Fortnite and The Simpsons have taken their recent crossover one step further by adding characters from the former into the beloved animated series and killing off one of the game's most notable mascots. Over the years, Fortnite has continued to partner with major pop culture franchises, and The Simpsons has proven to be an incredibly successful partnership. View the full article
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When the world was taken over by AI in ARC Raiders, they left behind their pesky error codes to troll us, too. Error codes are a constant in always-online games like ARC Raiders or just about anything else in 2025 or beyond, but that doesn't make them any less annoying. The ART00004 Network Timeout error code has been popping up a lot for players, as an example. Here's everything we know about the error code and how to fix it. What is ART00004 in ARC Raiders? Network Timeout error Screenshot by Destructoid The ART00004 error is a Network Timeout error code in ARC Raiders, meaning that the game had an issue connecting to the servers or network. Specifically, the error notes that "retrieving data from backend services time out" and asks you to "please try again later." For the most part, I've had ART00004 pop up and disappear just as quickly by clicking the RETRY button. It usually goes away, and I can get back to raiding, but if the issue persists for you, there may be a more underlying problem that's causing it to happen. There are a few steps you can take to try and fix the problem on your end: Restart your game: This is always the first step when having issues in any game. You may be shocked by how many problems are solved by simply starting the game over.Restart your internet connection: Since this is a network timeout problem, your own modem router could be the cause. Try resetting everything.Check official ARC Raiders channels: If nothing you do works, make sure to follow ARC Raiders and Embark Studios on relevant platforms, and also join the game's official Discord server, which is where the devs are especially responsive. The studio posts updates on ongoing connection or server issues with ARC Raiders here. Image via Embark Studios Hopefully, ART00004 goes away with one swift click. If not, there may be something else happening behind the scenes, and it's likely out of your hands until Embark pushes a fix. The post How to fix error ART00004 in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The Blood Hunter, an original D&D class developed by Matt Mercer specifically for Vin Diesel to play in a special episode of Critical Role, is available to play in Daggerheart. The Blood Hunter is a clear homage to the Witcher, a martial warrior with magical abilities that are viscerally connected to their blood - here's how it works. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Beloved DnD setting Drakkenheim comes to Daggerheart with new campaign book DnD rival Daggerheart gets even more accessible, as class packs Kickstarter Daggerheart review - The narrative tabletop RPG of my dreams View the full article
Cities Skylines 2 can get stressful. Sometimes your citizens are unhappy, no matter how often you collect their garbage. Sometimes your carefully-planned train line is always delayed. And sometimes you're just down because the beautiful city you planned has turned into one massive parking lot. But at least nobody's dead, right? That's the first place where Microlandia, an indie city building game from solo dev Information Superhighway Games, is changing things. As well as introducing the concept of mass death to the genre if hospitals don't receive adequate funding, mass firings and smug landlords add to your people's woes. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
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Dwarf Fortress has levelled up with the big Siege Update out now bringing with it a whole lot of trouble, which should spice things up a bit. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
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I don't think there's any better feeling than scoring a booster box of a new expansion, but it feels even greater when you can get 24 booster packs (that's 288 cards) at a discount, saving those dollars for, er, probably other cards. If you're the same, well, good news! Right now, you can grab a pre-order deal on the upcoming Disney Lorcana Whispers in the Well booster box, increasing your chances of scoring those Enchanted Holos for your collection or decks. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: These $7 Disney Lorcana decks offer discounted entry to the beloved TCG Disney Lorcana defeats copyright claims after TCGs' two-year legal battle No one (stops) fights like Gaston's new Disney Lorcana card View the full article
Newly released extraction shooter ARC Raiders experienced some server outages during its first weekend, and will now compensate players for the inconvenience by distributing the game's premium currency, Raider Tokens. View the full article
If you're quick, you can grab this fantastic Asus gaming monitor for its lowest-ever price, netting you a 27-inch, 180Hz, 1440p panel for $110 lower than usual. This Asus ROG Strix XG27ACG display is packed with top tech that will ensure a fast response and great image quality, making it a great buy for gamers looking to step up from a budget display. If you're not a fan of white, worry not, as the same offer is available on both the XG27ACG-W shown here and the XG27ACG (******). Whichever color you get, though, both include the same key features that, on paper, make this Asus model one of the best gaming monitor buys available right now thanks to its hefty discount. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Asus is releasing a marshmallow keyboard and scented mouse, but I need to see s'more At $89.99, this 144Hz Asus gaming monitor is an absolute steal The Asus Xbox Ally X has just been tested with Bazzite, and it basically turns it into a supercharged Steam Deck View the full article
You can face some pretty terrifying foes in dungeon crawlers - hellish beasts, skeletal warriors, Greek gods, and more have all stood between you and a treasure trove of loot. But in Begraved, the newly revealed co-op game from a trio of Valheim devs, your main enemy has a name that will send shivers down any spine - the Taxman. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
If you want to play a hardcore military simulator, Call of Duty hasn't been the best option for some time now. While Battlefield 6 does a great job of imagining a large-scale war, there are plenty of alternatives to turn to if you want to go even more in-depth with the tactical gunplay. While it doesn't quite make our list of the best FPS games, Squad released to positive reviews back in 2020. It still sits at 84% on Steam, landing it a 'very positive' rating. However, recent reviews on the storefront have dropped to 'mixed', and developer Offworld is keen to rebuild its bridges with the community. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Tactical co-op shooter Squad is free to play, but not for long Squad update 3.0 sends in the marines Squad's huge new 2.0 update has arrived View the full article
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