Category: battle royale

‘Apex Legends’ is getting physical editions with exclusive cosmetics

[ad_1] Each version includes exclusive cosmetics, including a legendary character skin, a weapon skin, a banner and a badge, as well as 1,000 Apex Coins, which you can use to buy more in-game items (you’d pay $10 for those coins elsewhere). The physical copies of Respawn Entertainment’s battle royale will be available October 18th for […]

The next ‘Apex Legends’ event includes a sniper-focused mode

[ad_1] The event also alters the map once more, introducing a facility with a portal that can give you an advantage or get you out of a jam. You’ll have access to free loot, but you can also directly purchase a new range of (relatively) inexpensive themed cosmetics for $5 a pop. There’s no guarantee […]

Epic added the hated mechs to ‘Fortnite’ so more players could win

[ad_1] “The mission of Fortnite is to bring players of all skill levels together to have a fun experience where anyone can win,” the team wrote in a blog post. Another part of Fortnite’s mission is to “provide spectacle and entertainment when playing.” Hence the decision to add the mechs. Since the mechs arrived, Epic […]

‘Apex Legends’ goes live with Iron Crown event and solo mode

[ad_1] Players will be able to eliminate enemy squads with Octane, a character who has taken over a part of King’s Canyon. The Octane Town Takeover includes a new mega jump pad course and a gigantic ring of fire. The new area is expected to be a permanent part of the game — and if […]

Epic tones down overpowered mechs in ‘Fortnite’ competitive modes

[ad_1] Epic said it would “continue to monitor” the effect of the change ahead of the Champion Series event next weekend. It’s not clear if there will be accompanying changes to everyday gameplay. It doesn’t take much divination to understand why Epic would scale things back. The battle robots move quickly, deal tremendous damage and […]

‘Apex Legends’ gets a limited-time solo mode next week

[ad_1] A temporary Solos mode will arrive alongside the Iron Crown Collection Event, which runs August 13th to August 27th (and will surely add some other content like loot or challenges). This could be a trial run for a permanent Solos mode or even a precursor to other formats, such as Duos, another widely requested […]

The first ‘Fortnite’ Champion Series begins August 17th

[ad_1] As mentioned in the preview, there will be a leaderboard to show progress toward reigning over your region. Each event will have its own prize pool, with “millions of dollars” up for grabs throughout the Champion Series. In the long run, there will also be a string of Fortnite Spotlight tournaments established by the […]

‘Fortnite’ season 10 trailer is filled with the game’s greatest hits

[ad_1] Epic is finally ready to show a sliver of Fortnite season 10 a day before its August 1st debut, and it seems like nostalgia is the order of the day. The company has posted a brief story trailer suggesting that you’ll see locations, goodies and themes from the game’s two-year history, such as the […]

‘Fortnite’ gets a premier esports circuit in the Championship Series

[ad_1] More details are forthcoming, but Epic will kick off the Championship Series in earnest when the tenth season of Fortnite starts sometime in the near future. This is one of Epic’s first major moves in competitive Fortnite play after recruiting Overwatch League commissioner Nate Nanzer, and signals the company’s intentions. It wants official competitive […]

You can watch the ‘Fortnite’ World Cup finals while playing ‘Fortnite’

[ad_1] The rest of the 9.41 update isn’t quite so daring, but there are still notable editions like a Storm Scout Sniper Rifle that will tell you where the Storm will shrink to next, plus Birthday Cake and Birthday Present pick-ups to mark Fortnite‘s second year on the scene. Creative players will have access to […]