Coined

How a grisly cult thriller inspired gaming’s biggest genre

“Battle Royale”

by Robin Bea

The battle royale genre is so ubiquitous today, it’s hard to believe that PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds isn’t even as old as the PS4 or Xbox One.

So how did a niche idea turn into a household name so quickly? As it turns out, the core concept have been around for a long time.

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