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Falling in line with the alternating hidden banner/hidden battle star pattern established back in season 6 of Fortnite, players can now get another cosmetic banner for their locker in season 8 week 4. This will require players to complete all season 8 week 4 challenges, however, which includes landing in various locations, using the new baller vehicle, and outlasting a certain amount of opponents. Per usual, a hint at the location of this Fortnite hidden banner has also been revealed in the season 8 week 4 loading screen....

Fortnite is confusing everyone again. Back during Season 3, spectators theorized about what the mysterious comets would mean for Season 4, only to be left scratching their heads when the theme for Season 4 turned out to be superheroes. Today, a leaked loading screen further complicates the situation by suggesting the whole superhero theme was merely part of an elaborate movie plot. When comets began appearing in the sky above Fortnite’s map, and then subsequently falling and crashing into various locations, speculation over Season 4’s potential theme quickly began to circulate around the web....

Stream sniping is a somewhat common problem in the world of video game streaming, as recording oneself playing video games means showing off one’s location in-game to the entire world. For the uninitiated, stream sniping is when players use a streamer’s stream to find their exact location, and use that to their advantage to get a cheap kill. It’s something that Fortnite player Ninja deals with often, even during his special New Year’s Eve stream, but luckily for the popular streamer, this stream sniping attempt failed miserably....

This past weekend, Epic Games held the Fortnite World Cup, an event that drew large crowds of fans to New York City in order to watch pros compete for the top spot. The winner, a 16-year-old pro named Bugha, took home the trophy and $3 million in prize money. This apparently caught the attention of Fox News correspondent Dana Perino, who recently invited esports consultant Rod Breslau onto her show to discuss the event and ask some questions about the nature of esports....

For those of you who haven’t collapsed from the Black Friday madness (or bought most of your discounted items online) we thank you for joining us again this week for the Game Ranter Banter. While Black Friday is one of the topics this week, we’ll also be discussing the Call of Juarez reboot, possible Wii U launch titles, the review bombing of Jurassic Park: The Game and. Keep reading and feel free to share your thoughts!...

The final gaming expo of the summer is finally here. Gamescom 2021 will bring us the latest and greatest from many of the industry’s top studios and publishers, including Xbox, PlayStation, Ubisoft, and Electronic Arts. You can expect brand-new trailers, first look gameplay footage, and even a few surprise reveals. Here is everything you need to know about Gamescom 2021: Gamescom 2021 Schedule: Dates and Times Gamescom 2021 will run from Aug....

Our quick take Garmin Varia RTL515 radar tail light - 4.5 / 5 Design & Mount Syncs with Garmin Connect / Garmin Edge computers / Varia mobile app (iOS & Android) Mount: Garmin twist-lock mount (adaptors included) Dimensions: 98.6 x 19.7 x 39.6mm / Weight: 71g ANT+ & Bluetooth connectivity IPX7 weather-resistant design Performance Radar: 140m range & 220 degree field of view Modes: Solid, Peloton, Night Flash, Day Flash Maximum lumens: 65 (in Day Flash mode) Minimum lumens: 8 (in Peloton mode) Up to 16 hours battery life Micro-USB recharging To recap Your eyes and ears are one thing, but adding radar to your cycles adds a layer of safety that’s very useful and, in the case of the RTL515, is expertly integrated into your Garmin setup....

The prequel to the popular third-person shooter franchise Gears of War, Gears Tactics is a turn-based strategy game that is a diversion from the traditional norms of the genre. It looks great, and the layout gives it the feel of a core Gears of War game despite being a strategy game. Gears Tactics is a great way for many fans of the Gears of War series to get into the turn-based strategy genre if they haven’t already....

The Gears of War series has long been one of the backbone franchises for Microsoft. The gritty third-person shooty is known for its strong campaigns and fun multiplayer experiences. However, with Gears Tactics, Microsoft is looking to shift things up by looking to the turn-based tactics genre. This foray into a completely different genre isn’t the first time Microsft has tinkered with the Gears franchise, as Gears of War Pop was surprisingly revealed for mobile....

As far as digital tours to the orient go, Genshin Impact’s Liyue is a stunning destination. In stark contrast to Mondstadt’s western architecture and culture, it boasts a lovely change of scenery with its sunny eastern themes and misty, enchanting locales. That’s why seeing it for the first time in-game is a delightful experience, especially once you notice just how large the whole nation is. With how busy Liyue city can be in regards to questlines and activities, many players tend to run around paying no heed to the place’s inherent culture and bright history....

Windwheel Aster is an important material in Genshin Impact and is required to ascend a variety of characters. Unlike some ascension materials, however, Windwheel Aster is fairly easy to find out in the wild. It’s said to grow best in windy locations – which happens to be a large portion of Teyvat. If you’re looking to pick up a few Windwheel Asters in Genshin Impact, here’s what you need to know before heading out on your farming expedition....

Since its release, Ghost of Tsushima has received rave reviews from critics and gamers alike. Even industry professionals are praising the final PS4 exclusive. Most recently, the Yakuza franchise’s executive director discussed Ghost of Tsushima’s global success and the ways it paid homage and successfully adapted samurai cinema and its Japanese influences for players. In a Sega Q&A livestream on July 28, Sega’s Toshihiro Nagoshi praised the game. Acknowledging Ghost of Tsushima’s instant popularity in Japan, Nagoshi claimed that Sucker Punch had “beat” him and Japan in terms of the game’s success....

The GLAAD Awards often serve as a reminder for how limited LGBT representation in gaming really is. There’s plenty of talk about games becoming more representative, and a lot of controversy around ‘politics in gaming’, but the reality is most games don’t feature any LGBT representation at all. If you include a gay relationship in any way, no matter how minor, you’ll probably make the cut - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Hades prove that this year....

Gloria from Pokemon Sword & Shield will be voiced in Pokemon Masters, but she lacks the Scottish accent that many fans imagined her using in conversation. Pokemon Sword & Shield is set in the Galar region. The Art Director of Pokemon Sword & Shield confirmed that the Galar region is based on the United Kingdom. The map of the Galar region is basically an upside-down version of the UK map, with the London equivalent (Wyndon) being in the far north....

Whether battling gods on Mount Olympus or facing them in the cold and unforgiving Norse lands, the God of War franchise has given players plenty of enemies to take out. That diversity in enemy types is a big part of way the series has become so successful for the PlayStation brand. The 2018 release of God of War continued this trend, taking players from the classic Greek world and instead showing players an older Kratos living inside a world intertwined with Norse Mythology....

The sequel to 2018’s God of War was announced in September, and unlike most sequels, the events of the next game have already likely been lain bare for keen-eyed fans. The title will very likely follow the events of Ragnarok, the death of the Norse gods, and the role that Kratos and his son Atreus – revealed to be Loki – have to play in the Norse apocalypse. Many of the details of Ragnarok as it will appear in the sequel to God of War were mentioned by Mimir in the last game, as well as prophesized on the Jotunheim mural towards the end of the story....

Five Nights at Freddy’s is a bona fide phenomenon. The first game hasn’t even been out for a year, yet it already has two sequels, with a fourth game, Five Night’s at Freddy’s 4: The Final Chapter, on the way this Halloween. People are noticing, too. The indie horror series’ popularity caught the attention Warner Bros., who recently picked up the rights to a movie based on the franchise. The Warner Bros....

The city of Ishgard is one of the most beloved locations in Final Fantasy 14. Although it was not initially open to players during A Realm Reborn, it became a major hub area during Heavensward and many of the most important story elements during the expansion took place in Ishgard. The city-state and its surrounding regions have a rich history, both ancient and recent. From the millennia-long dragonsong war to recent attempts to adapt to changes brought on by the calamity, Ishgard is an intriguing place to explore and much of the story and lore involves how the people of Ishgard interact with their neighbors in the sky....

A Final Fantasy 7 Remake announcement is coming this weekend. As for what that announcement might be is currently anyone’s guess. Remakes and remasters have been big business in video games for a while now. However, Square Enix took that corner of the industry to the next level in 2020 via the release of Final Fantasy 7 Remake. A stunning reimagined version of the original PS1 game that was in the running to be named Game of the Year....

Spoilers For Final Fantasy VII Remake Ahead! Fans have wondered whether Square Enix was misleading consumers by using the Final Fantasy VII Remake name without putting a “Part 1” or similar subtitle on the end. The game only covers the Midgar portion of Final Fantasy VII, so fans might be misled into thinking that Final Fantasy VII Remake covered the entire game. It turns out that the big end twist of Final Fantasy VII Remake explains the name....