‘Fortnite’ gets into the Halloween spirit with leak of spooky scarecrow skins
Leaked Halloween skins for Fortnite include a very spooky scarecrow -- complete with a pickax that looks like it could break at any second. Epic Games hasn't officially revealed the skins yet, but one item appears to feature runes similar to those that appeared on the battle royale map last month.
Leaked footage suggests an open-world Harry Potter RPG is on the way
Reportedly leaked footage for a new Harry Potter open-world role-playing game has been released, and it shows off a vicious combat system and an impressive level of character detail. The game is apparently in the works at Disney Infinity studio Avalanche Software, which Warner Bros. now owns.
Google’s ‘Project Stream’ will let you play major games on the Chrome browser
Google has announced Project Stream, a game streaming service that allows you to play AAA games directly from your Chrome browser. The first game being offered during the technical test is Assassin's Creed Odyssey, which will be available to play on the same day it launches for traditional platforms.
Winter reportedly comes early with new ‘Fortnite’ freeze traps
Fortnite is reportedly set to get a freeze trap in a future update, if a new leak is accurate. The item will apparently slow down multiple players at once, making it perfect for squad matches, though the trap seems like it would be released closer to the holiday season rather than Halloween.
‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ video gives a master class in Wild West robberies
The latest gameplay video for Red Dead Redemption 2 shows off a huge number of side activities and missions, including bounties, train robberies, duels, dancing, fishing, gambling, and more. The game releases for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on October 26, with no PC release yet announced.
Here’s everything we know about ‘Pokémon: Let’s Go’
Pokémon: Let's Go hits Nintendo Switch on November 16, and multiple special versions of the game will be available to purchase at the same time. Here's everything we know about the Switch exclusive, including its setting, its characters, its gameplay, and its integration with Pokémon Go.
Delete Nintendo Switch Online and in six months it will delete your cloud saves
Be careful not to let your Nintendo Switch Online subscription lapse if you use cloud save data. If you do, your cloud saves might be erased for good, and if this happens after you've lost access to the local save files, you'll have to start over. The process won't happen immediately, however.
After layoffs, Telltale says it may finish The Walking Dead with outside help
The Walking Dead developer Telltale Games abruptly laid off the majority of its employees last week, but the studio now says the game's final season could still be finished with another partner. Its employees were not paid severance after losing their jobs, and most of its projects were canceled.
It looks like ‘Fortnite’ wants to party with a new Season 6 DJ llama skin
Epic Games has begun teasing the skins you'll be able to acquire in Fortnite's sixth season. They include an adorable DJ Llama, complete with a custom mask, as well as an outlaw character. The game's most popular player, Ninja, recently made history by appearing on the cover of ESPN The Magazine.
Cancer-fighting 12-year-old Bethesda fan gets chance to play ‘Fallout 76’ early
Game publisher Bethesda recently gave a 12-year-old fan with cancer the chance to try out Fallout 76 early, as well as some cool signed merchandise. The game isn't schedule to officially release until November, but he was able to spend several hours exploring its huge West Virginian world.
‘Hellboy’ reboot screenwriter could helm animated ‘Diablo’ series on Netflix
Hellboy reboot screenwriter and Boom! Studios founder Andy Cosby has revealed that he's in talks to write and act as showrunner for an animated Diablo series on Netflix. Little else is known about the project, but Diablo III will arrive to Nintendo Switch on November 2 with all the DLC in tow.
The gaming stream dries up in China as government cuts access to Twitch
Game livestreaming service Twitch has had both its website and its mobile app removed from access in China. Twitch said the move was made deliberately to block users from using the service, but it isn't sure why the decision was just made. YouTube has been banned in China for nearly a decade.
‘FIFA 19’ review
FIFA 19 is still a great way to play virtual soccer, but the changes made in this year’s game don’t push the series forward, and The Journey story mode stumbles in its final installment. Diehard soccer fans will find plenty to love across its variety of modes, however, including the always-great Ultimate Team.
PlayStation Classic arrives this December with ‘Final Fantasy VII’ in tow
Sony has announced the PlayStation Classic, its own plug-and-play system pre-loaded with 20 games from the original PlayStation's library. These include Tekken 3 and Final Fantasy VII, and more titles will be announced prior to the system's release this December. Two controllers are also included.
Seth Rogen sets Twitter ablaze with secret ‘Duck Hunt’ trick
Actor and comedian Seth Rogen let Twitter users in on a little secret about the classic Nintendo game Duck Hunt. If you remember playing it back in the '80s, you might want to sit down before having your entire reality shattered. Many Twitter users couldn't believe they had overlooked the trick.
Get a Double Helix set and 1000 V-Bucks with Nintendo Switch’s ‘Fortnite’ bundle
A new Nintendo Switch bundle launching in October includes free in-game V-Bucks currency for Fortnite, as well as additional digital goodies. The game supports crossplay with most other systems, including Xbox One, PC, Mac, iOS, and Android, and it is playable both docked and in handheld mode.
‘Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’: Everything you need to know
Ubisoft will release Assassin's Creed Odyssey in October for consoles and PC. Here is everything you need to know about the next chapter of Assassin's Creed, including the story, setting, gameplay changes, playable characters, release date, and special editions available for collectors.
Battle your demons on the go when ‘Diablo III’ hits Switch this November
Blizzard's acclaimed action-RPG Diablo III will release for Nintendo Switch on November 2. Diablo III: Eternal Collection includes both local and online cooperative play as well as Switch-exclusive cosmetic items, and the port includes access to the game's expansions and seasonal content.
‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile’ wants you to ignore your friends to win
The company behind PUBG Mobile suggests shunning your friends in order to win at the game, and they've provided handy signs to help your friends stay away. Here are a few other tips you can utilize in order to help your squad rack up more chicken dinners on the go. After all, who doesn't love fast food?
Nintendo Switch Online flips the switch to paid subscriptions on September 18
The paid version of Nintendo Switch Online -- the service required to play Switch games online -- will begin on September 18, Nintendo has revealed. The service was initially planned to debut last year and has been delayed several times, enabling players to continue gaming online for free.
