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Viture’s New Luma XR Glasses Just Got A Prime Day Price CutViture's Luma XR augmented reality glasses are available at a discounted price during Amazon's Prime Day sale, with models reduced by $100 or more. These glasses offer a virtual cinema-sized display for gaming and media consumption, with various models featuring different brightness levels and tracking capabilities. Bundles include a free 8BitDo controller, and accessories like a Pro Neckband and Pro Mobile Dock are also available.
Samsung SSD Prime Day Deals: Save On Portable And Internal StorageSamsung is offering significant discounts on its SSDs during Prime Day, including the 990 Pro 2TB internal SSD for $370 and the 9100 Pro 2TB PCIe 5.0 SSD for $350. Portable T9 SSDs and microSD Express cards for handhelds are also on sale.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says new multiplayer games flop because everyone's "already formed solid human networks in Fortnite, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, and Apex Legends"Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney believes new multiplayer games are failing because players are too entrenched in established titles like Fortnite, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, and Apex Legends. He states that it's nearly impossible to migrate entire friend groups to new games, making only massive hits capable of community migration successful. Sweeney also cited other factors like exorbitant budgets and long development cycles contributing to game failures.- Supergirl’s Milly Alcock Reacts To Seeing Her Fortnite SkinEpic Games is bringing Milly Alcock's Supergirl character, along with her dog Krypto, to Fortnite as part of a collaboration with DC Comics and Warner Bros. Alcock shared her excitement and humorous requests for players using her in-game skin. The Supergirl outfit arrives in Fortnite shortly before her movie's release, and the article also mentions the return of The Simpsons content to the game later this year.
- Fortnite's Popular Pokémon-Like Sprites Are Fueling a Player Surge — and 5 More Species Get Added This WeekFortnite's battle royale mode is experiencing a surge in players due to its popular Pokémon-like Sprites feature. Five new species have been added this week, further fueling player engagement with this creature collection aspect.
- All new Sprites in the Fortnite Gone Wild event and how they workThis guide details the new Sprites introduced in the Fortnite Gone Wild event and explains their in-game functionality. The article focuses on how these new elements impact gameplay within Fortnite.
- Fortnite OG season 9 release countdown: Exact start time and dateEpic Games is preparing to launch a new season for Fortnite, referred to as 'Fortnite OG season 9'. The article serves as a countdown, indicating an upcoming release with specific start times and dates.
Fortnite is getting five new Sprites this week after Gummy Zero Point madnessEpic Games is adding five new Sprites to Fortnite on June 25 as part of the Fortnite's Gone Wild event. These new Sprites include variants based on Fishstick, a Boss, Football, a "Reaper" Sprite, and a John Wick-themed critter. This update follows a special event where 1.2 million players participated in "Gummy Power Hour" to obtain special Gummy variants of existing Sprites.- Where to find the Olivia Rodrigo Easter egg in FortniteThis guide details how to find the Olivia Rodrigo Easter egg within the game Fortnite. The article provides instructions for locating this specific in-game collectible.
After Years of Live-Service Chasing, Single-Player Games Are Winning AgainThe article discusses the shift in the gaming industry from a strong focus on live-service games back towards single-player experiences. While live-service games can be highly lucrative, many publishers struggled to implement them successfully, leading to a resurgence in demand for complete, finished single-player titles. This trend is evident in recent showcases from Sony and Xbox, which highlight promising single-player games as key platform definers.- Fortnite Gone Wild event dates, new Sprites, and moreThe Fortnite Gone Wild event is set to begin, introducing new Sprites and other content. Further details regarding the event's specific dates and features are expected.
- Fortnite Gummy Hour timings and all boosters explainedThis article explains the timings and available boosters for the Gummy Hour in-game event in Fortnite. It serves as a guide for players looking to participate effectively in this limited-time event.
- Evening MultiplexTrailers have been released for The Division 2: Into the Dark, featuring a narrative cinematic, and for the Dr. STONE x Crunchyroll Anime Island Official Fortnite Watch Party. The article also mentions content creator videos.
Fortnite OG Season 9: Start Time, OG Pass, Live Events, And Map ChangesFortnite OG Season 9 is set to launch on June 25, bringing back the sci-fi makeover from the original Season 9. The update will include a new OG Pass with remixed skins, a live event called The Final Showdown featuring Mecha Team Leader and The Devourer, and map changes like New Tilted and Mega Mall. The season will also reintroduce various weapons and items from that era, including the Combat Shotgun and Storm Flip.
Unreal Engine 6 Expands Multiverse, Enables Fortnite Skin Transfers Across Games, Epic AnnouncesEpic Games has announced Unreal Engine 6, set for Early Access in late 2027 and full release by 2028-2029. This major update introduces cross-game cosmetic interoperability, starting with Fortnite, allowing players to transfer digital items between different games. The engine also integrates AI tools and Verse, a programming language for online worlds, aiming to foster a unified gaming experience and honor player investments.
Epic Games doubles down on Unreal Engine AI integration, as Fortnite tools jeopardize Vampire Survivors collabEpic Games is significantly integrating Artificial Intelligence into Unreal Engine, aiming to streamline content creation and boost iteration for developers. This push towards generative AI and LLMs has led to concerns, notably from Vampire Survivors developer Poncle, who is reviewing their collaboration with Fortnite due to Epic's extensive use of AI in asset creation.
Vampire Survivors devs are rethinking their Fortnite collabThe developers of Vampire Survivors, Poncle, are reconsidering their collaboration with Fortnite due to Epic Games' increasing integration of generative AI tools. Despite Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney's past comments on AI tags, the company is now promoting generative AI for game asset creation within Unreal Engine. Poncle has publicly stated they are reviewing the partnership, indicating a potential halt if Epic Games continues down this path.
Epic's plans for their big store revamp over the next year sound like they'll at long last meet the bare minimumEpic Games has revealed plans for significant improvements to the Epic Games Store over the next year, addressing long-standing criticisms about its lack of basic features. Upcoming additions include patch notes, improved navigation, user reviews, and personalized homepages. The company also mentioned generative AI integration in Unreal Engine 6, though this was met with skepticism.
Unreal Engine 5.8 Rendering Could Enhance Switch 2 Games - NintendoFuseEpic Games has released Unreal Engine 5.8, introducing features like Mesh Terrain and Lumen Lite global illumination, which could significantly improve performance for Nintendo Switch 2 games. This update is particularly beneficial for titles utilizing UE5, potentially enhancing visual quality and frame rates on the upcoming console. Epic Games is now shifting focus to Unreal Engine 6.- Vampire Survivors dev may nix Fortnite collab in light of Epic’s ‘central role’ stance on AI in game devThe developer of Vampire Survivors is considering canceling a potential collaboration with Fortnite due to Epic Games' stance on the central role of AI in game development. This decision stems from disagreements over Epic's policies regarding artificial intelligence integration in the industry.