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Cody Perez

Cody Perez

Former Digital Trends Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 116 articles

Cody is that stereotypical nerdy otaku guy. He loves everything Japanese from niche visual novels like 999 and Kara no Shoujo to JRPG’s to anime like Guilty Crown and Tokyo Ghoul. When he's not here doing your daily game guides, you can find him reviewing anime for IGN and Fandom Post. He can be found wandering around anime conventions and premieres so he's always down to say hello. If you're looking to connect with him or just want to chat about games and anime, hit him up on Twitter.

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How to win Fortnite Solos, Duos, Zero Build, and more

In this guide, we will show you how to achieve a Victory Royale in Fortnite. It can be tough, but there are a slew of things you can do to gain the upper hand.
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How to refund Fortnite skins, cars, and other store items

We've all made purchases we've wound up regretting. Sometimes, those purchases come in the form of Fortnite cosmetics. Here's how to get a refund in Fortnite.
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Can you still unlock the Galaxy skin in Fortnite?

Sadly, the Galaxy skin is no longer available in Fortnite, as the offer has ended. Currently, a Marvel-themed season is going on, featuring new challenges.
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How to get special items in Pokémon Go

Special items in Pokemon Go can be used to evolve your cute critters into powerful Pokemon capable of competitive play. Here's how to get those special items.
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How to gift in Fortnite

You can gift your Fortnite friends cosmetic items like skins, pickaxes, gliders, and battle passes -- but be careful of Epic Games' strict gifting restrictions.
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The biggest map changes in Fortnite: Chapter 2

Epic Games has released Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 1, a fresh start for the battle royale. This makes it the biggest season ever with a brand new map, new ways to play, new vehicles, and much more. Find out all of the new and different features here.
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Fortnite season 7, week 1 challenges: Dance in different forbidden locations

Fortnite season 7 has finally arrived along with a chilly breeze. New maps, new locations, and, of course, new challenges are here. The biggest of the week 1 challenges is the Fortnite forbidden dance locations and we've got all of the locations right here.
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Can you still unlock the Deadpool skin in Fortnite?

Fortnite's chapter 2 season 2 ended earlier in 2020, meaning you can no longer unlock the Deadpool skin. But here's what Deadpool's challenges looked like.
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Where to dance in front of birthday cakes in Fortnite

The Fortnite birthday event is going on right now as the battle royale game celebrates its second anniversary. Part of the fun are the birthday cake challenges. One of them requires you to dance in front of 10 Fortnite birthday cake locations. Here’s how to do it.
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Fortnite season 6, week 5 challenges: Radar Signs

The Fortnite season 6 week 5 challenges have arrived, marking about halfway through this latest season. The hottest mission this week features the Fortnite radar signs. We go over which vehicles to use, where to find them, and all of the best locations for this challenge.
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Fortnite season 6, week 7 challenges: Skydive through floating rings guide

The Fortnite week 7 challenges have arrived in season 6. The biggest challenge of them all in this rather quiet week is no doubt the skydive through floating rings challenge. In this guide, we will help you quickly finish this challenge.
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Fortnite week 2 challenge guide: Visit a phone, piano, and dancing fish trophy

The Fortnite season 9, week 2 challenges are now available and the challenge we're tackling this week tasks players to visit an oversized phone, big piano, and giant dancing fish trophy. While one of these items is in a familiar spot, the other two have moved and we've got all the locations right here.
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Fortnite Love and War challenges guide: How to play Search and Destroy

Epic Games is hosting the first event of the year for Fortnite battle royale and it is the Love and War event in celebration of Valentine’s Day coming up.
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How to secure your Xbox account

With your payment and game info all online, securing your Xbox Live account is one of the most important things a player should do. Here’s how to do it.
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Fortnite Season 8, week 6 challenge guide: Visit a wooden rabbit, stone pig, and more

The Fortnite season 8, week 6 challenges are now available and the big challenge this week tasks players to visit a wooden rabbit, stone pig, and metal llama. Here is a guide to all the locations for these monuments and some tips to make the process easier.
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All Fortnite season 2 weekly challenges

Our guide for completing and earning rewards for Fortnite's season 2 challenges. With new challenges each week, this guide will help you complete them easily.
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Activision Blizzard teases two unannounced games alongside Call of Duty 2020

Activision has revealed its slate of 2020 titles, including two unannounced games based on existing titles. Meanwhile, Call of Duty 2020 is “still on track.”
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How to secure your PSN account

Protection is of the utmost importance in online gaming. Here’s how to protect your PSN account using multiple methods like two-factor authentication.
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Fornite’s World Cup tourney is skipping this year because of the coronavirus

Epic Games announced that the popular Fortnite World Cup will not host its second event this year because of COVID-19. Instead, it will return in 2021.
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GDC Summer event will be online-only this August

The Game Developers Conference is hosting GDC Summer in place of the originally canceled March 2020 event and it will only be available online in August.
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Fortnite Deadpool takeover event: Map changes, new items, and more

A Fortnite Deadpool takeover began in season 2 of battle royale. The Merc with a Mouth changed the Yacht and released new items to purchase in this event.
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Fortnite Winterfest guide: How to dance in front of holiday trees

The Fortnite Winterfest 2019 challenges are available right now. Each day, Epic Games is releasing new challenges for players to complete. One such challenge is to dance in front of the Fortnite holiday trees in the game. Find out the locations of all of them here so you can complete this challenge.
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Fortnite has an exclusive Star Wars scene premiere. Here’s how to watch it

Epic Games is hosting a once-in-a-lifetime event where players will have the chance to watch an exclusive Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker scene in Fortnite at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14. Here’s how to watch the Fortnite Star Wars scene live as it happens.
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Official Xbox Magazine shuts down after 18 years of operation

The Official Xbox Magazine is shutting down after 18 years of service. This closure is but one part of publisher Future’s major changes to its business.

Doom Eternal breaks series record for launch weekend sales

Doom Eternal is now the highest-selling game in the series fin terms of opening weekend sales. it also reached a whopping 100,000 concurrent players on Steam.
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Careful with that Switch. Nintendo closes all North American repair centers

Warranties are extended to account for the closures, but anything already received at a repair center will remain there
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Fortnite helicopters and Spy Games are here in update 12.20

Fortnite update 12.20 is out now on all platforms. This latest update includes the release of the long-awaited Fortnite helicopters and the Spy Games event.
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Fortnite Choppa guide: Where to find all helipad locations

Fortnite's 12.20 update introduced a new aerial vehicle -- the Choppa. From Pleasant Park to the Agency, here's where you can find the helicopters in season 2.
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GDC postponed over coronavirus, so gaming companies forge new plans

The Game Developers Conference 2020 has been postponed after coronavirus concerns caused companies like Microsoft, PlayStation, and Epic Games to withdraw.
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Fortnite week 4 challenge guide: Grumpy Greens, Mowdown

The Fortnite week 4 challenges are here in the second part of the TNTina Trials. Find out where to visit the Grumpy Greens, Mowdown, and Risky Reels locations.
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Valve Index VR goes on sale again Monday in time for Half-Life: Alyx

The Valve Index VR headset will be back in stock for on Monday, March 9, after the coronavirus impacted production. It goes on sale in time for Half-Life: Alyx.
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Fortnite week 3 challenge guide: Land at Rig, Hydro 16, Logjam Woodworks

The Fortnite week 3 challenges are out now as the TNTina’s Trials. As part of it, here’s where to land at The Rig, Hydro 16, and Logjam Woodworks landmarks.
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‘Fortnite’ expert ‘Ninja’ is first pro gamer to land ESPN The Magazine cover story

ESPN The Magazine has revealed the cover for its next issue and it will feature Fortnite pro Ninja. Tyler Blevins is the very first professional gamer to earn the honor. The issue will also feature stories on other esports topics, including a look at the shooting incident at a Madden tournament last month.
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Fortnite season 2 challenge guide: Find Shadow safe houses

The Fortnite Shadow safe house locations are part of one of the biggest and important challenges during the week 2 Brutus Briefing missions. Here’s where to go.