One of the most impressive aspects to Fortnite is the fact that Epic Games has, over the years, improved the fundamentals of the battle royale title. From new physics, to tactical sprinting to engine overhauls and more, Fortnite is in many ways a wholly different game from what it was …
Read More »Super Bomberman R Online is going offline forever
When Google Stadia first launched, one of the game streaming subscription service’s biggest exclusives was the multiplayer-focused Battle Royale inspired ‘Super Bomberman R Online’. Almost exactly one year after its release on Steam, the game is now being permanently shut down. Making the announcement on its official website, Konami revealed …
Read More »Apex Legends has brought in $2 Billion for EA so far
Apex Legends launched in a surprise manner back in early 2019 as a fresh take on the battle royale genre, offering a third prong in the Fortnite / PUBG duopoly present at the time. This helped the game carve a significant chunk of the market for itself, now having made …
Read More »Project Aurora is Call of Duty’s mobile battle royale, playtests begin soon
We've known for a while now that Activision is developing a new Call of Duty Battle Royale game for mobile in order to better compete with other popular mobile shooters, like Fortnite, PUBG and soon, Apex Legends. Now, the game has a title of sorts – Project Aurora, and the …
Read More »Rocket League’s latest update adds a Battle Royale mode
Rocket League surprised many when the rocket car-powered football inspired game managed to not only feel good to control, but was also adaptable enough to cross into other sports. Now, as with MANY other games, Rocket League has gotten a battle royale mode. Announced last week, Rocket League Knockout Bash …
Read More »Ubisoft announces ‘Project Q’ confirming that it’s NOT a battle royale
Earlier this month we reported on a leak claiming that Ubisoft is working on a brand new battle royale title. The French publisher has now come out and announced this title officially – though they stressed that the game is NOT a battle royale title. Following leaks from industry insider …
Read More »Halo Infinite is getting Last Spartan Standing and other new modes in Season 2
We're less than two weeks away from the launch of Halo's next season, which should be shorter and more content-packed compared to the extended first season. Today, 343 dropped a trailer showing off the new modes coming to Infinite with this update, including Last Spartan Standing. Season 2, Lone Wolves, …
Read More »KitGuru Games: Fortnite’s fundamental flaws have been fixed
Fortnite launched as a fledgling Battle Royale game, and for years Epic Games consistently added new content to an ever-evolving title. They needed to do this because, to be frank, Fortnite fundamentally did not feel good to play. Fortunately, between its launch in 2017 and now, Epic Games have fixed all of these flaws, making for a game that is not only content rich, but actually good...
Read More »Halo Infinite is getting a Battle Royale mode this year
There have been plenty of rumours surrounding Certain Affinity recently. Not only is the studio reportedly working on its own original IP for Xbox Game Pass, but the studio has also recently “deepened” its relationship with 343 Industries and is currently working on a big Battle Royale mode for Halo …
Read More »Certain Affinity is ‘deepening’ its relationship with 343 as work begins on new Halo Infinite mode
Aside from a rumoured Monster Hunter style game, Certain Affinity is continuing its development work on Halo Infinite, working alongside 343 Industries and other studios. Today, Certain Affinity announced that it is “deepening” its relationship with 343, and will become more involved in growing Halo Infinite moving forward. Certain Affinity …
Read More »Ubisoft reportedly working on a new third-person IP
Ubisoft is one of the most successful gaming companies in the industry. Despite this, the publisher has struggled to create an enticing new IP in quite a few years – with many of their most successful games being of the ‘Tom Clancy’ variety. Despite this, Ubisoft is trying to come …
Read More »Warzone can’t add new maps due to game’s file size
Modern Call of Duty games are visual showpieces which offer refined and solid gameplay and visual experiences. Unfortunately, the COD teams have been unable to keep game file sizes in check, leading to inflated download sizes. According to a Warzone dev, this has stunted development, preventing new maps being added …
Read More »Fortnite’s no-build mode is officially here to stay
Despite its position as an accessible and highly evolving Battle Royale shooter, Fortnite’s stance on its building gameplay and mechanics have been relatively static, leading to a massive skill gap over time. To solve this issue, Epic temporarily removed the ability to build. Now this is being spun off into …
Read More »Datamine suggests Epic will make Fortnite Battle Royale no-build mode permanent
A few days ago, Epic Games debuted a no-build mode for Fortnite Battle Royale, disabling all building mechanics to create an even playing field. At the moment, this is a limited-time mode, planned to be removed in April. However, datamining suggests that Epic is planning on making its no-build mode …
Read More »Fortnite Battle Royale gets no-build mode for new season
There are plenty of Battle Royale shooters around these days, but Fortnite remains unique thanks to its building mechanics. The downside to this is is that building structures creates a high barrier for entry, especially for those picking up the game for the first time. Epic Games was rumoured to …
Read More »Apex Legends is finally coming to mobile next week
Almost 3 years ago we reported that Respawn Entertainment had announced that they would be bringing Apex Legends to iOS and Android devices. Since then, we have seen the entire battle royale landscape change and evolve. Finally however, Apex Legends is coming to iOS and Android next week – at …
Read More »Ubisoft pulls the plug on its Battle Royale shooter ‘Hyper Scape’
Over the course of 2020, Ubisoft tried to break into the Battle Royale genre with its own game, Hyper Scape. The game found some success and popularity initially but swiftly fell off. Now, 18 months later, Ubisoft is pulling the plug. After a successful beta, launch and three seasons of …
Read More »Fortnite rumoured to be getting a no-build mode
As a Battle Royale shooter, one of Fortnite’s primary unique selling points is the ability to not only destroy most of the terrain, but also build structures wherever you wish. One consequence of this however is the fact that the skill ceiling is now far too high for some. In …
Read More »PUBG: Battlegrounds is going free-to-play
PUBG: Battlegrounds is not only the catalyst that spawned the current trend of battle royale games, but in doing so landed itself as one of the best selling games of all time. After 4 years on the market, PUBG: Battlegrounds is going free-to-play. Making the announcement, the Product Marketing Manager …
Read More »Ubisoft teases a multiplayer Far Cry game within Far Cry 6
Far Cry 6 may have only been released yesterday, however it seems that Ubisoft is already teasing a new game set in the world of Far Cry. As discovered by users online, an in-game wooden crate features a QR code which when scanned, seems to be teasing the next Far …
Read More »The Last of Us Part II might get a Battle Royale mode
Ever since the release of The Last of Us Part II in 2020, fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of the game’s standalone Factions multiplayer mode. Though it is taking much longer than some may have expected, it appears to be for a good reason, as the upcoming title may feature a Battle Royale mode.
Read More »PUBG redundantly changes name to PUBG: Battlegrounds
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is one of the biggest games of all time, selling over 70 million copies and launching the battle royale genre to new heights. Created by Brendan Greene aka PlayerUnknown, the game took his artist name as part of the title. It seems the team now wishes to move …
Read More »Halo Infinite dataminers find evidence of Battle Royale mode
Over the weekend, we learned that the Halo Infinite multiplayer technical preview had shipped with some campaign-related files, leading to story spoilers. As it turns out, there may have been some multiplayer-related leaks too, leading to rumours of a battle royale style mode. As reported by VGC, a voice clip …
Read More »Free August PS Plus game announced at State of Play
At the recent PlayStation State of Play, the console manufacturer provided updates on a number of small and large upcoming titles including Death Stranding and SIFU. Accompanying these was the announcement for the console release of Hunter’s Arena: Legends, as well as confirmation that it will launch for free on …
Read More »Stylish melee-focused battle royale Naraka: Bladepoint gets release date
Naraka: Bladepoint is a stylish 60-player melee-focused battle royale which uniquely positions itself in a sea of third-person BR shooters. As part of E3, the game was announced to be getting a worldwide release later this year, with an open beta taking place imminently. Offering a lengthy gameplay trailer, the …
Read More »Battlefield 2042’s largest map will be the size of PUBG
Though Battlefield 2042 has been confirmed to not be getting a Battle Royale mode, the 128 player multiplayer game will still focus on massive scale battles. Despite the number of maps available at launch being relatively low, they will be massive, with the largest one being the same size as …
Read More »Ubisoft switches strategy to focus on more free-to-play games
Over the course of its relatively short history, the video game industry has changed and evolved in many different ways. One of the biggest shifts was caused by the introduction of free-to-play games – the most successful of which make billions each year. Ubisoft has now announced that it will …
Read More »Apex Legends has surpassed 100 million players
Since its surprise launch in February 2019, Apex Legends has become one of the major players in the free-to-play Battle Royale genre of games. Though growth has slowed down substantially, EA reported that Apex Legends has now officially surpassed 100 million players. Making the announcement on Twitter, the Apex Legends …
Read More »PAC-MAN 99 announced exclusively for Switch
In the wake of the popularity of battle royale games, developers have gotten creative with the genre, with titles such as Tetris 99 and Mario 35 adding interesting twists. Though Mario 35 can no longer be played, Nintendo has now announced another Switch exclusive battle royale game: PAC-MAN 99. Available …
Read More »Fortnite’s season will end with a single player experience
Of the many things that Fortnite is known for, one of the biggest attractions that the battle royale game has is its over-the-top season finales, which often include massive battles and cinematics. Previously, these events occurred in real time, meaning if you missed it, then you missed it. For the …
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