Opinion: PUBG is Not Making Any 'Negative Impacts', People are; Here is the solution

Since it's release PUBG has been going through controversies, as a result, many region and states decided to ban the game. But is it really PUBG's fault? Let's take a look at the problems and we shall find out.

PUBG was released on PC before it was released on Mobile. The game gained massive support from the gaming community and it didn't take long to build a huge PUBG community. Weeks into the industry and this game was already breaking records. PUBG PC managed to beat DOTA2 and CS:GO in popularity when the game first came out.

After the massive success on PC, platform developers decided to release the game for Mobile phones. Needless to say, PUBG Mobile was a bigger hit than the original PUBG PC game. The game managed to achieve 60 million downloads in its very first week just in South-East Asia.

This is where the problems started. Few weeks after the release and we started hearing various complaints against the game. Few states and countries decided to ban the game, a part of the baby boomers started petitions against the game. The most common issues were addiction, online bullying or harrassing. People even claim that PUBG has killed people, we will get there later. Let's take a look at the problems and dissect them to reach the root.

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#1 Addiction

The most common issue. Gaming is not addictive, happiness is. If you are doing something and you're having fun, then chances are you will keep doing it. It doesn't matter if its PUBG or Cricket, if you love it you will play it. And if its something that you can carry in your pocket, then yes. The key is, awareness.

Addiction make negative impact, PUBG doesn't. Games like CS:GO, DOTA2, League of Legends existed for years and there are people out there who played the game for 10 hours a day and still stayed focused on their career while some of them decided to make a career in gaming.

PUBG is just another game that is part of the esports. It's just like any other game. Professionals are playing the game 16 hours a day and they are healthy and wealthy.

If you don't want to make a career in gaming, don't push yourself too hard. Play for fun and know when to stop.

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Toxicity in Online Multiplayer Games

#2 Online Bullying and Abuses

Online Multiplayer games are way different from single-player games because of a few reasons. Communication is one of them. In a single-player game, you play against the AI, in a multiplayer game you play against other humans like you who can get frustrated or angry. And make no mistake, most of the gamers are very outspoken when it comes to the game. The world of online multiplayer gaming is very uncivil. And trust, this is part of the culture.

Why is it a part of the culture?

Online multiplayer games allow you to play against other players just like you. When you play against the AI, everything depends on your mechanical skill. But when you play against another human being, "Mind games" become a part of it. Online multiplayer strategy games are played 50% with your mechanical skill and 50% inside your head.

This is the same as "sledging" in cricket. Player will try to intimidate you, make you angry and expect you will make a mistake because of your anger. Players often abuse the enemy team to ruin there concentration. This has been a part of the competitive gaming culture even before online gaming was a thing. If you have played DOTA1 or CS 1.6 on a LAN, then you know it all.

But then why is it a problem now?

The problem started after PUBG was released on mobile. Why? that's very simple. On the computer, PUBG was accessible to players who are already gamers and playing games for years. They are used to this culture. With the mobile release, PUBG reached everyone from 8 to 80. A large part of the PUBG player base had never played something similar before. Most PUBG Mobile players tasted the world of multiplayer online gaming for the very first time through PUBG. If they are not used to this, they will be overwhelmed.

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The solution to your problems...

Both the problems are created by us so it's safe to say that the problems can be solved without banning the game. From an individual perspective, you can handle the problems on your own without thinking of quitting the game permanently.

The solution to the first problem is very simple. Games are not addictive. Learn to control. If you like PUBG, you are good at the game and you want to make a career, first judge yourself and see how far you can think of going. Talk to your family and set up a proper schedule. Playing 16 hours everyday aimlessly will not get you anywhere near the professional scene. Seek help, make a schedule and work on it.

If you don't want to be a professional player then don't stress. Play the game for fun. Set a time limit and try to follow that.

The second problem is online abusing or bullying. This is the easiest one to handle. If you are being abused by enemies, turn off your all-chat and you will be fine. Once you turn off your all chat, you can not hear your enemies. If you are being abused by teammates, mute them or turn off the team chat and enjoy your game. You can even report a player for abusing.

Try to play squad with your buddies who are not so serious about the game. If you play squad with random players, chances are some of them will be frustrated and take it out on you. If you play alone, play solo with all-chat on and you'll be fine.

The basic problem with PUBG is the fact, that Tencent made a highly competitive multiplayer online game easily accessible for everyone. As a result, we will see a lot more players playing the game but at the same time, we will see a lot of players playing the game who had no idea about the competitiveness of multiplayer games. And that is where the problem begins.

Online gaming can be the very toxic and easiest way to avoid the toxicity is to avoid the toxic person. Mute your haters and enjoy.

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