‘Fortnite’ Playground mode will give players a space to strategize
Fortnite's next limited-time mode, Playground, will let players hone their building and combat skills without the fear of being knocked out of the match. Noting the popularity of the 50v50 mode, Epic teased that it could become a permanent fixture. There's also a welcome control update in the pipeline.
‘Fortnite’ will give you the chance to be killed by Thanos, too
The most popular game around will crossover with the latest superhero blockbuster in a limited time game mode. Starting Tuesday, May 8, the Infinity Gauntlet can be found in Fortnite Battle Royale. The player who scores the gauntlet will turn into Thanos and gain all of his devastating powers.
‘Fortnite’ Playground mode to go offline July 12 — but it will return
Fortnite: Battle Royale's limited-time Playground mode will end July 12. The mode only went live July 3, so this is probably disappointing for many fans. Don't worry, though, Epic will start the process of adding new features once it's offline, including team selection. Playground will return.
‘Fortnite’ Playground Mode adds squad selection in its July 25 return
Just weeks after Epic removed the popular limited-time Playground Mode from Fortnite: Battle Royale, the studio is bringing it back on July 25. The revised version of the creative mode adds squad selection and ATK vehicles. Epic is also celebrating Fortnite's one-year anniversary with a few challenges.
Sony gets with the times, adds PS4 cross-play support, starting with ‘Fortnite’
In a reversal of course, Sony is adding cross-play support for select third party games, starting with Fortnite. PS4 users will be able to play Fortnite with users on Switch, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices starting today. The welcome move comes after months of fan complaints and confusion.
‘Fortnite’ in-game tournaments will give you the chance to beat the pros
Epic Games is introducing in-game tournaments to Fortnite starting tomorrow. The initial schedule includes five tournaments, each of which will earn you a commemorative pin. Down the road, the pins might serve as entry into additional tournament rounds. Now's your chance to square off against the pros.
You’ll soon be able to wear your favorite NFL jersey in ‘Fortnite’
Epic Games has partnered with the NFL to bring NFL jerseys to Fortnite. Starting this Friday, users can purchase jerseys from all 32 NFL teams with V-bucks. Jersey numbers can be changed whenever you want, and there are even some NFL-themed items and emotes that will be added to the game as well.
‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ outdraws its predecessor, ships 17M copies
Hot on the heels of posting the most successful opening weekend in entertainment history, Red Dead Redemption 2 has hit another milestone. In a mere eight days, RDR2 surpassed lifetime sales of the original and has already moved more than 17 million copies. That's a whole lot of cowboys, baby.
You’re better off setting 15 bucks ablaze than playing ‘The Quiet Man’
The Quiet Man is such a bafflingly bad video game that it's surprising it saw release. With combat as bad as terrible PS2 action games and a nonsensical story, this three-hour interactive movie is an all-around flop of epic proportions. It's terribleness is interesting to think about, though.
How to watch BlizzCon 2018
Tickets for BlizzCon 2018 at the Anaheim Convention Center are sold out, but you can still watch the November 2-3 event at home for your all things Blizzard fix. The opening ceremony featuring all the major news is free to watch for everyone, and the Virtual Ticket gives you insider access.
‘Black Ops 4’ microtransactions ask you to pay to avoid grinding for cosmetics
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 microtransactions have arrived on PS4 and will rollout on Xbox One and PC next week. Though not pay-to-win, the microtransactions offer players a way to forgo hundreds of hours of grinding for cosmetic items in Black Market, as well as let you buy a useful Zombies item.
Diablo 3 for Switch: Portable play keeps the game fresh
I've played every version of Diablo 3 released since 2012, racking up hundreds of hours in the process. Six years later, I'm playing it yet again on Nintendo Switch, but this time, it feels fresh. Diablo 3 feels like a game that was meant for the Switch, an experience that is both casual and hardcore.
Bethesda loves the Switch, but ‘Fallout 76’ won’t be coming to the platform
Speaking at PAX AUS, Bethesda's Pete Hines said Fallout 76 "wasn't doable" on the Nintendo Switch. He went on to say that every game under the Bethesda umbrella is considered for Nintendo's platform. It seems that the always online component could have been the major hangup for a Switch version.
‘Marvel’s Spider-Man: The Heist’ is a brief but exhilarating adventure
Marvel's Spider-Man: The Heist is the first piece of story DLC to the three-part The City That Never Sleeps saga. The dynamic between Spider-Man and Black Cat shines, and the action is heightened from a new enemy type that will punish you if you don't use all of Spidey's moves and gadgets.
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ players are upset over server downgrades
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 users have noticed some network issues caused by a significant drop in server send rates from the beta to the retail release. In response, Treyarch has issued a statement saying that it focused on stability at launch and will make improvements in the coming weeks.
This $8,000 ‘Devil May Cry 5’ edition will make the perfect plutocrat gift
We've had to wait 10 years for Devil May Cry 5, and Capcom is pulling out all the stops for the long-awaited sequel. Multiple super expensive limited editions will release in Japan, each of which include a replica jacket from one of the game's main characters. The Dante leather jacket costs $8,000.
Rockstar Games employees defend work culture following controversy
Rockstar Games employees have taken to social media to speak out about working conditions following the controversial comment about 100-hour work weeks made by co-founder Dan Houser in an interview. Numerous employees noted that the studio's working conditions have improved over the years.
You can preload ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ soon, and you definitely should
Red Dead Redemption 2's launch is quickly approaching. If you're planning on buying a digital version, you should keep in mind that the file size is roughly 90GB. Thankfully, you can preload the game starting October 19, a necessary thing if you want to play right when the game launches.
Terrifying clowns try to kill you in this teaser for ‘PUBG’ Halloween event
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds seems to be getting a frightening Halloween event. in a brief teaser, we get a glimpse of two masked assailants, creepy nurses, and an utterly terrifying clown that looks something like Pennywise. Event details haven't been provided, but it sure does look interesting.
Huawei thinks its Mate 20 X is better than the Nintendo Switch
Huawei has positioned its Mate 20 X, a gaming-centric smartphone, as a Nintendo Switch killer, calling it "the best portable gaming machine." The Mate 20 X has a larger and better screen, an attachable gamepad, and better battery life than the Switch, but it also has a very steep price tag.
How to catch Meltan in ‘Pokémon Go’ and ‘Pokémon: Let’s Go!’
Wondering how to catch Meltan? Pokémon Go's first exclusive mythical Pokémon with a brass nut for a head will make a nice addition to any trainer's roster. While Pokémon: Let's Go only features the original 151 pocket monsters, you can transfer Meltan to your copy of Let's Go and we tell you how.
Nintendo could Switch things up with an updated console in 2019
Nintendo's trend of releasing updated models of portable hardware seems to still be a thing. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Nintendo is planning to release a new Nintendo Switch console in 2019. The updated model could receive display improvements that increase battery life.
Surprise! ‘Civilization VI’ is available on iPhone, and it’s on sale now
Nearly a year after Civilization VI landed on iPad, the celebrated strategy game has launched on iPhone. From now until October 16, you can purchase Civ VI on iOS for $24 (60 percent off). If you're unsure if you want to spend that kind of money on a mobile game, you can try the first 60 turns for free.
‘The Witcher’ scribe wants CD Projekt Red to fork over $16 million in royalties
Adrian Sapkowski, the author of The Witcher series, issued a demand to CD Projekt Red for royalties. Sapkowski, citing Polish copyright law, is asking for up to $16.1 million in royalties due to the unexpected success of the video game adaptation of his work. CD Projekt Red has denied it owes him money.
‘Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’: A misthios’ guide to getting started
Assassin's Creed Odyssey is the deepest entry in the series yet, with an intricate RPG progression system and more stuff to do than ever before. In short, it's a lot to get a handle on. To help you get started off on the right foot, we put together a beginner's guide filled with useful tips and tricks.
This affordable headset is designed to ‘mimic’ VR for the Nintendo Switch
An upcoming headset for Nintendo Switch will attempt to add a bit of depth to your gaming experience. NS Glasses modify the pixels and colors on screen to give off the illusion of 3D. While not actual VR, the NS Glasses are affordable and add to the Switch's growing list of intriguing accessories.
