Fortnite Announces Epic Star Wars Crossover Event for May 3, 2024
Get ready for an epic Fortnite crossover event with Star Wars on May 3, 2024, featuring new skins, Lightsabers, and more. Discover leaks, teasers, and reveals for this exciting collaboration, including the arrival of iconic Star Wars characters and themed content. Don’t miss out on this highly anticipated event!
Epic Games Store Offers The Big Con and Town of Salem 2 for Free!
Attention all PC gamers! The Epic Games Store is offering the top-rated game The Big Con for free for a limited time. Rated 10/10 on Steam, this comedic adventure game follows Ali on a mission to save her family’s video store from loan sharks. Make moral choices and enjoy in-game cosmetics with Town of Salem 2. Download for free from April 18 to April 25, 2024, and expand your gaming library now!
Fortnite Introduces Feature to Filter ‘Confrontational’ Emotes
Fortnite players can now hide ‘confrontational’ emotes such as ‘Laugh It Up’ and ‘Take the L’ with the new v29.30 update. This feature allows players to filter out these emotes, showing them as static images without dance moves or music. Epic Games aims to address concerns about toxic behavior and create a more positive gaming environment for all players.
Billie Eilish to Become Playable Character in Fortnite
Billie Eilish, the renowned singer, is set to make her mark in the virtual world of Fortnite as the latest major musical collaboration. Fans of the popular game will soon be able to embody Eilish’s persona as she becomes a playable character starting on April 23rd, adding a new dimension to the gaming experience. This exciting partnership continues Fortnite’s tradition of integrating high-profile celebrities into the game, with Eilish joining the ranks of past stars such as Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, and Eminem.
Highly Anticipated Total Solar Eclipse Set to Captivate Millions
The highly anticipated total solar eclipse, known as the Great American Eclipse, is set to captivate millions as it crosses the continental United States from southern Texas to northern Maine. With an estimated 34 million Americans expected to witness the eclipse, it’s important to understand the event and its path of totality, which includes states such as Texas, Ohio, and New York. Scheduled for April 8, 2024, from 2:27 p.m. to 3:35 p.m. Eastern time, this celestial event will bring a temporary darkening of the sky and a decrease in temperature.
Epic Games Store Offers The Outer Worlds and Thief (2014) for Free
Get The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition and Thief (2014) for free on the Epic Games Store from April 4th to April 11th. The Outer Worlds comes with two DLC packs and normally costs £50, making this a significant freebie. Despite mixed reviews, it’s a great opportunity to add both titles to your collection at no cost. Visit the Epic Games Store and the respective game store pages to take advantage of this limited-time offer.
Challenges Faced by Small Indie Game Developers in Changing Funding Landscape
Indie game developers are facing a tough time as funding opportunities with platforms like Epic Game Store and Xbox Game Pass are no longer as favorable. The era of big exclusive deals seems to be coming to an end, leaving small teams worried about the future. In an effort to support indie developers, a ‘Triple-I’ showcase is being organized to promote indie projects and support the creative endeavors of small teams in the gaming industry.
Rumors of Sonic Heroes Remake in Unreal Engine 5 Circulate
Exciting news for Sonic the Hedgehog fans as rumors of a remake of the 2003 game Sonic Heroes in Unreal Engine 5 have been circulating. Multiple sources have claimed that Sega is working on the remake, which is expected to be released on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and the upcoming Switch 2. Following the success of Sonic Mania, fans have been eagerly anticipating remakes of other classic Sonic games. Sonic Colours received a remaster in 2021, and Sonic Generations is also set to be remastered with new content later this year, under the title Sonic X Shadow Generations.
Fortnite Airphoria Vol. 2 Bundle Set to Hit Item Shop on March 27, 2024
Get ready for the ‘Airphoria Vol. 2′ Bundle in Fortnite, featuring new cosmetics like the Eclipse Outfit and Vac n’ Hack Pickaxe. Epic has confirmed the release date for March 27, 2024, with speculations of the original set also making an appearance. Stay tuned for updates and mark your calendars for this game-changing event!
Fortnite Introduces New Feature Allowing Players to Build and Profit from Lego Island Games
Fortnite is introducing a new feature that allows players to build and profit from their own Lego Island games. Creators can construct their own Lego Islands using templates, props, and items within the Fortnite Creative mode. Published Lego Islands must have ESRB and PEGI ratings and utilize Epic Games’ parental controls. The announcement was made during Epic’s State of Unreal panel at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) Wednesday, marking the latest milestone in the partnership between Epic and Lego.