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Game Pass Might Lose More Day One Game Releases Than Call of Duty, Says Analyst
Industry analyst Piers Harding-Rolls suggests that Microsoft's decision to remove Call of Duty from day-one Game Pass releases is a strategic move to increase revenue through staggered releases and sales on other platforms. This shift may indicate a broader trend of windowing other first-party titles on the subscription service. Microsoft is also reportedly exploring new Game Pass tiers, including a cheaper option focused on first-party games with cloud gaming limits and a customizable "pick your own plan" model.
Eklipse Review 2026: Hands-On Testing for Streamers
Eklipse is an AI clipping tool designed for streamers that uses visual AI and OCR to automatically identify and package highlight moments from gameplay. While the tool excels at capturing kill-heavy events in mainstream titles and offers a useful voice command for manual clipping, its interface is cluttered, and the free tier's limitations can be confusing. The premium version, priced at $19.99 per month, offers advanced features and unlimited processing, making it a worthwhile investment for streamers who prioritize time-saving automation for platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
Grab a free The Traveller skin in Fortnite when you buy Cronos The New Dawn
Players can obtain the "The Traveller" skin in Fortnite for free by purchasing the upcoming game Cronos: The New Dawn on the Epic Games Store. Alternatively, the skin can be bought directly in Fortnite for 1,500 V-Bucks. Bloober Team's CEO, Piotr Babieno, expressed excitement about the collaboration, highlighting the opportunity to introduce a darker character into Fortnite's vibrant universe.
Surrounded by layoffs, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lune actor hopes the next game from Sandfall sticks to what made its debut RPG a hit: "Value the amazing people who made this"
Kirsty Rider, an actor for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, hopes Sandfall Interactive will continue to value its team and the creative elements that made their debut RPG a success. Despite industry-wide layoffs, Sandfall's lead writer and programmer have indicated a commitment to maintaining their current team structure and focusing on shipping quality games.
How to find Chaos Cubes in or around Ripped Tides in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2
This guide details how to find five Chaos Cubes located in and around the Ripped Tides Point of Interest in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2. Players need to collect these scattered items to complete a specific quest objective within the game.
Pragmata is yet another launch day fail for Intel's GPUs, but its quick response to game issues shows it's…
Intel has released a new graphics driver, version 32.0.101.8735, to address application crashes in the game Pragmata. This update specifically targets issues encountered by users with Intel Arc A-series, B-series, and Core Ultra Series GPUs. While this driver resolves Pragmata-related crashes, known issues with other games like The Finals, Fortnite, and Crimson Desert persist.
Steam, Minecraft, Roblox and Fortnite risk "becoming onramps to abuse, extremist violence, radicalisation or lifelong harm", claim Australian government
The Australian government has issued transparency notices to Valve, Epic Games, Microsoft, and Roblox Corporation, demanding action to prevent their platforms from becoming conduits for abuse, extremist violence, and radicalization. eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant highlighted concerns about grooming and the embedding of violent narratives, citing specific examples on Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam.
Australia targets Steam, Roblox and others in new legal push against extremists and predators
Australia's eSafety agency has issued legal notices to Valve (Steam), Roblox, Minecraft, and Fortnite, demanding explanations on their measures against sexual predators and extremists. The platforms are legally required to detail their strategies for combating child grooming and the spread of violent propaganda. Failure to comply could result in substantial fines under Australia's Online Safety Act.
Xbox Game Pass "Pick-Your-Own" Plan Being Considered - Report
Microsoft is reportedly considering a new 'pick-your-own' plan for Xbox Game Pass, aiming to offer greater flexibility to subscribers. This potential change aligns with previous statements from Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma about evolving the service. While no concrete details or guarantees exist, the idea could allow users to customize their subscription based on desired content and services.
Epic Games Cancelled Star Wars Battlefront 3 That Fans Call ‘Best Ever’
Fans continue to mourn the cancellation of Epic Games' Star Wars Battlefront 3, widely considered one of the greatest Star Wars games never made. Despite its potential, the project was shelved, leaving a void in the franchise that subsequent titles like EA's reboot have not fully filled. The game's legendary status is a testament to the unrealized potential and the enduring 'what if' narrative within the gaming community.
Rocket League Players Are Suffering Through Fortnite Crossover Quests
A crossover event between Rocket League and Fortnite is causing community backlash as players struggle with Rocket League's steep learning curve to earn exclusive Fortnite cosmetics. While the event drives temporary engagement for Rocket League, it raises questions about its effectiveness for long-term player retention and genuine interest in the game.
Creative Gamer Spends 5.5 Hours Making Perfect Fortnite Shield Potions in Tomodachi Life
A dedicated player spent over five hours meticulously recreating Fortnite shield potions within Nintendo's life simulation game, Tomodachi Life. The player shared their impressive creations, which closely resemble the in-game items, on the Fortnite subreddit, showcasing a unique blend of creativity across different gaming genres.
Australia wants to know how Valve is combating 'extreme-right communities' on Steam
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has issued a transparency notice to Valve, demanding an explanation of how Steam combats 'extreme-right communities' and related harms. Valve risks significant daily fines if it fails to respond. Similar notices have been served to Roblox, Microsoft for Minecraft, and Epic Games for Fortnite, citing reports of grooming, terrorism, and violent extremism on these platforms.
Fortnite Players Decode What Makes Battle Passes Worth Buying
A Fortnite player's theory suggests that the prevalence of skin reskins in battle passes indicates the popularity of the original designs. This perspective argues that Epic Games strategically creates variants of successful cosmetics, using data to identify skins with mass appeal and staying power. While the community is divided, this viewpoint offers a new way to evaluate battle pass value by considering the potential for popular skins to inspire future content.
Eklipse vs OpusClip: Head-to-Head for Gaming Streamers (2026)
This analysis compares Eklipse and OpusClip, two AI tools for gaming streamers, highlighting Eklipse's strength in detecting in-game action and OpusClip's advantage for commentary-heavy content. Eklipse utilizes game-specific computer vision for kill feeds and clutch plays, while OpusClip focuses on speech analysis, making it better suited for podcasts and dialogue. Pricing models also differ significantly, with Eklipse offering a flat rate and OpusClip using a credit-based system that can be costly for high-volume streamers.
Fortnite Chapter Updates Are Changing the Game Again — But Are Players Burning Out?
Fortnite's chapter updates have transformed the game into a dynamic live platform with frequent, dramatic overhauls including new maps, mechanics, and gameplay identities. While this constant reinvention keeps players engaged through new challenges and social events, it also risks content overload and player burnout due to the need for continuous relearning and FOMO mechanics.
Fortnite’s new AI NPCs can talk back to you in real time
Epic Games has introduced a new experimental feature in Unreal Editor for Fortnite called Conversations, which allows creators to build AI-powered NPCs capable of real-time, unscripted dialogue. These NPCs can dynamically respond to player input, remember actions, and potentially influence gameplay, utilizing Google's Gemini models for input processing and ElevenLabs for voice synthesis. While currently limited to the editor and subject to strict usage rules, this feature signals a significant shift towards more interactive characters in Fortnite's creative ecosystem.
Just two weeks after raising the PS5 price, Sony drops Digital Editions back to $399
Sony has dropped the price of the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition back to $399 on its official PlayStation Direct store, just two weeks after increasing console prices. This new sale price is $200 less than the recently raised MSRP of $599, and significantly lower than other retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. This price adjustment follows broader trends of increased hardware costs, as seen with Meta's Quest 3.
D4vd Resmi Didakwa Kasus Pembunuhan dan Mutilasi Remaja
Musician David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, has been charged with first-degree murder and mutilation in connection with the death of teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her dismembered body was found in the trunk of his Tesla. Burke pleaded not guilty, with his defense team asserting he was not responsible for her death. Prosecutors are considering the death penalty.
Bladerite: Rivals, Fantasy Melee Battle Royale to Launch Closed Beta Test for Android - GameHaunt
Bladerite Rivals, a fantasy melee battle royale from developer Seeds, is launching its closed beta test for Android devices on April 23, 2026. The game features 20-player matches that last under seven minutes, focusing on sword-based combat and a "Lethal Triangle" system that emphasizes skill over luck. The beta will include over 20 heroes, new characters like Candice, and a player-driven economy for trading weapon Patterns, with an iOS release planned for later.
