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Scuf's dual-compatible pro controller is too little and too pricey
The Scuf Omega controller is a dual-compatible PC and PlayStation 5 controller that falls short of expectations due to its price, build quality, and lack of competitive-level polling rate. While it offers numerous customizable buttons and comfortable ergonomics, it is outmatched by similarly priced competitors like the Razer Raiju V3 Pro and Wolverine V3 Pro, and significantly outperformed by more affordable options from GameSir.
2026 is the best year ever for video games and GTA 6 isn’t even out yet - Reader's Feature
A reader argues that 2026 will be the best year for video games, despite industry challenges, citing a packed release schedule including titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered. The author highlights numerous anticipated games across various genres and platforms, suggesting a peak in gaming quality.
The best cross-platform games for Xbox and others
This article highlights the best cross-platform games that allow players to connect regardless of their chosen hardware. It features Minecraft, Fortnite, and Rocket League as prime examples of seamless multiplayer experiences across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile platforms.
Evening Reading - September 3, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of topics including reviews for NHL 27 and Halloween: The Game, news on Guild Wars 3 and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's DLC and release date, and NVIDIA's acquisition of Hugging Face. It also touches on Sonic Team's lead Takashi Iizuka's comments regarding Fortnite's Sonic and the White House posting propaganda games.
Epic Games brings cross-platform voice chat to Fortnite and its services
Epic Games has integrated cross-platform voice chat functionality into Fortnite and its broader services. This feature allows players to communicate across different platforms within the Epic Games ecosystem.
Epic Games Store End of Summer Sale Brings Discounts of Up to 75% | Invision Game Community
The Epic Games Store End of Summer Sale is offering PC gamers discounts of up to 75% on select titles until September 17. Featured deals include "007 First Light," "Dave the Diver," and "Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced," with some purchases also granting in-game items for "Rocket League" and "Fortnite."
Sonic Creative Officer Takashi Iizuka Explains How Sega Found a Loophole to Let Sonic Shoot Enemies in Fortnite
Sega's Sonic Franchise Creative Officer Takashi Iizuka explained to IGN's Jeffrey Vega the challenges in bringing Sonic the Hedgehog to Fortnite. He detailed how Sega found a way to allow Sonic to be playable and engage in combat within the popular battle royale game.
Sonic Team lead Takashi Iizuka says Fortnite's Sonic is allowed to shoot you because he's a robot
Sonic Team lead Takashi Iizuka clarified that the Sonic character featured in Fortnite is not the real Sonic, but an android replica. This distinction allows the character to be depicted with firearms, a behavior Iizuka states the true Sonic would never engage in.
Fortnite players can now party up and talk to friends across other games through Epic
Epic Games has launched Epic Parties, a new feature allowing players to voice chat across Fortnite and other Epic Games Store titles, expanding on its previous text chat tool. This aims to compete with services like Discord and Steam by fostering a unified social experience. The feature is available on PC and mobile, with plans to integrate it into Rocket League and offer it to third-party developers.
Epic Games’ New Voice Chat Lets You Keep Talking To Friends While Playing Different Games
Epic Games has launched Epic Parties, a new voice chat service designed to make it easier for players to communicate across different games and platforms. The service will initially be available for Fortnite and the Epic Games Store launcher, with plans to integrate it into Rocket League next year. Epic Parties aims to compete with Discord by offering seamless voice communication and social features that can carry over between titles.
Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC out next month adds underwater areas, base building, and a giant evil robot
Crimson Desert's first DLC, 'Charting the Unknown,' is set to release next month on October 15, 2026. The expansion will introduce new mechanics such as base building and underwater exploration, including navigating the sea and interacting with marine life. The trailer also teased a giant evil robot.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando gets a brand new mode in a big free update
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando has received a significant free update introducing a new Retrieval Mode where players must collect relics and extract before being overwhelmed by zombies. The update also adds new enemies like Goblins, weapons such as the Le Clairon assault rifle and Flamethrower, a Dash ability, and improvements to vehicles and AI bots. A separate cosmetic DLC and a promotion involving Fortnite are also available.
Sony and Microsoft do their best Nintendo impression, say customers aren't entitled to tariff refunds because they chose to pay inflated prices and got "exactly" what they "paid for"
Sony and Microsoft are following Nintendo's lead by refusing to pass tariff refunds onto consumers for products like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The companies argue that customers received exactly what they paid for at the advertised price, and that consumers were free to not purchase the goods if they disagreed with the cost.
How does Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney reckon we can fight the industry's "Crash 2.0"? By building more factories
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney believes the gaming industry is facing its biggest crash since 1983, attributing it to market contraction and rising development costs. He specifically highlights component shortages, exacerbated by AI data center demand, as a critical threat that will likely persist for three years, necessitating the construction of new factories to meet global capacity needs.
Arc Raiders Prioritized The Game And Its Devs’ Health. It Could Cost Them Dearly.
Embark Studios is shifting Arc Raiders to a less frequent, larger update model, prioritizing developer health over a constant content stream. This pivot, while potentially beneficial for the team, has led to player criticism and a significant drop in concurrent players, raising questions about the sustainability of healthier development practices in the competitive live-service market.
Fortnite Announces Crossover With Andrew Garfield Historical Drama The Uprising
Fortnite is introducing a crossover event with Andrew Garfield's historical drama film, The Uprising. This collaboration will feature historical melee weapons and unique cinematic endings within the game that are influenced by the film's narrative outcomes.
Turtle Beach has transformed Fortnite's Kevin the Cube into one of the best-looking wireless Switch 2 pads…
Turtle Beach has unveiled a new wireless controller for the Nintendo Switch inspired by Fortnite's Kevin the Cube. The $69.99 Rematch controller features a purple exterior with runes and customizable RGB lighting effects. It includes a Capoeira emote for Fortnite and boasts a 40-hour battery life, with a launch date of October 8.
Viral Gaming Toilet Chair Appears to Resurface Via Facebook Marketplace — Listed as in 'Used' Condition, for $500
A fan-made Fortnite toilet chair, which previously went viral on TikTok, has reappeared on Facebook Marketplace. The item is listed for $500 and is described as being in 'used' condition.
Fortnitemares Is A Spooky Dream Come True At Universal’s Horror Nights
Universal Studios is collaborating with Epic Games to bring Fortnite's Fortnitemares event to life at its Halloween Horror Nights attractions in Orlando and Hollywood. The scare zones aim to immerse guests in the game's spooky aesthetic, featuring elements like the Freaky Fields location, popular skins, and in-game mechanics such as the storm.
Despite horrendous layoffs, obscene hardware prices, and everything else, Saber Interactive exec says 'this is a…
Despite industry-wide challenges like layoffs and high hardware prices, Saber Interactive's Tim Willits believes it's a good time for game development due to accessible platforms like mobile phones and Fortnite. He encourages developers to create games and suggests laid-off talent will be reabsorbed by the industry.
