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PS5 Will Reveal the Most Played Games with Steam-Like Player Numbers
Sony is beta testing a new PlayStation 5 widget that will display weekly player numbers for the top ten games in a user's region, similar to Steam's concurrent player data. While not identical to concurrent player counts, this feature aims to provide more insight into the PS5 ecosystem. The widget also includes a toggle for tracking sudden surges in game activity.
Tracer butt investigation follows Overwatch into Fortnite 10 years later, even after Jeff Kaplan said Blizzard…
A decade-old controversy surrounding Tracer's character model in Overwatch has resurfaced following the character's inclusion in Fortnite. This discussion reignites debates about character design, fan service, and developer intent, with former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan previously addressing and debunking myths about the pose change.
Sony Surprise Drops New Feature via May 2026 Beta Update
Sony has introduced a new 'Community Activity' widget to the PlayStation 5 via a beta update, which displays the most popular games and modes in a user's region. While the feature is currently in beta and its usefulness is questioned compared to PlayStation 4's social offerings, it may see a full rollout in the coming months.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
A gameplay trailer has been released for a collaboration between Fortnite and Overwatch, titled 'Answer the Call'. This trailer is part of Chapter 7 Season 2, Act III, showcasing the crossover content.
It took a while, but Overwatch's iconic heroes have finally been bitten by the collab slop curse
Overwatch has entered into a collaboration with Fortnite, allowing iconic heroes like Mercy, Genji, D.Va, and Tracer to be featured as in-game skins. This move marks a significant shift for Blizzard's live service title, which previously kept its characters exclusive. The article critiques the trend of character collaborations, suggesting it dilutes the original identity of game universes and turns beloved characters into generic cosmetic items.
EsDeeKid Joins Fortnite Icon Series With New Skins, Emotes and Jam Tracks | Invision Game Community
Epic Games has announced that UK rap artist EsDeeKid is joining Fortnite's Icon Series on May 15th. The collaboration includes new outfits, accessories, jam tracks, and an exclusive emote, all inspired by the artist's music and style. These cosmetic items will be available in the Item Shop until May 25th.
The Epic Games Store MEGA Sale 2026 Is Now Live With Huge Discounts, Free Games and Fortnite Rewards |
The Epic Games Store MEGA Sale 2026 is now live, offering discounts up to 75% on hundreds of PC and mobile titles until June 11th. The sale also features weekly free games and bonus in-game rewards for select titles, including Fortnite cosmetic items with purchases like Super Meat Boy 3D.
Fortnite’s Zero Build changes make it feel like a whole new mode, and not just a BR variant
Fortnite's Zero Build mode has received substantial changes in its latest update, making it feel like a distinct experience rather than just a variant of the battle royale. New features include Pocket Items with unlimited utility usage on a cooldown, the ability to redeploy or cut gliders, and the removal of fall damage as a lethal mechanic. The update also reintroduces unlimited stamina while holding the pickaxe, a change highly praised by the author.
Mobile gaming has a new, and growing, measurement problem | Opinion
The mobile gaming industry faces a growing measurement problem as companies increasingly bypass app stores for direct-to-consumer web stores. This shift, driven by reduced platform fees and regulatory changes, makes it difficult to accurately track revenue and market performance. Companies like Apple and Google are adapting their fee structures, but the lack of reliable data across all channels hinders strategic decision-making and marketing campaign evaluation.
Fortnite Nerfs Lethal Fall Damage in Big Gameplay Shakeup as Overwatch Update Arrives
Fortnite has received a significant gameplay update, particularly impacting its Zero Build mode, which includes the addition of Overwatch characters like Tracer and Genji. This shakeup also features a major adjustment to lethal fall damage within the game.
Fortnite's most embarrassing cause of death has been removed, but Epic Games has managed to balance it shockingly…
Epic Games has removed instant death from fall damage in Fortnite's Battle Royale and Zero Build modes. Instead of dying immediately, players will enter a 'splat' animation, have their health and shields fully drained, and be left with 1 HP, effectively making falling as dangerous as before but with a delay.
When does Overwatch come to Fortnite?
A collaboration between Fortnite and Overwatch is set to launch on May 14, 2026, introducing Overwatch-themed landmarks, characters, and gameplay mechanics. Players will be able to recruit allies like Genji and D.Va, and new weapons from Overwatch will be added to the loot pool. A new Payload gameplay mechanic will also be unlocked through in-game events.
Games Inbox: Are 3D platformers a dead genre?
This collection of reader letters discusses the perceived decline of 3D platformers, the controversy surrounding game reviews and developer apologies, and the high price of upcoming games like Grand Theft Auto 6. Other topics include the financial struggles of Sony's acquisition of Bungie and the increasing time it takes to develop games.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
The article highlights various gaming crossovers and collaborations, including a NieR Orchestra Concert trailer with a US tour announced, a collaboration between Happy Lemon and Arknights: Endfield, and a Bob Ross Games launch within Fortnite. It also briefly mentions new stars.
Fortnite gets Overwatch skins tomorrow
Fortnite is adding character skins from Overwatch, including Mercy, D.Va, Tracer, and Genji. These cosmetic items will be available in the game starting tomorrow.
Fortnite x Overwatch collab features Mercy, D.Va, Tracer & Genji
Fortnite is collaborating with Overwatch, introducing skins for popular heroes Mercy, D.Va, Tracer, and Genji. This crossover brings characters from Blizzard's shooter into Epic Games' battle royale, with the new content arriving with Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Act 3.
The Fortnite Overwatch collab is playing it safe, but at least it's finally real
Fortnite has officially revealed its collaboration with Overwatch, featuring Tracer, Mercy, D.Va, and Genji as new characters. The crossover, part of Overwatch's tenth-anniversary celebrations, introduces these iconic heroes into Fortnite's battle royale mode. While the collaboration leans on familiar characters and catchphrases, it also includes new skins, emotes, weapons, and potentially NPCs, launching on May 14 as part of Chapter 7 Season 2 Act 3.
Why 2026 is the Year We Stop Playing and Start Solving - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
The gaming industry is shifting from simple "match-three" mechanics towards more complex puzzle-solving experiences, a trend expected to accelerate in 2026. Games like Baba Is You and The Witness exemplify this by valuing player discovery and offering unique feedback loops. This 'thinky' movement is gaining mainstream traction, driven by a desire for intentionality and cognitive satisfaction, and is even influencing scientific research into human creativity and AI.
Several Overwatch heroes are about to hit Fortnite
Epic Games is reportedly adding several Overwatch heroes to Fortnite, potentially as part of Overwatch's 10th anniversary. This crossover event seems to be a more significant celebration than what Blizzard has planned for the anniversary.
Fortnite Is Bringing 4 Iconic Overwatch Heroes To Battle Island This Week
Fortnite is collaborating with Overwatch to bring four iconic heroes - Tracer, Mercy, D.Va, and Genji - to Battle Island starting this week. The crossover will include elements from Overwatch maps, such as King's Row, integrated into Fortnite's environment. While character skins and map elements are confirmed, it remains to be seen if the heroes' abilities will be fully playable in-game.
