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Overwatch Season 2 Reign of Talon patch notes
Overwatch Season 2, titled Reign of Talon, introduces a new DPS character named Sierra, along with new game modes, cosmetics, and a refresh of existing perks. The season also features the Grand Mesa event, a return of post-match accolades, and a rework of the Antarctica map. Specific details on Mythic skins for Soldier: 76 and Genji, as well as perk changes for Ramattra, Pharah, Reaper, Soldier: 76, and Mercy, are outlined.
Fortnite's next Icon skin brings another grammy-winning pop star to the game
Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey is the latest artist to join Fortnite's Icon series, receiving her own in-game skin. The announcement follows her recent Grammy win for best traditional pop vocal album. Laufey's skin is set to be released on April 16, with further details on its appearance and variants expected soon.
How to Get Bridger Western Skins and Shiny Stands
This guide explains how to obtain cosmetic skins and rare Shiny variants for Stands in the game Bridger Western. Skins are purely cosmetic, while Shiny Stands feature alternative color palettes and are primarily acquired through trading with other players. The article also lists Stands that currently have obtainable skins.
Dead by Daylight Players Take Control: Grimoire Voting Decides Your Next Nightmare
Dead by Daylight players are currently deciding the game's future through the Grimoire voting event, influencing upcoming killer and survivor cosmetics, chapter key art, and more. Behaviour Interactive is allowing the community to directly shape content, a strategy that has helped maintain the game's relevance compared to other asymmetrical horror titles. This player-driven approach fosters investment and ensures content aligns with the game's horror aesthetic.
Marvel Rivals Drops Deadpool ‘Hospitality 101’ Skin in Seamless Zero-Downtime Patch
Marvel Rivals received a zero-downtime patch that introduced new cosmetics, including Deadpool's 'Hospitality 101' skin and Iron Fist's 'Lin Shao: The Knockout Bundle.' The update also addressed bug fixes, such as a Hulk healing exploit and a Jeff the Land Shark emote exploit, while improving quality-of-life features like costume color syncing for White Fox.
How to Unlock Hermit Garden Turtle Companion in Disney Dreamlight Valley
This guide explains how to unlock the Hermit Garden Turtle Companion in Disney Dreamlight Valley through the new Elements of Nature Star Path. Players can obtain the companion by earning Earth Tokens from daily and weekly duties within the Star Path and redeeming it from the rewards tab. The companion is a time-limited reward available until June 2, 2026.
Wuthering Waves Gets Persona 5 Royal Motorbike Livery
Wuthering Waves has launched a crossover event with Persona 5 Royal, featuring limited-time motorbike livery skins and music tracks available for purchase. The collaboration includes two distinct cosmetic bundles, Queen and Violet, each costing $9.99 and offering customization parts and in-game currency. The event is available on PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile, with an Xbox Series X version planned for July 2026.
Warframe’s Voruna Prime arrives as Nightwave returns too, for some fancy cosmetics
Digital Extremes has released Voruna Prime for Warframe across all platforms, featuring enhanced stats and a more feral, wolf-like aesthetic. The update also brings back Nightwave with Nora's Mix: Time Tempests, offering new challenges and cosmetic rewards.
‘Lesson learned’: Pokémon GO fans call foul after Disguised Form Mimikyu hoodie hits shop post-event
Players of Pokémon GO are expressing frustration after Niantic added the Disguised Mimikyu hoodie cosmetic to the in-game Style Store for purchase with PokéCoins. Many players who bought the event's deluxe pass believed this item was exclusive to the pass's reward track, leading to accusations of 'scummy' practices and a feeling of wasted money.
PUBG and Stellar Blade come together in the unlikeliest collab, and it'll make your wallet cry
PUBG Battlegrounds has collaborated with Stellar Blade, adding Stellar Blade protagonist Eve as a new cosmetic character. Players can unlock Eve's outfits and hairstyles through a gacha system, which is noted for its high potential cost. The update also introduces a new game mode called Xeno Point and other map and attachment changes.
How To Complete Call Of Duty's Lost Outpost Event And Earn All Rewards
This guide details how to complete the Lost Outpost event in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone, which runs during Season 3. Players collect beacons dropped by enemies and supply crates to trade for rewards, including an operator skin, weapon blueprints, and XP tokens. Completing the event requires collecting 290 beacons to earn the "Terminal" animated mastery camo.
All The Lost Outpost event rewards in Black Ops 7 and Warzone
The Lost Outpost event is now live in Call of Duty Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone, offering players new rewards. Players can collect 'Beacons' from eliminations in Zombies, Multiplayer, Endgame, and Warzone modes, or from Supply Caches in Warzone. These Beacons can be traded for Care Packages containing various in-game items, including weapon blueprints, skins, and XP tokens.
EA Play Sweetens Apex Legends Deal with Monthly Weapon Charms
Electronic Arts is offering monthly exclusive weapon charms for Apex Legends to EA Play subscribers, enhancing the value of its subscription service. This move aims to appeal to cosmetics collectors and players focused on in-game identity. EA Play also provides subscribers with discounts on EA digital purchases and early access trials for new releases.
Evil Plate Game Codes (April 2026)
Evil Plate Game codes provide players with Shards, an in-game currency used for unlocking cosmetic items. The article lists active and expired codes, and explains the redemption process which involves interacting with a specific NPC in the game lobby. New codes are typically released during major game milestones or special events.
Heartopia celebrates 30 million downloads with new outfits, permanent price cuts
Heartopia is celebrating surpassing 30 million downloads worldwide with a new in-game event called The Whimsical Tea Party, featuring new outfits and building materials. Developer XD Games has also permanently reduced the prices of original pet outfits and is refunding the difference to players who purchased them recently. A free gift package is also available for all players until May 29.
Heartopia Update Adds Whimsical Tea Party Outfits as it Passes 30 Million Downloads Worldwide
XD Games has launched the Whimsical Tea Party update for Heartopia, introducing new outfits, building materials, and pets. The update also includes permanent price reductions on original pet outfits and refunds for recent purchasers. Heartopia has surpassed 30 million downloads worldwide, with players able to claim a gift package until May 29.
Free ‘Enticing Pie’ Emote Drops with Full Animated Music Video
A free in-game emote called 'Enticing Pie' received a full animated music video reveal, setting a new standard for cosmetic content promotion. This approach, involving custom animation and professional production values, generated significant community engagement and highlights a growing trend of treating cosmetic items as major content drops. The article suggests this level of effort could become a template for future reveals, benefiting both players and studios by increasing retention and revenue.
All The Free Fortnite Cosmetics Available To Unlock Right Now
This guide details how to unlock free cosmetics in Fortnite across various modes, including Battle Royale, Rocket League, and Lego Fortnite. Players can earn items through in-game quests, challenges, and by linking accounts, with specific rewards available until April 16 and others tied to ongoing season events.
Remember When Call of Duty Said Its New Skins Would Be Sensible? Well, Here's Dave Chappelle
Activision has added comedian Dave Chappelle as a purchasable operator bundle in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, contradicting earlier promises of skins fitting the game's identity. This follows a previous collaboration with Fallout. The bundle celebrates 4/20 and includes items themed around the movie Half Baked.
Fortnite Season 8 OG Pass: All Skins, Style Options, And Other Rewards
Fortnite's Season 8 OG Pass is now fully available, offering 44 unlockable items including skins like Synthesis, Blackheart, and Luxe, along with various accessories. The pass runs until June 17 and can be purchased for 800 V-Bucks or obtained through Fortnite Crew. Several free cosmetic items are also included for all players.
