Connect with us
WINNING COMBINATION

Gaming

How To Win Games: A Simple Guide To Dominate In Online FPS And BR Games

Published

on

Photo credit: unsplash.com
Reading Time: 8 minutes

 

Ever since the introduction of video games, since the days of Nintendo and Sega consoles, first-person shooter (FPS) styles games, and the more recent battle royale (BR) style games have become the most popular choice. Even though we see a lot of racing, arcade, and MMORPG-style games being released, FPS games still have a special place in the hearts of gamers.

In recent times, the popularity of video games in general, and specifically FPS style and BR style games, has increased tremendously. One of the contributing factors over the past few years was the pandemic. With people on lockdown at home, video games were a viable option for killing time and connecting with people.

Games as Social Environments

Another feature that has made FPS-style games a lot more popular is the introduction of the social element in the games that allows people from all over the world, or even a player’s friends and family, to come together through the game and play as a team. This is enhanced through the ability to voice chat during gameplay and to collaborate during the game.

In the past, even FPS games were isolated games in which the player was just playing the AI and there was no concept of connecting the game to your social media so that our friends and family can join. There were no regional servers that you could play on. Things are changing.

Mobile Gaming

Another big change is the shift towards mobile gaming. In the past, video games were dominated by consoles and desktop PCs. Ever since the inception of the smartphone,  both those platforms have decreased in popularity. As mobile devices get stronger and smarter, they are able to offer a gaming experience that nearly matches a console or gaming PC.

However, one problem that still persists is the game itself. Sometimes you are faced with opponents who see you before you see them. They move faster, their weapons do more damage, and it becomes impossible to even stay in the match, let alone win. Regardless of what platform you are playing on or which title you are playing, everyone has experienced that moment in an FPS game where the competition just seems too powerful. Here we have compiled a list of a few things that can help change that. Get ready to win with these useful gaming tips.

Hardware

Hardware has a huge impact on your gameplay. Especially if you are playing from mobile, having substandard hardware can cost you the game. Everything from the screen you have to the speakers you are using to the GPU that is processing your game is important. When playing from your desktop you have a slight advantage, in that the screen is much bigger and you can have external audio through headphones or speakers, but the GPU is still a limiting factor. On mobile, everything is being delivered from a single device. If your speakers aren’t working well, you won’t be able to properly detect where the sound is coming from. However, the most important thing is the GPU. A fast processor and a powerful GPU will give you that buttery-smooth gaming experience which is crucial if you want to react within milliseconds and see the competition before they see you. Moreover, if your GPU can’t handle the stress of the game it will cause your device to overheat, and eventually, this will impact gameplay, often costing you the round. If you want to get serious about gaming, upgrade your hardware first.

Control Sensitivity

In PC gaming, control sensitivity is still important but not as important as it is in mobile gaming. For PC, you most likely have the sensitivity already set for your mouse and the controls from the keyboard don’t require sensitivity. At most, your mouse is only controlling one of two actions in the game. This is different in mobile gaming where all your controls are on-screen. The sensitivity that you select here can have a huge impact on how you perform in the game. More is not necessarily better. The key is to understand how the controls perform under certain conditions. If you need it, you can also get thumb grips to help you contact the screen better and input your controls more effectively.

Proficiency of Controls

In all kinds of video games, you have the ability to change the controls. In some cases, this is limited to changing what each button will trigger while in other cases you can completely remap the default controller settings. In mobile games, you can reconfigure the on-screen controls to suit your needs. For instance, in PUBG, some players choose to play with two fingers while others choose to play with four. The controls for each style are completely different. Similarly, when you are developing your own style of playing, there is no need to be confined to the standard controls. Move them around and see what works for your particular style of playing.

Player Advantage

Sometimes you will be playing against another team or you will face an enemy who just won’t die. Sometimes you will face someone who has locked onto you and no matter what you do you can’t avoid getting damage from them. In some cases, you might experience that another player is continuously firing and they just aren’t running out of ammo. There are countless bugs, loopholes, and Game Hack issues with popular shooter games that some players take advantage of. There is no reason for you to not do the same. After all, it is about establishing a level playing field. There are different kinds of hacks for different games and the way they are used depends on the game itself. In some cases, you just have to enter in command during the game and the cheat becomes active, in other cases, it is a more elaborate process that requires third-party software to alter the game’s code itself. Whatever game you are playing, there are countless hacks for it. Look into what you can use to improve your game and gain a competitive advantage.

Maps

Maps on modern games are getting bigger and more complex with every new update. While the biggest maps still belong to roleplaying games and other simulation-style games, FPS games are also getting extremely elaborate with how the maps are designed. You will notice that at the professional level, gamers often specialize on a certain map or even a certain part of a map when they play as a team. Professional gamers practice the same map for hours and hours on end because they know it will make a massive difference to their overall strategy. Ideally, you should know the map so well that you don’t have to think about it when you are playing the game.

You should know the map better than you know your own real-life neighborhood. This way you have the tactical advantage when you are navigating that area because you can outsmart your opponent with how you position yourself, and how well you are able to uncover their position. This applies to both small maps in close-quarter combat situations and larger maps where you are covering different kinds of terrain. You need to know where to find things, where you can get cover, where you have a good view of the area, and all other things related to knowing that particular map.

Patience

FPS games are action-packed, but there is also a need for patience. Whether you are wielding a sniper rifle or an SMG, it always pays off to take a second to scan the situation and plan your next move. It’s true that the element of surprise is important, but it is just as important to make calculated decisions. Too many players rush into situations where they are relying on brute force to win. Unfortunately, they run into a competition that is strategically placed, waiting for the opposition to do exactly that. Take a second to gauge the situation before making your move.

Technique

Each player is different and each has its own style. Some like to surprise opponents by throwing a stun grenade and following that up with a burst of an SMG while others like to sneak up on opponents and take them out with a dagger silently. How you approach your enemy all depends on you. There is no right or wrong way to do it; all that counts is that you get the job done and stay alive. That’s why it’s important to test out different techniques in different situations to see what is most effective.

Even if you personally enjoy playing in a certain way, the aim here is to win, not just do what you enjoy. If your approach isn’t working, try doing it another way. Also, if you are playing the same opponents on a frequent basis, they will eventually start to understand your approach and develop countermeasures. So, it is good to have a few different techniques up your sleeve so you can always surprise your enemy.

Weapons

FPS games are all about the weapons. Some come as standard, some are unlocked at a certain stage, and some are only available for the most elite players. In reality, the kind of weapon you choose will not have a huge impact. Certainly, using a better quality weapon will always be better, but that doesn’t mean you need to have the best. In fact, having the best weapon could be a problem.

Those high-powered weapons also require the player to be proficient in the game and to understand how to properly use that weapon. Otherwise, you will be missing shots and exposing your location, just because you aren’t using the weapon right. On the other hand, a tactical player might be able to beat you even when you are armed because they know your weakness and their strategy is better than yours. Weapons are important, but having the best weapons won’t guarantee that you will win. This is only one part of the puzzle.

Accessories

FPS shooter games are getting smarter and more complex and one part of this complexity is the many different accessories that players need to have. For instance, wearing the right color clothes for certain terrain, having the right explosives, having the right attachments for your weapon, or even having the right kind of medical kits to help you in a bad situation. These are things that will have a huge impact on how well you are able to handle the competition, especially when you are on a solo campaign.

This is also a challenge because there are so many accessories available that you may not know which one to choose or how much of each to carry. These decisions will depend on the situation that you are in and what your playing style is. This is a very important part of the game that cannot be overlooked.

Teamwork

The real fun is playing with friends or, more formally, as part of a team. Playing in a group has its own challenges and its own advantages and in this scenario, you need to not only be a good player, but you also need to be a good team player. At the same time, the team needs to have solid communication and needs to have a game plan. A lot of teams disintegrate because there is no clear direction that everyone is working towards.

Once the game begins, every player follows his or her own route and when players really need each other, there is no one to help out. They are essentially playing solo, but they just start off as a group. If you start playing with a team, stick to that team and develop your skills as a unit. Playing with new people is fun, but it does make it difficult to develop a good plan and strategy that you can follow game after game.

two people playing Sony PS4 game console

Just like anything else in life, playing FPS games is a skill. Many of the things that we have discussed here are not specific to one game. In fact, if you can develop these skills on any given platform you can carry them over into other games. No matter if you are a newbie or an advanced player, these concepts remain the same. The only thing that changes is how you implement them and how intricate your strategy gets. At the end of the day, it is a game. Remember to have fun.

Gaming

The mobile gaming market is growing and attracting new companies. GAMIVO is the latest example

Published

on

The mobile gaming market is growing and attracting new companies. GAMIVO is the latest example
Reading Time: 3 minutes

 

Usually, consoles and PCs come to mind when discussing the gaming industry. The mobile sector is often treated as a child of a lesser god, even though it generates almost as much revenue as console and PC combined. Some companies can see this potential. For instance, the e-commerce platform GAMIVO has recently entered the mobile market, allowing players to buy in-game items cheaper.

Back on course

The entire video game industry has evolved incredibly, but the most spectacular has been the growth of the mobile sector. It expanded from 36.9 million dollars in 2016 to 93.2 billion in 2021. Unfortunately, the gaming market suffered from a decline that stemmed from the overoptimism of the pandemic era. As a result, the mobile gaming industry revenues dropped to 92.2 billion in 2022 and to 90.5 billion in 2023. Recent information has indicated this was a necessary correction rather than a long-term trend.

The latest Newzoo report, issued in August 2024, shows that the industry is on the right track again. According to analysts, the mobile sector will generate revenues of $92.6 billion, representing +3.0% growth year-on-year. It’s nearly half of the entire gaming industry.

Billions of players

Revenues are crucial, but they only show part of the story. To fully understand the size and potential of mobile gaming, it’s necessary to consider the number of players, which constantly grew even when revenues dropped. Newzoo estimates that it will reach 2.8 billion in 2024. It means that almost twice as many people play on mobile devices than on PCs and consoles combined. Currently, every third person on Earth plays on mobile devices, and there’s still space for further growth.

“There are emerging markets where smartphones and mobile networks can expand, providing new potential players. Furthermore, this type of entertainment has a low entry barrier because most popular games are free and don’t require high-end devices,” explains Mateusz Śmieżewski, the CEO at GAMIVO.

One hobby, different habits

GAMIVO is an example of a company that has recently joined the party to get a piece of the mobile pie. “We examined the mobile market for a very long time, trying to find a suitable place for us. It’s essential to understand that mobile gaming and mobile gamers differ from their PC or console counterparts. You can’t do the same things you do with PC and consoles and hope to replicate your success,” said Mateusz Śmieżewski.

Studies confirm this observation. Average PC and console players spend about 2.1 hours a day in virtual worlds. It’s half an hour more than mobile gamers. However, things get interesting when we take a look at playtime per week, which is the same for mobile and console (5.4 hours) and slightly longer for PC (5.7 hours). Moreover, typical PC and console owners play 2.6 and 2.7 days a week, respectively, while mobile players play 3.4 days per week.

Those statistics prove that PC and console players are more dedicated, spending more time in games’ worlds once they enter them. However, mobile gamers prefer shorter but more frequent sessions. They play while commuting or have a short amount of free time.

“Mobile players are more willing to uninstall games and give another title a chance. Hence, the gameplay has to be captivating and designed to provide quick but intense sessions.

Furthermore, even though the average weekly playtime is identical to PC players, many mobile players don’t think of themselves as gamers,” clarifies Mateusz Śmieżewski.

Another major difference regards the way in which revenue is generated. PC and console games traditionally represent the premium model, where players buy the game. Most popular mobile releases are free and generate revenue with microtransactions. Almost all titles allow players to spend their real money on virtual coins, crystals, and other items that can be used to unlock additional content or reduce cooldowns.

Entering the mobile market

Those contrasts and nuances scare most companies from the mobile market. Let’s see how GAMIVO has coped with this.

“We decided to launch a new product category dedicated to mobile gamers. Our model allows them to top up in-game accounts cheaply. As a result, they can save up to 30% on buying virtual items, upgrades, and other content. The GAMIVO offer includes the most popular mobile titles, such as Genshin Impact and PUBG Mobile, and still extends,” describes Mateusz Śmieżewski.

“We dedicated a lot of time to research and analyses. Also, the development process required a lot of work to provide GAMIVO customers with safe transactions and a user-friendly environment. The first reactions are very positive, confirming our belief that our decision was right and there is still more space in the mobile game market,” concludes the GAMIVO CEO.

Continue Reading

Gaming

AI Gives Horses for Courses True Meaning in ‘Owners Club’ Racing Game

Published

on

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Invincible GG, a groundbreaking competitive gaming platform and technology company, has outlined the latest AI developments of its interactive mobile horse racing game, Owners Club, which is set to provide a new injection of interest into the ancient sports of kings.

Following a successful game launch in Q3 2024 and activations at the Doncaster St. Leger and York Ebor festivals, thousands of Owners Club players have started to formulate an expansive game world that gives the masses the true feeling of horse ownership, breeding, and racing experiences. 

Being founded on the latest in AI and Web3 technologies allows the game to evolve with more nuance over time, with the former being implemented to enhance users’ strategic horse development and create developing traits and performance benefits that can lead to further self-training opportunities in-game.

Each horse has its own unique, nuanced genetics and racing traits. These can be trained via evolving in-game activity—which will include collaborative intelligence in future releases and passed on to future colts and fillies to create racing dynasties that will stand the test of time while also bringing in lucrative in-game winnings and potential syndicate stud earnings.

Further features include an AI-powered event simulation engine (instead of predetermined RNGs), and sophisticated algorithms that factor in horse health, jockey decisions, and environmental factors that ensure Owners Club races maintain tension and excitement throughout, just as racing fans in the real world would experience from the grandstand.

Jonathan Strause, Invincible GG CEO, said: “Gamers of today want more than static, insular game worlds. They’re looking for immersive experiences in evolving ecosystems, multiplayer competition, and the feeling that they’re fully integrated into the game. Owners Club is offering just that for both current racing enthusiasts and the next generation of racing fans.

“With unrivaled AI integration into the theoretically unlimited stable of in-game horses, combined with back-end Web3 technology that empowers players to easily realize what true thoroughbred ownership and training feels like, Owners Club players can forge their own relationship with horse racing via the gamification of training, racing, and trading in the app, which can only help the future engagement of this ancient pastime.”

Owners Club will be showcased to its biggest live audience yet at the QIPCO British Champions Day on 19th October, 2024, with live races broadcasted as-live to screens around Ascot, with various prizes on offer for the winning owners.

Continue Reading

Gaming

Evoplay introduces action-packed skill-based title Adrenaline Rush to wider operator network

Published

on

Evoplay introduces action-packed skill-based title Adrenaline Rush to wider operator network
Reading Time: < 1 minute

 

Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, is expanding the availability of its flagship 3D racing title Adrenaline Rush to all of its operator partners, following a successful exclusive release.

Adrenaline Rush combines the thrill of high-speed racing skill-based gaming mechanics, providing an immersive experience for players who enjoy a strategic and competitive edge in their gameplay. Players can engage in intense races where success is determined by both speed and skill, making it a standout title in Evoplay’s diverse portfolio.

Following its main global release on October 8th, Evoplay is set to launch two additional versions of the game, slot title Adrenaline Rush: Super Boost on October 22nd, and crash game Adrenaline Rush: XCrash on November 5th, creating an expanded offering that caters to a variety of player preferences.

Released initially as an exclusive, Adrenaline Rush has already garnered attention for its innovative mechanics and immersive gameplay, earning the Skill Games Supplier award at the prestigious EGR B2B Awards. With this wider release, Evoplay’s global operator network will now be able to offer the title to an even broader audience.

Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: Adrenaline Rush is a one-of-a-kind experience that perfectly blends competitive racing with skill-based gaming. Since its launch, it has resonated strongly with players, and we’re thrilled to now offer this exciting title to all of our operator partners globally.”

“The upcoming releases of the equally popular slot and crash versions will ensure that Adrenaline Rush remains a fan favourite across multiple formats.”

Continue Reading
Advertisement
Alpha Affiliates
Advertisement

EveryMatrix

Advertisement

Launch your iGaming business swiftly and effortlessly with our comprehensive turnkey solutions

Trending (Top 7)

EuropeanGaming.eu is a premier online platform that serves as a leading information hub for the gaming and gambling industry. This industry-centric media outlet reaches over 200,000 readers monthly, providing them with compelling content, the latest news, and deep-dive insights.

Offering comprehensive coverage on all aspects of the gaming sector, EuropeanGaming.eu includes online and land-based gaming, betting, esports, regulatory and compliance updates, and technological advancements. Regular features encompass daily news articles, press releases, exclusive interviews, and insightful event reports.

The platform also hosts industry-relevant virtual meetups and conferences, and provides detailed reports, making it a one-stop resource for anyone seeking information about operators, suppliers, regulators, and professional services in the European gaming market. The portal's primary goal is to keep its extensive reader base updated on the latest happenings, trends, and developments within the gaming and gambling sector, with an emphasis on the European market while also covering pertinent global news. It's an indispensable resource for gaming professionals, operators, and enthusiasts alike.

Contact us: [email protected]

Editorial / PR Submissions: [email protected]

Copyright © 2015 - 2024 - European Gaming is part of HIPTHER. Registered in Romania under Proshirt SRL, Company number: 2134306, EU VAT ID: RO21343605. Office address: Blvd. 1 Decembrie 1918 nr.5, Targu Mures, Romania

We are constantly showing banners about important news regarding events and product launches. Please turn AdBlock off in order to see these areas.