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How to catch items from Golden Fishing Spots to reduce Fishstick’s supply in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2
This guide explains how to complete a quest in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2 that requires players to catch items from Golden Fishing Spots to reduce Fishstick's supply. Golden Fishing Spots can spawn in any fishable water, with Squibbly Shores being a particularly good location. Players need to catch a total of three items from these spots to complete the objective.
How to use the Rebirth Station to Rebirth in Fortnite Star Wars Droid Tycoon
This guide explains how to use the Rebirth Station in Fortnite's Star Wars Droid Tycoon mode to complete a key mission for free Star Wars prizes. Rebirthing provides permanent gameplay bonuses at the cost of current Credits, and the article details the requirements and process for the first Rebirth, including unlocking the station and gathering necessary Credits and Droids.
Disney CEO On Why Gaming Could Be The Company's Next Big Growth-Driver
The Walt Disney Company sees gaming as a significant future growth area, despite it not yet delivering substantial revenue. CEO Josh D'Amaro highlighted the company's $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games and the success of collaborations like The Simpsons x Fortnite event as key to engaging younger audiences and driving their flywheel strategy. Disney Games executive Sean Shoptaw emphasized the importance of interactive platforms for storytelling and deepening fan engagement.
Game and Mod Development
Epic Games and Disney have launched a new set of tools enabling creators to build Star Wars games within Fortnite. This initiative represents the largest intellectual property toolset to date, facilitating user-generated content creation.
Gaming Without Boundaries: Where Console and Casino Worlds Overlap
The lines between console and casino gaming are blurring as both industries adopt elements from each other. Online casinos are incorporating console-like mission structures and skill-based mechanics, while console gaming continues to leverage VR immersion and leveling systems. This convergence aims to create more engaging experiences for players across both domains.
Epic and Disney launch largest IP toolset to date, allowing devs to create Star Wars games in Fortnite
Epic Games and The Walt Disney Company have launched a comprehensive Star Wars toolset for Fortnite, enabling creators to build their own Star Wars-themed games within the platform. The tools include characters, vehicles, and gameplay features, with new lightsaber and force power customization options available in Unreal Editor for Fortnite. Developers must adhere to brand guidelines and share engagement payouts with Disney to publish their creations.
How to claim Capture Points in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Siege
This guide explains how to claim Capture Points in the Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Siege mode. Players must stand within a Capture Point's boundary and defend it until it turns their team's color, ensuring they are the one to secure the capture for mission progress. Strategies include heading to the closest point at the start of a round or capturing abandoned enemy points, with options to upgrade to powerful characters like Force Users for easier solo captures.
All Fortnite Star Wars Unleash the Force quests and rewards
Fortnite is celebrating Star Wars with a limited-time "Unleash the Force" event featuring four distinct quest series: Star Wars: Islands, Star Wars: Galactic Siege, Star Wars: Escape Vader, and Star Wars: Droid Tycoon. Players can earn five unique Star Wars-themed rewards by completing a total of 15 quests across these different game modes.
How Online Pokies Quietly Borrowed Their Playbook From Video Games
Online pokies have increasingly adopted production values, design language, and progression mechanics from mainstream video games, a trend particularly evident in Australia due to high console ownership and gambling rates. This convergence includes cinematic intros, named characters, achievement systems, and procedural generation, blurring the lines between gambling and gaming. Regulators are examining this overlap, especially concerning mechanics like loot boxes in video games that share similarities with slot machine engagement.
NEW LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Gameplay
New gameplay footage has been released for LEGO Batman, which is being described as the closest players will get to a new Arkham game. The article also briefly mentions trailers and announcements for other titles including Star Wars, Subnautica 2, 007, Fortnite, Kiln, and Neverness To Everness.
Epic Games Store & Fortnite come to iPhone in Japan
Epic Games Store and Fortnite are coming to iPhone in Japan following the passage of the Mobile Software Competition Act. This new legislation, effective December 2025, mandates support for third-party app stores and payment options on mobile platforms.
If you're asking why everyone's making an extraction shooter, Escape from Tarkov is the 11th most-played game on PC according to new report, beating Overwatch, Marvel Rivals, and PUBG
A new report from Newzoo indicates that Escape from Tarkov is the 11th most-played game on PC for 2025, surpassing titles like Overwatch 2, Marvel Rivals, PUBG, and Apex Legends in total playtime. While not reaching the heights of Fortnite or Counter-Strike 2, its performance highlights the genre's popularity among dedicated players.
The new Steam Controller from Valve is out now - some early thoughts
Valve's new Steam Controller offers a comfortable and feature-rich experience, building upon the lessons learned from the Steam Deck. It boasts excellent battery life, repairability, and deep customization through Steam Input, making it a versatile option for PC gaming, especially on Linux. While it has a learning curve and some minor quirks with non-Steam games and specific titles, it significantly outclasses previous controllers for couch gaming and general PC use.
Saros Story & Ending Explained
This article delves into the narrative and ending of the game Saros, offering an explanation of its story. It also briefly touches upon other game-related content, including trailers for Alawon and Subnautica 2, and discusses the future of Xbox.
The full story of the Pragmata fan grieving his late daughter, who went so viral he even made it to Capcom: "I wasn't expecting this to reach so many people"
A Reddit user's story about how the game Pragmata helped him connect with his late daughter's memory went viral, reaching Capcom and resonating with many players. The user, who had not played games in 30 years, found the game therapeutic and a way to bond with his current daughter. Capcom director Cho Yonghee acknowledged the touching story.
Much-Loved Disney World Ride Reopens And Promptly Shuts Down After Mishap, Then Reopens
Walt Disney World's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened after extensive refurbishments, only to temporarily shut down due to an incident involving a fire extinguisher and subsequent guest evacuation. The ride later reopened without reported injuries. Separately, there are discussions about Disney potentially acquiring Epic Games, following Disney's recent expansion into Fortnite with a new multiplayer mode.
It's hard to be excited about Fortnite right now
A long-time player with 1,500 hours in Fortnite expresses a waning sense of excitement for the game. The article suggests a potential limit to their engagement with the popular title.
Fortnite Droid Tycoon beginner guide: How to upgrade, expand, and rebirth
This guide provides tips for beginners playing Fortnite's Droid Tycoon, a new Star Wars-themed Creative experience. It covers strategies for making money quickly through upgrading droids and the scrap pile, utilizing companion perks, completing side objectives for rewards, and understanding the rebirth system for permanent enhancements. The guide also explains how to upgrade droids using Upgrade Chips and mentions special events like the BB-8 event.
Something for the Bank Holiday Weekend – 02/05/26
This week's gaming news includes the early access release date for Subnautica 2, Star Wars: Galactic Racer's October launch, and the shutdown of developer Spiders. Several games received high review scores, including TerraTech Legion and Ground Zero, while previews covered titles like 007: First Light and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2.
Meow-X Gaming PC Review: Performance Meets Personality
The Meow-X Gaming PC offers a unique blend of personality and performance, featuring a custom Bobi cat-inspired design and upper-mid-range hardware. It excels at 1080p and 1440p gaming, providing stable frame rates and effective cooling, though its 8GB VRAM limits true 4K Ultra performance. The integrated iGame Center app offers comprehensive system management and monitoring.
