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Is Overwatch Coming to Fortnite? Fans Spot a Hint in an Official Gameplay Trailer
Overwatch isn’t exactly known for its collaborations. In fact, it is relatively more gatekept than other hero-shooters in the gaming space, but that all might just change soon. The Fortnite X Overwatch crossover is seemingly here, or so a brand-new gameplay trailer may have just signalled. Sharp-eyed fans have spotted what appear to be iconic […]
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May 1
Fortnite Is Introducing a “Galaxy” of Star Wars Content, Including a Darth Vader Horror GameEpic Games has announced a huge swathe of Star Wars content coming to Fortnite, including three brand new games.
May 1
Fortnite x Star Wars Crossover: Everything You Need to Know — New Skins, Game Modes and More
Epic Games has officially unveiled a month-long roadmap for the biggest Fortnite x Star Wars crossover yet, rolling out throughout May. This ambitious collaboration introduces new skins, fresh game modes, and more, all building up to the highly anticipated release of The Mandalorian and Grogu. With that said, let’s dive into the exciting roadmap kicking […]
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May 1
NBA The Run Preview - The NBA Street Spiritual Successor Is A Strong Prospect
Platform:
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Publisher:
Play by Play Studios
Developer:
Play by Play Studios
Release:
2026
Rating:
Everyone
When I was in high school, few games captivated me the way NBA Street Vol. 2 did. I loved the evolution from what NBA Jam and NBA Hangtime accomplished, bringing forward the gravity-defying, rim-rattling dunks and no-rules defensive play, and recontextualizing it through the then-current streetball craze. The result was a smash hit that bridged the gap between die-hard sports gamers and the wider mainstream audience. Both sides of that aisle ate it up. However, after Electronic Arts shuttered the EA Sports BIG label and companies like Midway went under, arcade-style sports games became fewer and further between. Enter Play by Play Studios, a team consisting of several seasoned sports game veterans, including Mike Young, who worked on the NBA Street, FIFA Street, and the SSX series before becoming creative director on the Madden franchise for nearly a decade. In 2021, the studio began working on a streetball game called The Run: Got Next, consisting of entirely fictional characters. Around 2024, the NBA caught wind of the project and contacted the studio about licensing its teams and players.
While the game now contains 32 NBA players from across the league, it retains all the core tenets the team went into the project with, namely fast-paced, approachable arcade-style gameplay and injecting personality. The result is NBA The Run, an online-focused 3v3 game that treats its players less like unidentifiable players amidst a greater team, similar to how many sim-focused sports games can feel, and more like characters in a hero shooter. Every player is hand-crafted, from their animations to their looks, creating exaggerated, yet faithful appearances that aptly capture how they look and play within these 3v3 games. I experience this firsthand during a gameplay session with the developers, which shows me this game is more than just talk. Everything on the court feels fantastic, whether you're talking the satisfying dunks, the hard-hitting defense, or the swish sound coming over your speakers after draining a shot from downtown. And not only do more well-rounded players like Anthony Edwards and LeBron James control completely different than specialists like Steph Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Play By Play Studios approached them with the idea of making the players feel like characters, pulling inspiration from notoriously overpowered players like Bo Jackson in Tecmo Bowl or Michael Vick in Madden NFL 04. That was certainly true when looking at an unstoppable force like Victor Wembanyama, who can dominate in the paint on offense or defense, or drain shots from beyond the arc with decent regularity.
Building a well-rounded team is essential, as the ruleset varies from game to game. As you play through the Knockout Tournament structure of NBA The Run, en route to hopefully winning the championship, the rulesets randomize. This means that one game might give extra points for dunks, while another ruleset could incentivize threes. Others, still, could operate on a timer, making it so ball control is crucial if you're hoping to exert some influence over the clock. If you happen to have an all-bigs team, you're gambling that paint play will be rewarded, and you're hoping to the RNG gods that a three-ball ruleset doesn't come up in the roulette wheel. I enjoy the unpredictable nature of the rules, which helps keep the experience fresh from game to game. With a push for quick-hit gameplay sessions, you can jump into a tournament, lose your first game in a few minutes, and almost immediately jump back into another tournament. It's designed with inspiration from games like Fortnite, where once you lose, you can quickly get back into the action with another match. And though it's all online, you do have the choice to squad up with either match-made teammates or friends, or go into solo play where you control all three players on your team at once.
When I first heard about NBA The Run, I was excited, but skeptical. After all, the single-player career mode of NBA Street Vol. 2 was my go-to experience; would a game, even one that draws heavy inspiration from NBA Street, have the same staying power for me without that long-form destination? While I still miss the Street games, I came away from my hands-on time extremely impressed with not only how well NBA The Run plays, but how the quick-hit structure compelled me to want to keep playing. And with a release coming in June, not to mention a beta starting on May 1, I'm looking forward to the opportunity to get back out on the streets as my favorite NBA stars.
Apr 29
Fortnite x Ben 10 collaboration is finally arriving this month with possible transformations mechanics and moreEpic Games has finally confirmed the Fortnite x Ben 10 collaboration, with the first teaser making noise across social media. While the teaser itself didn’t reveal much, we can expect the transformation feature, along with diverse transformations for Ben 10. It is expected to go live this Friday! We’re finally getting a Ben 10 transformation-driven …
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Apr 23
Australian eSafety Commissioner issues transparency notices to major game platformsThe Australian eSafety Commissioner has issued transparency notices to the companies behind major game platforms, including Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam, over concerns regarding child grooming, radicalisation, cyberbullying and online hate.
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Apr 23
Fortnite x Ben 10 Collaboration: All Confirmed and Rumored Skins, Cosmetics, and Release Window
The Fortnite X Ben 10 collaboration is finally happening, as the game’s official social media channels have finally posted a teaser giving fans a peek into what’s about to come in the upcoming item shop drop. After months of speculation and leaks, with some cosmetics already decrypted, and now an official teaser which confirms a […]
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Apr 22
Fortnite Chapter Updates Are Changing the Game Again — But Are Players Burning Out?Fortnite has never stood still, but its increasingly aggressive chapter updates are raising questions about how much change players can actually keep up with.
Apr 21
All Fortnite Save the World Twitch Drops (& How to Claim Them)
Fortnite Save the World has officially embraced the free-to-play model after spending years as a paid game mode. To celebrate this exciting occasion, Epic Games has activated Twitch Drops for the game mode until April 20, 11:59 PM ET, allowing players to earn exclusive rewards by watching streamers on their Twitch accounts for a specified […]
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Apr 17
Fortnite v40.20 Is Here With Bug Fixes, WWE Hype, and a New Showdown EventFortnite has had its latest patch notes for the next update revealed, and it should fix a lot of problems players have been having.
Apr 16
Laufey comes to Fortnite, alongside a new Rock Band-like feature and Save the WorldThe post Laufey comes to Fortnite, alongside a new Rock Band-like feature and Save the World appeared first on The Escapist .
Apr 16
PS Store Drops New Free PS5 Games Including Long-Awaited TitleThe PS Store has quietly added another pair of free PS5 games, one of which players have been patiently waiting for. After nearly a decade, Fortnite: Save the World is available for free to all players. The game is PS5 Pro-enhanced. PS Store has quietly added several free PS5 games within the last week Fortnite: […]
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Apr 16
Epic Games Denies Fortnite Season 7 Chapter 3 Delay RumoursIt has been rumoured that Fortnite Season 7 Chapter 3 would be hit with a delay, and Epic Games has gone to social media to tell fans it's on schedule.
Apr 15
How to Unlock Ice King Vault in Fortnite?
Team Ice King has officially won Act I of Fortnite Showdown, with Team Foundation falling behind, albeit not by much. The last team milestone has been reached, which means Ice King’s Vault Key is now available to find. With it, players can finally unlock the Ice King Vault in Fortnite, so here’s how you can […]
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Apr 13
How to Pre-Register for Fortnite Save the World?
After years as a paid game mode, Fortnite Save the World is finally going free-to-play on April 16, 2026, and players who register before that date can contribute to the community milestones to receive exclusive rewards. Before we dive into the in-game cosmetics that every contributing player will get, learn how you can pre-register for […]
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Apr 12
Out of Time – ReviewFrom vampires to B-movies, Vikings, and soon even Space Marines, there’s seemingly nothing that cannot be turned into a Survivors-like video game. So why not simply mash every conceivable thing together and create the Everything Bagel of Survivors-likes? Out of Time does just that, and more: Its proverbial cream cheese is distinctly Fortnite-flavored. The game has actually been out for half a year, but given that it’s been receiving content updates, we’re not going to consider this one a backlog review. So, six months in, is Out of Time still fresh, or has it already grown stale? Story While there is a good chunk of backstory to be found here, Out of Time’s focus on online multiplayer and seasonal structure prevents the game from fully committing to a completely rounded narrative. The base premise is that our world has been thrown into chaos by an event called The Shattering, which fractured time and merged past, present, and future. This causes a mix of monsters, environments, and timelines to collide. Humanity gathers in a hub city called Infinitopia, and from here, they set out to deal with hordes of enemies from across time. It’s not the most original or exciting premise, but it does the job of explaining why Jeanne D’Arc is leading a resistance against giant robots, so we’re not complaining. Graphics Most Survivors-likes make use of pixel art shown from a top-down perspective, but Out of Time goes for a completely different approach. The game’s visuals are bright, cartoony, and heavily reminiscent of Fortnite. The colorful, stylized aesthetic is full of exaggerated effects. This works well with the fast-paced gameplay and helps sell the game’s over-the-top era-mashing concept, where medieval, modern, and sci-fi elements coexist. The downside of the game’s visuals being all over the place is that Out of Time lacks visual consistency, and, in turn, feels like it’s missing a distinct identity. Ironically enough, the broad, anything-goes approach makes everything come across as generic and interchangeable. From a technical and performance standpoint, the game is relatively modest in its requirements and runs smoothly, even during chaotic moments with many enemies on screen. However, it’s not entirely without issues. There are occasional technical quirks, such as UI scaling problems and minor visual bugs. Sound It’s not surprising that Out of Time has an understated soundscape, as the game itself is heavily reliant on communication with other players. Music does most of the heavy lifting here, and the soundtrack, which is available separately, features catchy, lo-fi tunes in Infinitopia, and more dramatic music underscoring the action. The lack of voice acting is noticeable, but doesn’t detract from the overall experience. Sound effects add impact to the on-screen action but don’t necessarily stand out. Gameplay Despite its unusual presentation, Out of Time is undeniably a Survivors-like. The game is built around fast-paced, repeatable, grind-heavy runs where players drop into a map, fight waves of enemies, gather loot and resources, and try to grow stronger over time. Each run follows a clear loop: you start a mission, explore a mostly linear map under a 15-minute time limit, defeat hordes of enemies to gain XP and gear, and eventually trigger and defeat a boss to complete the run. If time runs out, you fail, but you still keep collected resources, reïnforcing Out of Time’s constant progression loop. Combat is auto-attack-based, while active abilities come from your equipped gear. Weapons, armor, helmets, and boots each grant different skills, meaning your build and playstyle are defined by what you wear rather than which character you choose to play as. Runs are then further shaped by in-run upgrades, random events, and side challenges, like defending objectives or triggering special encounters. These can grant temporary boosts or permanent upgrades, although the latter only last for the duration of that run. While Out of Time can be played solo, the game is mainly designed to be played online with others in co-op. The major defining feature here is the so-called Tether system. Staying close to teammates provides buffs and shared advantages, while straying too far results in penalties like damage and lost stats. This makes teamwork and coordination a key part of successful runs, especially at higher difficulties. Back in Out of Time’s hub area, you can then use collected resources to upgrade your gear, increase your stats, and raise your overall power level, allowing you to tackle harder difficulties with better rewards. If you enjoy grinding for loot and experimenting with builds, this loop can become engaging, but Out of Time does lean heavily on repetition, incremental upgrades, and cooperative synergy rather than variety or narrative depth. At the time of writing, Out of Time has five “eras” to offer: Medieval, Modern, Wastelands, Solarpunk, and Cyberspace. Next in line is the Prehistoric era, although when this will arrive hasn’t been confirmed yet. There are also nearly 30 characters to choose from, ranging from wizards to robots and yakuza, although as we discussed earlier, gear defines the character’s battlefield performance, rather than their backstory. Regardless, it’s a hefty amount of content to mess around with. Surprisingly enough, despite Out of Time’s “seasonal” approach, the game doesn’t opt for a free-to-play model. Instead, you only need to pay for the base game once and can opt to expand this with the Temporal Disaster DLC. We wouldn’t be surprised if more DLC is forthcoming, although the lifespan of a game like Out of Time depends on how active its playerbase is. The game originally launched as an Epic Games exclusive, but has since expanded to PS5 and Steam, with crossplay support. While there are no specific numbers, particularly for Epic and PS5, SteamDB only showed a couple of dozen players actively playing the game when we checked. Hopefully, Out of Time can find its long-term footing, because it is one of the more original takes on the Survivors formula. Conclusion From its unconventional presentation to its online co-op focus, there is plenty that sets Out of Time apart from other Survivors-likes. That alone makes this one worth checking out if you’re looking for a take on the genre that feels fresh compared to the countless copy/paste iterations of the formula. The main pitfalls that Out of Time faces going forward stem from an overall lack of identity, which is ironic given its premise, and the reliance on an active playerbase. If the game interests you, then don’t be deterred by the possibility of said playerbase declining, but instead give the game a shot, and contribute to its longevity.
Apr 12
Corporate Turmoil and the Future of Epic’s Free Game ProgramEpic slashes 20% of its workforce as Fortnite revenue stumbles, but the free games aren't stopping yet. Claim the $20 robot-gladiator hit Clone Drone in the Danger Zone in its final minutes, and snag EA SPORTS FC 26 at a record 75% discount before the April 16 rotation!
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Apr 9
Fortnite x Toy Story Crossover: Release Date, Time & Expected Pricing
Buzz Lightyear and his archenemy Emperor Zurg arrive in Fortnite as a part of the Fortnite x Toy Story crossover. While Woody’s unfortunately not tagging along on the ride to the island with his partner, this collaboration is bringing iconic Toy Story goodies to the Item Shop. With that said, let’s first take a look […]
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Apr 9
What Is Fortnite Arenas? Brand New Ranked Mode Explained
A brand new Ranked Mode is coming to Fortnite tomorrow, titled Fortnite Arenas, where Solo and Duo players will be able to compete against each other in 1v1 or 2v2 rounds back-to-back, respectively, and the first player/team to win the most fights emerges victorious. It’s set to be a fast-paced, close-combat game mode, so with […]
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Apr 8
Top 10 Rarest Emotes in Fortnite (2026)
Fortnite’s collection of dynamic Emotes keeps growing, but some standouts haven’t made a comeback since their first appearance in the Item Shop. Today, we take a look at the rarest Emotes in the game whose chances of returning are as good as a complete zero. 10. Freezing Burst It’s been ages since the Oathbreaker Set […]
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Apr 6
FortniteFortnite is a third-person shooter game where up to 100 players compete to be the last person or team standing.
