Fortnite: The Last Laugh Bundle coming to Switch in November
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Epic Games, and DC today announced the Fortnite: The Last Laugh Bundle, a package based around DC Super-Villains. It will be sold at retailers, though players can also get their hands on the full set digitally.
The Fortnite: The Last Laugh Bundle will consist of V-Bucks and 11 in-game items:
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Rumor: Fortnite files updated with new cosmetic source for Nintendo
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Fortnite is known for many things, including a wide variety of collaborations. The popular shooter has teamed up with Marvel, Batman, Stranger Things, and the NFL – just to name a few. With the latest datamine, some fans are wondering if Nintendo could be primed for a collaboration of its own.
There’s one interesting piece of information that has been spotted in the game’s files following the most recent update: “Cosmetics.Source.Platform.Nintendo”. Unfortunately, no additional information is available as to what that could mean.
That hasn’t stopped fans from running wild with the possibilities. Some are speculating about the possibility of something like a Mario skin. Nothing official has been announced at this time though, so it might be best to keep expectations in check.
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Unreal Engine 5 support officially confirmed for Switch
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
This week, Epic Games unveiled the latest iteration of its highly-used engine. Unreal Engine 5 will be made accessible to developers in 2021, offering all of the latest tools and upgrades pertaining to graphics and more.
Much of the discussion surrounding Unreal Engine 5 thus far has been related to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. And while Switch may not match those two consoles in terms of hardware specs, Nintendo’s console won’t be missing out entirely. Epic Games has officially confirmed that Unreal Engine 5 will be supported on Switch.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney told Eurogamer:
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Deadpool arrives in Fortnite
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Deadpool has appeared in Fortnite as one of the shooter’s latest collaborations. The Marvel character has shown up with a special skin, available to everyone who purchased this season’s battle pass.
Find two pistols hidden in the menu screens in order to unlock the skin. After that, enter a match and change into the Deadpool skin at any of the phone booths on the island.
Aside from the skin, players can unlock Deadpool’s katanas and more. The game is also featuring a Deadpool party boat, which was transformed from the yacht in the northeastern part of the map.
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Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 2 begins, new trailers
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Season 2 is now live for Fortnite Chapter 2, bringing the latest experiences to the game.
As part of a new spy theme, players can be on either the Ghost or Shadow side. You’ll be completing missions to “earn a battle pass variant” for each of the new characters. By completing the Challenge Table missions and other in-game requirements, you’ll receive 1,500 VBucks back.
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Fortnite getting Harley Quinn crossover, Love and War event revealed
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Fortnite has seen a number of notable collaborations tying in with films. That theme of partnerships is continuing with Birds of Prey, as a purchasable Harley Quinn skin will be going live today, along with her baseball bat and mallet as pickaxes.
Epic Games has also unveiled the next big event for Fortnite known as Love and War. Full details can be found below.
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Fortnite gains Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker skins
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Tying in with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Fortnite has added a new set of skins related to the movie. Heroes Rey and Finn, along with the First Order’s new crimson Sith Stormtrooper, can be found in the Item Shop.
The Star Wars promotion doesn’t end there for Fortnite. On December 14, an exclusive scene from The Rise of Skywalker will air in-game starting at 2 PM ET.
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Fortnite to premiere scene from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Fortnite is gearing up for a new event in which the game will give a first look at a scene from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Those that are interested in the movie can stop by the game’s Risky Reels drive-in theater on December 14.
Look for the doors to open at 10:30 AM PT / 1:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM in the UK / 7:30 PM in Europe. Then a half hour later, the actual video will play. And if that wasn’t enough, director J.J. Abrams will apparently make an appearance.
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Fortnite update out now (version 11.20)
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Epic Games has issued the latest update for Fortnite. Version 11.20 includes the return of Daily Challenges and more.
Below are the full patch notes:
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Fortnite – Star Wars content incoming
Posted on 5 years ago by Elias in News, Switch | 0 comments
An Imperial Stormtrooper skin is being added to Fortnite, but further content is also being teased for collaboration. A Capital ship was seen in the game’s data and players can see it slowly flying toward the map. Below is some footage featuring the the collab.
