Back in October 2019, Fortnite did something unprecedented; they completely shut down their game for days, leaving players with a lot of questions and an internet filled with Fortnite Black Hole memes. It looks like they may be gearing up to do it again soon as some Doomsday devices have been leaked for the Battle Royale. The Fortnite of pre-black hole, or Chapter 1, was a completely different map then what players would see logging in today....
Fortnite’s wildly popular limited-time mode featuring Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet ends tomorrow, meaning players have less than 24 hours play as the Mad Titan. Thanos is almost done with this world. He arrived in spectacular fashion in Fortnite’s universe just a week ago on May 8th, but with his work done, he’s already planning his escape. Apparently, players will no longer be able to join the “Infinity Gauntlet Limited Time Mashup” mode starting tomorrow....
During its run, Fortnite has vaulted a number of weapons (which means they are no longer loot items in the battle royale mode). As of early January 2019, there have been several items, weapons, and traps join those ranks, with 2019 seemingly on a cleaning spree. The latest 4 weapons to be vaulted may also be somewhat confusing to some, as they are more garden variety than most that typically end up vaulted....
Game Ranter Banter: Saints Row 3, Resident Evil 6, Diablo 3 & Max Payne 3 Typically, I like to start off these posts with something relevant to gamers, before segueing into a random joke that refers to the Game Ranter Banter. Sadly, my creative juices have been drained this week. Video games. This week our writers will discuss the GenkiBowl DLC for Saints Row: The Third, Capcom’s desire to get Call of Duty fans to play Resident Evil 6, the legnthy development cycle of Diablo 3, and Max Payne 3’s place in modern shooters and the controversial Game of the Year Edition....
Video game aficionados everywhere are on the hunt for their next-gen consoles, if any retailers will allow it. The farce that was “launch day” for Sony’s PS5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X brought uncertainty to customers who had pre-ordered, and extreme anxiety to those who didn’t manage to bag an order. However, as a glimmer of hope shone from GameFly headquarters, there was a catch involved in obtaining the holy grail....
Ghost Of Tsushima is one of the biggest games of the summer and has received a lot of fanfare for its open-world samurai shenanigans. It might not be your cup of tea if you’re tired of the standard AAA game formula, but those who just wanted to ride a horse and stab things have certainly gotten some considerable bang for their buck. Tsushima is also one of the last PS4 exclusives as we race toward the next generation of consoles....
Our quick take Garmin Forerunner 945 - 5.0 / 5 Design 1.2-inch transflective display 47mm case, 13.7mm thick 22mm ichangeable straps Waterproof to 50 metres Weight: 50g Features Full colour maps Pulse oximeter sensor PacePro pacing strategies New training features Downloadable training plans Garmin Coach support Training Load Focus Smart features & Connect IQ Garmin Pay Connect IQ support Garmin Connect Works with Android and iOS Compatible with Strava Battery life Up to 2 weeks in smartwatch mode Up to 36 hours in GPS mode To recap Garmin brings big features including music, payments and maps, all while still delivering big battery life and rich sports tracking to help make the 945 one of its best sports watches yet....
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Our quick take Garmin Vivosport - 4.0 / 5 Design & Display Dimensions: 21mm wide by 10.9mm thick Circumference: 122-188mm (large) / 148-215mm (small) Display size: 9.7 x 19.3mm / 72 x 144 pixels resolution Weight: 27g (large) / 24.1g (small) 5ATM water resistance (to 50m) Best fitness trackers: The top activity bands to buy today Fitness Features Tracks: Steps, Calories, Floors Climbed, Distance, Intensity Minutes, Sleep Exercise: Walk, Run, Cycle, Strength Training, Cardio Training, Aerobic Bluetooth Smart and ANT+ connectivity Garmin Elevate heart-rate monitor GPS, Altimeter, Accelerometer VO2 Max (blood oxygen) Performance Up to 8 hours non-stop GPS tracking for exercise Smart notifications (iOS & Android app) To recap It might not be brand new, but this capable fitness tracker can integrate into your daily life and record your exercise routines too....
Genshin Impact players have been getting a bunch of news about updates lately, and they can look forward to a pretty big new expansion at the end of this year. Although players already have a sizable open world to play in, a December Genshin Impact update will bring a map expansion so players have even more space to explore and fight. Although Genshin Impact has been out for only a couple of weeks, it’s already proven to be very popular as players explore, collect items, and fight in the world of Treyvat....
As the McDonald’s Pokemon tie-ins draw to a close in North America, another popular game, Genshin Impact, started a KFC promotional tie-in in China. Much like the swarms of Pokemon fans that engulfed McDonald’s locations when the Happy Meal Pokemon cards were announced on this side of the Pacific, Genshin Impact fans have formed enormous lines at KFC locations across China where they hope to get their hands on playable character pins....
A number of quality indie titles are now up to 50% off on the North American Nintendo eShop, as part of the Annapurna Interactive Publisher sale. Annapurna Interactive is a video game publisher that has been active since the end of 2016. The company’s games have included plenty of bizarre, but heart-warming titles that have gone on to win multiple awards. Annapurna has also published older indie gaming titles on modern platforms, such as the Nintendo Switch/iOS versions of Gone Home....
Ghost of Tsushima has been one of the most anticipated games of the year, and unsurprisingly it appears to have made a big impact. The feudal Japan-inspired Ghost of Tsushima has been a critical hit and early signs suggest that it has performed positively commercially as well. The game has also managed to use its setting and inspiration to form impressive relationships that have only increased the appeal of the game....
Netflix’s GLOW has become the latest series to be canceled due to the production shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The wrestling dramedy series, which tells the story of struggling actress Ruth Wilder’s (Alison Brie) pursuit of superstardom in the world of women’s pro wrestling, had already been renewed for a fourth and final season in August 2019. Production on the fourth season of GLOW had already been underway for three weeks when the pandemic prompted Netflix to suspend filming in March....
The new God Eater 3 port for the Nintendo Switch by developer Marvelous is an excellent example of how to move a game from the PC and console over to lesser powered hardware while improving upon the originals in some ways. Players may have found a new primary way to play God Eater 3, instead of either PC and PS4, thanks to these new improvements and the inherent mobility of the Nintendo Switch....
Goldeneye 007 was released in 1997 and for many players, it was a game-changer. The game managed to combine an espionage plot with fantastic first-person shooting mechanics and as a result, the title is still regarded as a classic twenty-three years after its initial release. Due to the game’s reputation as one of the most innovative first-person shooters, many fans have paid homage to the title and even tried to recreate it with contemporary graphics....
Google begins to tease its Pixel 4a smartphone with a new page on its online store. The upcoming phone is rumored to be cheaper than the iPhone SE, the more budget-friendly iPhone that Apple released back in April. Fans of Google’s smartphones can now head to the company’s official online store to find a quirky new teaser for the Pixel 4a. While the page loads using lorem ipsum, the Latin filler text often used on in development sites, fans can click the redacted black bars at the top to “unlock” the page....
In an unprecedented occurrence, Final Fantasy 14’s popularity surge has caused digital copies of the game to be sold out. You read that right, the digital version of the game is currently sold out on the Square Enix storefront. As pointed out by SkillUpYT, “Final Fantasy XIV has had such an upsurge in popularity that the game is sold out on the Square Enix storefront so you cannot buy a digital copy and you cannot create new characters on NA servers....
Before reading on, know that there will be some massive spoilers for both the original Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VII Remake. The foreshadowing mentioned below either happens late in the game or references events from later in the original 1997 game. For those who have completed both, the following ten entries will hopefully shine a light on one of the most divisive and confusing endings of a AAA video game since Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain....
While Fire Emblem Engage adds a few fascinating wrinkles to the franchise formula, it’s really a pretty traditional Fire Emblem experience in a lot of the best ways. Among other things, that means the game features a massive cast of characters that you can recruit to join your party. That mechanic is already causing a bit of anxiety among Fire Emblem fans. After all, what’s worse (relatively speaking) than the idea that you could have added a powerful new character to your party and missed the chance to do so?...
