Josh Brolin’s reaction to Thanos dancing in ‘Fortnite’ is priceless
Actor Josh Brolin reacted to his Avengers: Infinity War character's limited-time appearance in Fortnite. Although Brolin wasn't involved in the Thanos-Fortnite crossover, he apparently would've liked to do the motion capture for Thanos' dance moves in-game. Infinity Gauntlet leaves Fortnite tomorrow.
‘Rage 2’ is all the rage on Twitter; announcement appears imminent
Over the past couple of days, Bethesda has dropped several hints about a follow-up to its 2011 open-world shooter Rage. The latest hints suggest the studio is planning an announcement on May 14, and all signs point to Rage 2. This comes after Walmart inadvertently leaked stock box art for the game.
Japanese game company SNK revives 40 classic games with the Neo Geo mini
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, SNK has announced the Neo Geo mini. The console comes with a built-in 3.5-inch screen and is loaded with 40 games, including the original Metal Slug and The King of Fighters '98. Two versions will be produced for Japan and overseas markets, with different colors.
‘Dota 2’ is hopping on the battle royale train in its own unique way
Dota 2's 2018 International Battle Pass brings three new game modes to the popular MOBA, including one that definitely sounds like a battle royale mode. The Underhollow tasks a bunch of teams of three to search for Roshan's cheese and battle to the death...and the playing field progressively shrinks.
Xbox One sales figures are shockingly low, less than half of the PS4
In an earnings call, EA CEO Andrew Wilson revealed the combined sales of PS4 and Xbox One through 2017 to be about 103 million. Although Microsoft doesn't release sales figures, it's easy to deduce that the Xbox One is trailing the PS4 by a wide margin, and the Nintendo Switch could surge past it, too.
‘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.
Who says print is dead? Nintendo turns its attention to kids’ activity books
Nintendo has partnered with Random House to release a series of coloring and activity books based on popular Nintendo franchises including Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing and Splatoon. Three books are slated for July, following the two sticker books that launched earlier this year.
‘Beat Saber’ becomes highest-rated Steam game on Star Wars Day
Beat Saber, a new VR title for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, has become the highest rated Steam game of all-time a few days after launch. Although not affiliated with the Star Wars franchise, the inspiration is clear, and Beat Saber just so happened to accomplish this mighty feat on Star Wars day.
Nintendo Labo: Here’s how to make your own apps in the Toy-Con Garage
If you have built all of your Toy-Cons and are growing tired of the apps, perhaps it's time to make some Labo creations of your own? With the Toy-Con garage, you can make games and even put your Toy-Cons to new use. Here's how to get started with Nintendo Labo's node-based programming suite.
Warmind update will make ‘Destiny 2’ exotic weapons much more powerful
In a developer video released ahead of Destiny 2's third season, which starts May 8, Bungie detailed changes to exotic weapons. Essentially, exotics will be more sought-after due to increased attack power and Masterworks. There's also a pretty sweet reward for rising up the ranks in Crucible in season 3.
Nintendo Labo can be a teaching tool for parents, too
I became interested in Nintendo Labo because I thought my seven-year-old daughter would have fun with it and learn some basic engineering. That’s been true, but I didn’t anticipate Nintendo Labo would also push me to do something that is often hard for a father — sit back and let her figure it out.
Facebook F8 attendees will reportedly receive the Oculus Go
An image posted on social media suggests that all Facebook F8 attendees will receive Oculus Go headsets on May 2. If true, it's likely Facebook will reveal an imminent release date for the headset. Amazon recently started taking and sold through pre-orders and retailers seem to already have it in store.
Nintendo Labo: Tips for a clean and efficient building experience
Nintendo Labo, the latest quirky Nintendo product, revolves around building cardboard toys. Thanks to solid instructions, none of them are particularly challenging or confusing to put together, but there are some things you should know to avoid frustration and enjoy a stress-free building experience.
Nintendo Labo parent guide walks your child through the building process
Nintendo Labo was built for kids, but that doesn't mean you won't need to help your youngster along the way. Toy-Con construction is assisted by a wonderful step-by-step interactive guide that you should use to your advantage while helping out during crucial steps that may be beyond their reach.
Thanks to Nintendo Labo, my daughter can be Optimus Prime
The Nintendo Labo Robot Kit is a technical marvel that feels like it was designed for the whole family to build together. Once built, though, it’s an experience meant for kids – and that’s more than OK. If your child is anything like mine, they’ll absolutely adore stomping around as a robot.
Xbox One April update brings a slew of new video and streaming options
Microsoft announced that the Xbox One April update is available to all users. The update brings numerous new video options including 1440p resolution for the Xbox One S and Xbox One X. Mixer streams are now more versatile and you can now have audience participation via the Share Controller feature.
Amazon Prime members can nab ‘Gone Home’ and ‘Titan Souls’ for free in May
May's Free Games with Prime lineup features six indies, including the 2013 masterpiece Gone Home and the challenging boss rush game Titan Souls. The games will be available throughout the month of May for all Amazon Prime members. And you can keep them forever, regardless of whether you still have Prime.
Valve acquires ‘Firewatch’ developer Campo Santo in rare move
Valve has acquired Campo Santo, the indie studio behind the critically acclaimed game Firewatch. Campo Santo's 12-person team will relocate to Valve's headquarters and continue its work on In the Valley of Gods, which is expected to launch sometime in 2019. The acquisition is a surprising move for Valve.
‘Deadpool 2’ director signs on to direct ‘The Division’ adaptation
The film adaptation of Ubisoft's The Division has a new director. Deadpool 2 director David Leitch will start work on the movie in 2019 after he finishes up with the Fast and Furious spinoff. Lietch joins a star-studded cast that includes Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Chastain.
How to join and use the Xbox One Insider Program
The Xbox One Insider Program lets users test new system updates, features, and sometimes even games before they are rolled out to all users. Here's how you can join the free program, what you need to know about its tiers, and how you can move up the ladder to receive even more frequent updates.
Leaked video shows off customization options for new Xbox avatars
A video uploaded by a former Microsoft designer shows off the elaborate customization options for the refreshed Xbox One avatars. You can modify your avatar's body and facial features, and even their fingernails. It's still unclear when the refreshed avatars will arrive, but it should be soon.
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ creator’s unpublished work to become video games
Gary Gygax, the late co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons, left behind numerous unpublished works when he died in 2008. Now, with the help of crowdfunding platform Fig, Gary's estate will seek out developers to adapt his unpublished work as video games. At least some of the projects predate D&D.
15 years after its release, ‘Warcraft III’ finally gets widescreen support
The latest patch for Warcraft III is one of largest the game has received in years. Most notably, you can finally play the nearly 16-year-old RTS in widescreen and the player count has increased from 12 to 24.If Blizzard has more plans for Warcraft, we may hear about them at Blizzcon in November.
