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Although Marvel and DC have sat at the top of comic books for decades now, characters from each franchise have never been in the same video game - at least not until now. With the new Batman event, Fortnite has officially become the very first title to include characters from both the Marvel and DC universes. Although each company collaborated with Fortnite separately, DC and Marvel skins are both currently present in the game....

Fortnite’s Limited Time Modes (LTM) playlists tend to switch up the traditional battle royale formula for some fun twists on gameplay. This season features a hunting theme where many prominent hunters from other franchises have appeared in the store or as part of the battle pass. Predator, Terminator, Snake Eyes, and the Mandalorian are just a few examples. The new Star Wars fan favorite headlines the battle pass this season though, so it’s no surprise to see more related content from the franchise....

Forza Horizon 4 doesn’t officially launch until October 2, but players who dropped some extra cash on the Ultimate Edition have the chance to play early. This bonus perk was activated as of September 28. Thus, UE players have a chance to increase their rank ahead of the influx of general players. In addition to early access, the Ultimate Edition includes several pieces of additional content: Forza Horizon 4 Car Pass – This perk gives players access to all DLC cars as they’re released....

A new and free update for Chorus will add ray tracing to the PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions of the game. “A new ray-tracing mode has been added for players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC that adds ray-traced reflections to all materials so that the environment, NPC and ship surfaces reflect light in a more natural and realistic way”, developer DS Fishlabs writes. Meanwhile, those on PC will also see added support for NVIDIA’s DLAA....

Epic Games has given a “MegaGrant” to Ukrainian studio Frogwares, to help the company relocate and maintain financial stability. Frogwares spoke about receiving the grant in a blog post (via Eurogamer), saying: “As of right now in Ukraine, the war still keeps going. During this time, we as a studio need to feel strong, maintain a positive mindset, and do everything we can to keep the business operating while also providing our team with the support that they require....

Fruit Ninja Kinect 2 will launch on Xbox One on March 18, Halfbrick and developer Hibernum Creations have announced. The game features five new game modes, four-person multiplayer, a new progression system and an expanded line-up of characters. Each game mode takes place at the Blueberry Moon festival and is presented by one of the new Fruit Ninja team members – Katsuro, Mari, Han and Nobu. “This is the most satisfying, complete, and accessible party game ever created,” said Shainiel Deo, chief executive at Halfbrick Studios....

When most gamers think of Microsoft, their thoughts turn to the Xbox line of consoles, or perhaps to Microsoft computer products. It is worth remembering that Microsoft is a company with more stakes than just the gaming industry; it is a major technology company that deals with tech and other tech companies in many fields. It is the company’s dealings with other companies that is leading to an investigation. The FTC is launching an investigation that will give close scrutiny to Microsoft....

I don’t know about you, but I had a blast quite literally with last week’s free game on the Epic Games Store. Epic offered up the 2017 release Star Wars Battlefront 2, which allowed for some sweet space warfare on Battlefield-sized levels. This week somewhat continues in that vein with a free RTS title called Galactic Civilizations III. You have from now through January 28 at 11 AM ET to claim this game, so don’t dawdle....

Most PC users would tell you that news of Microsoft finally calling time on its terrible Games for Windows Live experiment is broadly good. Having a united profile that you could use on Xbox and PC was all well and good in theory, but the reality was a mess of lost saves, endless update cycles and a general lack of care at providing the basics of a solid, digital service....

It was a big deal when Sony began porting some of its exclusive PlayStation games to PC. As the company puts out some of the highest-budget, best-made games around, the possibilities were very promising. Though when it came time to release the first couple of games outside the PlayStation brand, we got a couple of somewhat bland open-world games instead of anything that really showed the true potential of the surprising development....

Almost three months after the games were released, players have discovered Pokémon Sword & Shield’s case has a really cool interactive feature. The age of physical media is coming to an end. Chances are it will never disappear completely, but more and more people are opting to buy digital versions of music, movies, and video games. It grants them instant access to that media on the majority of occasions and is one less thing cluttering up shelves and boxes in your home....

This review contains spoilers. 5.2 Trespassers Gotham: It’s like Game Of Thrones without dragons! Not really (if it was. Barbara would totes have dragons), but let’s give Gotham credit for creating this fiefdom-like struggle for the suddenly very medieval modern city. The No Man’s Land status quo of Gotham is one hell of a story engine that could add some great dénouements to the multi-season members of the huge cast. It allows for the final season to be so much more than a ‘baddie of the week’ type of deal and truly could turn the final season into a crazy ensemble piece....

Information from The NPD Group reveals that the best selling video game of the last decade (at least in the United States) was Grand Theft Auto 5. For those curious, here’s how the full rankings break down: It’s not surprising to hear that Grand Theft Auto 5 is the best-selling game of the decade. Not only is the Grand Theft Auto franchise a sales monster, but GTA 5 is a genuinely exceptional game that benefited greatly (especially in terms of sales) from Rockstar’s commitment to its online component....

Traditionally, Grand Theft Auto: Online has been seen as the multiplayer sibling to main game Grand Theft Auto V, but following the recent launch of The Cayo Perico Heist, it sounds like developer Rockstar Games intend to make more content that solo players can take on in the sandbox going forward. In a recent interview with GQ Magazine, design director Scott Butchard spoke on ensuring that the new content, which sees players undetake a heist set on a exclusive paradise island, was playable for both solo players and those taking it on in a team, saying “It’s something we’re keen to carry forward....

It’s just been revealed that Hello Neighbor 2 is launching at the end of the year on Dec. 6, and tinyBuild Games is building a bit of extra hype for the game by opening up pre-orders along with beta access. Those who choose to pre-order either the Standard or Deluxe version of the game will be granted immediate access to the beta. The Standard Edition provides beta access and the full game on launch, while the Deluxe Edition comes with beta access along with five days of early access and three DLC on launch....

Ahead of Gamescom, GIANTS Software has pulled the veil back on an exciting new tidbit about the upcoming Farming Simulator 19: the new European map. Named Felsbrunn, this new map is set in a tranquil, mountainous region at the edge of the Alps. The beauty of the new map appears to have been too much for just a simple screenshot reveal, as GIANTS has dropped an entire in-game trailer showing off the new locale:...

Hitman 3 has finally released and it is way better than the previous two titles. There are plenty of new locations to explore and weapons to use and target to kill. However, there are certain locations in Hitman 3 where players are not allowed to carry illegal items. If you don’t follow the rules and caught carrying illegal items in Hitman 3 then Agent 47 will find himself in trouble....

The second week of Fortnite’s Deadpool challenges have landed. Here’s what they are and how to complete them. Fortnite’s Season 2 teasers pointed to gold being the focus of what was coming next. It turns out the slogan for this season is “Top Secret,” although one of the bosses added to the game, Midas, is also made of gold, so there’s that. The launch and Battle Pass trailers then revealed the biggest surprise of all: Deadpool has arrived on Fortnite Island....

Last season’s bounty hunting theme was pretty wild, but Epic Games added even more madness to Fortnite for Season 6. More than a few of the previous season’s mechanics like gold bars, bounty hunting, and NPC vendors are still in the game. Yet now we can encounter and tame animals and even craft weapons with specific stats. The island itself has received plenty of changes as well, with new points of interest, remixes of a few other popular past locations, and some strange new spire towers that can propel players across the map....

A big argument that has been prominent in Epic’s Fortnite battle royale pertains to the use of keyboard and mouse against controller. This has mainly stemmed from the differences between aim assist, movement, and more. In fact, it is quite a common debate surrounding cross-platform games. However, a bug involving the Fortnite inventory has been impacting controller players more frequently. When a player opens up their inventory, the game is meant to take them to the first slot....