtually every area on the game's available maps being nearly indistinguishable from one another, especially on the desert map Miram

The cosmetics in PUBG are some of the hottest garbage this side of the Mississippi. "Oh wow, I unlocked brown boots instead of black ones!" or "No way! Blue pants instead of grey ones!" The best items you can receive or goggles, or a yellow tracksuit, that's really it though. Fortnite has Thanos, unicorns, scarecrows, ninjas, football players -- truthfully some it's kind of cringey -- but a lot of it, is still much better than PUBG's items. We don't even know how PUBG has the gall to charge the prices they do for their whack item sets, they're the big losers for this

As mentioned, the circle is the biggest threat in the game besides the players. This circle can dish out large amounts of damage the longer the game goes on. Make sure to pay close attention to the minimap as it provides the player with the location of the circle and how much time before it begins to close again. Also, using vehicles is an excellent way to travel across the map in short amounts of time. Vehicles can be rare though, so once the player finds one, hold on to it close and use it as an advantage. The circle can also be used as a weapon of the players' own. By pinning a player in a tough situation while the circle is behind them, the opponent has to make a tough decision. Either move forward and get shot at or wait hit until the circle takes them. Spacing this out can be advantage

The Xbox version of the game, a half-baked port of a PC title which isn't well optimized as is on its lead platform, still runs poorly even on the powerful Xbox One X. Its fundamental gameplay mechanics are clunky and subpar compared to any other notable shooter, and it looks dated. Skip forward a year, and now PlayStation 4 players can experience the same disappointment and bugs. Little has changed, and shockingly, PUBG on PS4 is the worst version of the g

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds offers the chance to explore and scrap through the three gigantic maps of Miramar, Erangel, and Sanhok–with Vikendi having just recently entered the Public Test Server to boot. One's tasked with scrounging for consumables, armor, and weapons to survive matches populated with up to 100 players, as a storm circle slowly encroaches and forces those still alive to duke it out in tense, ever-closer firefights. This can be done as a Solo endeavor, or in Duos and 4-person Squads, but the goal essentially remains the same no matter the size of the team, and that is to be the only survivor(s) at the end of the ma

PUBG Mobile _ brings one of the biggest battle royale games to consumers' pockets. This guide will contain helpful tips and tricks for mobile players. _PUBG (also known as PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds) brings a realistic element to the battle royale formula. 100 people all land together on the island and each game have players taking each other out one by one until a victor is left standing. Receiving a "winner winner chicken dinner" is large acclaim in the world of gaming, as it does not come easy. No matter if the player is on a console, PC, or Mobile, each version has its own challenges they must face in order to inch closer to victory. Mobile may be amongst the most difficult to play, as the touch screen devices like iOS or Android are not the most accurate for shooting when compared to computers or mobile. This guide will help PUBG Mobile players learn the ways of the land and get closer to vict

While PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is far from the first Battle Royale game to exist, its early access release on PC during the first quarter of 2017 unquestionably kick-started a resurgence of the genre. Ever since then, myriad developers have been keen to introduce a bunch of different takes on this type of survival and last-man-standing gameplay. For example, Activision and Treyarch brought Blackout to Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 , Red Dead Online introduced its own unique Battle Royale game mode called "Make It Count", and of course, Epic Games found massive success in turning Fortnite 's Battle Royale into a free-to-play phenomenon. Now, with PUBG 's arrival on PlayStation 4 having occurred nearly two years after its introduction to the masses, it begs the question of whether or not the game is actually a necessity for Battle Royale fans on PS4, or a perfunctory shooter that made its leap onto the Sony console far too l
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/1734/playerunknowns-battlegrounds-ps4-review-ugly-and-unfinished/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:33:24 +0000 Bernardo Stinson Bernardo Stinson posted a blog. https://stayclose.social/blog/1723/pubg-guide-to-assault-rifles-update-6-2/

PUBG is not the first battle royale in the existence of this overblown, saturated genre. But it was without a doubt one of the first to popularize it and shape it into what it is today. Many of the devs for PUBG even worked on the H1Z1 Survival Mode, the game mode that quite literally made the blueprint for modern battle royale. __ So in many rights it's hard not to see that Fortnite rode the coattails of PUBG, adding a handful of different elements to perfect the game. Still, I've put way more hours into PUBG, but when it comes to the better overall game... you'll just have to decide that for yours

_PUBG _ Season 7 has just landed and there's a myriad of new things for players to sink their teeth into. The chief among them, are the new locations to explore as well as a tweaked weapon lineup to try

Fortnite on the other hand reeks of personality, so much so that they were even able to thread a story through all of it's themes. Despite not having reality breaking graphics, it's still just such a fun game to look at and play, and that's a testament to the st

Unlike shotguns, Assault rifles can function as decent to extremely powerful mid to long-range weapons. Solidifying it as a much better weapon to rely on, even if it doesn't excel at close-range as shotguns do. Similarly, Sniper rifles are only really useful for long to mid-range combat, using a sniper at close range is always a death sentence, unless your aim is spectacular. This is where assault rifles establish superiority over the Sniper, while it is better at long range, it doesn't compare to the assault rifles util

The #Fight4TheAmazon campaign is an ongoing movement to raise awareness for this global issue. Both Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green will be among the participants in a celebrity PUBG Mobile match, which will be live streamed on Twitch.tv/PUBGMOBILE on Decembe

I'm at our new @PUBATTLEGROUNDS office in Madison today. The team is working on our desert map. Here's a WIP preview of this new location... pic.twitter.com/ReLbsvwv9A — PLAYERUNKNOWN (@PLAYERUNKNOWN) July 3,

We didn't even get this as much as we wanted in the last entry, but Fortnite is fast. Good luck trying to get your dad into the game because if you're not on your P's and Q's you're going to get pwned by some 8-year-old wearing a snap-back sideways within minutes of dropping off the battle bus. PUBG Beginner guide however, is more in line with the game play of a classic shooter. It's slow, almost empty at times and getting kills in it usually requires a much more patient, methodical approach. Sure the best players can run-n-gun like it's nobodies business, but if you play the game slow you have a good chance of making it

Assault rifles sort of fill this weird limbo within PUBG. They aren't exactly good for long-range fights like sniper rifles are, but they also aren't better than other weapons for close-range combat. So what do we make of these weapons? If they aren't designed for long or close-range combat what is their purpose? And the answer is that they aren't meant to fill both and some middle gro

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds ' crate and key system isn't supposed to come until the game launches in full but of course, money talks so it's coming NOW. According to Greene and the devs, it's for testing but they're selling items already for real cash so take that for what you will. The goal is to provide a "healthy economy" after launch to keep monetizing the player base for future updates and content additions (like the two in-development maps). All the items are cosmetic only and should not affect gameplay. Still, microtransactions during early access are tough to swallow, especially for a game that's selling so well right now. The other concern is that because the in-game cosmetics count as Steam inventory items, players can sell for real-world cash which can lead to skin gambling/market issues like CS:GO had to deal with recen

On this project, actors and activists Brian Austin Green and Megan Fox are the tip of the public relations spear. The #Fight4TheAmazon campaign represents a perfect cross-section of Hollywood glitz, video game action, and a righteous cause. The best way to donate is through an Omaze sweepstakes that allows participants to enter to win a Tesla Model S and a $20,000 cash pri

The next big update for **PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds ** is finally about to go live after a few minor delays. The monthly update (the 4th so far for the popular MMO shooter) was originally scheduled for two weeks ago but was pushed until this week before getting another one-day delay for some last-minute bug fixes.As promised, the latest monthly update adds a new weapon (a 7.62mm marksman rifle this time that is only found in crate supply airdrops) alongside many much-needed and welcome quality of life changes. The 4th monthly PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is already life on the test servers and should go wide tomorrow, adding in horns for drivers in vehicles, a reconnect option for disconnected players, first-person only servers for solos and duos, Xbox controller support , new animations, sounds and effects for vehicles, movement, weapon use, and tweaks to consumables, some of the weapons, and much, much more!The latest update also adds more microtransactions through a key and crate system which as stirred as significant amount of controversy for it coming before the game has left early access, and during a time when the game is a top-seller. The devs claims it's required in order to test.Below are the official patch notes and details on the newest weapon being added to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. Also note that this is the last blog update by Brandan "PlayerUnknown" Greene for a while as he'll be travelling for the next few months. The community team will handle future update/patch po
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/1723/pubg-guide-to-assault-rifles-update-6-2/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:08:54 +0000 Bernardo Stinson Bernardo Stinson posted a blog. https://stayclose.social/blog/1672/10-games-to-play-after-playerunknowns-battlegrounds/ Another SMG making the list, Micro Uzi has been the star of the competitive show in recent times. When it comes to close-combat, Micro Uzi can decimate every other assault rifle in the game. The only downside of the gun is the lack of range and that players need to connect their bullets for better damage as Micro Uzi’s spray is very quick and project Windless rapid. The gun is easily available throughout a game, making it a very popular choice amongst high elo play

So, this campaign started before Megan and I got involved. Global Green and Omaze and PUBG Mobile basically figured out a way to combine what they do best. PUBG Mobile has access to all these people because they are as big as they are. They were in a world that so many people are involved in, with mobile gaming and all that. Omaze is this unbelievable company that's really good at coming up with fun ways of raising money and doing that. When they teamed up with Global Green, it just made sense for what they do. Then the aspect of bringing myself and my wife in to help promote it, and to help really get eyes on it, it became everybody going, "Okay, how do we use our platforms in the best way to raise awareness?" Then this party that we're doing December 9, with Twitch TV, that's another aspect of it. So the whole thing is one giant push. And PUBG Mobile has been amazing, and Omaze has been amazing, and Global Green is an amazing organization, so we really want to help them as much as we can with resources to combat what's going on in the Amazon and the fight for that, and just start there and hopefully g

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds ' crate and key system isn't supposed to come until the game launches in full but of course, money talks so it's coming NOW. According to Greene and the devs, it's for testing but they're selling items already for real cash so take that for what you will. The goal is to provide a "healthy economy" after launch to keep monetizing the player base for future updates and content additions (like the two in-development maps). All the items are cosmetic only and should not affect gameplay. Still, microtransactions during early access are tough to swallow, especially for a game that's selling so well right now. The other concern is that because the in-game cosmetics count as Steam inventory items, players can sell for real-world cash which can lead to skin gambling/market issues like CS:GO had to deal with recen

After its tremendously underwhelming and buggy launch, it first attempted to split into two separate games, swapped developers a time or two, and then reconciled, rebooted, and rebranded itself as an unremarkable free-to-play battle royale title. Players that managed that hang on during those four grueling years clearly deserve some sort of me

GTA Online: Motor War s is a Grand Theft Auto Online Adversary Mode. It comprises 2-4 teams in a 28 player battle. It is a Last Team Standing match where players start by jumping out of a Cargobob and parachuting to the battlefield. Unquestionably, this game mode is heavily inspired by PlayerUnknown's Battlegrou

The Culling has a troubled history, to put it mildly. It preceded even PUBG , hitting the market in early 2016 and launching to significant praise. However, it would squander all of this initial goodwill over the course of barely a single year, halting development on the freshly released title in favor of a new game, The Culling 2 . Fans were less than enthu

It would be challenging to mention Call of Duty: Mobile without noting its console-based cousin, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout. Whether you prefer the mobile version or the other, both games are exceptional in their own ri

Since the game is free-to-play, a significant number of gamers have had a chance to try the game. Battle royale is surging in popularity because of games like Apex Legends and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrou

There isn’t much to say about AWM except it has by far the highest damage in the game. A single headshot from AWM is capable enough to knock out a player with level 3 Helmet. The gun is incredible in every possible way and is air-drop exclusive, rightfully so. AWM deals maximum damage up to the range of 150 meters after which, its damage starts to fall till the range of 679 met

I'm at our new @PUBATTLEGROUNDS office in Madison today. The team is working on our desert map. Here's a WIP preview of this new location... pic.twitter.com/ReLbsvwv9A — PLAYERUNKNOWN (@PLAYERUNKNOWN) July 3,

Now onto the new crates themselves. Here is a look (up top and below) at some of the items available in the 2 free-to-open crates. There's an additional one only available during Gamescom that requires the purchase of a $2.50 key to o

Added new weapon Mk14 EBR (Enhanced Battle Rifle). Mk14 EBR is a Designated Marksman Rifle that can only be obtained from Carepackages. This weapon is chambered for 7.62mm and sniper rifle attachments

The Mk14 is a semi-auto sniper rifle weapon comparable to the game's current SKS, as another crate-only weapon however, the chances of getting it (and other care package items) is becoming increasingly rare. With the previous rifle add-on (the Groza), soon the game will have to cycle some of these weapons into the regular loot ta
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/1672/10-games-to-play-after-playerunknowns-battlegrounds/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:54:54 +0000 Bernardo Stinson Bernardo Stinson posted a blog. https://stayclose.social/blog/1671/10-games-to-play-after-playerunknowns-battlegrounds/ Another SMG making the list, Micro Uzi has been the star of the competitive show in recent times. When it comes to close-combat, Micro Uzi can decimate every other assault rifle in the game. The only downside of the gun is the lack of range and that players need to connect their bullets for better damage as Micro Uzi’s spray is very quick and rapid. The gun is easily available throughout a game, making it a very popular choice amongst high elo play

So, this campaign started before Megan and I got involved. Global Green and Omaze and PUBG Mobile basically figured out a way to combine what they do best. PUBG Mobile has access to all these people because they are as big as they are. They were in a world that so many people are involved in, with mobile gaming and all that. Omaze is this unbelievable company that's really good at coming up with fun ways of raising money and doing that. When they teamed up with Global Green, it just made sense for what they do. Then the aspect of bringing myself and my wife in to help promote it, and to help really get eyes on it, it became everybody going, "Okay, how do we use our platforms in the best way to raise awareness?" Then this party that we're doing December 9, with Twitch TV, that's another aspect of it. So the whole thing is one giant push. And PUBG Mobile has been amazing, and Omaze has been amazing, and Global Green is an amazing organization, so we really want to help them as much as we can with resources to combat what's going on in the Amazon and the fight for that, and just start there and hopefully g

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds ' crate and key system isn't supposed to come until the game launches in full but of course, money talks so it's coming NOW. According to Greene and the devs, it's for testing but they're selling items already for real cash so take that for what you will. The goal is to provide a "healthy economy" after launch to keep monetizing the player base for future updates and content additions (like the two in-development maps). All the items are cosmetic only and should not affect gameplay. Still, microtransactions during early access are tough to swallow, especially for a game that's selling so well right now. The other concern is that because the in-game cosmetics count as Steam inventory items, players can sell for real-world cash which can lead to skin gambling/market issues like CS:GO had to deal with recen

After its tremendously underwhelming and buggy launch, it first attempted to split into two separate games, swapped developers a time or two, and then reconciled, rebooted, and rebranded itself as an unremarkable free-to-play battle royale title. Players that managed that hang on during those four grueling years clearly deserve some sort of me

GTA Online: Motor War s is a Grand Theft Auto Online Adversary Mode. It comprises 2-4 teams in a 28 player battle. It is a Last Team Standing match where players start by jumping out of a Cargobob and parachuting to the battlefield. Unquestionably, this game mode is heavily inspired by PlayerUnknown's Battlegrou

The Culling has a troubled history, to put it mildly. It preceded even PUBG , hitting the market in early 2016 and launching to significant praise. However, it would squander all of this initial goodwill over the course of barely a single year, halting development on the freshly released title in favor of a new game, The Culling 2 . Fans were less than enthu

It would be challenging to mention Call of Duty: Mobile without noting its console-based cousin, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout. Whether you prefer the mobile version or the other, both games are exceptional in their own ri

Since the game is free-to-play, a significant number of gamers have had a chance to try the game. Battle royale is surging in popularity because of games like Apex Legends and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrou

There isn’t much to say about AWM except it has by far the highest damage in the game. A single headshot from AWM is capable enough to knock out a player with level 3 Helmet. The gun is incredible in every possible way and project Windless is air-drop exclusive, rightfully so. AWM deals maximum damage up to the range of 150 meters after which, its damage starts to fall till the range of 679 met

I'm at our new @PUBATTLEGROUNDS office in Madison today. The team is working on our desert map. Here's a WIP preview of this new location... pic.twitter.com/ReLbsvwv9A — PLAYERUNKNOWN (@PLAYERUNKNOWN) July 3,

Now onto the new crates themselves. Here is a look (up top and below) at some of the items available in the 2 free-to-open crates. There's an additional one only available during Gamescom that requires the purchase of a $2.50 key to o

Added new weapon Mk14 EBR (Enhanced Battle Rifle). Mk14 EBR is a Designated Marksman Rifle that can only be obtained from Carepackages. This weapon is chambered for 7.62mm and sniper rifle attachments

The Mk14 is a semi-auto sniper rifle weapon comparable to the game's current SKS, as another crate-only weapon however, the chances of getting it (and other care package items) is becoming increasingly rare. With the previous rifle add-on (the Groza), soon the game will have to cycle some of these weapons into the regular loot ta

]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/1671/10-games-to-play-after-playerunknowns-battlegrounds/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:54:49 +0000 Bernardo Stinson Bernardo Stinson posted a blog. https://stayclose.social/blog/1643/playerunknowns-battlegrounds-advanced-players-tips-tricks/ It would be challenging to mention Call of Duty: Mobile without noting its console-based cousin, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout. Whether you prefer the mobile version or the other, both games are exceptional in their own ri

A very low tier weapon, which is the worst one in the shotgun family. Even for a shotgun, Sawed-off has a pitiful range, and its pellets deal very low damage. Just like S686, it only has two rounds, which makes the gun a risky choice to roll w

This technique is a bit tricky and will require a slight dissection to understand. The vehicle dismount trick is one that allows players to escape a car or bike at max speed without taking any damage for leaving the car. This requires tight control over the given vehicle and any mistakes will spell death for that player. Essentially, this trick is just jumping out of a car while driving close to a stationary object. By dismounting right as you pass that object it will take the impact for you and not dish any fall damage. So by driving close to a tree, a player can dismount, while their vehicle continues moving at max speed and not die because of

The training mode is an excellent beginning to developing knowledge of the mechanics of the game. It is not, however, the only thing a new player must do to learn how to survive. The next step in survival is to learn basic PUBG Guide strat

The utility behind this maneuver is extremely practical and can be an excellent feather in a player's cap. This technique can allow for quick vehicular dismounts from otherwise lethal situations or it can be an extremely potent diversion tactic. Either way, this is a maneuver that should be practiced and implemented into any aspiring player's reperto

Destiny 2 's launch saw the game praised for mitigating some of the shortcomings of its predecessor, and few games this year did a better job of uniting communities—either in praise or in criticism—than the second run 'round the galaxy for Guardians. With more content scheduled for 2018 and a reworked game system that has made Destiny 2 even more accessible , there's cause for optimism from Ghosts and Guardians alike headed into the new y

PUBG has brought a whole new meaning to the word sterile. Even today the game looks like an earlier edition of Call of Duty that was stripped down to it's barest of bones. The only personality it has that comes to mind is the iconic level three helmet and the frying pan, but there's not much more than t

The cosmetics in PUBG are some of the hottest garbage this side of the Mississippi. "Oh wow, I unlocked brown boots instead of black ones!" or "No way! Blue pants instead of grey ones!" The best items you can receive or goggles, or a yellow tracksuit, that's really it though. Fortnite has Thanos, unicorns, scarecrows, ninjas, football players -- truthfully some it's kind of cringey -- but a lot of it, is still much better than PUBG's items. We don't even know how PUBG has the gall to charge the prices they do for their whack item sets, they're the big losers for this

The first items a player should find are weapons. Guns, grenades, and melee weapons are what win or lose a game of PUBG. So understanding a basic loadout philosophy will insure at least minor success in common combat scenarios. It is important a player finds a close quarter weapon and a long-range to mid-range weapon. Close quarter weapons should be rapid fire and high damage items. No matter how good a player is during an intense firefight, having a weapon that fires a large number of rounds can seal an easy kill. Close range weapons should have the ability to fire off a large number of bullets and cover a close but far spread within a small amount of time. Weapons that fill this role are shotguns, SMGs or automatic assault rifles. Making sure you have an adequate long-range weapon is by far the most important facet of winning a game of PUBG . Unlike other battle royale shooters most of PUBG's battle encounters occur in a mid to long-range distance, so be sure to utilize the powerful single fire function on many assault rifles and the coveted sniper rifles in the g

With over 50 million downloads on the Google Play Store, Call of Duty: Mobile is less popular than PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, but maintains a sizeable player base. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has over 100 million downloads on the Google Play St

You'll find instant enjoyment from playing Rules of Survival. It may not have the lasting appeal as some of the other games in this list, but we can admire it for its similarities to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrou

PUBG is not the first battle royale in the existence of this overblown, saturated genre. But it was without a doubt one of the first to popularize it and shape it into what it is today. Many of the devs for PUBG even worked on the H1Z1 Survival Mode, the game mode that quite literally made the blueprint for modern battle royale. __ So in many rights it's hard not to see that Fortnite rode the coattails of PUBG, adding a handful of different elements to perfect the game. Still, I've put way more hours into PUBG, but when it comes to the better overall game... you'll just have to decide that for yours
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/1643/playerunknowns-battlegrounds-advanced-players-tips-tricks/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:05:32 +0000 Bernardo Stinson Bernardo Stinson posted a blog. https://stayclose.social/blog/1642/playerunknowns-battlegrounds-advanced-players-tips-tricks/ It would be challenging to mention Call of Duty: Mobile without noting its console-based cousin, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout. Whether you prefer the mobile version or the other, both games are exceptional in their own ri

A very low tier weapon, which is the worst one in the shotgun family. Even for a shotgun, Sawed-off has a pitiful range, and its pellets deal very low damage. Just like S686, it only has two rounds, which makes the gun a risky choice to roll w

This technique is a bit tricky and will require a slight dissection to understand. The vehicle dismount trick is one that allows players to escape a car or bike at max speed without taking any damage for leaving the car. This requires tight control over the given vehicle and any mistakes will spell death for that player. Essentially, this trick is just jumping out of a car while driving close to a stationary object. By dismounting right as you pass that object it will take the impact for you and not dish any fall damage. So by driving close to a tree, a player can dismount, while their vehicle continues moving at max speed and not die because of

The training mode is an excellent beginning to developing knowledge of the mechanics of the game. It is not, however, the only thing a new player must do to learn how to survive. The next step in survival is to learn basic PUBG strat

The utility behind this maneuver is extremely practical and can be an excellent feather in a player's cap. This technique can allow for quick vehicular dismounts from otherwise lethal situations or it can be an extremely potent diversion tactic. Either way, this is a maneuver that should be practiced and implemented into any aspiring player's reperto

Destiny 2 's launch saw the game praised for mitigating some of the shortcomings of its predecessor, and few games this year did a better job of uniting communities—either in praise or in criticism—than the second run 'round the galaxy for Guardians. With more content scheduled for 2018 and a reworked game system that has made Destiny 2 even more accessible , there's cause for optimism from Ghosts and Guardians alike headed into the new y

PUBG has brought a whole new meaning to the word sterile. Even today the game looks like an earlier edition of Call of Duty that was stripped down to it's barest of bones. The only personality it has that comes to mind is the iconic level three helmet and the frying pan, but there's not much more than t

The cosmetics in PUBG are some of the hottest garbage this side of the Mississippi. "Oh wow, I unlocked brown boots instead of black ones!" or "No way! Blue pants instead of grey ones!" The best items you can receive or goggles, or a yellow tracksuit, that's really it though. Fortnite has Thanos, unicorns, scarecrows, ninjas, football players -- truthfully some it's kind of cringey -- but a lot of it, is still much better than PUBG's items. We don't even know how PUBG has the gall to charge the prices they do for their whack item sets, they're the big losers for this

The first items a player should find are weapons. Guns, grenades, and melee weapons are what win or lose a game of PUBG. So understanding a basic loadout philosophy will insure at least minor success in common combat scenarios. It is important a player finds a close quarter weapon and a long-range to mid-range weapon. Close quarter weapons should be rapid fire and high damage items. No matter how good a player is during an intense firefight, having a weapon that fires a large number of rounds can seal an easy kill. Close range weapons should have the ability to fire off a large number of bullets and cover a close but far spread within a small amount of time. Weapons that fill this role are shotguns, SMGs or automatic assault rifles. Making sure you have an adequate long-range weapon is by far the most important facet of winning a game of PUBG Guide . Unlike other battle royale shooters most of PUBG's battle encounters occur in a mid to long-range distance, so be sure to utilize the powerful single fire function on many assault rifles and the coveted sniper rifles in the g

With over 50 million downloads on the Google Play Store, Call of Duty: Mobile is less popular than PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, but maintains a sizeable player base. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has over 100 million downloads on the Google Play St

You'll find instant enjoyment from playing Rules of Survival. It may not have the lasting appeal as some of the other games in this list, but we can admire it for its similarities to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrou

The vehicles in PUBG are as essential to the game as players running through the fields swinging frying pans and getting sniped by Shroud. Let's see what we have here -- Minivans full of squads slamming into buildings and going up in flames, motorcyclists flipping through the skies only to get their best friend killed as they run into a tree -- ah, the list goes on. It's all so much good fun, and while Fortnite does have some great vehicles as of today, they're mostly meant for playing around with. They just aren't the craziness that can be found with the vehicles in P

The best way to learn these lessons is to head to the training mode of PUBG . This mode will allow new players a space to become familiar with the workings of the game. Here it is recommended that players practice with each weapon and gain a feel for how they operate and their strengths and weaknes

One of the key principles that can be forgotten is the crucial reality that a bad weapon loadout can spell death for a player. Having two sniper rifles or a pistol and a shotgun or any variety of un-optimized gear can cause unnecessary death and loss during a match of PUBG DLC. The only exception to this rule is during early match scrambles for gear and weaponry. At this point during a match, survival is the main focus but keeping an eye out for ideal weapons, ammo types, scopes, or vehicles is essential for match succ

Currently referred to as the R45, the new revolver is a six-shot, desert map replacement for the R1895, chambered for .45 ACP ammo. Unlike the R1895 it replaces, the R45 will not support a suppressor, though you will be able to add a red dot sight to improve your aim. And another differentiation from the R1895 is the use of speed loaders, enabling you to load all six rounds simultaneously, greatly accelerating reload times, putting the R45's reload speed more in line with other PUBG pist

It's just you, a straightforward perspective and absolutely no cheese at all. It makes sound much more important too, as now with your reduced perspective you have to rely on all of your senses. Another caveat is you pay a lot more attention to the detail and the graphics of the g

El Pozo is a city known for its large industrial and entertainment districts. Players can test themselves against all comers in the Luchador Arena, put their motorcycle skills to the test In the death bowl, or hunt in the ruins of the long dead textile factor

On top of having powerful weaponry, understanding which sites to use is another important concept to comprehend. Ideally, your long-range weapon would have one of the many long-range oriented scopes in the game. Likewise, your close-ranged weapon should have a red dot sight or a holographic sight in order to improve accuracy in tight firefights. But with the wide array of sites, how does one decide which sites are their ideal and optimal choices? That decision must be made by the player. There exists a wide range of preferences in PUBG so practice is essential to discover and become comfortable with all the different sites found in a

Third-person is the standard version of both games, but PUBG takes the gold here with their first-person mode, that quite honestly might be the best way to play. You see, with first-person there just isn't any cheese, you can't see corners that you wouldn't normally see or have blind corner batt

Valle del Mar is a colorful oceanside town bisected by the De Toro bridge. To the West of the bridge is a quaint school, and to the East, a beautiful church. The key to holding this town is bridge control, as it's the only direct route between mainland and the isl

Unless you are a top tier player in shooting games, dropping further away from "hot" areas is probably the safest course of action for survival. This will allow a player to find strong or average gear and weapons without the threat of an enemy player's pressure. There is one main technique that can keep players away from the hot zones of P

Once a tourist destination featuring the largest casino in the region, Pecado continues to thrill players to this day with its mix of high-value loot and dangerous sightlines. Aggressive players will immediately loot the Arena and Casino, but savvy players should check out the 4 story hotels between t
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/1633/playerunknowns-battlegrounds-advanced-players-tips-tricks/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:53:25 +0000 Bernardo Stinson