2017 was a transcendent year for multiplayer video games. While the form has always had a place in the hearts of millions of different users, the past year felt like a coming out party for multiplayer on a global stage. While LAN parties have been gone for the better part of a decade now, the image of a group of gamers huddled around networked computer screens has nonetheless remained prevalent in association with the concept of multiplayer tit
Ian Huston: There can be misconceptions toward esports professionals when compared to what people view as traditional athletes. However, this perception is slowly changing as esports becomes more mainstream and people recognize what preparation and sacrifice is needed in being a professional. I personally think that the next step in esports’ march towards the mainstream revolves around players and their personal streaming. It’s been a form of entertainment for so many for so long and the main way to view competitions, but there’s been a pivot this year where celebrities and businesses have taken it more seriously as a way to directly connect with their intended audien
Counter-Strike is synonymous with highly competitive, close quarters gunfights between two small opposing teams, a fact that is well showcased by this attempt to break it out of the mold. Beyond how incredibly awkward the whole thing feels, it’s also limited to a scant eighteen players per ma
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
In the world of esports, few teams are as prolific as Cloud9. Founded in 2013, Cloud9 has teams in all of the hottest competitive games, from League of Legends and Hearthstone to Overwatch and Counter-Strike: Global Offensi
Now, however, multiplayer has evolved into something that even those who have never picked up a controller have a better understanding of. Games like PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds have captured the imagination of the world and fused victorious phrases like “winner winner, chicken dinner” into popular culture’s colloquiali
After taking part in the PUBG Mobile Star Challenge tournament, we asked members of the team about their careers as esports competitors, about the history and evolution of esports as a professional institution, and their personal responsibilities as ambassadors of gaming to the wide world of spo
Surrounded by hot springs on both sides, Cantra is perfectly located for either a very early or very late plane drop. The differences in terrain levels mean players on the low end may feel a little exposed, but the quality of loot and amount of sniper gear which usually spawns in the area is worth it, and the open courtyards of the town are adequately peppered with objects like cars and table which provide good cover for pushing in on an enemy t
Karnage: https://www.pubgmcentral.xyz/ With PUBG PC/console you will run across a higher level of skill. With Mobile, it is more common to win a chicken dinner even if you’re not a pro player. In order to become a pro on PC it takes far more practice, higher-end equipment, and a good establishment in the pro community. I personally enjoy mobile more because I am able to play anytime, anywhere, just using my mobile ph
SKS: This sniper rifle is probably the least popular of the bunch, but it does have a really good range (if players manage to find a good scope). However, the slow rate-of-fire and low damage reduce this rifle to be nothing, but a default sniper rifle. It’s good to have if players are in need of a long-range rifle, but there are better alternatives for s
Vector: This is one machine gun that can easily turn the tides with any shootout. By default, it doesn’t come with many bullets. So, if possible, finding an extended magazine can double players’ chances for survival. This is especially true for close-range fights that have little wiggle-room for players to avoid fire. However, if players keep seeing themselves in firefights that are at distance, it is best to switch to something else and save the Vector for a rainy
S12K: Vikendi is riddled with towns and other urban dwellings, which is a natural environment to pull out any shotgun including the S12K. This shotgun is death incarnate in the hands of players that are stuck in any kind of intimate skirmish. It has a unique rate-of-fire which enables players to “blast away” at a blazing speed. With an extended magazine, a player can tear down an entire squad within seconds. However, it’s not recommended for open areas, as its range simply won’t do any adequate dam
PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) was first released by PUBG Corporation on December 20, 2017. After it launched, it quickly became the staple of the ‘Battle Royle’ genre that’s generating more mainstream attention worldwide. Inspired by the Japanese film Battle Royale , which was released in 2000, this game pits up to one hundred players (in teams of four people) on a diverse open-world map. The map is an island that’s peppered with; rural, urban, and dilapidated regional areas that are updated with each season. Each match starts with everyone air-dropping on the island, freely picking the location on where to land, and making landfall totally unarmed. Once they touch the ground, the squads must feverishly scour the landscape for; weapons, gear, armor, and vehicles in order to efficiently “load up” for the skirmishes ahead and survive the ma