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Developers are bringing interactive smoke mechanics to PUBG

The developers of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS have announced a major update to one of the game's core gameplay mechanics. Traditional smoke screens will soon become fully interactive, featuring new physics-based interactions with the environment. The key change is that smoke will no longer behave as a static visual effect. Instead, players will be able to dynamically […]

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BOARS Gaming Women begin title defense at PUBG Mobile European Wonder League Season 6

Today, June 12, the women’s roster of BOARS Gaming returns to competition. The team will...

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