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New Extra Credits Video Digs Into What Makes PUBG So Special
There are a few things about the massive multiplayer free-for-all that keeps people coming back, according to the gaming academics.
In their newest video, the Extra Credits crew breaks down what keeps players invested in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, taking a magnifying glass to the early access game's mechanics and well-executed sense of tension. They also go over what makes a battlefield thriller great, and how this factors into PUBG's design.
If you like what you see, be sure to check out some of Extra Credits' other videos covering topics like writing about video games or how to spot time sink traps hidden in the design of certain games.
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