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Fortnite 18.30 Update Secretly Adds Two New Weapons

FortniteImage courtesy of Epic GamesFortnite's latest update has secretly added two new weapons into the mix. Here's what you need to know.Fortnite's 18.30 update went live yeterday after a short period of downtime. The update added a few new features, such as a new POI, the Cube Queen's pyramid, and a new War Effort to get voting on. What the patch notes didn't reveal, however, was the addition of two weapons: the Icy Grappler and the Combat Pistol. While both of these weapons aren't completely new, and have appeared in

How to Get the Sideways Scythe in Fortnite

FortniteHere's a breakdown of how to get the Sideways Scythe in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8. / Photo courtesy of Epic GamesHow to get the Sideways Scythe in Fortnite is something many are wondering now that more and more players are diving into the Fortnitemares 2021 event for the first time.As described in Epic Games' Oct. 19 patch notes for v18.21 for Fortnite, The Cube Queen's wrath has given rise to a new Sideways weapon — the sinister Sideways Scythe. Here's a breakdown of how to get the Sideways Scythe

Nintendo Announces Animal Crossing: New Horizons First Paid DLC

Top GamesImage courtesy of NintendoAs part of the recent Animal Crossing Direct, Nintendo has announced that Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be getting its first paid DLC. The first paid DLC for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been announced. Titled "Happy Home Paradise," this new expansion appears to be a new take on the spin-off game Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer that released in 2015. Instead of a new game this time, the DLC will be an expansion to New Horizons, and will integrate certain features into the main game.

Everything we know about Endwalker’s Island Sanctuaries in Final Fantasy XIV

The best time of the year for Final Fantasy XIV fans is coming with the next expansion’s release date being just around the corner. Among the numerous new features and changes that will be introduced to the game alongside the Endwalker expansion, the Island Sanctuary has led to plenty of curiosity and discussion among many players. The Island Sanctuary will be a unique area that promises to offer an entirely new game experience for fans. Not much information has been revealed on the matter yet, but the expansion is only

Overwatch 2 Devs Reveal Changes to Brigitte

OverwatchPhoto by Blizzard EntertainmentAs development of Overwatch 2 continues, the game's developers have already discussed multiple changes coming to the game, including a complete overhaul of Brigitte.The support character will be losing certain features such as the stun effect, which can be seen as the foundation of her kit.Catch more Overwatch 2 action with full playtest matches by @overwatchleague players.Featuring:? 5v5 Gameplay✨ Hero Reworks? New York, Dorado, & Havana ? https://t.co/l981HZE3fA pic.twitter.com/eZpEDH4Dvw— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) October 9, 2021In the tweet above, PlayOverwatch revealed more playtests for fans to view. The format

Niantic Announces Pokemon GO Gameplay Changes

PokémonPhoto by NianticNiantic announced upcoming gameplay changes to Pokémon GO on Wednesday, Oct. 13. The changes will be rolled out in specific regions over the next few months. The full details of the update have not yet been released, but here is what we know so far.Niantic has not yet revealed which parts of the globe will receive the updates first, but there are a couple of sneak peeks of the new features. Many of these features are oriented towards welcoming new players. One such feature is a new special

Niantic is testing Powered Up PokéStops, more new features for Pokémon Go

Niantic does a lot of testing to ensure that new mechanics added to Pokémon Go operate as intended and can be improved with actual player feedback. And in a new rollout to limited markets, several features previously discovered in datamines of the game are finally making an appearance.  The main feature Pokémon Go fans will care about is the ability to “power up” a PokéStop or Gym. This will let players use a scanner feature in the app to scan PokéStop or Gym to boost the location for a set

Everything new coming in Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker

The most exciting time of the year is coming soon for Final Fantasy XIV fans, as the upcoming expansion Endwalker‘s release is just around the corner. Set to release on Nov.23, and on Nov.19 for players who preordered it, it will add much new content and change numerous mechanics to keep the game fresh. On top of the content released at the launch date, regular updates will bring more new features to enjoy for the year to come and new chapters to conclude the story that started in 2013. Here

What is a Melee Weapon in Fortnite?

FortniteImage courtesy of Epic GamesA new quest in Fortnite asks players to damage wildlife with a melee weapon. Here's what you need to know. Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 8 has brought a number of new features to the island. Players have been combatting the Cube threat for a few weeks now, with a number of unique weapons at their disposal. Additionally, a few new NPCs have arrived in the game, all with their own quests for players to take on.One such quest comes from Dire, who can be found at