Epic Games has announced plans to bring back the iPad version of Fortnite, but it will only be available for countries in the ********* Union (EU). In a post on X/Twitter, the Epic Games newsroom announced that EU Fortnite players who miss playing the free-to-play battle royale natively on Apple's tablet will soon be able to play it again. The statement follows a recent announcement by the ********* Commission that it now requires Apple to have iPadOS comply with the same rules iOS must abide by as part of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Epic had already said it planned to bring the iOS version of Fortnite back to the EU App Store thanks to the DMA. This comes as part of a wider effort to launch the Epic Games Store on Android and iOS in the EU, with Epic boss Tim Sweeney previously stating the company's ultimate goal is to become the "number one multi-platform software store, on the foundation of payment competition, 0%-12% fees, and exclusive games like Fortnite." At the State of Unreal event last month, Epic shared some new details on the mobile version of the Epic Games Store, revealing that mobile developers that use its third-party storefront would benefit "from the same fair terms" found on the main Epic Games Store. This includes an 88/12 revenue share, and developers can keep 100% of the revenue it earns by using its own payment system for in-app purchases. Fortnite was removed from all mobile devices nearly four years ago after Epic rolled out a direct-pay system in-game. The outcome resulted in cheaper V-Bucks for players; however, it violated Apple and Google's app store policies, with both companies removing the app from their respective digital storefronts. Shortly after Fortnite was banned from both app stores, Epic announced it was suing both companies, with varying outcomes. Since the removal, those who wanted to play Fortnite on the go but did not have a Nintendo Switch or a portable gaming PC like the Steam Deck were required to stream Fortnite on either Xbox Cloud Gaming or Nvidia GeForce Now. Epic has yet to announce a fresh release date for Fortnite on mobile. Taylor is a Reporter at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster. View the full article
The Fallout franchise is beloved for a lot of good reasons—it's got a timeless aesthetic, nukes are cool to look at when they aren't melting your flesh off, and the blend of post-apocalyptic Americana with radiation that's borderline indistinguishable from magic is pretty appealing... Read more.View the full article
It should go without saying that we all live in *****. A tin of beans costs £2, the Gulf Stream is giving up, and (worst of all) Blizzard wants $65 for a Diablo horse. If only we could return to those halcyon days before memory: The '90s. Things were simple then, with shared wares aplenty and an internet that was still young and warm and wild and free. Just imagine how many more microtransactions we could spring on those naive suckers before they cottoned on... Read more.View the full article
If you are looking to improve your experience with Gray Zone Warfare, it’s essential to adjust in-game settings. Here are the best graphics, game, and control settings in Gray Zone Warfare.Best Graphics settingsBest Game settingsBest Controls settingsBest Graphics Settings in Gray Zone WarfareThe settings we have for you in this section aim to improve the FPS, performance, and overall look of the game. Here are the best graphics settings for Gray Zone Warfare.Display SettingsMonitor: The monitor you are using.Window Mode: Windowed FullscreenVertical FOV: 65VSync: OffBrightness: 125Contrast: 115Saturation: 115Gamma: 105Frame Rate Limit: 120 FPSFrame Rate Limit (Background): 120 FPSQuality SettingsQuality Presets: Custom3D Resolution: 67Global Illumination: LowShadow Quality: LowTexture Resolution: LowEffects Quality: LowReflections Quality: LowFoliage Quality: LowPostpro...View the full article
Housemarque's critically acclaimed sci-fi game Returnal celebrates its third anniversary with an all-new graphic novel. While fans eagerly awaited news of potential DLC or a sequel for Returnal after yesterday's tease, it turns out the Finnish developer had something else in mind to commemorate the occasion. View the full article
The Switch version of former Xbox exclusive Hi-Fi Rush has received an official content rating from the ********* PEGI rating board, ahead of its rumored launch on the Nintendo platform. The rhythm action game from Tango Gameworks and Bethesda made waves following its debut early last year, wowing fans with its flashy artstyle and music. Hi-Fi Rush received multiple accolades at end-of-year award shows, including "Best Audio Design" at the 2023 Game Awards. Now, the game's rumored Switch release has just received its first official rating. View the full article
Razer, makers of various pretty good gaming peripherals and one deeply questionable face mask, have been slapped with a $1.1 million fine by US regulators after said mask was determined to have misled buyers over the amount of protection it afforded. Kotaku reports that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took issue with Razer’s claim that the Zephyr, an RGB monstrosity released during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, could act as a medical-grade N95 respirator – it could not – and will allocate $1 million of that fine towards refunds for fooled, if colourfully illuminated, buyers. Read more View the full article
Riot has never been very empathetic toward the VALORANT community when nerfing agents, and it’s no different with the latest Patch 8.08, which nerfs one of the shooter’s best agents, Viper, to the ground. As expected, players can’t wrap their heads around the changes. After Riot announced the patch notes for VALORANT’s Episode Eight, Act Three on April 30, players wasted no time calling the developer out for targeting Viper so frequently and “unnecessarily.” From lamenting Viper’s supposed “******” in the meta to accusing Riot of “unfairness,” the fandom seems to firmly believe the nerfs went too far this time. View the full article
Ok. So, yesterday Returnal developer Housemarque casually dropped a tease for a something to do with the game. As all teases of this kind must be by law, it was very vague, kinda artsy, and got lots of people talking about things that may or may not actually be a thing. Ok. So, yesterday Returnal developer Housemarque casually dropped a tease for a something to do with the game. As all teases of this kind must be by law, it was very vague, kinda artsy, and got lots of people talking about things that may or may not actually be a thing. As it turns out, the thing actually being teased was a graphic novel. Ok. So, yesterday Returnal developer Housemarque casually dropped a tease for a something to do with the game. As all teases of this kind must be by law, it was very vague, kinda artsy, and got lots of people talking about things that may or may not actually be a thing. As it turns out, the thing actually being teased was a graphic novel. It's called Returnal: Fallen Asteria, and it's set to come out in October this year. Read more View the full article
Xbox has just confirmed its summer showcase, and it sure does look like it'll be following it up with a Call of Duty Direct immediately afterwards. As announced over on the Xbox Wire blog, Xbox will be hosting its yearly summer games showcase on June 9, 10am PT/ 1pm ET/ 6pm BST. As the post notes, "like our double-feature last year with Starfield Direct, immediately following the Showcase we’ll be airing a special deep-***** into the next instalment of a beloved franchise." The post is currently referring to this second presentation as a "REDACTED" Direct, except, it's almost definitely Call of Duty. For one, Gematsu made a nifty gif showing the Activision logo very neatly ***** over one portion of the screen that is redacted. And notably, The Verge says that according to sources that spoke with them, this Direct is in fact Call of Duty, so if you wanted to bet some money on it, you'd likely be placing a pretty safe bet. No word on what this particular Call of Duty title will be called, though a new ****** Ops title wouldn't be particularly surprising. The blog post goes on to say that this "will also be our first Showcase featuring games from our portfolio of studios across Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda and Xbox Game Studios, in addition to titles from our third-party partners." Read more View the full article
As expected, the hottest release in realistic military shooters right now, Gray Zone Warfare, has done quite well in such a short span of time. The tactical extraction shooter launched on Steam Early Access earlier today, and has quickly become Steam’s best-selling game. In fact, because the top seller list is based on revenue, Gray Zone Warfare has two entries in the top five. The standard edition at number one, and the Supporter Edition Upgrade at number three. Read more View the full article
Microsoft has announced upcoming titles coming to Game Pass, and while the initial list for May is short, the offerings are rather good. The 2D roguelike Have a Nice ****** is available today on cloud, console, and PC. Released in March 2023, this fun romp from Magic Design Studios has you playing as an overworked ******, whose vacation plans are ruined by inept employees. You’ll need to use your trusty scythe to get things back on track and show your employees who's boss through fast-paced hack n’ slash combat, utilizing over 70 unique weapons and spells you can find and upgrade to create combinations. On Thursday, May 2,Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition returns to Game Pass for cloud, console, and PC. This re-release of Tomb Raider has been optimized and features improved gameplay elements and upgraded visuals, Lara looks crisper, and thanks to AMD's TressFX technology, her hair looks more realistic as does the fur on animals she encounters. Even her gear was given a pass and now responds to her movements. Plus, the game comes with all available downloadable content. Read more View the full article
The next Call of Duty could be just over a month away from its debut, according to a cryptic new post by Xbox today. Xbox revealed that a new Direct showcase will take place after the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, and all signs point to the [REDACTED] game being the next entry in the long-running FPS franchise, rumored to be titled Call of Duty: ****** Ops Gulf War. View the full article
Fortnite’s weekly challenges are a great reason to hop into the game regularly. Some challenges are a little confusing, so here’s how to Jam at Restored Reels and Slumberyard in Fortnite.How to Jam in ForniteJamming is not the same as a regular emote but is accessed from the same menu. Bring up your emote wheel (hold down on the D-pad on a controller) and use the shoulder buttons to scroll over to Jam Loops.In this menu, you can pick a song from around the wheel or press the middle button to change the instrument. While you’re playing an instrument, you can press the displayed buttons to change speed and tone to butcher some of your favorite pieces of music.Where to Jam at Restored Reels and SlumberyardsScreenshot: PC InvasionTo complete the challenge, you need to go to both locations, which are marked on the map above. You can do this in a single game if you’re feeling brave, but it’s easier to do...View the full article
The founders of Deliver Us Mars and Deliver Us the Moon studio KeokeN have announced that the rest of the company has been ***** off. In a statement published on X, CEO Koen Deetman and managing director Paul Deetman said the Netherlands-based studio was forced into the decision after exhausting all possible options for completing planned projects or taking on other work. KeokeN announced in February that it had ***** off four of its core team of 19, after its founders took pay cuts and went without salaries for “the past few months”. Read More... View the full article
As much as we like to cover the very (many) serious topics surrounding Blizzard’s Diablo 4, this story is not actually about the game, or even the Diablo series. Instead, it’s specifically about the official Diablo YouTube channel. If you play and follow Blizzard’s action-RPG series, you’ll have likely seen a few of the channel’s videos in your recommendation feed on YouTube. For the most part, the YT channel offers some nice insight into the development of the game, the usual run of trailers, as well as the occasional ***** into lore and story. Read more View the full article
So you’ve just completed your big Fallout replay and are left with nothing else to do. Well, don’t worry, because here is a list of games that would be perfect to play after Fallout.10. Destiny 2Image: BungieAlright, so Destiny 2 doesn’t have too much to do with Fallout in terms of immediate aesthetics. One game is a post apocalyptic RPG, and the other is a sci-fi shooter that takes place centuries after a post-apocalypse. See, in actuality, Fallout and Destiny 2 share a few things in common and this could be the perfect game to play afterward. Sure you’re essentially a **** with all the abilities at your disposal as opposed to a lowly Vault Dweller, but don’t let that stop you.Now is also the perfect time to jump into Destiny 2 to get settled with the game to enjoy all of the content it has to offer. Even if you’ve never played Destiny before, jump in as soon as you can so you can catch up with everyone else and look forward to new up...View the full article
Eight games are leaving Xbox Game Pass on May 15, including Norco, one of the service's highest-rated titles. It's always sad whenever games are removed from the Xbox Game Pass lineup, but the good news is new games are added on a regular basis as well. In fact, Microsoft just recently pulled the curtain back on four games that will be coming to Xbox Game Pass as part of the May 2024 lineup. View the full article
So you’ve just completed your big Fallout replay and are left with nothing else to do. Well, don’t worry, because here is a list of games that would be perfect to play after Fallout.10. Destiny 2Image: BungieAlright, so Destiny 2 doesn’t have too much to do with Fallout in terms of immediate aesthetics. One game is a post apocalyptic RPG, and the other is a sci-fi shooter that takes place centuries after a post-apocalypse. See, in actuality, Fallout and Destiny 2 share a few things in common and this could be the perfect game to play afterward. Sure you’re essentially a **** with all the abilities at your disposal as opposed to a lowly Vault Dweller, but don’t let that stop you.Now is also the perfect time to jump into Destiny 2 to get settled with the game to enjoy all of the content it has to offer. Even if you’ve never played Destiny before, jump in as soon as you can so you can catch up with everyone else and look forward to new up...View the full article
Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher are at the heart of the latest Humble Bundle, which gives fans a chance to become more deeply immersed in two of CD Projekt Red's most enticing worlds to date. The Witcher x Cyberpunk 2077 collects together digital copies of 19 Darkhorse publications that tie in to both franchises, and at $18, you're only paying about $0.95 for each of them. Usually, these comics would cost $361, so $18 is an absolute steal. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Here's how CDPR made the best quest in Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty The best Cyberpunk 2077 mods Cyberpunk 2077 director open to small content updates in the future View the full article
Image: Microsoft Microsoft is officially holding its big Xbox summer showcase on June 9th, as The Verge reported earlier this month. The showcase will air on Sunday, June 9th, at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM *** and will include a deep ***** into the next installment of Call of Duty after the main show ends. Microsoft is only teasing the Call of Duty Direct as “the next installment of a beloved franchise,” but sources familiar with the company’s plans tell me that this is indeed Call of Duty. This will be the first Xbox showcase featuring games across Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, and Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios. I understand Microsoft is currently planning to announce a new Gears of War game during the show. The showcase will also include a number of release... Continue reading… View the full article
Microsoft has officially announced the four games that are coming to the Xbox Game Pass subscription service in the first half of May 2024. New games are added to Xbox Game Pass in two waves every month. The first wave typically takes up the first 15 days of the month, while the second wave comes in the back-half of any given month. As expected, Microsoft has now revealed all the games coming in the first wave of new Xbox Game Pass additions for May 2024. View the full article
Helldivers 2‘s most recent patch brought numerous balance changes and new mechanics to the game, but some have been poorly received. One such change was to ricochets, which now bounce into players instead of at an angle, and players are calling the devs to revert the change. An April 29 Reddit thread showed how the new ricochets work, with the thread’s creator posting a video of them ******* at the Spore Spewer mushroom, and the bullets immediately came back to ***** them in the head, ******** them on the spot. The intention of the new ricochets was to help Automatons as the update aimed to buff several ****** enemies, particularly the Hulks whose thick armor was not as effective as the devs would’ve liked. Instead, the change has caused bugs and unintentional interactions, such as players being unable to use the Punisher Plasma while carrying a Shield generator due to ricochet issues. View the full article
There's a secret way to ***** the most hated Baldur's Gate 3 character, despite their technical immortality. Most characters, even some of the deadliest bosses, are mortal in BG3. But there's one particular villain who, despite the player's best efforts to get rid of them, keeps popping back up to ruin their life. They greatly overstay their welcome, and then some. There's even a mechanic that technically prevents them from taking damage, even if it doesn't specifically preclude them from dying. View the full article
Merchants are a key part of character progression in No Rest for the Wicked. Weapons, armor, upgrades, materials, Runes, and more are most reliably found from the merchants in **********. Although the town has seen better days, the merchants inside are still happy to take coin. View the full article
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Epic Games has announced plans to bring back the iPad version of Fortnite, but it will only be available for countries in the ********* Union (EU). In a post on X/Twitter, the Epic Games newsroom announced that EU Fortnite players who miss playing the free-to-play battle royale natively on Apple's tablet will soon be able to play it again. The statement follows a recent announcement by the ********* Commission that it now requires Apple to have iPadOS comply with the same rules iOS must abide by as part of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Epic had already said it planned to bring the iOS version of Fortnite back to the EU App Store thanks to the DMA. This comes as part of a wider effort to launch the Epic Games Store on Android and iOS in the EU, with Epic boss Tim Sweeney previously stating the company's ultimate goal is to become the "number one multi-platform software store, on the foundation of payment competition, 0%-12% fees, and exclusive games like Fortnite." At the State of Unreal event last month, Epic shared some new details on the mobile version of the Epic Games Store, revealing that mobile developers that use its third-party storefront would benefit "from the same fair terms" found on the main Epic Games Store. This includes an 88/12 revenue share, and developers can keep 100% of the revenue it earns by using its own payment system for in-app purchases. Fortnite was removed from all mobile devices nearly four years ago after Epic rolled out a direct-pay system in-game. The outcome resulted in cheaper V-Bucks for players; however, it violated Apple and Google's app store policies, with both companies removing the app from their respective digital storefronts. Shortly after Fortnite was banned from both app stores, Epic announced it was suing both companies, with varying outcomes. Since the removal, those who wanted to play Fortnite on the go but did not have a Nintendo Switch or a portable gaming PC like the Steam Deck were required to stream Fortnite on either Xbox Cloud Gaming or Nvidia GeForce Now. Epic has yet to announce a fresh release date for Fortnite on mobile. Taylor is a Reporter at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster. View the full article