Why is RIP Fortnite Trending on Twitter? Controversy Explained

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It's not a day that ends in 'Y' without people claiming that an extremely popular and competitive online game is dead. Here's what's up with #RIPFortnite.

If you've hopped on Twitter over the last several hours, you might have noticed that "RIP Fortnite" is a trending hashtag.

So what's the deal? Is Fortnite dead–like, actually dead? Are people just upset about changes in the newest season?

Here's everything you need to know about the "RIP Fortnite" hashtag.

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Why is RIP Fortnite Trending on Twitter?

So here's the deal: Fortnite isn't shutting down or dead or whatever else you might want to call it. People are currently upset and tweeting with the "RIP Fortnite" hashtag for one of two reasons. The first is that they simply think the game and its community are old news and "dead." The other reason is a little bit more complicated.

Epic Games is trying to crack down on wager matches by telling popular streamers who promote them that they'll be banned unless they stop. Wager matches are exactly as they sound: a type of unofficial game mode that has people betting on who will win the match. Despite being against the Terms of Service agreement that every Fortnite player agrees to when playing the game, popular streamers like Clix have been promoting them.

"RIP Fortnite" is trending because a lot of people think that these wager matches have been keeping the game alive. Even though it promotes gambling to children, a lot of people are upset over Epic Game's newfound strictness.

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Cyberpunk 2077 Update 1.2: Patch Notes, Release Date

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 1.2

Cyberpunk 2077 had been one of the most hyped games of last year. However, much to the disappointment of fans, the game had a lot of issues at launch, and it failed to live up to expectations. In fact, the game's poor optimization on last-gen consoles led to its removal from the PlayStation Store.

After the backlash it received at launch, the developers posted an apology promising fans that it will be releasing two major updates to fix the issues the game had. The 1.1 Patch was released back in January, and it did bring a number of improvements to the game, ranging from crash fixes to memory usage improvements. Here is what we know about the next patch, Update 1.2 so far.

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 1.2: Release Date

When CD Projekt Red issued an apology back in December, it had stated that the first patch will come in January, followed by the second one in February. The first patch came on time, but just after that, the company was hit by a cyber attack that disrupted its plans, causing the patch to be delayed.

Now, the patch is slated to be releasing this month itself. With just less than a week left for March to end, we will get the 1.2 Update pretty soon. However, as of now, the release date hasn't been announced. That being said, the developers have stated that the patch is being tested, so it shouldn't be long before we get the update.

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 1.2: Patch Notes

The patch notes of the 1.2 Update haven't been shared yet. However, in a recent Night City news report, the developers have highlighted what fans can expect from the update. Here is a gist of everything confirmed so far.

  • Police will be responding to crimes slower than earlier.
  • Drones will be assisting the police in assessing crimes.
  • A new steering sensitivity slider will be added to the game.
  • The Steering has been optimized to make it smoother and more more consistent whenever there is a drop in the framrate.
  • A new feature will be added which help players get their cars freed when stuck
  • Right now, double tapping on a movement key makes the character dodge. This will be disabled in the next update.

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The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: Who Is Isaiah Bradley?

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The second episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is now available on Disney+ and many fans were left with the same question, who is Isaiah Bradley?

For those that may not have caught up with the latest episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier you have been officially warned, there are spoilers ahead.

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Who Is Isaiah Bradley?

Episode 2 of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier introduced a brand new character to the MCU, Isaiah Bradley. The new character was portrayed by Carl Lumbly and although this is his first appearance in the MCU, it appears the character is a pivotal part of the super-soldier storyline.

Isaiah Bradley isn't a made-up character just for the MCU, he is actually a character that appeared in the Marvel comic books. Bradley is depicted as an early outcome of the USA's Super-Soldier program, which fans will know is how Steve Roger's Captain America came into existence during World War II.

In simpler terms, Isaiah Bradley is another Captain America. In the Marvel Comic Book universe, Isaiah took on the name of Captain America after it was presumed Steve Rogers had died.

During Episode 2, Sam and Bucky head to Baltimore to meet Isaiah Bradley, who is now an elderly and confused man.

Bradley informed Bucky and Sam that he stopped using his powers a long time ago because he believed the process of being turned into a super-soldier was government-sanctioned torture. Bucky then insists that Bradley was a hero and one of the soldiers that HYDRA truly feared. Bucky knows that HYDRA feared Isaiah because the two were on opposite sides back in the '50s.

It looks like this won't be the last time we see or hear of Isaiah Bradley, but fans will have to wait until next Friday (April 2) to see where Episode 3 takes The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 2

Fans can watch "The Star Spangled Man", which is the second episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, right now on Disney+.

The runtime is 50 minutes long, so get comfy, get the snacks, and get watching!

New episodes of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier are released every Friday.

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Animal Crossing All April 2021 Events – Prom, ACNH Cherry Blossom and…?

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We're already fast approaching April and that means plenty of new events for Animal Crossing: New Horizons players to get excited about.

Alongside the usual new bugs, fish, sea creatures and more, there are a range of special dates on the (new) horizons.

Here's everything you need to know about the Animal Crossing April events.

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ANIMAL CROSSING APRIL EVENTS – Cherry Blossom

One of the main attractions for Animal Crossing: New Horizons players in April is the Cherry Blossom.

The Cherry Blossom season 2021 starts on April 1 and runs until April 10 and will see player's islands blessed with beautiful pink trees.

It will also grant them the opportunity to collect Cherry Blossom Petals, which can then be used to craft special items.

OTHER CONFIRMED APRIL EVENTS

The other (confirmed) major event happening in April is everybody's favourite, Bunny Day.

While this year's event kicks off in just a couple of days, on March 28, the main Bunny Day is set for April 4 and will contain a range of "new items" for players to collect.

On top of that, Nintendo has already confirmed via their official Animal Crossing: New Horizons Twitter account, a range of other events. These are:

  • Nature Day (April 15- April 22) – Inspired by support for the environment, players will be able to purchase a "Cool Globe" from Nook Shopping.
  • Sinimogi (April 1- April 10) – Another nature focused event, Sinimogi is a day about caring for forests and planting trees. It originated in South Korea. During the event window, players will be able to order a "Forsythia" plant.
  • Prom (April 1 – April 30) – April is all about prom season in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. For the whole month, players will be able to purchase a range of prom-based items including a Sash, Prom Floor and Prom Wall.
  • April Fools Day (March 26 – April 1) – For the next few days, players will be able to purchase everybody's favourite prank item, the whoopee cushion. A range of colours will be available until the April Fools Day itself.

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Risk of Rain 2: How to Get the Bandit Skin and Complete His Challenge

Risk of Rain 2 Bandit Skin

The Risk of Rain 2 Bandit skin is the first new addition to the recently joined character that you can unlock through a simple challenge.

Risk of Rain 2 Anniversary Update was rolled out recently, adding tons of new content, items, playable characters, and cosmetics to the game. One of the new additions is Bandit, the new playable characters who have also received an alternative skin that can be unlocked easily.

How to Complet the Bandit Challenge and Get the Skin?

In order to complete the Bandit challenge and get the alternative Risk of Rain 2 Bandit skin, you will only need to kill 15 enemies while playing as Bandit. The only thing you should keep in mind is to finish all of those enemies with your revolver. If you don't, the challenge will be failed, since you need 15 finishes with your revolver in a row.

How to Play as Heretic

Aside from Bandit, there's also a new class that can you play as in the game right now. If you manage to obtain all the Heresy items including Hooks of Heresy, Visions of Heresy, Strides of Heresy, and Essence of Heresy, you will turn into a new character called Heretic. The new character cannot be unlocked permanently, which means every time you want to play as them, you need to collect the aforementioned items once again.

What is Risk of Rain 2?

Risk of Rain 2 is a third-person roguelike action game where you can team up with your friends and starting finishing different stages by completing the objectives. The more you stay at a certain level, the stronger the enemies become. So, you need to climb up the stages as fast as you can to avoid super challenging enemies.

Risk of Rain 2 is now available on PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and PC.

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Risk of Rain 2: Planula Boss Item Stats + How To Get

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A brand new Anniversary Update for Risk of Rain 2 went live on March 25 and not only brought with it a new hidden character, but a brand new Boss Item known as the Planula.

We've put together a full guide surrounding the Planula Item, including how you can get your hands on it and what the stats are surrounding the newly included item.

Part of the new Anniversary updated included a hidden character known as the Heretic, if you want to know how you can play as this secret character check out the link below.

How To Get The Planula Boss Item

The Planula is a healing item that was added in the Anniversary Update on March 25. It can only be obtained by defeating a boss, but not just any boss drops this new item.

In order to get the Planula in Risk of Rain 2, you will need to defeat the Grandparent Boss Monster. The Grandparent Boss is a new type of boss monster that was also added in the March 25 Anniversary Update.

This is the only way to obtain the Planula Item, it cannot be obtained from chests. Boss items also only drop if its respective boss monster spawned as the teleporter boss.

Planula Boss Item Stats

So, what does the Planula do exactly? Well, it's a healing item that doesn't do much apart from heal the player.

The Planula allows the player to receive flat healing when attacked, according to the Risk of Rain 2 wiki the Planula will "Heal from incoming damage for 15 (+15 per stack)".

Risk of Rain 2 Anniversary Update

There was a big update for Risk of Rain 2 on March 25, the Anniversary Update went live for the game and brought with it a lot of new content.

You can find the full patch notes and everything you need to know about the Anniversary Update at the link below:

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Monster Hunter Rise Layered Armor – How To Redeem, Equip and Stats

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The time has arrived – Monster Hunter Rise is here and players all over the world are beginning the hunt.

Those who pre-ordered Capcom's latest entry into the series received some interesting pre-order bonuses, in the form of Layered Armor. Those who purchased the Deluxe Edition would have received some too.

Here is everything you need to know about the bonuses.

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What Layered Armor is available in Monster Hunter Rise?

For pre-ordering Monster Hunter Rise, players gained access to a pair of Layered Armor items, they are as follows:

  • Palamute Retriever Costume layered armour
  • Palico Forest Cat Costume layered armour

Players who purchased the Deluxe Edition of the game also gained access to three more Layered Armor items – these are:

  • Kamurai Hunter layered armor set
  • Shuriken Collar Palamute layered armor piece
  • Fish Collar Palico layered armour piece

How to redeem and equip the Layered Armor pre-order bonus.

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Redeeming these items is relatively simple.

First of all, players need to get far enough through the game to speak to Hinoa, the Quest Maiden.

Following that, players should receive a prompt, letting them know the extra content is available.

From there, players can head across to the courier (who is actually a Palico) and initiate a conversation with them. Players will need to select the "Add-on Content" option and then they can simply accept all items.

Equipping the items is equally as simple. Players just head across to the Item Box, select the "Layered Armor Sets" section and then equip the armor they require.

What Stat Boosts does the Layered Armor offer?

Unfortunately, none. The Layered Armor items in the Monster Hunter series offer no boosts and are purely there for cosmetic purposes.

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Monster Hunter Rise Character Creation: How to Change Your Appearance

Today is the day that eager Monster Hunting fans have been waiting for as it hits the Nintendo Switch.

Unless you are one of Masaki Hiyama's employees, who runs Japanese VR development company, Mark-on, and you have been given the day off, chances are that you're going to have to wait until after work to play Monster Hunter Rise.

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Or maybe you were clever enough to book it off. Either way, Monster Hunter Rise releases today on the Nintendo Switch. While players will want to get stuck in and start their hunting spree as soon as possible, let's start off with how you can look your best killing monsters.

How to change your appearance in Monster Hunter Rise

We all know what it's like to get fed up with how we appear after awhile so thankfully, changing how you look in Monster Hunter Rise can happen without fuss at any time.

All players have to do is head to their room in Kamura by quick travelling and opening the Item Box or alternatively, players can interact with the Item Box near Hinoa by choosing to change their appearance from the options.

Once you have done that, you'll then notice a screen that allows you to change up how you look in character creation like when you initially started to craft your character at the beginning.

You'll then have the choice of choosing different options from clothes, makeup and hair to eyebrows and whether you would like a fancy beard. Just to be clear, you can't change your gender or change how your Palamute or Palico looks.

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What time does Monster Hunter Rise release on the Nintendo Switch?

Monster Hunter Rise should be released today at 12 a.m. Eastern on March 26, 2021, in North America. In The UK, players who pre-ordered the game will get a sneak peek before everyone else the night before but for those who haven't preordered, they should be able to get stuck in at 2 pm GMT

How long is Monster Hunter Rise?

Depending, of course, how you like to play your games and if you like to rush opposed to taking your time, that will factor into the game's length but generally speaking, it should take somewhere around 20 to 30 hours to complete the story of Monster Hunter Rise.

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Risk of Rain 2: How to Obtain Essence of Heresy and Hooks of Heresy?

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If you want to play as the Heretic class, you need to find the Risk of Rain 2 Essence of Heresy and Hooks of Heresy items as well as the two other Heresy collectibles.

Risk of Rain 2 Anniversary Update is now officially live in the game and players have access to a wide variety of new content for continuing their exploration in the game.

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If you have already checked out the Risk of Rain 2 Anniversary Update patch notes, you are aware of the new additions such as the Heretic class. As you may already know, this not an unlockable class, but you can turn yourself into a Heretic by collecting all Heresy items.

Risk of Rain 2 Essence of Heresy and Hooks of Heresy are two new Heresy items that have been added to the game with the latest update.

How to Obtain Risk of Rain 2 Essence of Heresy and Hooks of Heresy?

In order to obtain the Hooks of Heresy and Essence of Heresy items, you will need to complete the Blockade Breaker challenge.

In addition to the two Heresy items above, you are going to obtain the Visions of Heresy and Strides of Heresy items as well to turn into the Heretic.

Prior to the anniversary update, completing the Blockade Breaker challenge would only grant you Visions and Striders of Heresy, but now, it provides all four heresy items to players.

Unfortunately, you cannot unlock Heretic at the moment. Every time that you want to play as Heretic, you will need to obtain the four Heresy items again.

Risk of Rain 2 is now available on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This is a roguelike game with a huge popularity thanks to its varied gameplay elements and multiple playable classes and characters, each with their own abilities.

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Risk of Rain 2: How to Unlock Hidden Character Heretic + Skills

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A brand new Anniversary Update for Risk of Rain 2 went live on March 25, and it brought a brand new mystery survivor known as the Heretic.

Here's everything you need to know about the new character, and how you can play as the Heretic. If you haven't seen it already, DualShockers have got the full patch notes and information surrounding the Risk of Rain 2 Anniversary Update, you can check it out at the link below.

What Is Risk of Rain 2?

Risk of Rain 2 is a third-person shooter developed by Hopoo Games, it was released for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in August of 2020. The game most recently received an Anniversary Update to celebrate 2 years since the release of it's Early Access version.

The sequel to the popular title Risk of Rain follows a similar approach in terms of gameplay, up to four players must progress through several levels whilst taking out enemies.

Each of these levels will have a teleporter that players must find and activate, once activated they must survive the hoard of enemies and bosses until the teleporter is fully activated.

One of the biggest changes from the original title, is Risk of Rain 2 is now set in a 3D environment as opposed to 2D.

Risk of Rain 2 is available right now on Steam, PlayStaion 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Google Stadia.

How To Unlock Heretic In Risk of Rain 2

If you're wondering how you can play as Heretic after the latest update on March 25, here's how.

The Heretic is a unique character that isn't actually playable from the character select screen, instead, there's a different method to obtaining this character.

To play as the Heretic you will need to collect all four of the Heresy Items in-game, you will then turn into the Heretic. It's also worth noting that since the latest update, there has been two new Heresy Items added, meaning there are now four to collect.

Unfortunately, even after you collect the four Heresy Items, the Heretic won't become a selectable character to play with. If you want to continue playing as the Heretic in Risk of Rain 2, you will need to continuously collect the four items.

Heretic Skills

So what special abilities or skills does the Heretic have? Well, the abilities will come from the Heresy Item set. This means that you will have the following abilities as the Heretic:

  • Visions of Heresy – Hungering Gaze
    Fire a flurry of tracking shards that detonate after a delay, dealing 120% base damage.
  • Hooks of Heresy – Slicing Maelstrom
    Charge up a projectile that deals 175% damage per second to nearby enemies, exploding after 3 seconds to deal 700% damage and root enemies for 3 seconds.
  • Essence of Heresy – Ruin
    Dealing damage adds a stack of Ruin for 10 seconds. Activating the skill detonates all Ruin stacks at unlimited range, dealing 300% damage plus 120% damage per stack of Ruin.
  • Strides of Heresy – Shadowfade
    Fade away, becoming intangible and gaining +30% movement speed. Heal for 18.2% of your maximum health. Lasts 3 seconds.

The Heretic also has a total of 440 health (+132 per level) and deals a total of 18 damage (+3.6 per level).

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The 5 Best PlayStation Vita Games on the PlayStation Store


Vita may mean life, but things are looking grim for Sony's handheld.

The PlayStation Vita's store is shuttering its doors on August 27, meaning there's no better time to fill up your Memory Cards with games. Before that time rolls around, here are the 5 best PlayStation Vita games on the PlayStation Store that will keep your portable happy.

The 5 Best PlayStation Vita Games on the PlayStation Store

Muramasa Rebirth

Originally released as Muramasa: The Demon Blade for the Nintendo Wii in 2009, Vanillaware and Aksys Games' Muramasa Rebirth expands on the award winning formula with this PlayStation Vita release.

Players will once again follow the story of the princess Momohime and the ninja Kisuke as they build up an inventory of up to 108 blades. New to this release are HD graphics that have been designed with the PlayStation Vita's OLED screen in mind, along with a localization that is more faithful to the original text.

This title also pays host to four additional downloadable scenarios with different characters. Dubbed the Genroku Legends, the only way to play these is to grab them before the PlayStation Store shuts down later this year.

Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines

Alfa System and Sony Computer Entertainment teamed up on the PlayStation Vita to release Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines, a sequel to a series with roots dating back to the PlayStation 1.

Players will join a cursed bloodline that is destined to fight against a demon as they traverse caves, forests, mansions and temples. The turn-based JRPG combat allows players given the chance to master abilities known as "arts" and "secret techniques" along the way. There are eight different job classes to master, including spearmen, archers, dancers, breakers, martial artists, and cannoneers.

The title is fairly rare, with eBay having almost no listings for the English version of the game. For those looking for convenience, the PlayStation Store is the way to go for this cult classic.

Uncharted: Golden Abyss

Nathan Drake is a household name among gamers at this point, but Bend Studio and Sony Computer Entertainment's Uncharted: Golden Abyss likely flew under the radar for a lot of fans.

This spinoff serves as a prequel to the series, and has Nathan Drake searching for the lost city of Quivira. He is joined by fellow treasure hunter Marisa Chase, and the two must solve puzzles and fight countless enemies along the way.

For those who feel like this might be filler, note that the entire project was overseen by the team at Naughty Dog and that John Garvin served as both director and script writer. The game has also earned a score of 80 out of 100 on Metacritic, proving to be favorable among critics.

Freedom Wars

The dream team of Japan Studio, Shift, Dimps, and Sony Computer Entertainment came together to make the action RPG Freedom Wars for the PlayStation Vita.

Set in the distant future of 102014, this grim world has most of humankind imprisoned in penal city-states known as Panopticons. With support for up to eight players, players can utilize a grappling whip to zip across the battlefield and pull larger-than-life enemies down to the ground. Threats can also be disposed of with weapons like swords, spears, and firearms.

Back in 2014, Destructoid called this title the biggest PlayStation Vita release of the year. For fans weaned on Monster Hunter and God Eater, be sure to add this into your rotation.

Soul Sacrifice Delta

An expanded version of the game, Marvelous AQL, Japan Studio, and Sony Computer Entertainment's Soul Sacrifice Delta pays host to a concept that was created by the one and only Keiji Inafune (Mega Man).

When enemies or allies are defeated in battle, the player is given a choice. One can choose to save them to restore a bit of health, or can alternatively sacrifice foes to restore charges to items known as offerings, which are required for the casting of magic. This mechanic keeps things fresh as players make use of its point/objective system to collect mission rewards.

Note that the online component of the game requires an online pass, which can only be found with new copies and through the PlayStation Store. Those looking to take on these "Avalon Quests" best pick up the game from the store, as new copies are harder to find than hen's teeth.

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E3 2021 Line-up Announced


The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today that E3 2021 will take place June 12 through June 15.

The event so far has commitments from Xbox, Nintendo, Capcom, Konami, Ubisoft, Take-Two Interactive, Warner Bros. Games and Koch Media. The ESA will work with media partners globally to make content available to everyone worldwide for free. The organization stated that the digital format for E3 2021 will allow more people than ever to participate.

Stanley Pierre-Louis, President & CEO of the ESA, said the following:

"For more than two decades, E3 has been the premier venue to showcase the best that the video game industry has to offer, while uniting the world through games. We are evolving this year's E3 into a more inclusive event, but will still look to excite the fans with major reveals and insider opportunities that make this event the indispensable center stage for video games."

Source: Press Release
E3 2021 Line-up Announced

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today that E3 2021 will take place June 12 through June 15

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Wilderness Rewards in Red Dead Online This Week


Celebrate the great outdoors this week in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Online with bonuses and a Care Package.

Players will be able to get themselves Double RDO$ and XP on all Animal Samples sold by Naturalists, along with 5 Animal Revivers and 100 Sedative Varmint Rifle rounds just for sampling any Legendary Animal.

All players can also get themselves a wilderness-ready Care Package, which includes 3 Potent Herbivore Bait, 3 Potent Predator Bait, and 3 Special Lake Lures.

Make sure to take advantage of Double RDO$ and XP on all Free Roam Fishing Challenges, along with 50% extra cash on all fish sales to Butchers.

For the shutterbugs out there, take advantage of an Offer for 40% off the Advanced Camera for completing a round of Wildlife Photographer. Players can also claim an Offer for half off any Outfit below Rank 15 by crafting any item at Gus' Store.

Discount-wise, players can take 40% off the Fishing Rod, all Fishing Lures, and all Hats, 5 Gold Bars off the cost of the Naturalist's Sample Kit, and 30% off Harriet's Tonics, Novice and Promising Naturalist Items, all items in Gus' Store, and the Elephant Rifle.

Finally, Prime Gaming members can get themselves a Bounty Hunter License on the house. All those that connect their Social Club accounts can also get themselves an Award for the Trimmed Amethyst Bounty Wagon Livery, while those who connect before April 12 will receive an Offer for 40% off any Saddle, plus 30% off select Multi-Class Horses and select Horse Care Pamphlets from the Fence.

Source: Press Release
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Resident Evil Village Gameplay Detailed in New Video


Curious what Resident Evil Village will look like on the PlayStation 4 Pro? The team at IGN recently released exclusive new gameplay footage of the title running on current gen hardware.

See both the protagonist Ethan Winters and the larger-than-life Alcina Dimitrescu with five minutes of footage for the game below:

Resident Evil Village: First-Ever PS4 Pro Gameplay (4K) – IGN First

The next generation of survival horror for the series, Resident Evil Village features Ethan Winters once more, who is kidnapped by Chris Redfield and transported to a mysterious European village.

An inventory management system similar to the one found in Resident Evil 4 will be included through the use of a briefcase. Ethan can also pick up additional weapons and items along the way from the Duke.

Note that this particular video is the start of IGN's month of exclusive coverage regarding the title. All those interested in learning more can see Resident Evil Village in action on their YouTube channel.

The final release of the game will come out on May 7, 2021 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC via Steam.

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The 5 Best PlayStation 3 Games on the PlayStation Store


The PlayStation 3 store is closing on July 2; long may it reign.

As Sony begins to sunset its seventh generation console, there is no better time to load up on classics for your never ending backlog. From AAA juggernauts to indie wonders, here are the 5 best PlayStation 3 games on the PlayStation Store.

The 5 Best PlayStation 3 Games on the PlayStation Store

ModNation Racers

Nintendo might rule the karting roost with their time-honored Mario Kart series, but United Front Games and Sony Computer Entertainment make a compelling case to trade out your wheels with ModNation Racers.

The drifting, power-ups, and boosting mechanics hit all the right notes for the genre, but the game truly shines with its user generated content. The online ModSpot lobby area is a one-stop shop that allows players to meet up, race, and create and download content. A near limitless amount of courses and content are at your disposal, and those looking to get in on the online action best grab this title sooner rather than later.

Gran Turismo 6

Gearheads may have been somewhat disappointed with Gran Turismo Sport, but Polyphony Digital and Sony Computer Entertainment's Gran Turismo 6 is still one of the best driving simulators on the market after all these years.

More than 120 cars, 40 Locations, and 107 layouts have been included, along with a Career Mode and B-Spec mode with AI. To maintain its air of authenticity, this title is the first game ever to feature officially FIA-certified content.

Although the online mode of this title was shut down in 2018, six tracks and dozens of cars remain DLC for the game. For those looking for the ultimate driving sim, players should make sure to grab this content before July rolls around.

Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds

Mark Twain may have said that golf is a good walk spoiled, but he must have never played Clap Hanz and Sony Computer Entertainment's Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds.

The three-click shot system the series is known for makes its return, making for an arcade-like golf experience that encourages players to improve their skills each go-around. When paired with its unlockables, tournament play, and online modes, this is one title that has some serious legs.

Those looking for the ultimate experience should pay a visit to the PlayStation Store; Alex and Gloria are joined by Kratos and Sackboy as playable DLC characters, and the Oceania Resort Course can only be purchased online.

Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown

Tekken may have stolen Virtua Fighter's lunch and thrown it into a locker, but SEGA's Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown still deserves some love from fighting game fans.

In what is arguably the best entry to date, Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown stresses the importance of frames and boils everything down to a punch, kick, and block button. This one-on-one fighter packs some incredible depth, and is the perfect way to prepare for the Virtua Fighter X eSports project on the horizon.

Yakuza fans may be able to play this one in the bustling arcades of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Judgment, and Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, but the standalone experience can only be yours through the PlayStation Store (and Xbox Live, but that's for another story).

Tokyo Jungle

We promise you that you've never played anything like Crispy's! and Sony Computer Entertainment's Tokyo Jungle.

Tokyo has been transformed into a vicious wildlife wasteland in this title, one where lions, tigers, chickens, and other animals fight for survival. Players will build a pack from 80 different animals across 50 breeds, with players setting out to discover the truth behind humankind's disappearance. A Survival Mode with online leaderboards has also been included, allowing players to partake in a true survival of the fittest.

Although the title was released on the Best of PlayStation Network Vol. 1 disc in 2013, even the cheapest listing on eBay is asking for more than $100 as of this writing. For those not looking to break the bank, be sure to grab this title from the PlayStation Network.

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Tadpole Tales Review

In what is proving to be a seminal year for the world of tadpole video games, Pinnical Studios' Tadpole Tales has players firing away in a "clean 'em-up" shoot 'em-up. Should players take on this creative purification ritual, or is this title a polluted mess?

Tadpole Tales Review

Tadpole Tales stars out on a dour note, with three corrupt monsters intoxicating a once clean river. However, a tiny little tadpole has set out to save this area that they call home, spitting out bubbles to make everything all clean and sparkly. With the power of its little breath, what was gross can become clean.

A horizontal shoot 'em-up at its core, Tadpole Tales has players navigating enemy threats and bullets. Though the frogs and fishes might be different than the ships and asteroids players are used to, the formula is still very much the same. Movement is done with the WASD keys, and the ever-so-helpful fire button is mapped to the Space Bar.

This control scheme is simple at its core, which is both a blessing and a curse. While the control scheme is responsive and works well, it also does not provide much depth. Players can grab additional hearts to help their tadpole grow and improve their firepower (akin to Konami's Gradius series), but that is about the extent of its complexity.

Rather, the game lives and dies by its action. Though it is a short game that clocks in at around 15 minutes, players will come across three different zones that each have a boss waiting at the end of them. Patterns are the name of the game, and figuring out a flow to the action is the key to survival. Those who grew up in an arcade will no doubt know this song and dance, and Tadpole Tales delivers the same experience, albeit in a smaller package.

However, there is one area that Tadpole Tales truly excels at: its presentation. This is an absolutely gorgeous game, with fluid animation and some incredible artwork on display. Much like Studio MDHR's Cuphead, the world comes alive when players are thrown into the action. The soundtrack manages to keep pace as well, harkening back to the quarter munchers of old with some solid beats.

Those that successfully complete a run of the game will be able to unlock an Expert Mode, which takes place at night and has only bosses dropping hearts. Players will also be able to chase their scores and best time. There are achievements for beating the developers' best time and beating normal mode without losing any hearts, so perfectionists and completionists alike can certainly keep themselves busy.

Tadpole Tales may be a simple shmup at its core, but its stellar audiovisual presentation and tight controls make it worth a playthrough for fans of the genre.

This review of Tadpole Tales was done on the PC. The game was freely downloaded.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons April Update Detailed


The month of April brings with it a number of new discoveries in Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

For those in the Northern Hemisphere, island-goers will be able to enjoy cherry blossoms that are in full bloom at the beginning of the month. Seasonal items and outfits will also be available.

Learn more with the trailer below:

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Exploring April – Nintendo Switch

Originally released in March of last year, Animal Crossing: New Horizons transports players to a deserted island that is brimming with possibility. Previous updates to the game include "Bunny Day," "May Day," "Halloween," "Turkey Day," and "Toy Day."

Famitsu Dengeki gave it the "Best Game in China" and "Game of the Year" awards, and also won the "Best Family Game" category in The Game Awards 2020. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) also gave it the British Academy Games Award for Multiplayer in 2021.

The title is now available for the Nintendo Switch.

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Magic: Legends Getting Dimir Assassin Class


The newest Planeswalker class to join Cryptic Studios and Perfect World Games' Magic: Legends is the Dimir Assassin.

This stealthy and agile assassin epitomizes Ravnica's House Dimir, possessing the ability to set up enemies for devastating combo attacks. They always fight on their own terms, and carry with them a strong sense of control before exploiting weaknesses.

The Dimir Assassin Costume is unlocked account-wide and is equippable at any Tailor in-game. Meanwhile the Disinformation Trait (which is unlocked at class Level 30) makes creatures you control gain Lesser Resistance for five seconds whenever you draw a spell. Alternatively, when you discard a spell, enemies within 15 feet will gain Greater Vulnerability for five seconds.

Finally, the Nightveil Stalker (which is unlocked immediately) is a Mythic Rare spirit Assassin Creature spell with Hexproof. Upon entering each battlefield, it deals damage to foes and stuns them. For every third spell you draw, it will teleport to an enemy and damage them, losing its hexproof ability for a brief period of time.

Learn more with the overview trailer below:

Magic: Legends | Dimir Assassin Class Overview

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Starting April 4 (aka Easter Sunday), players will be able to get themselves the "Bounding Bunny" costume from its store. See this truly "eggcelent" Easter treat (their pun, not ours) with the trailer below:

Fall Guys Ultimate Knockout – Bounding Bunny Costume Live Action Trailer | PS4

Since its release last summer, the world of Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has served as a free-for-all battle royale struggle that throws contestants through multiple rounds of escalating chaos until one victor remains. Up to 60 players enter the fray at any given time, and the number gradually gets down to one Crown victor. For those looking for new content, there are additional seasons approximately every two months.

TV junkies are no doubt familiar with its concept; the title pulls inspiration from shows like Takeshi's Castle, It's a Knockout, and Wipeout.

The game is now available for the PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam, and will come out for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One this summer. You can read our review of the PlayStation 4 version here, which we gave a score of 75/100.

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Clap Hanz Golf Now Available


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This arcade-like golf game allows players to obtain characters and form a team through its Tour Mode. Starting with three-hole tournaments, players can eventually take on six and nine-hole courses while progressing through Match Plays that appear on the map.

Other modes in this title include Score Attack, Local Multiplayer, and Survival Mode. Score Attack gives players one character and nine holes, Local Multiplayer supports up to four people, and Survival Mode features a number of challenges on each hole.

Learn more with the trailer below:

trailer CLAP HANZ GOLF

You can find its listing on the Apple App Store here. Whether you own an Apple TV or an iPhone. the game supports all Apple iOS devices.

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