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Ben Affleck Says He Gets Into Arguments With Kids in Fortnite, His New Movie Took Inspiration from Game's Skins
Actor Ben Affleck revealed that he plays shooter games like Fortnite and sometimes engages in arguments with younger players in voice chat. His new movie drew inspiration from the game's cosmetic skins.
Ben Affleck Has Some Strong Opinions About Fortnite Skins And How Hard The Game Is For Him
Actor Ben Affleck shared his strong opinions on Fortnite, finding the game difficult and expressing shock at the high cost of in-game skins. He recounted an anecdote where 12-year-olds mocked him after defeating him in the game. Affleck also mentioned his preference for Valorant and his past experience with Battlefield 3.
Fortnite’s new Hollow Knight cosmetics cost more than the actual game
Fortnite's new Hollow Knight cosmetic bundle is facing criticism from fans for its high price, costing more than the base game itself. The bundle, which includes a sidekick, backbling, and pickaxe, is priced at 2,000 V-Bucks, equivalent to approximately £17.49, while Hollow Knight is available for £10-£12. This pricing strategy, coupled with a limited-time availability, has led to accusations of greed directed at Epic Games.
Crowning the best FPS mode of all time through 1v1 combat (ROUND 2)
PC Gamer's FPS column, FOV 90, is conducting a community tournament to determine the greatest FPS mode of all time. Round 1 saw 16 modes compete in 1v1 matchups, with winners like Team Deathmatch, Battle Royale, Conquest, Bomb Defusal, Payload, Infection, Capture the Flag, and Attack & Defend advancing. Round 2 voting is now open, pitting these winners against each other.
Ex-PlayStation lead says too many devs are trying to make "the thing that they think is just going to hit"…
Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden believes many AAA developers are too focused on creating guaranteed hits rather than pursuing unique ideas, leading to safe, formulaic games. He criticizes the trend of chasing 'Fortnite money' with failed live service attempts and suggests that while artistic vision needs guidance, publishers are increasingly risk-averse.
Fortnite's Hollow Knight crossover items cost more than Hollow Knight itself – and Silksong, too
The new Fortnite cosmetic bundle featuring Hollow Knight items is priced at 2,000 V-Bucks, costing $22.49, which is more expensive than the base Hollow Knight game ($14.99) and even its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong ($19.99). This pricing strategy is highlighted as brazen and notably higher than the original game, which is frequently on sale.
Evening Reading - October 7, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading from Shacknews covers a variety of gaming news and community highlights. It includes a review of Order of the Sinking Star, news on Skydance merging WB Games and Paramount Games Studio, Google's AI game generation platform Playground, and a gameplay reveal for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. The article also touches on Discord's Halloween ringtone, Fortnite fan art, and mentions classic games like Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Pokemon Emerald, Halo 2, and Star Wars Battlefront 2.
FBI Arrests 29-Year-Old Alabama Man After Epic Reported Fortnite Voice Chat Threats
The FBI arrested a 29-year-old man from Alabama after Epic Games reported threats made over Fortnite's voice chat. The individual was apprehended following the report from the game's developer.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Hub: Override Map, Loot & Battle Pass
This guide covers Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Override, detailing new features like Override Consoles, weapon mythics, and the Sprite Garden loot hacks. It also provides information on the Battle Pass skins available for the season.
The HyperX Cloud III is a superb wired headset, and a no-brainer purchase when discounts are inbound
The HyperX Cloud III wired headset is praised for its superb audio quality, comfortable design for long gaming sessions, and high-quality microphone. Its multi-platform compatibility via 3.5mm, USB-A, and USB-C connections is a significant advantage. While the full price is considered high, the headset is frequently discounted, making it a strong value proposition when found on sale.
Best Fortnite Anime Skins Ranked: From Cel-Shaded Sweats to Transformation Kings
This article ranks the best anime-inspired skins available in Fortnite, evaluating them based on cel-shading quality, ADS visibility, and transformation emotes. It specifically highlights the placement of popular characters like Gojo, Goku, and Asta within the ranking.
5 Best Fortnite Daily Item Shop Trackers
This article ranks the top five Fortnite item shop trackers, including web tools, mobile apps, and Discord bots. It evaluates them based on speed, accuracy, and alert features to help players never miss rare cosmetic item shop resets.
Arc Raiders’ Huge Update Introduces Its Best Gadget Ever
Embark Studios has released a significant update for Arc Raiders, titled 'Frozen Trail,' introducing a new frosty map, a challenging raid-like event, new weapons, an overhauled skill tree, and customization options. The update also adds innovative gadgets like a Tether Launcher and a versatile grappling hook, reinforcing the game's 'tools, not rules' design philosophy and aiming to re-engage players with its co-op experience.
Lenovo's Legion Go S has dropped by 14% this Prime Day, beating the Steam Deck in price and performance
The Lenovo Legion Go S handheld gaming PC, featuring a Ryzen Z2 Go chip, has seen a 14% price drop to $731 during Prime Day, making it a compelling alternative to the Steam Deck. Despite some performance limitations with demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077, its lower cost and competitive performance make it a strong contender, especially compared to the rising prices of other handhelds.
How Many V-Bucks Do You Need in Fortnite?
This guide helps Fortnite players determine how many V-Bucks they need by working backward from their desired purchases, such as the Battle Pass, individual skins, or cosmetic bundles. It provides typical V-Buck costs for various in-game items and suggests budgeting strategies, including reserving 800 V-Bucks for the Battle Pass and treating any excess as spendable for the Item Shop.
Fortnite Black Clover Skins Are Live: Item Shop Prices, Outfits, and Is the Bundle Worth It?
The Fortnite x Black Clover crossover event is now live, featuring new character skins for Asta, Noelle, and Yuno. The article details the V-Buck prices for these outfits and discusses whether the bundle is a worthwhile purchase for players.
Evening Reading - October 6, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including the Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, new Fortnite collaborations from SteelSeries and KontrolFreek, and Aion 2's global launch reaching 400,000 concurrent players. It also touches on GameStop selling refurbished PS5 Pros, Supermassive Games' involvement in a The Conjuring game, and updates for Deadlock City Never Sleeps and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort.
Fortnite, But Make It Hardware – SteelSeries Launches New Gaming Collection
SteelSeries and KontrolFreek have launched a new collection of officially licensed gaming peripherals inspired by Fortnite characters and items. The range includes headsets, earbuds, mice, mousepads, keycaps, and controller accessories, with each physical product coming with a code for an in-game Fortnite item. A dedicated SteelSeries Fortnite island is also available for players to explore the collection within the game.
SteelSeries & KontrolFreek drop Fortnite collab collection of gaming accessories
SteelSeries and KontrolFreek have launched a new collection of Fortnite-themed gaming accessories, including headsets, mice, keycaps, and thumb grips. The collaboration celebrates SteelSeries' 25th anniversary and offers in-game Fortnite content with purchases.
Dead by Daylight's Nier Automata crossover brings 2B to The Fog, and I really hope this heralds a sequel
Dead by Daylight has released a crossover event featuring cosmetic outfits for 2B and A2 from Nier: Automata, alongside an outfit inspired by Emil for The Legion. While the crossover is purely cosmetic, the article speculates that it could herald a new Nier game, given the success of Nier: Automata and the closure of Nier Re[in]carnation.
