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Fortnite's rifts have swallowed up the Tomato Town mascot

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Update, July 4: The Fortnite rifts are growing. R.I.P. Tomato Town mascot
Fortnite fans will be acutely aware that there’s an enormous, reality-defying rift hovering in the sky above the game. Since it appeared on Saturday afternoon, that initial rift has grown, and a separate crack has splintered off from the main fissure.
But as well as those huge cracks in the sky, other, smaller rifts are appearing across Fortnite's map. One showed up at Motel, while another formed at Lonely Lodge, swallowing up the sign welcoming players to the rural site on the eastern edge of the map.
Check out our list of the on PC.
Now, a third rift has appeared, this time at Tomato Town. The small location is arguably most 'famous' for its enormous pizzeria, which I struggle to believe can have been a sustinable business. There's just one house in Tomato Town, but that building is serviced by a gas station, a Taco shop, and the biggest damn pizza place you've ever seen. On its roof, the restaurant features an enormous statue of its mascot, a smiling anthropomorphic tomato. Or at least, it used to.

The Rift has swallowed Tomatohead whole, leaving an empty plinth where the fruity mascot used to dwell. It's a sad sight, and one that players have quickly turned into a memorial, with several peaceful gatherings taking place overnight. You can check out a before and after of the restaurant in the tweet below.

Life is Strange 2's first episode has a release date

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 02:47:15 +0000

The first episode of Life is Strange 2 arrives on 27th September 2018 - that's just three months away.
It's actually titled Life is Strange 2, as well - to delineate it from Dontnod's original series and the excellent prequel spin-off Before the Storm.
Life is Strange 2 will comprise of five episodes. The teaser below shows the game's title being stitched onto a worn backpack. More details, a post on the game's says, will be revealed in August (likely Gamescom).

PES 2018 fans take it upon themselves to add unofficial World Cup mode

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 02:47:15 +0000

PES 2018 doesn't have a World Cup update - EA has FIFA's signature on that official licence. But it does have a small group of dedicated fans who have put the time into creating an unofficial World Cup update for the game.
Konami's football game is famous for its option files - edits that add official player names and kits, among other things, to the game. Back in the day, I'd spend hours manually editing player and team names in PES to make them real life accurate. These days - in fact for some time now - PES players have been able to download and install community-created option files that do all the work for them.
There are a handful of pretty decent World Cup option files for PES out there. The . For PC players, the is a great choice. It adds a new World Cup-themed menu for the game, new logos and font design, new updated kits for national teams, correct lineups and formations and even new tattoos. Check it out in the video below. It's pretty impressive work!

PUBG developer debunks accusation maps are "asset flips"

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 02:47:15 +0000

The developer of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has debunked what it calls "misinformation" and "oversimplified tales" about the way the game is developed.
The criticism here revolves around the re-use of certain assets across PUBG's maps, and the buying of pre-made assets from the Unreal marketplace. Posts like the one below occasionally pop up on the , alongside the accusation that the vast majority of the game's maps were bought-in. Some even accuse PUBG of being an "asset flip" game.
This debate kicked off again this week after PUBG creator Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene expressed his frustration at the "asset flip" jibe in an interview with Geoff Keighley at E3, saying it "kills me a little inside".

Overwatch characters: the best heroes in every class

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 02:46:31 +0000

Overwatch characters are the backbone of Blizzard's ever-evolving... thing. This incredible team-based hero shooter has its own metagame, patch structure, test phases, and massive, massive community. 27 men, women, robots, heroes and every combination therein are available to play, and if you're just jumping in, or returning from an extended hiatus, it can be a bit confusing. In Blizzard style, most of the heroes are viable, but who are the best Overwatch characters? A few pointers will help you on your way to better scores, more kills and wins, wins, wins.
The roster won't be changing again until later in 2018 so now's the perfect time to start picking favourites. Below you'll find descriptions and videos for each hero, broken up by their role as offense, defense, support or tank, as well as recommendations for who to start as, an alternate choice just in case, and one to put your skills to the test and make flashy play of the games with.
As for what's coming next, here's everything we know about .
Like we previously mentioned, most heroes are viable to play, and so it’s very much a case of finding a hero who suits your playstyle, and then making the most of their skills in both quick play and competitive modes.

LoL Patch 8.14: Hextech Poppy & Samsung Galaxy skins

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 02:46:31 +0000

League of Legends' next big content patch is 8.14, introducing a whole host of new skins. It does, however, look like things are quite quiet on the balance change front right now, so there are no tweaks to champions, items, or runes just yet. That should change soon though, as lead champion designer Meddler says a hotfix for the newly-reworked Aatrox should appear soon.
What we do have, however, is a grand total of seven new skins. As well as gemstone exclusive Hextech Poppy, adding to a generous roster of Hextech champions (although you can only access her throguh LoL's crafting system. There are also six skins celebrating Samsung Galaxy's victory at Worlds 2017, one for each player (including their sub). Particular highlights, in my opinion, are the Taliyah and Xayah skins, although I do particularly enjoy Mega Gnar scoffing noodles from out of the Summoner's Cup itself. Who needs chopsticks?
Want in? You'll need the .
Have a look below for all the information we've got, straight from the PBE. LoL Patch 8.14 Release Date And Downtime
We don't know the exact release date for patch 8.14 yet, but patch 8.13 is a three-week patch, so expect 8.14 on Wednesday July 19. We'll update when Riot do, but keep an eye on the for the latest updates.

Life is Strange 2's first episode has a release date

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 02:42:33 +0000

PES 2018 fans take it upon themselves to add unofficial World Cup mode

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 02:42:33 +0000

PUBG developer debunks accusation maps are "asset flips"

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 02:42:33 +0000

This week's best deals: God of War, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One X bundles, and more

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 02:42:33 +0000

Once more, we close the book on yet another E3. Whether or not you feel like you saw what you wanted to see, it was certainly the annual spectacle we've come to expect. At the very least, we've seen some Death Stranding and as such, it seems we now have the video game version of Kevin Costner's The Postman we've all quietly wanted for years. On top of all of that, we've got another batch of this week's best deals to check over.
As usual, we've got deals that'll work in the UK, deals that'll work in the US and some deals that will work in both the UK and US, as well as presumably many other places. Let's get started.
The vast GOG Summer Sale comes to an end this Sunday but the lovely folks over there have gone and sent us a few hundred game keys to give away to folks just like you. To be in with a chance of winning (and there's a fairly good chance you'll get something), follow the link below and enter.

Bloodstained's Story Trailer Shows Demonic Destruction Taking Place

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 02:39:17 +0000

It is not like Koji Igarashi, made famous for heading Castlevania during its exploratory Metroid-like days, has not been hiding Bloodstained's lineage and Castlevania influence. Igarashi is going to do what he does best. That comes across in the new story trailer for the game, which pits main character Miriam against the hordes of demons of the night.
Check out the story trailer below.
Miriam is played by Erica Lindberg, who is probably best known as Futaba from Persona 5. Zangetsu, who was the main character in prequel game Curse of the Moon, is voiced by David Hayter of Solid Snake fame. Ray Chase voices Gebel, who you would probably know as Final Fantasy XV's Noctis.
In addition, the backer demo for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night released today, so if you backed at a high enough tier for that code, you can give the E3 demo a try. , but was held back due to some bug fixes.

Auvid Tuner UWP - trimming media files

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 02:05:13 +0000

I suspect the use case for trimming audio and video files is somewhat niche, but still Auvid Tuner UWP might be a useful tool to keep up your sleeve. Perhaps making ringtones, video lopps/clips, and - yes - editing music track ID3 data (at least, if you pay the IAP). Screenshots and details below.

Life is Strange 2's first episode has a release date

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 01:37:44 +0000

PES 2018 fans take it upon themselves to add unofficial World Cup mode

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 01:37:44 +0000

This week's best deals: God of War, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One X bundles, and more

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 01:37:44 +0000

Elex discounted to below $15 on PS4 and Xbox One

Wed, 4 Jul 2018 00:35:07 +0000

Amazon has discounted Elex to $14.99 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Fallout 76 griefers can’t kill you until you reach level 5

Tue, 3 Jul 2018 20:50:58 +0000

Update, July 3: Another restriction on Fallout 76 griefers has been revealed - a protection for low-level players.
You won’t have to worry about getting griefed when you’re making your exploratory steps in Fallout 76, because you’re safe from other players up until level five. That’s one of many precautions against griefing Todd Howard mentions in a new interview.
The rule against killing low level players may change, Howard says, but Bethesda’s aware that everyone’s worried about aggressive players ruining the experience for everyone. With those precautions in place, the team wants to allow players the freedom to either engage in PvP or avoid fights if that’s their preference.
Perhaps Fallout 76 will make it into our list of the on PC.
There’s little detail on how the level restriction works beyond that, and we are working through the oddities of Google Translate - the original interview comes through Italian outlet , as brought to attention on . Even with the limitations of machine translation in mind, the gist of the answer is clear enough.
As mentioned in on the making of Fallout 76, aggressive players will be given a wanted level. Another griefing protection is that the game's PvP system is more like a challenge system than an all-out brawl.
According to a tweet from Bethesda's senior vice president Pete Hines, "PvP is kinda like issuing a challenge [sic] to someone." You can check that tweet out below:

Pillars of Eternity, Tacoma, and 19 more games are free with Amazon Prime this month

Tue, 3 Jul 2018 14:45:26 +0000

Over the next month, you can get your hands on 21 free games, courtesy of Amazon and Twitch. To celebrate Amazon Prime Day 2018, the commercial giant is offering the games through the streaming service, and anyone who has an Amazon Prime account can benefit.
Amazon has already given plenty of games away for free through the Twitch platform, as part of a monthly giveaway. So far, Prime members have had access to games like Gone Home, Superhot, and Tales from the Borderlands. This month, however, you’ll get access to a new game every single day.
If paying nothing for games is your jam, check out our list of the best .
The highlights of that list include Pillars of Eternity: Definitive Edition, which is available until tomorrow. There’s also Obsidian’s maniacal Pillars-like Tyranny, which you can grab later this month. Other notable titles include Tacoma, Observer, and Battle Chef Brigade - all of those released relatively recently, and were well-received. There are also some classics in there, like Metal Slug 3, and Broken Age, offering you a good sweep of both genres and eras.
It’ll be worth checking back every day from now until July 18 to get the most out of the games on offer. To do that, you’ll need to head to Twitch, and, if you’ve got a Prime Account linked to your account, click on the crown in the top right corner to get access to your games. The offer is only available for a limited time, so make sure to keep on top of the ever-changing list of titles. For the record, you can check out that list below:

Jump In With Two New Xbox One Bundles

Tue, 3 Jul 2018 13:00:29 +0000

Games play best on Xbox One, but for those of you that haven’t already made the jump, we have two new bundles joining the Xbox One family today: the Xbox One X PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Bundle and the Xbox One S Minecraft Bundle. More details below: Xbox One X PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Bundle With over 8 million ...]

Get fruity with All-Star Fruit Racing

Tue, 3 Jul 2018 02:43:40 +0000

Launching on July 13, All-Star Fruit Racing will race on to Xbox One and PlayStation 4. While the name may sound a bit silly – childlike even – the game looks like it will be a ton of fun, just check out the trailer below. Including split-screen for up to four players, the karting racer is set within lush vibrant environments that could have been plucked straight from Wreck-It Ralph's Sugar Rush world. As you progress through the career mode, which is set across the four seasons of the year and in ‘Special Islands', the action unfolds over 21 tracks. As you progress, kart parts are unlocked so you can really pimp up your fruity vehicles with over 32,000 possible kart combinations. And no kart racer would be complete without the obligator weapons arsenal. Once powered up, the juicer can unleash a wave of fruit-based attacks to cripple your foes with individual shots as you gain juice or with an almighty attack once it is full to bursting. With Dragster races, Hill Climbs, Elimination races, Time Attacks and modifier modes, there seems to be plenty of juicy content in All-Star Fruit Racing.