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This Open-World Monster-Taming RPG Wants To Be Your Next Endless Adventure
The open-world monster-taming RPG Tomo: Endless Blue has released a new "director's cut" trailer showcasing more gameplay and music. Developed by Onibi, a studio with veterans from games like Fallguys and Fortnite, the game features procedurally generated voxel worlds, monster-taming, sandbox creativity, and multiplayer exploration. The project has surpassed its Kickstarter goal, with stretch goals including cosmetic hats for player companions.
Bloober Team's Cronos: Lazarus Leaks Ahead of This Week's Showcases
Bloober Team's upcoming content, potentially titled Cronos: Lazarus, has leaked ahead of official announcements. The title appeared in an IGN article, suggesting it could be a new game or DLC for Cronos: The New Dawn. Further details are expected during Summer Game Fest showcases this week.
UK considering banning kids from speaking to strangers in Fortnite and Roblox
The UK government is considering new regulations that could ban children from speaking with strangers on gaming platforms like Fortnite and Roblox as part of a broader social media safety initiative. Online safety minister Kanishka Narayan stated that 'stranger pairing' on gaming platforms is a significant concern. While specific measures are unclear, the proposals aim to protect young people from potential online harms.
Nvidia's working with all the anti-cheat vendors to make competive games work on RTX Spark and WoA… just…
Nvidia is collaborating with anti-cheat vendors to ensure competitive games function on its new RTX Spark chips for Windows on Arm. This initiative aims to address a key barrier for Linux gaming by improving compatibility with major anti-cheat software like Easy Anti-Cheat, BattlEye, and Denuvo. Nvidia expects to announce further game support in the coming months.
Not just for AI agents: Nvidia's RTX Spark means Arm-powered laptops for gamers, too, promising 100 fps at 1440p in…
Nvidia has officially unveiled its RTX Spark System on a Chip (SoC), codenamed N1X, which integrates MediaTek Arm CPU cores with Nvidia GPU cores for laptops and mini PCs. The RTX Spark lineup aims to offer configurations ranging from 16GB to 128GB of memory, promising high performance with efficient power consumption. Nvidia is working with developers to ensure compatibility with Windows on Arm and support for anti-cheat software for popular games like Fortnite and VALORANT.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was April 2026's best-selling game in the US
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was the best-selling game in the US in April 2026, generating over $41 million. Pragmata and Crimson Desert followed in second and third place, respectively. The report also noted growth in console and subscription spending, with Fortnite leading in monthly players.
Cozy pixel city builder Papaya Plaza announced
Weekend Games and Biscuit Factory Games have announced Papaya Plaza, a cozy pixel art city builder for Windows PC. While no release date has been set, a demo is available. The game features laidback city-building gameplay with hundreds of customization options and aims for a 5-Star town rank.
A toast to the wild west weirdos of the MMO goldrush—from the game that unleashed pandora's lootbox, to a deeply strange mess based off a 1996 science fiction novel
This article reflects on the unique and often strange MMOs from the genre's goldrush era between 2005-2015, highlighting games like Zhengtu Online, which pioneered lootboxes, and The Matrix Online, an ambitious early example of live service elements. It contrasts these experimental titles with the more risk-averse nature of modern game development, suggesting that such creative and peculiar games are unlikely to emerge today.
How to damage Dark Voyager in Fortnite
This guide details how to damage the Dark Voyager boss in Fortnite to complete a weekly quest. It outlines potential spawn locations for the Dark Voyager, which can be found at the Dark Dominion POI or other marked areas, and advises players to use headshots and maintain movement to deal the required 500 damage.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is 2026's top new release by revenue to date | Newzoo charts
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topped Newzoo's revenue charts for new releases in 2026 and overall console revenue in April, attributed to Nintendo's install base. New titles like Pragmata and Windrose also saw strong debuts, though displacing established live-service games remains challenging.
In a sea of videogame movie adaptations, 28% of you are sick and tired of 'em and 24% of you are PC Gamer as hell
A PC Gamer poll reveals that 28% of readers are tired of video game movie adaptations, with Deus Ex being the most requested game for a future film. Other popular choices included Diablo and Baldur's Gate 3, while some readers expressed a desire for entirely different game adaptations.
Fortnite Is Giving Out A Bunch Of Free Stuff, But Only On Saturday
Fortnite is hosting a "community day" event on Saturday, May 30, offering free in-game cosmetics to all players who log in. Additional rewards, including a pickaxe and weapon wrap, can be earned by winning Battle Royale matches. The event also introduces temporary gameplay changes and teases upcoming content for Chapter 7 Season 3.
Watch The Beginning Of The Mandalorian And Grogu For Free In Fortnite
Fortnite is offering players a free viewing of the first 10 minutes of the new movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, within the game. Players can access a special island to watch the film and participate in a Q&A with director Jon Favreau. The update also includes new quests and content related to the Star Wars universe.
Epic devs discuss the shock of mass layoffs: 'We only had a slight hint that the company revenue wasn't doing…
Epic Games recently conducted significant layoffs, impacting around 1,000 developers, a move that surprised many employees despite some hints of revenue challenges. The article highlights the diverse talent affected and the subsequent job search efforts by former employees, while also touching on the company's communication and restructuring strategies.
Fortnite's return to the Apple App Store and iOS has caused an eight-year record surge in downloads, with a spike in daily activity, too
Fortnite has experienced an eight-year record surge in downloads and daily activity following its return to the Apple App Store on iOS devices. The game achieved its fourth-highest download week ever, nearing its 2018 launch popularity, with daily installs increasing by over 1,400 percent.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3: Leaks, Skins, And Everything We Know So Far
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 is set to launch on Saturday, June 6, with the season finale event, Shattered, occurring on Friday, June 6. Leaks suggest potential collaborations with Masters of the Universe, Kingdom Hearts, and Minecraft for the upcoming battle pass. Epic Games will begin hyping the new season on May 30 with Community Day rewards.
When is Fortnite Community Day and what rewards can you earn?
Fortnite is hosting its first-ever Community Day on May 30th, offering players a variety of rewards and in-game bonuses. Logging in grants the Community 'Brella and Silver Surfer Wrap, with additional rewards for Battle Pass holders. The event includes Double XP, Rare Blue Chests, and special Power Hour sessions with unique loadouts.
Fortnite Creative Finally Has A Genre People Want To Play
User-created tycoon games are experiencing unprecedented popularity within Fortnite Creative, with titles like Star Wars Droid Tycoon and various 'Brainrot' simulations consistently ranking in the Top 10. This surge in player numbers for non-shooter modes could signal a breakthrough for Epic Games' metaverse ambitions, though the large base game install size remains a significant hurdle compared to competitors like Roblox.
Blizzard Boss Wouldn't Rule Out Overwatch Animated Series, Knows Fans Have Wanted It for Years
Blizzard Entertainment is considering expanding the Overwatch universe, with an animated series being a possibility that has been discussed. The company is also exploring other collaborations, such as the recent one with Fortnite.
Papaya Plaza - A Cozy City Builder Made By Fall Guys And Fortnite Developers
Papaya Plaza, a cozy city-builder developed by former Fall Guys and Fortnite developers at Biscuit Factory Games, has released a demo on Steam. Players can experience the laid-back city-building gameplay and explore hundreds of pixel-art designs as they work to turn a rundown town into a five-star village. The game is published by Weekend Games and is compared to titles like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
