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A talented Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player has created an amazing recreation of a Skyview Tower using LEGO. In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players can activate 15 different Skyview Towers, and this LEGO creation is an awesome way to pay tribute to them.

Fortnite could have added a Samus Aran Metroid skin for its players, but Nintendo's demands led to it not happening. This comes courtesy of Epic Games' former Chief Creative Officer, who revealed some interesting details about the potential Fortnite deal and how it fell apart.

A creative Minecraft fan has designed custom textures for every spawn egg available in the game. Over the years, Mojang has added a variety of mobs that have made the world of Minecraft progressively richer. While mobs in survival mode are seen in their natural habitats, Minecraft players can spawn multiple mobs via spawn eggs.

After The Weeknd and Lady Gaga's release, singer-songwriter Billie Eilish seems to be next up on stage for Fortnite Festival. Developed by Harmonix, the studio behind the Rock Band games, Fortnite Festival is a rhythm game in a similar vein to Harmonix's previous releases. Players either play in a group or solo, hitting notes on a track depending on which instrument they decide to play.

Rocket League has announced the newest in-game collaboration for the popular sports game, offering a plethora of cosmetics themed around the recently released X-Men '97. The unique sports game from developer Psyonix has often teamed up with other brands to offer crossover content, allowing players to deck out their cars with special designs. From Cars mascot Lightning McQueen to the iconic Ghostbusters van, the game offers plenty of different options to personalize players' in-game cars to their own tastes. Now, a beloved Marvel franchise is coming to the game.

An Overwatch 2 fan had an impressive piece of fan art commissioned that imagines what a Fallout-themed Mercy skin might look like in the hero-shooter game. The original Overwatch featured all kinds of unique skins for players to unlock for the game's various heroes, but it largely stayed away from crossover skins. That has changed with Overwatch 2, which has embraced crossover skins as part of the game's live-service model.

An Overwatch 2 player discovered that they were assigned a rank that doesn't actually exist. Just like any competitive shooter, Overwatch 2's ranked system rewards players with medals based on their skills, which also makes it more efficient to match them against players with similar ranks.

A Disney Dreamlight Valley player spotted a hilarious detail on Maui's statue. The Moana character is one of the NPCs in Disney Dreamlight Valley, and can be unlocked by visiting the Moana Realm and completing the quest called «A Feast Worthy of a Demigod.» Players can also unlock the Dazzle Beach biome and have Maui as their neighbor once they accomplish these requirements.

Genshin Impact has unveiled the Event Banners for the first half of Version 4.6, and it comes with a surprising change to its 4-Star character lineup. While 5-Star characters in Genshin Impact tend to be the biggest factor in determining an Event Banner’s popularity, certain 4-Star characters are much more valuable for starter accounts than others. More often than not, these happen to be 4-Star characters released near the launch of the game, such as Fischl or Xingqiu, whereas the newer additions tend to fill a certain niche.

A few Mortal Kombat 1 fans have discovered a fun new Brutality that seems to have been secretly added to the game. Brutality kills in Mortal Kombat 1 are some of the most satisfying ways to finish a match, and this new addition offers an exciting update to the game's combat.

One Stardew Valley player has found a clever place to build a «secret lounge» in Pelican Town. While Stardew Valley allows players to place objects almost anywhere in the town, one area that seems to be overlooked by many players is the tunnel next to the bus stop, where this secret lounge resides.

The Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered compilation has reportedly made a change to the game that was not mentioned in the recent update's patch notes, riling up fans about previous promises. The compilation, released earlier this year, brings back the iconic original trilogy of Lara Croft's adventures that turned the franchise into a household name in gaming. The remakes have seen praise for their graphical enhancements to the classic adventure games, as well as several quality-of-life upgrades. Now, however, an unmentioned part of the most recent update is making a controversial change.

Bandai Namco has released a new update for Dragon Ball FighterZ, addressing the many issues that had been introduced after the game's previous update. On February 29, Dragon Ball FighterZ finally got its long-requested rollback netcode update along with a free upgrade to the newly released PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions. This update was meant to improve upon Dragon Ball FighterZ's online environment, as the previous console and PC versions used delay-based netcode. However, once the update went live, instead of fixing the online environment, it only broke the game instead.

A Minecraft player has put their building skills to the test and recreated the Oil Rig, one of Rust's most popular structures. Minecraft players often recreate locations from other famous games using the Mojang game's resources. What gamers see as a result are large constructions to which Minecraft players devote a lot of time and attention, and show how creative the community can be.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Isabelle is receiving a brand-new high-quality statue, courtesy of popular video game merchandise creator First 4 Figures. The newest entry in Nintendo's long-running life simulation franchise features a variety of colorful animal companions, both inhabiting the player's village and helping them to run it. Players can meet NPCs like Tom Nook, Brewster, and Blathers within their village's different facilities, while inviting any of a lineup of hundreds of villagers to move in. Now, one of Animal Crossing's most popular characters is receiving a new figure.

One highly dedicated The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player has recently demonstrated what the in-game map looks like after 870 hours of playtime. The screenshot of their map, bursting with Hero's Path lines all over, subsequently made the rounds on social media, captivating a vocal section of the Tears of the Kingdom fandom.

A very clever Minecraft player has figured out how to use the floatater block to create an impressive redstone crop farm. While the floatater was only added to Minecraft as an April Fools' Day joke, players are still finding incredible uses for the block.

2D samurai fighting game Sclash will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch on May 2, publishers Maximum Entertainment and Abiding Bridge, and developer Bevel Bakery announced.

An Animal Crossing: New Horizons player has created a neat vineyard that fits perfectly on their island. Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to inspire a ton of great in-game builds, despite being released over four years ago now.

Disney Dreamlight Valley developer Gameloft has recently revealed that players will be able to use their Royal Tools while visiting other players’ Valleys soon. By introducing the new feature, the devs will likely increase the level of interactivity that gamers may have in Disney Dreamlight Valley while playing together with their friends.

Players continue to push the building limits of Minecraft to the test, including one fan who managed to recreate a playable version of the beloved Balloon Battle game mode from the Mario Kart franchise. Fans have previously made Mario Kart tracks in Minecraft, and this playable battle mode course has once again managed to inspire and impress the Minecraft and Mario communities.

Season 10 of Overwatch 2 brings in a number of interesting alternate universe-themed skins for various heroes, and some fans have pointed out an interesting detail in Reinhardt's new Talon skin which shows that these Mirrorwatch skins take this alternate reality theme very seriously. Many of the new cosmetics introduced in the Season 10 battle pass for Overwatch 2 feature similar skins for heroes such as Brigitte, Doomfist, Genji, and more, and many of them are rich in details that some players may easily overlook.

A Fortnite fan has created a concept that imagines what it would be like if the game had a skin based on Fallout. Fortnite has a long list of collaborations with various personalities, such as Lewis Hamilton, Ariana Grande, and Neymar Jr. When it comes to skins based on other games, Fortnite has an equally impressive list of team-ups, adding a slew of beloved characters.

Stardew Valley has received its 1.6.5. update, and with it, patch notes explaining what was changed have been released. This is just the latest in a series of updates made to the game since Stardew Valley received the major 1.6 content update in March.

Rabbit & Bear Studio is “moving forward with a sequel” to strategy RPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, the company said in a Reddit AMA held earlier this week.

A gamer has created a custom version of the classic Clue board game set in the world of Stardew Valley. This Stardew Valley-themed Clue has caught the attention of the gaming community, charming players with its clever blend of two popular games.

A Minecraft player has created an incredible city inspired by historical Greek locations using the many materials available in the game. Since the game was released, Minecraft fans have shared their unique locations, but this may be among the most memorable.

Persona 3 Aigis: The First Mission is coming to Steam and the Nintendo Switch. However, this long-forgotten Persona 3 spin-off will not be treated to an official English localization.

A dedicated group of Banjo-Kazooie fans have created an impressive concept trailer for what they invision a «Banjo-Threeie» game could look like. With recent rumors of Banjo-Kazooie making a comeback, fans have remained optimistic that the beloved franchise may see a new installment. However, there has yet to be any official confirmation on such a project, so some fans have taken the opportunity to showcase the potential of a new Banjo-Kazooie title.

META Publishing and developer NExT Studios have announced cooperative action adventure game sequel Biped 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch in Q2 2025 with cross-platform play.

Publisher dramatic create and developer MAGES. will release otome visual novel Meiji Tokyo Renka: Full Moon for Switch and PC via Steam in 2024 worldwide with Japanese audio and English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese subtitles, the companies announced.

Following up on the overwhelmingly positive response to Stardew Valley Update 1.6, developer Eric «ConcernedApe» Barone has revealed Patch 1.6.4, which adds even more content and fixes a number of bugs. Stardew Valley Update 1.6 has been released for PC and will be coming to console and mobile platforms soon. In the meantime, ConcernedApe has released a number of key patches, including the latest 1.6.4 update.

A Pokemon fan has shared a design for a hypothetical third version of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, calling it Pokemon Viridian. The design has an interesting backstory and the concept has led to Pokemon fans missing third versions of Pokemon games.

The Overwatch 2 developers at Blizzard are taking action against players using unapproved peripherals on consoles, such as mouse and keyboard. This particular issue has been affecting the Overwatch 2 community since launch, as keyboard and mouse players on consoles gain a significant advantage against controller users in Quick Play and Competitive.

A new Fortnite survey could be giving a sneak peek at some upcoming skins that may be added to the game. Although the game is known for its battle royale gameplay, the skins in Fortnite are one of the biggest draws for some players, and this new survey promises some great-looking additions.

Dead by Daylight is making changes to how DLC is purchased, consolidating various expansions into one bundle in order to make purchasing through first-party stores easier. The upcoming Endless Hunt DLC pack will include a variety of content in one purchase, streamlining the process for Dead by Daylight players.

Following the debut of an animated short featuring Arlecchino, Genshin Impact has released a character teaser to herald the arrival of the third playable Fatui Harbinger to the Event Banners. Wanderer and Tartaglia will be joined by Arlecchino in Version 4.6, who will also launch with a Story Quest and Trounce Domain, in what many players consider to be one of the biggest updates in Genshin Impact history. She will accompany Lyney on the Event Banners in the first half of the patch, while the second half will feature Baizhu and Wanderer.

The classic survival horror game Dementium: The Ward is finally coming to non-portable consoles and will be released on PS4 and PS5 on April 19. Developed by Renegade Kid, Dementium: The Ward originally released on the Nintendo DS in 2007 and received a 3DS port in 2015. While the game received overall mixed reviews when it first launched, it has gained somewhat of a cult following and is now considered by many to have been generally underrated.

C2 Game Studio has rebranded third-person action RPG Monolith: Requiem of the Ancients to Astor: Blade of the Monolith. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2024.

Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for the week of April 8, 2024 to April 14, 2024.

G-MODE will release ATLUS-developed RPG Persona 3 Aigis: The First Mission as a G-MODE Archives+ title for Switch via Nintendo eShop and PC via Steam in Japan, the company announced. A release date was not announced.

Simulation arcade racing game Hot Lap Racing will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on July 16, publisher Maximum Entertainment and developer Zero Games Studio announced.

Fairytale kingdom city builder Fabledom will leave Early Access and launch for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on May 13, followed by PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch at a later date, publisher Dear Villagers and developer Grenaa Games announced.

A Minecraft player has created an incredible mansion in the game. Since sharing their work online, many Minecraft fans have taken notice, complimenting the creator on the massive size of the building project.

Overwatch 2 has revealed new Twitch Drops rewards, and players can get a free Legendary Roadhog skin through April 21. Overwatch 2 welcomed the anticipated Season 10, bringing with it a slew of new content. To celebrate the occasion, Overwatch 2 is reinforcing its recurring partnership with Amazon's platform by launching a new Twitch Drops campaign.

A talented Animal Crossing: New Horizons player has created an awesome dog park area on their island with incredible attention to detail. Just over four years since Animal Crossing: New Horizons was first released, the game continues to inspire some incredible creations.

A reliable source in the Genshin Impact community has offered an overview of the upcoming character Clorinde, ahd her iconic pistol will seemingly play a prominent role in her gameplay… Scheduled for Version 4.7, Genshin Impact players have patiently awaited the debut of the Champion Duelist, as Clorinde and Sigewinne will be the last major characters from Fontaine's Archon Quests to become playable. Though Sigewinne's rarity is unknown, she is expected to fulfill a role similar to Kokomi as a Hydro healer that can become an on-field carry.

Publisher indienova, and publisher and developer 7th Beat Games will release one-button rhythm game A Dance of Fire and Ice for Switch, the companies announced.

The Switch version of open-world sailing simulation RPG Sagres is now available via Nintendo eShop for $19.99, publisher Kakehashi Games and developer ooze announced. It is available at a 10 percent off launch discount price of $17.99 until May 1.

Following a teaser last week, Edia has officially announced Tenshi no Uta Collection for Switch. A crowdfunding campaign is planned via Makuake.

Splatoon 3 has released its 7.2.0. update for April 2024. The adjustments to the game come just prior to the upcoming Springfest Splatfest. As a number of the updates have to do with weapons and Special Weapons, fans may want to practice a bit before the Splatoon 3 Springfest to ensure they've adapted to the changes made.

Publisher One or EIGHT and developer Team EARTH WARS will release physical standard and Deluxe editions of LOST EPIC for PlayStation 5 and Switch on August 8 in Japan, the companies announced.

Publisher Nintendo and developer ARIKA have released a five-minute overview trailer for Endless Ocean Luminous.

Blizzard has released a hotfix for Overwatch 2 to fix a Season 10 bug impacting Genji's ability to wall climb. Each Overwatch 2 season introduces fresh changes to the game, including new cosmetics, maps, or heroes, but Season 10 has caused some issues for Genji mains.

The popular Atari franchise Yars is making a comeback with Yars Rising. The original Yars Revenge is an iconic game from 1982. The game was developed by Howard Scott Warshaw, known for his work on Atari 2600 adaptations of Raiders of the Lost Ark and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, both notable releases in the system's catalog. Yars initially was met with lukewarm reception, but fans have pushed the game into cult-classic status.

Fortnite is bringing back the Janky skin for a sixth appearance in the Item Shop after nearly 850 days of it being locked away in the vault. Over the years, Fortnite has released thousands of cosmetic items. With the launch of new game modes, such as Rocket Racing, LEGO Fortnite, and Fortnite Festival, different types of cosmetics started to appear in the Item Shop. So, as if the increasing number of Battle Royale items wasn't enough, it continued to grow in size with all these additions as well.

The creators of the popular Disney Dreamlight Valley have recently revealed a new feature of the game’s next update: players will be able to receive mail from the Valley Villagers. This Animal Crossing-inspired feature could be a really neat improvement for Disney Dreamlight Valley, giving more depth to the interactions between players and these characters.

The official release of Braid: Anniversary Edition has been delayed and will now launch on May 14. Popular indie title Braid was set to launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch on April 30 as a new, remastered version of the iconic puzzle platformer. However, developer Thekla, Inc. confirmed that the upcoming release has been hit with a significant delay.

A new rumor suggests that the next Mortal Kombat 1 Kameo fighter will be an alternate-timeline version of Scorpion, with Harumi Hasashi donning the iconic yellow ninja mask instead of her husband Hanzo. One of the biggest additions to come from Moral Kombat 1 is the Kameo system, which allows players to select a supporting character from a separate roster to assist in matches. Most of these secondary combatants are classic versions of existingcharacters from the original timeline, which Fire God Liu Kang rebooted at the end of Mortal Kombat 11.

Season 10 of Overwatch 2 seems to have introduced a bug that affects the mobility of Genji as well as other heroes capable of wall climbing, players have noticed. While Overwatch 2's latest season comes with a long list of patch notes that detail nerfs, buffs, and changes for various heroes, particularly those of the tank and support varieties, it doesn't seem like Genji was intentionally selected to receive nerfs this time around.

Season 10 of Overwatch 2 is finally here, and while it does pack plenty of goodies for players, the new Mythic Prism currency it introduces has fans disappointed due to the considerably high prices players will have to pay to obtain them. Many fans of Overwatch 2 have been interested in an alternative method of obtaining the elusive mythic-tier skins that come out with every new season, but for now, it seems that grinding out each battle pass remains the easiest way of unlocking them.

Nintendo has announced that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is coming to the Switch in July as a timed console exclusive. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans on other platforms aren't out of luck, as this wording suggests the mobile game is coming to additional consoles later on.

A recent leak from the Genshin Impact community has revealed which 4-Star characters will accompany Arlecchino and Lyney in the first half of Version 4.6. While the Event Banners for the upcoming Genshin Impact patch were known ahead of time, with Wanderer and Baizhu making a surprise appearance in the second half of Version 4.6, the lineup of 4-Star characters has always been harder to pinpoint.

Grounded, a survival game by Obsidian, has gotten its last new content patch with the Fully Yoked Update 1.4 and a release for PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. The Fully Yoked update includes bug fixes, balance changes, and quality of life revisions as well as new features. Players new and old will be interested in what Grounded has to offer with this final update.

The popular Bread & Fred will be released for the Nintendo Switch on May 23. Bread & Fred is a viral co-op game in which players control two adorable penguins trying to climb a mountain, and Switch players will soon be able to try it out with their friends.

Nintendo hosted yet another Indie World showcase where Hollow Knight: Silksong was nowhere to be seen. Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced in 2019, and fans have been anxious to play the game ever since. Unfortunately, the wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong has been an incredibly long one, with little in the way of any substantial updates on the game or its progress since its initial announcement.

Publishers XSEED Games and Marvelous Europe, and developer Voracious Games have announced Potionomics: Masterwork Edition for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch. It will launch this fall.

Lykke Studios has released embroidery-based puzzle game stitch. for Siwtch via Nintendo eShop for $14.99.

Idea Factory International will release otome visual novel 9 R.I.P. for Switch in the west in 2024, the company announced. It will be available both physically and digitally. Standard and limited editions are available to wishlist now at IFI’s Online Store.

Publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Spellgarden Games have released sticker shop simulation game Sticky Business for Switch via Nintendo eShop for $9.99 as a timed console exclusive, the companies announced. The downloadable content “Plan with Me” is also available for $3.99. Both are currently available at 10 percent off launch discount prices.

Open-world action RPG Cat Quest III is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on August 8, publisher Kepler Interactive and developer The Gentlebros announced.

SCHiM will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on July 18 for $24.99, publishers Exta Nice and PLAYISM, and developers Ewoud van der Werf and Nils Slijkerman announced.

Publisher CINEMAX GAMES and developer KO.DLL will release fast-paced side-scrolling platformer BZZZT for Switch this summer, the companies announced.

First-person climbing simulation game Valley Peaks will launch for Switch alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version in 2024, publisher Graffiti Games and developer Tub Club announced.

Publisher PLAYISM and developer Lizardry will release exploration-based adventure game Refind Self: The Personality Test Game for Switch this summer as a timed console exclusive, the companies announced.

Super Evil Megacorp will release roguelike action game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate for Switch in July as a timed console exclusive, the developer announced.

Acclaimed walking simulator game The Exit 8 is now available for Switch via Nintendo eShop for $3.99, publisher PLAYISM and developer KOTAKE CREATE announced.

Puzzle game Lorelei and the Laser Eyes will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on May 16, publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Simogo announced.