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Fortnite is a live-service video game franchise known for its battle royale mode, frequent crossover events, V-Bucks currency, and battle pass monetization.
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Fortnite is a live-service video game franchise featuring multiple modes including Fortnite Reload, with regular content updates introducing new maps like Springfield Reloaded, crossover characters from franchises such as The Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants, and cosmetic items purchasable with V-Bucks currency. The franchise generates significant revenue through battle passes and microtransactions, and hosts limited-time events like Cuddles and Chaos offering freebies, sidekicks, and creature games.
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Web shooters are back as high-skill mobility tools and the Item Shop just dropped Tom Holland's Brand New Day Spidey alongside Jon Bernthal's Punisher and a hulking green rage monster.
The Simpsons take over Fortnite's Reload mode this Thursday with a 50-player Springfield map, nine iconic POIs, a brand-new Tactical Assault Rifle, and a mini-season that might be the most detailed crossover Epic's ever built — servers come back around 6 AM ET if all goes smooth.
The final Sunkissed Summer patch leans hard into Disney-coded cosmetics while finally delivering the repeatable non-combat progression players have been asking for, but its fairytale castle backdrop clashes with Palia's established lore in ways that feel deliberate.
Yoshida didn't just reveal an expansion — he admitted the game's decade of accumulated bloat has become its own worst enemy, and the fix requires a parallel 'Evolved' mode that veterans can't access and newcomers might finally understand.
Image via Epic Games Category: General Why do battle passes make so much money? Progression and rewards are the core of a battle pass. Sourav Banik | Published FR: Jul 27, 2026 03:05 am Battle passes in video games are a standard practice nowadays. Studios and publishers combine monetization with pr
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Events MMORPG News Updates Videos TennoCon 2026 is in the bag, and in case you missed all of its reveals, Digital Extremes put together a recap page with all the info. This includes the new Origin System, gameplay in the Tau system, and a sentient metropolis. And this is just the beginning of the re
One of Steam’s biggest success stories of 2026 has suddenly found itself at the center of a security scare. A security researcher has discovered that a community-made Meccha Chameleon Workshop map contained code designed to write files outside the game and launch a hidden PowerShell process th
RPGFan Music Game Music Festival: Persona Grooves by Paul Skevington on July 25, 2026 If you read our recent review of the Hitoshi Sakimoto concert , you know what a great time RPGFan had at that event. It was organised by the marvelous Game Music Foundation, a Polish group of game music enthusiasts
Meccha Chameleon's June PC revenue ranking behind Fortnite shows that Japan’s PC market can turn live-service gacha games into serious revenue machines.
Leveling up in Avatar Legends is simple, but XP only comes from Story Mode, so farming earlier chapters is the safest way to keep your active character healthy and unlock more Energy Point Slots.
Fortnite is turning sidekicks into a real Creative mode category, giving players creature companions, themed islands, and a reason to revisit the chaotic little pets it once left behind.
Sasuke Uchiha's birthday celebration at Fuji-Q Highland runs through September 6, 2026, turning the Yamanashi theme park into a pilgrimage site with a stamp rally, Sasuke-themed menu items, an exclusive Uchiha Paper Fan for visitors spending ¥2,000, and Naruto-wrapped transit connecting the resort t
Bill Fagerbakke returns to voice the pink starfish with authentic Patrick energy, unlocking a Pirate style that references the Goofy Goober musical number — while Ice Spice's Bikini Bottom redesign packs reactive elimination effects and Festival-ready instruments.
Insomniac is giving players a free anime-style Wolverine suit at launch, and the new SDCC trailer confirms Sabretooth and Lady Deathstrike are coming for blood.
The first trailer for *Seven Havens* trades elemental showdowns for spiritual solitude, and it might be exactly what the Avatar universe needs to feel new again.
The Cipher Collection is packed with exclusive rewards, but that secret Dark Ops skin is the real prize—here's how to unlock it before Season 5 ends.
Here's every BlackCell camo in Season 5 and exactly how to unlock them in Black Ops 7 and Warzone.
Players who shelled out $20 for early access are now locked out until July 28, with no fix in sight.
Grab the Terminal and all three Skulls on the Pillar of Autumn before you hit the escape pod — here's where they're hiding.
Microsoft's cross-platform play comes with a catch: you'll need a full Xbox gamertag before you can even boot up the campaign on your PS5.
Springfield is dropping back into the island on July 30, and this time the whole family is bringing their signature chaos to Reload mode.
July 30 is the day Helldivers 2 finally gets its Warhammer 40K crossover reveal, and the timing couldn't be more perfect for two franchises built on glorious, expendable chaos.
Eight quests and 640,000 XP later, you'll unlock the Panda Team Jr. Sidekick—just don't expect to change its color afterward.
Arrowhead Game Studios officially confirms the long-rumored Warhammer 40,000 crossover, with a July 30 full reveal and a teaser showing a Helldiver gripping the iconic Bolt Pistol — and that’s just the beginning.
The Pollo Sprite is a goofy chicken-themed back bling that spawns at a single farm in Chapter 7 Season 3, and here's exactly where to find it.
The race for Shanghai's two direct slots is underway with NAVI and Karmine Corp making early statements, but the real gauntlet starts when Play-ins crash the party in August.
PUBG Returns to the Esports World Cup With a Packed Paris Schedule PUBG: Battlegrounds is back at the Esports World Cup for 2026, and the tournament shape looks familiar in the best way. Twenty-four teams, six days of battle royale, and a two-stage format that rewards consistency over flash. The act
From Shinkai-styled alt-Tokyo to pirate sims with real ocean physics and motorcycle girls who power up through kissing, 2026's gacha slate proves the genre's weirdest pitches finally got AAA budgets.
Sonic Team is celebrating the franchise's 35th anniversary by honoring its legacy while adapting to a competitive market with diverse experiences like Sonic Superstars and Sonic Frontiers. Head of Sonic Team Takashi Iizuka emphasized the importance of delivering authentic content and long-term investment, such as a second season of post-release content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
Registration for From Software's The Duskbloods Network Test on Nintendo Switch 2 is open from July 22 to July 28, with results announced on August 7. Applicants need a Nintendo Switch 2, a Nintendo Account, and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to participate in the limited, order-based signups.
A Fortnite-inspired scare zone called Freaky Fields will debut at Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights in 2025, starting August 28 in Orlando and September 3 in Hollywood. Guests will encounter the Battle Bus and other Fortnitemares characters as they work to escape the immersive battleground.
The RuneScape CEO has set a goal to overtake World of Warcraft as the top MMO. No additional details are provided in the given text.
Category: Fortnite Fortnite is coming to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights this year A horrifying new Fortnite collab just dropped. Alexandra W | Published FR: Jul 22, 2026 01:14 pm Halloween Horror Nights will play host to Fortnite this year at Universal Studios Orlando, according to an announcem
EA has begun teasing EA FC 27's new open-world mode, The Grounds, via the Standard Edition cover art featuring Kylian Mbappé, with the tagline 'Built from The Grounds up.' The mode is expected to allow players to freely explore, take part in mini-games, customize avatars, and interact in a shared football-themed world divided into districts inspired by famous footballing nations, while other teased features include The Gallery collection book and the return of Alex Hunter.
Palworld may crossover with Fortnite after Epic Games added it to an in-game survey and a Pocketpair executive hinted at the possibility, while a Pokémon collaboration remains unlikely.
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Web shooters are back as high-skill mobility tools and the Item Shop just dropped Tom Holland's Brand New Day Spidey alongside Jon Bernthal's Punisher and a hulking green rage monster.
The Simpsons take over Fortnite's Reload mode this Thursday with a 50-player Springfield map, nine iconic POIs, a brand-new Tactical Assault Rifle, and a mini-season that might be the most detailed crossover Epic's ever built — servers come back around 6 AM ET if all goes smooth.
The final Sunkissed Summer patch leans hard into Disney-coded cosmetics while finally delivering the repeatable non-combat progression players have been asking for, but its fairytale castle backdrop clashes with Palia's established lore in ways that feel deliberate.
Yoshida didn't just reveal an expansion — he admitted the game's decade of accumulated bloat has become its own worst enemy, and the fix requires a parallel 'Evolved' mode that veterans can't access and newcomers might finally understand.
Image via Epic Games Category: General Why do battle passes make so much money? Progression and rewards are the core of a battle pass. Sourav Banik | Published FR: Jul 27, 2026 03:05 am Battle passes in video games are a standard practice nowadays. Studios and publishers combine monetization with pr
Events MMORPG News Updates Videos TennoCon 2026 is in the bag, and in case you missed all of its reveals, Digital Extremes put together a recap page with all the info. This includes the new Origin System, gameplay in the Tau system, and a sentient metropolis. And this is just the beginning of the re
One of Steam’s biggest success stories of 2026 has suddenly found itself at the center of a security scare. A security researcher has discovered that a community-made Meccha Chameleon Workshop map contained code designed to write files outside the game and launch a hidden PowerShell process th
RPGFan Music Game Music Festival: Persona Grooves by Paul Skevington on July 25, 2026 If you read our recent review of the Hitoshi Sakimoto concert , you know what a great time RPGFan had at that event. It was organised by the marvelous Game Music Foundation, a Polish group of game music enthusiasts
Meccha Chameleon's June PC revenue ranking behind Fortnite shows that Japan’s PC market can turn live-service gacha games into serious revenue machines.
Leveling up in Avatar Legends is simple, but XP only comes from Story Mode, so farming earlier chapters is the safest way to keep your active character healthy and unlock more Energy Point Slots.
Fortnite is turning sidekicks into a real Creative mode category, giving players creature companions, themed islands, and a reason to revisit the chaotic little pets it once left behind.
Sasuke Uchiha's birthday celebration at Fuji-Q Highland runs through September 6, 2026, turning the Yamanashi theme park into a pilgrimage site with a stamp rally, Sasuke-themed menu items, an exclusive Uchiha Paper Fan for visitors spending ¥2,000, and Naruto-wrapped transit connecting the resort t
Bill Fagerbakke returns to voice the pink starfish with authentic Patrick energy, unlocking a Pirate style that references the Goofy Goober musical number — while Ice Spice's Bikini Bottom redesign packs reactive elimination effects and Festival-ready instruments.
Insomniac is giving players a free anime-style Wolverine suit at launch, and the new SDCC trailer confirms Sabretooth and Lady Deathstrike are coming for blood.
The first trailer for *Seven Havens* trades elemental showdowns for spiritual solitude, and it might be exactly what the Avatar universe needs to feel new again.
The Cipher Collection is packed with exclusive rewards, but that secret Dark Ops skin is the real prize—here's how to unlock it before Season 5 ends.
Here's every BlackCell camo in Season 5 and exactly how to unlock them in Black Ops 7 and Warzone.
Players who shelled out $20 for early access are now locked out until July 28, with no fix in sight.
Grab the Terminal and all three Skulls on the Pillar of Autumn before you hit the escape pod — here's where they're hiding.
Microsoft's cross-platform play comes with a catch: you'll need a full Xbox gamertag before you can even boot up the campaign on your PS5.
Springfield is dropping back into the island on July 30, and this time the whole family is bringing their signature chaos to Reload mode.
July 30 is the day Helldivers 2 finally gets its Warhammer 40K crossover reveal, and the timing couldn't be more perfect for two franchises built on glorious, expendable chaos.
Eight quests and 640,000 XP later, you'll unlock the Panda Team Jr. Sidekick—just don't expect to change its color afterward.
Arrowhead Game Studios officially confirms the long-rumored Warhammer 40,000 crossover, with a July 30 full reveal and a teaser showing a Helldiver gripping the iconic Bolt Pistol — and that’s just the beginning.
The Pollo Sprite is a goofy chicken-themed back bling that spawns at a single farm in Chapter 7 Season 3, and here's exactly where to find it.
The race for Shanghai's two direct slots is underway with NAVI and Karmine Corp making early statements, but the real gauntlet starts when Play-ins crash the party in August.
PUBG Returns to the Esports World Cup With a Packed Paris Schedule PUBG: Battlegrounds is back at the Esports World Cup for 2026, and the tournament shape looks familiar in the best way. Twenty-four teams, six days of battle royale, and a two-stage format that rewards consistency over flash. The act
From Shinkai-styled alt-Tokyo to pirate sims with real ocean physics and motorcycle girls who power up through kissing, 2026's gacha slate proves the genre's weirdest pitches finally got AAA budgets.
Sonic Team is celebrating the franchise's 35th anniversary by honoring its legacy while adapting to a competitive market with diverse experiences like Sonic Superstars and Sonic Frontiers. Head of Sonic Team Takashi Iizuka emphasized the importance of delivering authentic content and long-term investment, such as a second season of post-release content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
Registration for From Software's The Duskbloods Network Test on Nintendo Switch 2 is open from July 22 to July 28, with results announced on August 7. Applicants need a Nintendo Switch 2, a Nintendo Account, and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to participate in the limited, order-based signups.
A Fortnite-inspired scare zone called Freaky Fields will debut at Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights in 2025, starting August 28 in Orlando and September 3 in Hollywood. Guests will encounter the Battle Bus and other Fortnitemares characters as they work to escape the immersive battleground.
The RuneScape CEO has set a goal to overtake World of Warcraft as the top MMO. No additional details are provided in the given text.
Category: Fortnite Fortnite is coming to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights this year A horrifying new Fortnite collab just dropped. Alexandra W | Published FR: Jul 22, 2026 01:14 pm Halloween Horror Nights will play host to Fortnite this year at Universal Studios Orlando, according to an announcem
EA has begun teasing EA FC 27's new open-world mode, The Grounds, via the Standard Edition cover art featuring Kylian Mbappé, with the tagline 'Built from The Grounds up.' The mode is expected to allow players to freely explore, take part in mini-games, customize avatars, and interact in a shared football-themed world divided into districts inspired by famous footballing nations, while other teased features include The Gallery collection book and the return of Alex Hunter.
Palworld may crossover with Fortnite after Epic Games added it to an in-game survey and a Pocketpair executive hinted at the possibility, while a Pokémon collaboration remains unlikely.