Fortnitehas become one of the major names and brands in gaming since its release back in 2017. From humble beginnings as one of the most popular Battle Royale games of that year, to having most of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, DC Universe, and others as playable skins in the game,Fortnitehas become a titan of gaming, though now it seems to be going back to its roots. AsFortnite’sChapter 2 comes to its end, and players welcome Chapter 3 with open arms, Epic Games is looking back not only on all that’s happened in Chapter 2, but going further than that to remind the players of the game’s original skins....

Summary A startling number of layoffs are announced before the first month of the new year has even concluded,Genshin Impact’s fanbase seems particularly perturbed by HoYoVerse’s actions (or inactions) lately, and theUntil Dawnmovie adaptation doesn’t seem to be arriving single-handedly. Today, Game Rant’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered’s developer commentary reveals a character who was originally supposed to be killed,Tekken 8launches as the next monumental landmark in fighting games, and there’s a lot of information to catch up on for anyone diving intoSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueearly next week....

Summary OneFallout 2fan has recently shared an interesting story about how the iconic CRPG ended up including a nod to their father in the form of a humorous tombstone. Their anecdote prompted some otherFalloutfans to share similar experiences about how themselves or their friends or family ended up being featured in the long-running series. Developers have long beenincluding real-world people in their games, whether as nods or tributes. With hundreds of NPCs and points of interest spread across its post-apocalyptic version of the United States,Fallout 2offered Black Isle Studios plenty of opportunities for adding such Easter eggs....

Quick Links ThoughHades 2released into Early Access without a lot of features, the number of bosses in this early version of the game already dwarfs the number in the originalHades. In total, there are eight named bosses, each of which can either be encountered at the end of an area or in mini-boss rooms throughout both the Tartarus and Olympus routes both. These newHades 2bosses are nothing like those in the original game, and even the easiest bosses still require players to pay careful attention for telegraphed attacks and special moves....

Summary Game Rant can exclusively reveal a newStar WarsVintage Collection Jetpack Trooper figure from Hasbro. Inspired byStar Wars Jedi: Survivor, the upcoming collectible is slated to hit the store shelves in late 2024. Hasbro has been making licensedStar Warstoys for over three decades, having initially started the endeavor after its 1991 acquisition of Kenner Products, which held the franchise’s merch rights at the time. One of the many toy lines that the company created over the years isStar Wars: The Vintage Collection, which consists of detailed figures in retro packaging made to mimic the original Kenner Star Wars figurines from the late ’70s and ’80s....

Xbox head Phil Spencer remains confident thatMicrosoft’sAcquisition of Activision-Blizzard will go through. Lawmakers around the world are reviewing Microsoft’s purchase of Activision-Blizzard to determine whether the acquisition would violate antitrust laws, among other concerns over the potential deal. Should the deal go through,Microsoftwould own a number of immensely popular franchises likeCall of Duty,World of Warcraft, andDiablo. The $68.7 billion deal is currently being scrutinized by governing bodies in the United States, the European Union, and the UK, where a regulatory body revealedmostly positive public reactions to Microsoft’s proposed acquisition....

Hideo Kojimais one of the most enigmatic names in the world of gaming. His long and storied career has often seen the director utilize cryptic messages and guerilla marketing tactics to promote his next big title. A recent string of mysterious posts fromHideo Kojimaon his social media accounts may be teasing an upcoming announcement as the gaming industry prepares for its marketing season. Kojima has often been praised as someone who has pushed the video game medium to new heights, specifically withMetal Gear, often considered the first stealth game followed by multiple critically acclaimed sequels....

Summary God of Warhas Kratos going up against creatures both small and gigantic. Fortunately, he often has his son Atreus around to help him out. InGod of War Ragnarok, things are taken a step further, and players are given the chance to control Atreus as a second playable protagonist. It would be possible for Aloy to also have a sidekick in theHorizonfranchise. She has a twin named Beta and, though she is quiet, she has plenty of abilities....

There are numerous landmarks to discover while exploring the open world of thebarren wasteland ofSand Land. One such landmark is the tall hills, which act as a jumping puzzle. The top of these hills holds valuable loot, making it worth climbing when you come across them. However, the first hill you come across may seem impossible to climb, because no matter how hard you try to jump with Beelzebub, you won’t reach the top....

Genshin Impacthas become a sensation at an astonishing speed. Despite being free to play,it has made $100 million dollars in its first two weeksof release. It’s not hard to see why so many people are drawn toGenshinImpact. It features a big world on both mobile and consoles, with a semi-Breath of the Wildlook. It’s not an empty world either, as there are a lot of puzzles and small quests to explore alongside the main story....

It seems the world is ready to embrace a new name in the GPU market onceIntellaunches its first range of discreet graphics cards. WithNvidia recently announcing the RTX 3090 Ti, an even more powerful version of the already beefy RTX 3090, it seems “team blue” may have some catching up to do to best its rivals, but the company seems confident that it will be able to shake things up. With that, it seems the tech industry is one step closer to receiving the first Arc cards....

Summary PlayingNightingalewith friends will provide players the opportunity to use teamwork to overcome certain obstacles, but playing solo is by no means a disadvantage. Because ofNightingale’s highly customizable difficulty settings, the way it balances the challenges in the game to the player’s level, and other features, it’s a game that can just as easily be enjoyed whether players plan to group up with other players or go in alone. Even in its current early access stages,Nightingaleis already quite accessible for solo players....

JUNG_Elulls the audience into a false sense of security with a fantastic futuristic shootout in its first few minutes. It’ll get back to creative combat set pieces by the end, but everything in between is simultaneously extremely heartfelt and deeply cynical. The future imagined in this film is extraordinarily well-realized, and that’s what makes it so gutting. Yeon Sang-ho exploded onto the scene a little over a decade ago with his animated filmsThe King of PigsandThe Fake....