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Feature: I Lent Out My N64 Like A (Deku) Dealer
This article reflects on the experience of lending out the Nintendo 64 console in the late 1990s and early 2000s, highlighting the physical nature of games and the community built around sharing them. The author contrasts this with modern gaming, acknowledging its improvements while cherishing the unique memories associated with the N64 and its iconic titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Unreal Engine 6 has a novel idea: you using your Fortnite skins in other Unreal games and vice versa
Epic Games is exploring a shared economy for Unreal Engine 6, allowing players to use Fortnite skins in other Unreal Engine games and vice versa. Development team lead Marcus Wassmer detailed this initiative, aiming to create portable player value and foster ecosystem growth. While Unreal Engine 6 is still in early development with an estimated early access in late 2027, it will also feature enhanced multiplayer support and cross-platform capabilities.
