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Kotaku Sunday, October 24, 2021 1:30 PM
    

It's hard to imagine Marvel's Spider-Man on PS4 (and later PS5) without Aunt May. She plays a pivotal role in the game, appearing in many cutscenes alongside other main characters in the story. Yet, according to Dan Slott, Insomniac wasn't sure if it could create a realistic and good-looking old character in the game…

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Kotaku Sunday, October 24, 2021 12:00 PM
    

Grand Theft Auto is one of the biggest, most popular video game franchises in history. It has sold millions of games across nearly every platform released since the PS1 and courted more controversy than perhaps any other video game series ever created. And it's done all this while mostly avoiding Nintendo consoles.

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Kotaku Sunday, October 24, 2021 10:35 AM
    

Hello! It's time for Kotaku's Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon.

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PCGamesN Sunday, October 24, 2021 1:12 PM
     Mass Effect 3's original ending had a Reaper Queen rather than the Catalyst

It's fair to say that the ending of Mass Effect 3, and so BioWare's entire Mass Effect trilogy, remains divisive to this day - and that's in large part due to the child-like Catalyst. The Mass Effect 3 original ending, however, featured a god-like Reaper Queen instead - and a possibly straight Paragon or Renegade choice.

Mass Effect 3's current ending features players having to make a choice between three possibilities - Destroy, Synthesis, and Control - as orchestrated with the consciousness of the Reaper architect, the Catalyst. Destroy wipes out the Reapers, all synthetic life, and possibly Earth. Control sees Shepard merges and controlling the Reapers. Synthesis fuses organic and synthetic life galaxy-wide.

According to former BioWare animation director Dave Wilkinson in an interview with YouTube channel People Make Games (via GamingBible), it wasn't always like this. Originally, Shepard - who was supposed to become a Deus Ex-like augment - plugged himself into the Citadel and had a conversation in virtual space with "the god of the Reapers" or a Reaper Queen.

RELATED LINKS: Mass Effect 3 system requirements


 
PCGamesN Sunday, October 24, 2021 12:56 PM
     You can change your Battle.net name for free, if you're quick

In honour of a major character's name change happening in Overwatch this month, Activision Blizzard has announced that any players who "might have the desire to do the same" will be able to change their Battle.net username entirely for free - but only within a certain time frame.

It was announced back in August that Overwatch gunslinger character McCree would be changing his name, thanks to being named after lead level designer Jesse McCree, who was let go from Blizzard in the wake of a lawsuit filed against the company by California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing. From this Tuesday, October 26, McCree will become "Cole Cassidy" instead.

In connection with this name change, Blizzard Entertainment has revealed that it's giving players the chance to change their own names on Battle.net too, for free. Anyone who wants to change their BattleTag can simply head here and submit a ticket on the Overwatch support page and Blizzard's team will process the name change within about thirty days.

RELATED LINKS: Overwatch patch notes, Overwatch characters, Overwatch new heroes


 
PCGamesN Sunday, October 24, 2021 11:01 AM
     GTFO is leaving early access

Co-op survival horror title GTFO has been in early access for almost two years, but now developer 10 Chambers has confirmed that the game will leave early access at last. GTFO version 1.0 will launch "later this year" - but make sure to pick it up soon if you haven't done so already, as it's getting a price hike on November 1.

10 Chambers promised way back in March 2020 - just four months after the Left 4 Dead-inspired game came out - that GTFO would leave early access in 2021. It's come very close to breaking that promise, but fortunately the team now confirms that version 1.0 will indeed release in the next couple of months - although it still doesn't have an exact release date yet.

However, this doesn't mean 10 Chambers is done with GTFO. The team has provided around 50 expeditions within GTFO's five Rundowns so far, and narrative director Simon Viklund confirms that "Rundown updates will continue with GTFO in Version 1.0," hopefully allaying fan concerns.




 
PCGamesN Sunday, October 24, 2021 10:02 AM
     A Wu-Tang Clan fantasy RPG is reportedly in the works

Supposedly a new Wu-Tang Clan "third-person fantasy RPG" is in works at Microsoft and new developer Brass Lion Entertainment, which includes veterans from BioWare and Bethesda. The new title will reportedly be based on "Wu-Tang Clan lore" and the band will create the soundtrack too.

This is according to journalist Jez Corden, who says in the latest episode of the Xbox Two podcast (thanks VGC) that he first heard about the Wu-Tang RPG back in July - which is apparently codenamed "Shaolin", probably in reference to the rivalry between the Shaolin and Wu-tang martial arts styles, which actually popped up in September's Nvidia GeForce Now games leak.

Corden says that the game "use Wu-Tang Clan lore" and that it's a "third-person fantasy action-RPG revolving around melee combat," with four-player co-op, a "beefy campaign" with "a couple of dozen hours" of play, looting, seasonal content, dungeon crawling, and end-game content - with Corden making a specific comparison to Minecraft Dungeons, although he's pretty sure it's not an isometric game like Diablo.

RELATED LINKS: Minecraft Dungeons review, Minecraft enchantments guide, Best building games


 
Twinfinite Sunday, October 24, 2021 12:40 PM
    

Kadokawa Games revealed new screenshots and details about the upcoming mecha strategy JRPG Relayer, focusing on weapons, battle, and more.

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Twinfinite Sunday, October 24, 2021 11:03 AM
    

Bandai Namco has started revealing new gameplay videos of its upcoming mobile JRPG Tales of Luminaria, on top of more trailers.

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Siliconera Sunday, October 24, 2021 3:00 PM
    

What makes a meaningful life?

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Siliconera Sunday, October 24, 2021 2:00 PM
    

Both characters made their original debut in the first Resident Evil title in 1996.

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Siliconera Sunday, October 24, 2021 1:00 PM
    

There will be seven variations for the seven shows.

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Siliconera Sunday, October 24, 2021 12:00 PM
    

The war begins next year.

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Siliconera Sunday, October 24, 2021 10:30 AM
    

Seven companies will offer collaboration merchandise during this event.

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Siliconera Sunday, October 24, 2021 9:00 AM
    

Colors Live works well on the Switch, with its SonarPen acting as a perfect drawing accessory on a standard system.

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Destructoid Sunday, October 24, 2021 3:00 PM
    

There's a lot packed into this proof-of-concept Some games awaken a creative passion in fans that never seems to fade....

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Destructoid Sunday, October 24, 2021 1:00 PM
    

Apple Arcade's Castlevania would probably be better off dead Earlier this year, the gone and but not forgotten free-to-play mobile...

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Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 24, 2021 3:30 PM
    

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers: United States Switch Dollhouse – October 26 – Amazon, GameStop Minecraft Dungeons Ultimate Edition – October 26 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop Mario Party Superstars – October 29 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop PJ Masks: Heroes of the Night – October 29 – Amazon, GameStop Blaze and...

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Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 24, 2021 2:04 PM
    

Publisher Akupara Games and developer Die Gute Fabrik have announced new "Penpal" DLC for the adventure title Mutazione. Switch players can access the content now as part of a free update. With Mutazione having been released two years ago, the "Penpal" DLC also takes place a couple of years later and lets players return to the game world to catch...

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Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 24, 2021 12:30 PM
    

Saber Interactive has been behind some notable Switch ports, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and the Crysis Remastered games. The studio is also about ready to ship another impressive release in the form of World War Z. Many wouldn't have thought that we'd be seeing this game on Nintendo's console, but Saber managed to make it happen in the...

The post World War Z dev: "there is no such thing as an impossible port", Switch doesn't really need more powerful version appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 24, 2021 11:05 AM
    

BATS: Bloodsucker Anti-Terror Squad, a 2D action game, made it to Switch this week and we now have gameplay. A video is available coming in at 17 minutes with a good chunk of footage. Check out the following overview on BATS: Bloodsucker Anti-Terror Squad for more details: Based on the coolest animated TV show that never was, BATS stars Count...

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Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 24, 2021 9:30 AM
    

Charles Martinet has no intention of leaving the role of Mario anytime soon. Martinet has been handling the character in games now for almost three decades, having started out with Mario Teaches Typing in 1992. He has also played other key characters in the series, including Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi. At FAN EXPO Canada: Limited Edition as part of a...

The post Charles Martinet: "I want to voice Mario until I drop dead" appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 24, 2021 9:05 AM
    

Atlus has released a new demon trailer for Shin Megami Tensei V showing Kali. It appeared in the original Megami Tensei, and has had a large presence in the series since then. Here's some background information on Kali, courtesy of the Megami Tensei Wiki: Kali is a Hindu goddess associated with death, time and destruction. The name Kali means "black,"...

The post Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon vol. 173 – Kali appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 24, 2021 8:02 AM
    

Happy Humble's Burger Farm, a horror adventure cooking sim game from publisher tinyBuild and developer Scythe Dev Team, has a new release window on Switch. It will now launch on the system in early 2022. Happy Humble's Burger Farm was announced for Switch in September with a Q4 2021 release window. Most platforms will be getting the game on December...

The post Happy's Humble Burger Farm out for Switch in Spring 2022, new trailer appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Latest Games on Play iDev Games Sunday, October 24, 2021 11:27 AM
     A endless Small platformer where the object is to score as much you can...


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PCGamesN Sunday, October 24, 2021 7:52 AM
     Phasmophobia Nightmare update launches tomorrow with a haunted campsite

The Phasmophobia Halloween update is arriving tomorrow after numerous teases over the last month, and is now titled Phasmophobia Nightmare - after the new, presumably more intense difficulty level that'll be a key part of the update, along with a tease of the new campsite map.

The new update was teased back in September, after developer Kinetic Games added a new card to Phasmophobia's public Trello board promising a "major update" for Halloween. Most of the information was previously "redacted", but the card now states that the Halloween update will include a campsite map, two new ghosts, and a difficulty rework that incorporates a new "nightmare difficulty" setting.

Earlier this month Kinetic Games posted a teaser for the two new ghost types showing the journal entry for one of them. Most of the information was blurred, but players have theorised based on what was shown that it could be the game's first ghost pair called 'The Twins' - which, if correct, I'm betting will be based on cinema's most famous ghost pair from The Shining.

RELATED LINKS: The best horror games on PC, The best VR games


 
PCGamesN Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:44 AM
     Fortnite's Resident Evil crossover brings in Jill, Chris, and a wearable typewriter

Epic's Fortnite just surprise-launched a big crossover with Capcom's Resident Evil series today as part of the Fortnitemares Halloween celebration. The Fortnite x Resident Evil bundle boasts original stars Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield alongside various items that may or may not make any sense whatsoever - like an actual Umbrella umbrella.

Capcom obviously seems to have a good relationship with Epic after bringing family-friendly versions of Street Fighter skins to Fortnite earlier this year, now in time for Halloween - and with all the zombies popping up over the map - the stars of the Resident Evil series have started making their way over.

The Resident Evil S.T.A.R.S. bundle is available in the Fortnite shop now, bringing with it the (ahem) stars of Resident Evil 1 - Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield, with two outfits each. Jill gets her original RE1 uniform and her more recent Resident Evil 3 remake outfit, whereas Chris gets his boulder-punching RE5 outfit and his traitorous government stooge outfit from this year's Resident Evil Village.

RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes


 
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:00 AM
    

Sundays are for nearly having a heart attack when the toaster pops. Before you jolt awake, let's read this week's best writing about games.

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Twinfinite Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:23 AM
    

Resident Evil and Fortnite devotees, rejoice! Indeed, for those who've been patiently waiting for Capcom's iconic horror franchise to make the jump to Epic Games' popular battle royale phenomenon, today is your day! That's right, everyone's favorite bioterrorism security agents – Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield – are officially coming to Fortnite. The intel comes […]

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Twinfinite Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:19 AM
    

Atlus has released another of its trailers showcasing the 200+ demons of its upcoming JRPG Shin Megami Tensei V one by one.

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Destructoid Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:15 AM
    

This game may result in tooth decay The Turbografx-16 is a frustrating system to collect for. A lot of the...

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Destructoid Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:00 AM
    

Ms. Y can't I look as cool as her? And as surely as night follows day, it is the weekend,...

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Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:03 AM
    

Chasing Static has been moved back on consoles, and will no longer be making its previously-announced Q3 2021 release window. We'll now be seeing it on Switch in Q1 2022. Chasing Static technically hasn't been delayed, as it just debuted on PC this week. However, it'll be a bit longer until Ratalakia Games and Headware Games are ready to go...

The post Chasing Static release window moved to Q1 2022 on Switch, new trailer appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 24, 2021 4:32 AM
    

Crazy Gravity, a side-scrolling action game from Eastasiasoft, JM Neto Game Dev, and Ratalaika Games, landed on Switch this week and we now have gameplay. 19 minutes of footage is available. For a refresher on Crazy Gravity, check out the following overview: Blast off for out-of-this world platforming antics in Crazy Gravity, a side-scrolling action game where gravity can be...

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Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 24, 2021 3:18 AM
    

Spectacular Sparky has made it to Switch, and we have a new trailer to celebrate. The action platform-shooter is published by Nicalis and developed by FreakZone Games. Spectacular Sparky was first announced for Switch back in August. Here's some additional information about the title: Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platform/shooter with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure....

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Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 24, 2021 1:50 AM
    

Something Classic, the developer of the Switch title Shadows of Adam, launched a Kickstarter campaign a few weeks ago for its next project Quartet. It went well as the team raised around $50,000. During the campaign, a Switch stretch goal was also reached. Quartet is a turn-based RPG. The game begins with four separate chapters that can be played in...

The post Quartet, from the developer of Shadows of Adam, coming to Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 24, 2021 12:50 AM
    

Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition, Tunche, A Boy and His Blob, Happy Game, more. Here's the full roundup: Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition – 25.4GB Tunche – 5.0GB Lucid Cycle – 3.3GB The Suicide of Rachel Foster –...

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Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 24, 2021 12:00 AM
    

Nintendo has put together a handy – and lengthy – FAQ for the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. It details various aspects about the service, including pricing, what's included, changing plans, the N64 and SEGA Genesis controllers, and more. Here's the full FAQ for the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack: When will Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack...

The post Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack official FAQ appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Pivotal Gamers Sunday, October 24, 2021 4:21 AM
     Hello all. Giveaway Of The Day holds a new giveaway for Stray Souls: Stolen Memories. Let's hear them out. Stray Souls: Stolen Memories is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Stray Souls: Stolen Memories Exclusive offer from Giveaway of the Day and ToomkyGames! No third-party advertising and browser add-ons! Last mi...


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Twinfinite Saturday, October 23, 2021 6:03 PM
    

Today third-party developers announced two new airports coming for Microsoft Flight Simulator, Kerry in Ireland and Linz in Austria.

The post Microsoft Flight Simulator Kerry & Linz Airports Announced appeared first on Twinfinite.




 
Siliconera Saturday, October 23, 2021 7:00 PM
    

As opposed to a separate combat screen like other mobile Tales of games, Luminaria has a seamless transition.

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Siliconera Saturday, October 23, 2021 5:00 PM
    

The gallery shows off the winning photos from August's Intergrade photo contest.

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Destructoid Saturday, October 23, 2021 5:00 PM
    

It's not the most detailed sim, but it's relaxing After an absurd amount of simulation games for an absurd amount...

The post Aquarium Designer lets you build a fish tank for paying customers and your uncle appeared first on Destructoid.




 
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, October 23, 2021 10:05 PM
     House Of Ashes Achievements Guide Lost In Time Achievement Let Me Have A Go Achievement The Thing Heart To HeartThe Dark Pictures: House of Ashes has several achievements that you can earn. However, many of them can't be obtained in a single playthrough. Instead, you're going to have to replay a few chapters or try other modes. Try to have backup saves at all times to speed up the process. Anyway, here's our House of Ashes guide to help you get all the achievements or trophies so you can reach 100% completion. Note: For more information, check out our guides and features hub for The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes. Likewise, please be reminded that this guide contains spoilers.   The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes guide – How to get all achievements and trophies for 100% completion Mode completion and overall progress Full House – Collect all trophies or achievements in House of Ashes. There is Always Hope – Complete the game in solo mode. You can take a look at our Theatrical Cut walkthrough to help you with everything you need to kn...


 
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, October 23, 2021 7:45 PM
     House Of Ashes All Secrets Collectibles Guide Alien Parasite Secret WinterfoldThere are 50 secrets that you can find in House of Ashes. And, yes, it's possible to obtain all of them in a single playthrough. However, there are a couple of instances that require specific decisions to reach a particular point. Here's our House of Ashes secrets guide to help you find all collectibles, as well as discover a hint about the Winterfold location mentioned in the mid-credits scene. Note: For more information, check out our guides and features hub for The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes. Likewise, you can take a look at our full Theatrical Cut walkthrough. Lastly, please be reminded that this guide contains spoilers.   The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes guide – How to find all secrets and the Winterfold location I've listed the secrets and collectibles in House of Ashes in chronological order. Although the numbering is different if you look at the menu, you can expect to find these items as you progress normally through the ...


 
Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 11:14 PM
    

For its latest demon trailer pertaining to Shin Megami Tensei V, Atlus is showing off the creature known as Raja Naga. It had appeared in all of the mainline Shin Megami Tensei titles until IV, and after sitting out that game, it will now be back for the new Switch entry. The Megami Tensei Wiki provides slightly more background details...

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Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 10:42 PM
    

Kubinashi Recollection, the action puzzle game from publisher Phoenixx and developer Kyuushoku Touban, now has a release date. The two sides announced that the title is slated for December 9. Kubinashi Recollection was previously confirmed for Switch back in August. At the time, it had a vague 2021 launch window. For more on Kubinashi Recollection, read up on the following...

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Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 10:32 PM
    

Gensou Shoujo Wars is making its way to Switch, publisher Phoenixx and developer Sanbondo announced today. The game will land on Nintendo's console in 2022. The title, a strategy RPG, is inspired by the Super Robot Wars series and consists of four parts. Gensou Shoujo Wars Kou originally came to PC in 2010, followed by You in 2012, Ei in...

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Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 9:30 PM
    

All of the DLC fighters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate have finally been made known. A couple of weeks ago, director Masahiro Sakurai revealed that Sora from Kingdom Hearts is joining the game. Players around the world were then able to try out the character for themselves a few days ago. It's been a long ride for Super Smash Bros....

The post [Let's Talk] How do you feel about Smash Bros. Ultimate's DLC? appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 7:47 PM
    

With each passing year the Switch is receiving more and more JRPGs, and it seems like Nintendo created the perfect ecosystem for this genre as the system has attracted many noteworthy developers. Not only have the big names gotten involved, but also many of the smaller ones. In today's video, I decided to take a look at the JRPG library...

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Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 6:39 PM
    

My Friend Peppa Pig just made it to Switch, and we now have a good amount of gameplay. A newly-published video highlights a half hour of footage. Start a fun-filled adventure with Peppa Pig. Create your style, meet favorite characters, and play in Peppa's world. It's just like being in the TV show! Have a fun-filled adventure by becoming Peppa...

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Nintendo Everything Saturday, October 23, 2021 5:04 PM
    

A new physical release of Carrion on Switch is coming to retail, according to various store listings. It's true that a boxed version of the game was offered last year. However, that was only through Special Reserve Games. This is the first time that we'll be seeing it at most major retailers. Carrion, a reverse horror game from Devolver Digital...

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IGN Video Games Saturday, October 23, 2021 8:00 PM
     A new Resident Evil collaboration brings Jill and Chris to Fortnite.