Wargaming, known for its success with titles like World of Tanks, has designed Steel Hunters as a tactical combat game that integrates mech elements. This new project stands out for its focus on character narrative despite being a shooter, offering a unique strategic gameplay in the genre. Despite its sci-fi appearance, Steel Hunters is based on tactical combat principles that Wargaming has perfected over more than a decade. Giant robots shooting at each other The game features a main mode that combines elements of battle royale and extraction shooter, […]
Wargaming, known for its success with titles like World of Tanks, has designed Steel Hunters as a tactical combat game that integrates mech elements. This new project stands out for its focus on character narrative despite being a shooter, offering a unique strategic gameplay in the genre. Despite its sci-fi appearance, Steel Hunters is based on tactical combat principles that Wargaming has perfected over more than a decade.
Giant robots shooting at each other
The game features a main mode that combines elements of battle royale and extraction shooter, where teams of two players must compete for resources and hold an extraction point for 60 seconds to win. Each character in the game has distinct abilities and characteristics, allowing players to enjoy diverse gaming experiences. For example, Fenris, a quadrupedal character, has the ability to teleport to flank enemies, while Razorside focuses on long-range abilities.
Steel Hunters offers players a sense of weight and strategy. Every move has significant consequences, emphasizing the importance of understanding the environment and collaboration among teammates. According to creative director Sergey Titarenko, although the game started as a prototype of mechs, the decision to focus development on a deeper narrative has brought to life characters that inhabit giant machines and possess human stories.
The launch of Steel Hunters is planned as a free-to-play game, with long-term support plans and the inclusion of additional content to keep players engaged. Wargaming aspires for Steel Hunters to last for more than a decade, similar to its successful World of Tanks, and promises that the game will grow in significant ways after its release.
The world of video games has seen the rise of Helldivers 2 as a standout cooperative sci-fi shooter, achieving significant popularity without following the conventions of games as a service. Developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, this title invites players to face enemies in a chaotic PVE environment, which has resonated positively among millions of fans. Helldivers 2 is its own thing In a recent interview at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025 with Eurogamer, Johan Pilestedt, creative director of Helldivers 2, addressed a dark topic that permeates the industry: mass layoffs. Pilestedt criticizes […]
The world of video games has seen Helldivers 2 emerge as a standout cooperative sci-fi shooter, achieving significant popularity without following the conventions of games as a service. Developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, this title invites players to face enemies in a chaotic PVE environment, which has resonated positively among millions of fans.
Helldivers 2 is its own thing
In a recent interview at the 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC) with Eurogamer, Johan Pilestedt, creative director of Helldivers 2, addressed a dark topic that permeates the industry: mass layoffs. Pilestedt criticizes the studios’ “obsession” with replicating the success of phenomena like battle royales, which he claims has led to a lack of innovation and a vicious cycle of developer closures and job losses. “We are trapped in a cycle of death and rebirth that is unnecessarily brutal,” he notes, arguing that diversity in the types of games is crucial to avoid this situation.
The director also emphasizes that “safe bets” have been detrimental to the industry. “Few people believed that Helldivers would amount to anything, and yet here we are,” he said, suggesting that the lack of creative risk limits the chances of success in a saturated market. This bold spirit that characterizes Helldivers 2 has led the team to expand the franchise into new horizons, including the production of a movie based on the game.
Additionally, Pilestedt has made it clear that his team has no intention of dividing the gaming community through the inclusion of paid missions. “We do not want to divide players,” he reaffirmed, exemplifying Arrowhead’s commitment to providing an inclusive and accessible gaming experience for everyone.
Krafton, the team behind PUBG: Battlegrounds, has revealed its exciting plans for 2025, marking a new chapter in the evolution of this popular game and the battle royale genre. Since its launch in 2017, PUBG has laid the groundwork for this global phenomenon and has influenced numerous developers. With the transition to Unreal Engine 5, significant improvements in visual quality and performance are expected, especially on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, allowing players to enjoy an experience with a higher frames per second rate. Something we didn’t know we needed: […]
Krafton, the team behind PUBG: Battlegrounds, has revealed its exciting plans for 2025, marking a new chapter in the evolution of this popular game and the battle royale genre. Since its launch in 2017, PUBG has laid the groundwork for this global phenomenon and has influenced numerous developers. With the transition to Unreal Engine 5, significant improvements in visual quality and performance are expected, especially on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, allowing players to enjoy an experience with a higher frames per second rate.
Something we didn’t know we needed: destructible terrain
One of the highlights of this update will be the incorporation of destructible terrain in the maps of Taego, Miramar, and Erangel. This new mechanic will allow players to modify their environment during matches, which will surely provide new strategies and dynamics in the game. Additionally, Krafton is developing a project that will make it easier for the community to create and share their own creations, introducing a Team Deathmatch mode in custom matches.
The study also plans to unify the normal and ranked matches, with a revised ranking system that promises to be more rewarding. With balance patches scheduled every two months, a constant adjustment of weapons is expected along with the introduction of new ones, as well as a review of those that are used less. In turn, the artificial intelligence of the bots will be renewed to offer more realistic behavior in the game.
Finally, hacker detection technologies will be implemented and security measures will be strengthened to protect players’ accounts, ensuring a safer and fairer experience. With these improvements in sight, PUBG fans have reasons to look forward to a year full of news and exciting changes in their favorite game.
Playerunknown's Battlegrounds is an exciting, dynamic, and fearless action game. It features a highly appealing multiplayer mode that will take you to explore an apparently deserted island with companions. Your task is quite simple: locate all kinds of weapons, supplies, and medicines to survive against those who stand in your way and want to take you down. The idea is to survive and become the last survivor.
Wargaming has announced its upcoming title, Steel Hunters, a promising mech shooter that combines elements of battle royale and extraction shooter mechanics. Scheduled for early access on April 2, 2025, the game was recently showcased at The Game Awards 2024, where it generated great excitement among video game fans. From tanks to mechs Unlike its previous works like World of Tanks, which has established itself as an icon in the war game genre since its release in 2010, Steel Hunters represents a significant shift […]
Wargaming has announced its upcoming title, Steel Hunters, a promising mech shooter that combines elements of battle royale and extraction shooter mechanics. Scheduled for early access on April 2, 2025, the game was recently showcased at The Game Awards 2024, where it generated great excitement among video game fans.
From Tanks to Mechs
Unlike its previous works like World of Tanks, which has established itself as an icon in the war game genre since its release in 2010, Steel Hunters represents a significant shift in the creative direction of the studio. This new title falls within a more dynamic genre, offering free action with giant robots. In early access, Wargaming has ensured that there will be no initial monetization, allowing players to try the game without worrying about additional expenses at the start. However, micropayments will be introduced later in the development process.
At the time of the early access launch, Steel Hunters will feature three distinct maps and seven playable characters known as Hunters. Players will be able to choose from Razersida, Heartbreaker, Fenris, Ursus, Trenchwalker, Prophet, and Weaver, each with unique abilities that promise to enrich the gaming experience. Wargaming’s intention is to quickly move towards a full release, based on feedback and suggestions from players during the early access phase. “We don’t believe in long early access cycles,” the developers commented, emphasizing their commitment to a well-refined experience.
With this new proposal, Wargaming aims to capture the attention of a broad audience, affirming its strong reputation in the development of multiplayer titles while exploring new mechanics and gameplay styles within the universe of online shooters.
A group of parents in the United States has sued Epic Games for misleading advertising related to the dreaded FOMO (fear of missing out), which is used in the popular game Fortnite through timers in the store that create artificial pressure to buy. This phenomenon has raised concerns especially among families, as younger users are considered a vulnerable group to such tactics. Although the feeling similar to FOMO has always been there, we are now able to name it. Surely you have experienced this fear of missing out at some point According to the lawsuit, the […]
A group of parents in the United States has sued Epic Games for misleading advertising related to the dreaded FOMO (fear of missing out), which is used in the popular game Fortnite through timers in the store that create artificial pressure to buy. This phenomenon has raised concerns especially among families, as younger users are considered a vulnerable group to such tactics. Although the feeling similar to FOMO has always been there, we are now able to name it.
Surely you have experienced this fear of missing out on something
According to the lawsuit, the countdown timers for certain in-game items induce a sense of urgency, creating a false pressure that could negatively influence young players. The plaintiffs argue that, although Epic Games claims to be transparent by showing the remaining time for the purchase of skins and other items, many of these products return to being available days later or remain on sale for weeks at the same price, thus contradicting the premise of limited-time offers.
The parents’ allegations resonate with previous events, such as the fine imposed on Epic Games in the Netherlands in 2024, where the company was sanctioned with over 1.1 million euros for displaying false timers that gave the impression of discounts that never existed. This practice is considered illegal, as it violates misleading advertising laws in several U.S. states.
Epic Games has responded to the lawsuit stating that the accusations are incorrect and highlighting that they have removed timers and improved protections to prevent unwanted purchases, as well as implemented parental controls for minors. The company emphasizes that these new measures reinforce its commitment to responsibility towards its player base.
The San Francisco court will have to decide whether to allow the lawsuit to become a class action, which could have significant implications for millions of Fortnite players, as the video game industry faces increasing scrutiny over its business and monetization practices.
Apex Legends, the popular battle royale from Respawn Entertainment, is going through a difficult period, reflected in the alarming loss of 34% of its active player base in the last two months. The community is increasingly dissatisfied, citing questionable decisions and lack of content as the main reasons for their departure. This situation has led EA to acknowledge that the game’s trajectory has not been as expected in recent years. A game that is struggling to regain its footing after a significant stumble. During a recent meeting with shareholders, Andrew Wilson, CEO of […]
Apex Legends, the popular battle royale from Respawn Entertainment, is going through a difficult period, reflected in the alarming loss of 34% of its active player base in the last two months. The community is increasingly dissatisfied, citing questionable decisions and lack of content as the main reasons for their departure. This situation has led EA to acknowledge that the game’s trajectory has not been as expected in recent years.
A game that is struggling to regain its footing after a tremendous stumble
During a recent meeting with shareholders, Andrew Wilson, the company’s CEO, admitted that the team is working on a significant overhaul for Apex Legends, although these efforts are being sidelined by the development of a new Battlefield title, scheduled to be released before April 2026. This timeline indicates that any substantial update for Apex Legends could take about a year to arrive.
Despite the current situation, Wilson has mentioned that the goal is to rejuvenate the gaming experience and restore hope to the community, suggesting that this could include a major update, or even the possibility of an Apex 2.0. However, it is worth remembering that last October, Wilson had stated that a launch of Apex Legends 2 was not in the company’s plans, suggesting that EA prefers to evolve the game within its current structure rather than launching a numbered sequel.
Apex Legends currently ranks number 12 among the most played titles on Steam, highlighting serious player retention issues. With most of the development teams focused on Battlefield, concern is growing among the game’s followers, who are hoping for a solution that ensures the longevity and revitalization of the franchise.
Fortnite is already seven years old. Almost eight. It’s a game with an age, and you can see that age in many aspects. For example, the number of people who feel nostalgic about how the game was in its early days. Not in its true beginnings, because no one remembers how Fortnite was at the very start, but when it introduced the battle royale mode. When it became what it is today: the game that changed everything with Season 1 of Chapter 1. Something that Epic Games knows well. Fortnite is returning to Chapter 1 very soon The […]
Fortnite is already seven years old. Almost eight. It is a game with an age, and that age is noticeable in many aspects. For example, the number of people who feel nostalgic for how the game was in its early days. Not in its true origins, because no one remembers how Fortnite was at the very beginning, but when it introduced the battle royale mode. When it became what it is today: the game that changed everything with Season 1 of Chapter 1. Something that Epic Games knows well.
Fortnite returns to Chapter 1 very soon
They know it so well, in part, because last November they launched a new season called Fortnite OG. The premise was that, during the season, they would relive different moments from Chapter 1 of Fortnite, recalling what the game was like back then. And it was a huge success. Tens of millions of players returned to the game after years of not playing. Something that Epic Games took note of. And now it is going to become a permanent mode for nostalgia lovers who still remember eating toast with Nocilla.
As commented from the official Fortnite account, Fortnite OG returns permanently. Starting December 6, we will be able to enjoy the original map with the original loot and even the original season, just as we remember it.
Additionally, the leaker HYPEX, has been able to confirm some more juicy details about this. Although it will start on December 6, we won’t have everything from the beginning. A new season will be introduced monthly in this first chapter. Chapter 1 consisted of 10 Seasons, so over the next ten months, all the seasons will be progressively introduced to form the entire original experience. Will they continue with Chapter 2 afterward or stop here? This is something we will still have to wait to find out.
This move makes sense when we consider that the launch of Fortnite OG managed to gather 44.7 million players. The highest number of simultaneous players for the game so far. Something they aim to replicate with the introduction of this new mode, similar to what others like Blizzard are doing with Overwatch: Classic, thus demonstrating that there is no weapon more powerful than nostalgia.
Fortnite, the third-person shooter with building and survival elements, is one of those games that needs no introduction. Known especially for its Battle Royale aspect, Epic Games' free-to-play cross-platform game has been providing frenzy and fun in a PvP (Player Vs Player) that has redefined the online multiplayer genre for years. And it doesn't matter how many years pass, the eternal rival of PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) or the more recent Valorant remains as fresh as the first day.
We all like to play the lone wolf, running into an enemy outpost like Rambo and swinging a chain gun around while yelling “Leroy Jenkins!” It’s the way shooter games may play in our head, but unfortunately it’s not going to net you many wins (and if it does, thank your teammates). The best shooter games take inspiration from actual squad-based combat, and even if at the end of the day you’re still just playing Fortnite or Battlefield, some strategies and maneuvers still bleed into the experience. Here’s our selection of squad-based military tactics that will give you an edge over players, even when the odds are stacked against you.
If you’re a fan of shotguns in video games, you’ll need to stay out of wide, open fields. Likewise, you’ll want to keep far away from close quarters if you’re playing a sharpshooter. Where the fight happens is up to you; avoid running into a place where you’re outnumbered, outmaneuvered, or have poor mobility. Before Napoleon Bonaparte sent off his invading armies, he hired cartographers to sketch maps of enemy settlements and terrain.
Studying this heat map of Outpost from Modern Warfare 3 can shed light on areas to avoid.
Instead, keep to familiar territory where you have a clear advantage. If you’re not sure where that is, look up the map online. Check your loadout. Plan where you want to make your stand. This tactic also works great in games that offer gadgets like thermal vision, smoke grenades, or trip mines. Keep your entrances covered, and outlast your opponents.
2. Use team chat
You know how people like to scream and hurl insults about your mother over game chat? While this is charming you can also use this tool to coordinate a team (provided you can establish the ethos for them to take you seriously). Don’t just use it to call out enemy locations either. In an actual military situation you’d be doing a lot more communicating than shooting, and it’s this way for a reason – knowing is half the battle. Which of your teammates can offer cover fire with a sniper rifle? Does anyone have eyes on the objective? How many enemies are converged over x position? If you know what you’re up against you won’t be understaffed.
“Who needed a carbine? There’s one by me.”
If you’re on a team with some outlandishly good players, but you find you’re still having trouble capturing a territory or completing an objective, it’s probably because your team’s talents aren’t being put in the right places. Stop banging your head against the wall and coordinate an effective push. Take a second to rethink your strategy. There could be a weakness you were too frustrated to see. Re-evaluate and exploit it, this time with numbers behind you!
3. Move in formation
The military deploys its units in small squad formations, and it’s not just because it looks cool. The way your team is positioned can make all the difference once a firefight erupts. Where are you positioned? Where are your teammates positioned? Can you effectively move, react, and shoot as one cohesive unit, or could one well-placed grenade take you all out at once? Know the best time to employ the best shape.
One of the most effective formations in a game like PUBG or Battlefield is the Fire Team Column which positions your squad mates in a parallelogram (the bottom formation pictured below). This is a great shape for controlled mobility in any direction, and also allow for an immediate, reactive counter in case you get ambushed. If you move together and keep moderately spread out you’re forcing your enemies to pick a single target. Once they do, communicate and retaliate as one cohesive unit. It’s also great because you can easily and intuitively switch formations from the Fire Team Column:
4. RTR
RTR stands for React, Take Cover, Return Fire. If you find yourself separated from your team for whatever reason, this is an effective defensive strategy should the enemy gets the drop on you. In a more realistic shooter experience you’re not going to have health bars a mile long, or shields made out of magic. Your best defense is to threaten with your own firepower, and retreat to a more advantageous position. That’s what RTR is all about:
No one likes getting shot at. Go prone and return fire. See how they like it.
When you get shot at, your first reaction may be to run or hide, but it’s actually better to shoot back at the enemy – even if you know you can’t kill them; that’s not what you’re trying to do. You’re trying to get them to stop shooting at you. If you lay down suppressive fire (React) you can buy yourself enough time to do step two (Take Cover). If there isn’t a decent cover to duck behind, crouch down, drop to the ground, or at least zig-zag back and forth. It’s better than standing there doing nothing, and jumping around isn’t as helpful as you’d think. Once you’re in a better spot for avoiding enemy shots, you can take proper aim (Return Fire) from a safer position.
5. Flank
This is a classic ‘hammer and anvil’ tactic employed by the Alexander the Great and the Macedonians. The idea is to keep your opponent preoccupied with an unbreakable force in front, while you’re circling around to hit them with a hard-hitting elite force from behind. It looked something like this:
Flanking is such an overused, obvious tactic that it’s often discarded as a something overly predictable. The whole point of a good flank is that it is unpredictable. If you’re just attacking from two directions at once, you are technically flanking an enemy, but there are ways to do so more effectively: Surrounding and pincering, misdirecting, or attacking from a wholly unexpected angle.
You may have noticed that most of these strategies involve working with a team. Yes, that’s the point. Even if you’ve spent the entire match bad-mouthing your teammates for a having bad K/D, at the end of the day even bad players can group up and at least hold the advantage of numbers – they just need to be properly coordinated. Hop on team chat and start playing the macro game! If they won’t listen and just keep shouting insults about your mother … at least you tried.
Games are hard. That’s the not-so-secret reason a YouTube channel like LetsPlay has 3 million subscribers, or why Fortnite tournament champions can bring home millions of dollars. Sure some games are easier than others, but you can usually tell the difference between a novice and a veteran gamer no matter what title they boot up or what controller is in their hands.
Even if you can win every Fortnite match, dominate the Mortal Kombat leaderboards, or build Minecraft castles in the sky, you still might not be the greatest when it comes to beating Riddler in Arkham Knight, winning races in Forza, or leading a nation in Civilization 6. Gaming has grown into a huge umbrella, and it covers a lot of ground. No matter what game you pick up, though, there are some universal tips that will always start you off on the right foot. Here’s our list:
1. Save often, use different slots
Mostly gone are the days of classic Sierra-style point-and-click adventure games like Quest for Glory or Gabriel Knight. You know, games that punish the crap out of you for forgetting to save your progress. Most games use auto-saves or checkpoints nowadays, but take it from a guy who grew up with the classics: If there’s an option to manual save, do it often. It can save you hours of having to replay the same territory.
Use multiple save slots to set up a safety net
Saving in different slots is also smart. You may make a decision that you regret, like overspending your resources, killing a character, entering a place before you were ready, choosing a poor team for the job – the list goes on. We recommend having at least three saves that you go between. That way you have a safety net in case you royally screw something up.
2. Everything is rock, paper, scissors
Rock, paper, scissors is the most basic game of all time (besides maybe Pong) and yet it permeates everything. Hilariously enough, it’s usually even praised for making games complex. The idea is that for everything there is a counter. We can’t stress how important it is to take that into consideration no matter what game you’re playing. It’s the foundation for RTS titles like Total War or Battle for Middle Earth (spearmen –> horses –> archers –> swordsmen –> spearmen), but rock-paper-scissors can apply to practically any genre.
Total War: Three Kingdoms – Complete beginner’s guide
Look at fighting games (who’s the best match for Braniac in Injustice 2?), RPGs (when should you use ice spells instead of fire in Skyrim?), and even shooters (when will an SMG beat a shotgun?). If you find that your usual tactic, your favorite character, or your best weapon isn’t getting the job done like you expected, it’s time to consider a new tactic.
3. Read the manual
We know what you’re thinking. ‘I don’t need to read a manual! That’s for wimps!’ Well then it’s time for a personal story: One of the first games I ever played was Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II. In the sixth level (ugh, I still remember every detail of this game) there’s a room with a bridge that has to be manually extended in order to progress through the room. The catch is that the extension controls are quite far from the bridge itself, and the bridge doesn’t stay extended long. Bottom line: You have to run across the bridge really quickly before it pulls back in again. It went something like this:
I was stuck at this part of the game for seven months because I kept trying to walk across it as fast as possible. Because I didn’t know there was a ‘run’ button. Call me dumb, but since this was one of my first games I didn’t know that was standard practice. If I’d read the manual I would have known this right off the bat and saved myself monthsof frustration. It pays to know the tools in your toolkit. Read the manual. Don’t be like me.
4. Hotkeys are your friends
If you’re a console player this tip isn’t quite as important, but for all you PC players looking to up your game this is huge. Any level where you’re on the clock (and we’re not just talking about racing games like Need for Speed. If you’re playing a shooter you need to react quickly.) you need to be able to do a lot of things in a short amount of time. Hotkeys might take some extra memorization, but trust us; it’s worth it. You’ll be able to do so much more, so much faster.
With a bit of practice and the right hotkeys set, you can operate as fast as you can think.
Some games let you set the hotkeys yourself, which means your experience will play as intuitively as you choose. You can even look at a new console game like Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3. If you’re having trouble adjusting to the gameplay (like we did) you can change the control scheme right in the Options menu. You can also re-assign powers to different buttons if you don’t think it makes sense where they are. If the controls don’t make sense to you, look to see if you can change them.
If it feels like you’re running into a brick wall, it might be because you are. How could the game designers be so cruel? Why would they make a level unwinnable?? Odds are, that isn’t the case; you’re just not approaching it the right way. Attacking from a different angle can make all the difference. A melee brawl with a tough opponent might spell death, but a sniper shot to the back of the head? Can’t argue with that! Sometimes it’s like Sam Fisher instructs, you’ve got to “re-position and reacquire:”
This doesn’t just go for single-player games either. If another player in an FPS game seems untouchable, try and undermine him. Go at him with strategies he doesn’t expect. Use equipment that your teammates discarded. Get around the obstacles, flank him, and hit him where he least expects you. Be patient and, to quote Napoleon Bonaparte, “never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.”
6. Everything is min/max
Remember when we said that everything is rock, paper, scissors? That only works if your rock is heavy, your scissors are sharp, and your paper is … uh, it’s not a perfect metaphor. The point is that when you’re trying for an specific build, strategy, or angle in a game you need to push it to its fullest extent. There’s an important balance you need to consider: Do you want to create a loadout or character that’s a jack of all trades? Or would you rather make a specialist who’s unmatched in one category, but vulnerable in another (a la rock, paper, scissors)?
Don’t even TRY an unarmed Skyrim playthrough without investing in this perk.
While it may be tempting to raise the HP of a weak character, or beef up someone who’s not doing much damage, remember that teamwork makes the dream work: Operating as a cohesive unit of properly min/maxed characters ensures that no matter what you go up against, you have a solution for it. In RTS games that means moving units with stacked bonuses. In shooter games that means teammates are covering all the angles in a firefight. In an RPG that means leveling up the right skills and traits.
7. DODGE!
A good player can roll with the hits, but a pro player doesn’t get hit to begin with. In the words of Piccolo, the most valuable skill you can learn is to dodge. This applies to literally every game: When you’re under fire there’s a spot where you’re safe and there’s (usually many) spots where you are decidedly not safe. Dodging in video games is an art, but it’s also a test of patience. Defensive playing can keep you alive long enough to get that coveted weapon in Halo, elude that persistent zombie horde in World War Z or outlast that infuriating Dark Souls boss.
It’s usually clear where to stand and where NOT to stand.
This tip also extends to using cover properly in a game like Mass Effect or Dragon’s Dogma. Silly as it may seem, trees, pillars, and rocks are usually indestructible, so dipping behind them will shield you from mightier aoe attacks and buy you valuable time to heal or plan your next move.
8. Retread old ground, but remember your current objective
Going back to explore old territory might sound boring if you’re itchy to move along in a game’s plot, but it’s often worth doing. Sometimes a place you’re stuck actually is unsolvable unless you go back to investigate earlier ground with a little more scrutiny. This is especially true in puzzle games like The Room or Myst where being observant is half the battle. Maybe there’s a subtle clue you overlooked. In RPGs like Dragon Age backtracking is a good way to save characters who would otherwise have died or complete easier quests, and in shooter games it’s a great way to hone your skills in a controlled environment.
Having trouble winning online Halo matches? Practice in Firefight.
On the flip side of the coin, if you’re stuck at a difficult juncture in a game don’t just endlessly replay easier points. It may not be fun to hammer away on a tough boss in Street Fighter 2 for hours, or sit there stumped trying to beat a difficult stealth section of a game like Shadow Tactics, but we promise – you’ll beat it eventually. You just have to keep grinding away. Never give up, never surrender!
9. Tinker
If a game has a place to tweak your equipment and tools, it’s always worth doing. Whether its smithing your weapons and armor in an RPG like Kingdoms of Amalur or Witcher 3, managing your ISO-8 in Ultimate Alliance 3, upgrading your Mother Base in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain or memorizing those multi-hit juggle combos in Injustice, practice makes perfect and every little bit counts.
If you’re really trying to fine-tune your experience, the same goes for the often-ignored Options menu. Small tweaks here can have a huge impact on your gameplay, like raising your joystick sensitivity. In Call of Duty that will open a ton of doors. Even something as small as changing the reticle color in Apex Legends could make an unexpected difference in your performance. Trial and error might lead to an adjustment you didn’t know you needed.
10. The Internet already did it
Last but probably most obvious: It’s 2019 and “if it exists, it’s on the Internet.” That goes for strategy guides, tips and tricks (like this article!), video walkthroughs, Twitch streaming, and even Facebook groups or companion apps for certain games. If you’re struggling with a point in a game, we swear you’re not the first. Look to the gigantic network of players and you’ll undoubtedly find someone who’s gotten past where you’re stuck.
Hopefully these tips will help you up your gaming skill in whatever franchise you’re currently enjoying, and that you’ll tackle the next milestone with a bigger bag of tricks.
Let us know in the comments below if there are any universal gaming strategies that you’ve used, and stick with Softonic for more gaming tips and tricks!
It’s no secret: we are in the era of the battle royale shooters.
With the rise of games like Fortnite and the boom generated by Apex Legends since its launch, it is not surprising that more and more gamers are signing up to this frantic battle royale experience.
The overall theme of these games is simple: you will be abandoned on a map where you must survive while eliminating the rest of the opponents. Whether as a team or individual, a Battle Royale game only comes to an end when there is only one team or player left alive.
If you love battle royale games, you need to give PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds a try. “PUBG” was huge until gamers were able to play Fortnite for free. Luckily, PUBG got the memo, and now you can play PUBG legally for free! Here’s how…
How to download PUBG free for PC
So far, PUBG has only been free in its mobile version, generating frustration among PC and console users.
With the overwhelming success of Fortnite Battle Royale, PUBG Corp has decided to stand up to Epic Games with its free version of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. This one is called PUBG Lite and in a similar way to Fortnite Battle Royale, it is a version with fewer features than the full title but it offers all the options of Battle Royale confrontation between players.
In addition to being completely free, PUBG Lite has been optimized to offer a much more fluid gaming experience than its full version. In fact, this has always been one of the big complaints of fans of the game on Steam who were disappointed with the performance of the title unless you have a very powerful PC.
At the moment, PUBG Lite is in beta, offering the maps Erangel and Miramar, with three game types: alone, duo, or squad of four.
Downloading PUBG Lite for free is very simple. For this, you just have to access the website by clicking below and click on the Download button. Alternatively you can download it under these lines. Once this is done you, just have to double-click on the installer and start enjoying.
PUBG Corp has shared the recommended and minimum specifications to play the free version correctly:
Recommended specifications:
Operating System: Window 7,8,10, 64bit
CPU: Core i5 2.8GHz
RAM: 8GB
GPU: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870
Hard Disk Space: 4GB
Minimum specifications
Operating System: Window 7,8,10, 64bit
CPU: Core i3 2.4GHz
RAM: 4GB
GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Hard Disk Space: 4GB
Wrapping up
In addition, the website offers the latest drivers NVidia graphics cards, ATI Radeon and Intel Grafics as well as everything necessary for the game to work in Windows (Microsoft Visual C ++,. NET Framework 4.5.2 and DirectX 11).
