Epic Games Mobile Store Is Coming, Good News For Gamers?

Another Thursday means another rotation on the Epic Games Store. As of this writing, fans can no longer claim sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds or stealth game Thief, but they can grab up cyberpunk action performer Ghostrunner. Between the three is a lot of variety in gameplay styles but also a lot of quality, as each is an excellent game with positive reviews (or a cult following in the case of Thief). Once Ghostrunner rotates out on April 18, fans will be able to claim The Big Con.

A new Marvel Rivals leak suggests that the upcoming hero shooter title could be coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles as well as PC. After nearly a week of rumors and speculation, Naraka: Bladepoint publisher NetEase announced that it was joining forces with Marvel Games for a free-to-play multiplayer shooter in the style of Overwatch late last month. Marvel Rivals will feature a packed roster of playable heroes, from obvious choices like Iron Man and Spider-Man to some lesser-known characters like Luna Snow, all engaging in frantic match-ups set in destructible environments.

Microsoft may be planning to release a batch of older Call of Duty games on Game Pass in the near future, according to a new report. If this rumor ends up being true, it could suggest that Activision Blizzard's extensive back catalog could come to Xbox's subscription service sooner rather than later. Call of Duty might just be the tip of the iceberg.

The upcoming remake of may still be in development but a recent report suggests it may launch on more consoles than previously expected. Following the announcement that Bioware's classic RPG set in a galaxy far, far away would be remade for modern audiences, the community was disappointed to learn that it would be released as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive and would later make the jump to PC. Despite this initially disheartening news, Xbox Series X|S owners may not need to fear any longer.

The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake may end up being a day-one release on Xbox consoles. That possibility has been suggested by a newly emerged rumor from a reputable industry insider who offered some new insights into Sony's current views on the KOTOR reimagining project.

Next week’s free Epic Games Store title has been announced.

Hollow Knight: Silksong was announced more than five years ago, and it feels like we're not much closer to the hotly anticipated indie game's release. Fans have been clamouring for something, anything about this side-scrolling Metroidvania action title all these years, and while we've had one or two trailers and some other clues, Team Cherry remains tight lipped about exactly when it'll finally be ready. Our latest hint of movement is a new product page, this time on Xbox's store.

A new store listing and a Tweet from an Xbox employee have fans hopeful that a Hollow Knight: Silksong update could be imminent. A new store listing and a tweet from an Xbox employee might not seem like a lot to go on, but an update concerning Hollow Knight: Silksong is long overdue. As it was heavily implied that Silksong was slated to release in the first half of 2023, fans are looking for an update sometime soon. However, developer Team Cherry has remained mostly silent since the announcement of Silksong's delay.

The latest Dragon's Dogma 2 update brings exciting news for Xbox players. Previously, PlayStation 5 and Steam users received this Dragon's Dogma 2 update, which introduced the ability to start a new game with existing save data and options to enhance visuals and frame rate. Xbox Series X and S players can now look forward to these same enhancements.

It seems that a native PlayStation 5 version of Minecraft is releasing sometime soon, after a popular Twitter account that investigates the backend of Sony's digital store claimed as much.Minecraft's full release on the PS5 has long been awaited by fans, as Xbox users await a similar launch.

A collaboration of developers have announced The Triple-i Initiative, a 45-minute showcase event featuring world premieres, exclusive gameplay, demos, and drops from some of the top independent creators in games. It will take place on April 10 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET. You will be able to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, bilibili, IGN, and Steam.

Every Thursday at 10 am CT, the Epic Games Store rotates its free game selection and confirms what will be coming the next week. This means Epic Games Store users can no longer claim Call of the Wild: The Angler or Invincible Presents: Atom Eve, but they can claim Islets until April 4. At that time, Islets will rotate out of EGS and the service will add The Outer Worlds and Thief, two big pick-ups for the service.