Update: As of 11:15 AM PT / 2:15 PM ET, this issue appears to be resolved--and just in time for Mace Windu to hit the shop tonight.

Original story: The Fortnite item shop has ballooned in recent years. In 2018 or so, you might find a new character skin, or "outfit," in there a few times per week. These days, it's a megastore full of licensed music, muscle cars, virtual Lego playsets, Marvel heroes, and even the protagonist of a 1970s Mexican superhero sitcom, for reasons that still elude me to this day. But today the shop looks very different: It's almost entirely empty.

As you might expect, this isn't intentional, and Epic has said it's working on a fix, but it's rather jarring to see the shop so devoid of in-game purchases, given how many tabs of colorful digital toys it's usually lined with these days.

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HBO's The Last of Us quickly became a pop culture phenomenon, introducing the fungi-controlled world of a bleak future to the masses, many of whom never played the game. The series filled the void left by Game of Thrones and became event television. After two years, the series returned with shocking moments and rating highs, but another trend returned that has become all too common in fandom.

This story contains spoilers for The Last of Us Season 2.

Over on sister site Metacritic, Season 2 has earned a "must watch" badge and universal acclaim with a current score of 81, with reviews from over 42 established critics. On the flipside, the user score sank the show to a "generally unfavorable" status, with 542 user ratings, and 61% of them voting a 0 or 1.

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With Fortnite and other Epic mobile titles finally returning to iOS soon after five years, Epic Games is marking the occasion by introducing a major bonus for those who spend money on its games: 20% back in rewards cash on all purchases in Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys made using Epic's own payment system in the Epic Games Store, a massive boost from the 5% it normally offers. Even better is that this change is permanent, and is already live.

But that's not all--that 20% cash back will apply to all purchases made through EGS until the end of August. If that percentage seems extraordinarily high, that's because it is. Under these terms, buying a new $70 game will net $14 in credit that you can use on anything in the Epic Games Store aside from subscriptions.

The new option that will be presented to Fortnite players when they purchase V-Bucks on iPhone.

Epic's motivation for this move is to encourage players to spend money with them directly rather than going through, say, Apple's App Store, which takes its own healthy percentage from every purchase made. For Fortnite specifically, Apple would take 30% off every purchase of V-Bucks--offering 20% back in rewards, by contrast, gives Epic the full purchase amount aside from normal transaction fees, and since the rewards cash can only be spent on the Epic Games Store it hypothetically keeps players invested in the company's ecosystem.

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The heroes of Overwatch 2 are embracing their inner world warrior, as Blizzard has announced a crossover with Capcom's Street Fighter 6 is coming soon.

Announced at EVO Japan, an animated trailer shows Juno, dressed as Chun Li, battling in the streets against Widowmaker, aka Cammy. It's not long before Hanzo, sporting Ryo's iconic look, enters the fray with a Hadoken, transforming a 1v1 fight into an all out brawl.

The crossover will begin on May 20 with a total of eight character skins, significantly more than recent collabs like Gundam Wing or Avatar: The Last Airbender. Below is the full list of Overwatch characters who will be getting the Street Fighter treatment.

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Return to Silent Hill is officially heading to theaters. While the first two Silent Hill movies were released by Sony and Open Road Films, respectively, the third film was produced without the backing of a major studio. Now, Cineverse--the distributer behind last year's horror hit Terrifier 3--has signed on to give Return to Silent Hill the big-screen treatment.

Cineverse confirmed the news (via Variety) while also promising that Return to Silent Hill will be "a faithful adaptation of the video game Silent Hill 2," the 2001 survival-horror title which was successfully remade last year.

It was previously known that the film would adapt Silent Hill 2, but the early description for Return to Silent Hill lines up very closely with the game's plot as a man named James Sunderland (Jeremy Irvine) is lured into the cursed town after receiving a letter from his dead wife, Mary (Hannah Emily Anderson). What James finds are more questions than answers, as well as an exploration of his own personal Hell.

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One of the Switch 2's new features is GameChat, a feature so important that Nintendo created a dedicated button, the C button, for it. There are quite a few things to know about GameChat for Switch 2, so we're rounding up everything we've learned so far ahead of the Switch 2 launch on June 5.

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• What is GameChat?

What is GameChat?

GameChat is a new feature for the Switch 2 that allows groups of up to 12 people to chat while playing games. Nintendo is often criticized for being late to the game when it comes to online functionality, and many have pointed out that GameChat offers what Discord has for years. But GameChat is a built-in service for Switch 2 that Nintendo has been working on since 2020, and the company believes it is a "defining" feature of the Switch 2.

Nintendo's developers said the company wanted to replicate the experience of a "student lounge," that is, a place where people gather and mingle.

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Acclaimed indie survival horror game Bendy and the Ink Machine is heading to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on June 27. The game originally launched for PC in 2017, followed by ports to PS4, Xbox One, and Switch in 2018--and now the horrifying journey is making a generational leap to the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S along with some gameplay and performance enhancements. While the new version of the game will be available digitally on both consoles, the PS5 is also getting a physical version that's available to preorder for $30 at Amazon.

Bendy and the Ink Machine (PS5) $30 | Releases June 27

This new version of Bendy and the Ink Machine features improved graphics and other technical enhancements, meaning the first-person survival horror game should look and play better than it did on older consoles. As a bonus, the game is bundled with a digital soundtrack. Physical PS5 copies can be found at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and GameStop, while digital copies are available on the Xbox Store and PS Store.

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Bendy and the Ink Machine has built up an impressive merch lineup over the years, including everything from graphic novels and plushies to action figures and coloring books. If you’re interested in diving deeper into its mysterious world, be sure to check out Dreams Come to Life. This graphic novel follows a delivery boy who becomes an apprentice to Mr. Joey Drew. But it’s not quite a dream job for the boy, as he quickly discovers things aren’t quite what they seem at the illustrious studio. Currently on sale for $12.85 (was $15), it should be a great choice for long-time fans. We've rounded up even more Bendy and the Ink Machine merch below.

Bendy and the Ink Machine Merch

• Bendy and the Ink Machine - 2.5-Inch Action Figures 3-Pack -- $17
• Bendy and the Ink Machine - Piper with Wrench 5-inch Figure -- $15
• Bendy and the Ink Machine - Twisted Alice with Tommy Gun 5-inch Figure -- $15
• Bendy Real World 5-inch Figure -- $14.86
• Bendy and the Ink Machine - Bendy 16-inch Collector's Plush -- $30
• Bendy Plushies 3-Pack -- $21
• Bendy and the Ink Machine Coloring Book -- $7
• Bendy - Dreams Come to Life (Graphic Novel) -- $12.85 ($15)
• Bendy - Crack-Up Comics Collection: And AFK Book -- $8.35 ($13)
• Bendy - The Lost Ones: An AFK Novel -- $7.49 ($13)
• Bendy - Fade to Black: An AFK Novel -- $10.65 ($13)

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This summer just got a bit bloodier, as Tripwire Interactive has revealed that Killing Floor 3 will come out July 24. This new release date comes roughly two months after the co-op FPS was delayed from its original March launch.

Tripwire creative director Bryan Wynia explained that the team has used the extra time to address player issues from the beta. Areas that the studio have focused on include the UI, animations, and design. For example, Tripwire previously showed off a redesigned HUD on the game's forums that offers a "sleeker, reorganized design and a revamped color scheme." In addition, retuned hit reactions from enemies were showcased on X last month.

"Since delaying the launch of Killing Floor 3, we've dedicated the additional development time to responding to the community's feedback, ensuring the next chapter in the much-loved cult action/horror franchise lives up to our shared vision," Wynia said in a press release.

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Bam Margera has officially confirmed that he'll be in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4. When the remakes were first announced, Margera's name was noticeably absent from the roster. In a video posted on Activision's social media channels, Margera teased that he'll be present in the game as a secret skater.

Why Margera wasn't included at first hasn't been revealed yet, but co-host Roger Bagley of the skating podcast The Nine Club (via VGC) did claim that Tony Hawk lobbied for Margera to be added to the game. Bagley added that there was no updated character model for Margera, so he was flown up to developer Iron Galaxy Studios to have his body and face scanned, footage of which you can see in the video below.

Since Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 was first announced, more details on the game have slowly been revealed. The rest of the roster has been confirmed, and if you don't feel like playing as a digital recreation of legends like Rodney Mullen or Eric Koston, you can step into the armored boots of the Doom Slayer if you preorder the game. The full soundtrack has also been revealed, and there's a healthy selection of old favorites from the original games and new tracks that Hawk himself picked.

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The wild action game Deliver At All Costs launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on May 22. The destructive driving game casts players as Winston Green, a delivery driver tasked with dropping off a long list of weird packages by navigating open, destructible environments on foot and in vehicles. It’s a bit like a combination of Crazy Taxi and early, top-down GTA games--and if that wacky premise intrigues you, you'll be glad to know that preorders for the PC version are discounted to just $21 (was $30) at Fanatical. The Deliver At All Costs Deluxe Edition is also discounted to just $24.49 (was $35), which includes the base game and a digital soundtrack.

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Regardless of which version you grab, both are delivered as an official Steam key. You’ll also get a 5% off coupon for your next purchase at Fanatical. If you own a Steam Deck, you’ll be glad to know Deliver At All Costs is listed as “Playable” on the handheld--so while it might not be perfectly optimized, you can still play it on the go.

While this discount is pretty enticing, it’s not the only way to get the game for cheap, as Deliver At All Costs will be available for free on the Epic Game Store at launch. The promotion will only be available for one week after release, though you can sign up for notifications to ensure you don’t miss out on the special offer.

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Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive have released Patch 1.2.3 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and it nerfs Maelle, a party member who can deal absolutely massive amounts of damage with the right character build.

Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG, and each party member acquired over the course of the game has a set of abilities that offer up a distinct playstyle. Maelle's abilities center around switching between Offensive, Defensive, and Virtuose stances to maximize defense or damage. But a powerful late-game ability called Stendahl was a little too powerful, and with the right Pictos equipped, players can deal several million in damage using this ability.

On May 8, the developers admitted that they made Stendahl a little too powerful and would nerf it in the next patch. Now that the patch notes are here, Stendahl damage has been reduced by a whopping 40%. While that's a pretty massive nerf, Maelle's Medalum weapon now doubles all damage in Virtuose stance. This patch also brings improved widescreen support with it, and gets rid of a lot of areas where players could get stuck while exploring the world map.

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Nintendo updated its user agreement and privacy policy ahead of the Switch 2 launch next month, and while the company briefly listed a few of the changes in the email it sent out, one of the big changes might have escaped your notice. A new clause related specifically to "unauthorized use" and other keywords like "bypass" and "modify" in the US version of the email gives Nintendo the right to make your console "unusable" if it discovers that you've broken any of these rules.

As spotted by Game File's Stephen Totilo, the wording for the Licence for Digital Products section has been amended. "You acknowledge that if you fail to comply with the foregoing restrictions Nintendo may render the Nintendo Account Services and/or the applicable Nintendo device permanently unusable in whole or in part," the text reads. Here it is, in full:

Without limitation, you agree that you may not (a) publish, copy, modify, reverse engineer, lease, rent, decompile, disassemble, distribute, offer for sale, or create derivative works of any portion of the Nintendo Account Services; (b) bypass, modify, decrypt, defeat, tamper with, or otherwise circumvent any of the functions or protections of the Nintendo Account Services, including through the use of any hardware or software that would cause the Nintendo Account Services to operate other than in accordance with its documentation and intended use; (c) obtain, install or use any unauthorized copies of Nintendo Account Services; or (d) exploit the Nintendo Account Services in any manner other than to use them in accordance with the applicable documentation and intended use, in each case, without Nintendo’s written consent or express authorization, or unless otherwise expressly permitted by applicable law. You acknowledge that if you fail to comply with the foregoing restrictions Nintendo may render the Nintendo Account Services and/or the applicable Nintendo device permanently unusable in whole or in part.

In comparison (via Eurogamer), the clause is different for people with a UK Nintendo account, as it specifically states that "unauthorised use of a Digital Product may result in the Digital Product becoming unusable."

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Last year, the Alien franchise returned to video games with Alien: Rogue Incursion, a VR-only title that was available on PS5, Meta Quest 3, and PC. Now, Rogue Incursion is set to get a new, non-VR enhanced edition that's just a few months away.

Survios--the developer and publisher behind the game--has announced that Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part One: Evolved Edition will hit PC and PS5 on September 30. The new version will include "even deadlier xenomorphs and enhanced visuals."

A xenomorph appears in Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part One: Evolved Edition.

The game features a story that is set between Alien and Aliens, which puts players in control of former Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks. After surviving a previous encounter with the xenomorphs, Zula is dedicated to eradicating them and preventing the weaponization of the xenomorphs. The game follows Zula on a human colony, LV-354, after it has been overrun by the xenomorphs and facehuggers.

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Nintendo recently updated its privacy policy to confirm that the company may "collect, monitor, and record" audio and video of users' chat sessions for the Switch 2's new GameChat feature. Despite this being a common practice, it spooked some fans, and now Nintendo has offered a clarification.

A spokesperson for Nintendo told GameSpot that Nintendo may review recordings of audio and video chats from GameChat, but only in a situation where a conversation has been reported.

"If someone experiences communication in GameChat for Nintendo Switch 2 not in line with the Community Guidelines, they can report it using the built-in reporting feature," Nintendo said.

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Earlier this week, Bungie announced that the next stage in Destiny, The Year of Prophecy, will begin on July 15 with the launch of its first expansion, The Edge of Fate. Among the announcements, the company has now teased additional changes to the Vault and Power level system, as well as confirming how it's approaching incorporating Star Wars content into the canon.

Assistant game director Robbie Stevens confirmed on Bungie's blog that the events during the Renegades DLC will be canon within Destiny, going deeper than just aesthetics and ornaments when the expansion drops in December.

"Rest assured, Guardians, everything in Renegades is in-canon for the Destiny universe," he said. "But we're leaning into the aesthetic, tone and vibe of Star Wars to tell a Destiny story with Destiny characters."

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Robert Francis Prevost, who just became Pope Leo XIV, is just like you and me: He plays video games.

His brother, John Prevost, told NBC Chicago that he and Robert recently played games like Wordle and Words with Friends to help take his mind off the decision about whether or not he would be elected the new pope. He didn't have to wait long, though, as Prevost was named the new pope on the second day of the conclave.

John also revealed that his brother just recently watched the 2024 movie Conclave, which tells the story of the appointment of a new pope.

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RoboCop 2: 4K Steelbook Edition (Amazon Exclusive)

$45 | Releases July 15

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While it might lack the razor-sharp satire of the original, RoboCop 2 is still a rock-solid action movie and worth having in any Blu-ray collection dedicated to the '90s. For fans of steelbook covers, a new run of RoboCop 2 in 4K is on the way, and you can preorder it exclusively through Amazon for $45 ahead of its release on July 15.

RoboCop 2: 4K Steelbook Edition (Amazon Exclusive) $45 | Releases July 15

The new steelbook cover art is inspired by the final clash between RoboCop and his menacing replacement--the hulking machine known as RoboCop 2.0. The two-disc set includes the film in 4K--scanned from the original camera negatives--and the second standard Blu-ray comes with a wide selection of bonus materials, which we've outlined below.

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The RoboCop 2: 4K Steelbook Edition offers a long list of bonus features across its two discs, including several documentaries, audio commentary tracks, and the original promotional materials for when the movie was released in 1990. Here's a breakdown of everything you'll find in this set:

Disc One (4K)

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A free DLC bundle has arrived for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone. This pack of freebies is available for both PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass subscribers to claim.

The Call of Duty: Warzone Bonus Pack 2 is a bundle of 14 free items that can be claimed for use across both Black Ops 6 and Warzone. This pack includes the Dune Wraith operator skin for Westpoint and the Machetero operator skin for Niran, as well as other additional cosmetics items and double XP tokens.

Dune Wraith operator skin for Westpoint

The full pack includes:

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The item shop in Deadlock will look significantly different the next time you log in to Valve's third-person MOBA. The developer has overhauled the shop, adding new items, icons, costs, and more. Despite the patch notes saying that the major update is "coming soon," it's already live in-game.

Item slots were previously tied to specific tree types, but they will now be universal. Item-specific slots being replaced with universal slots removes the problem of some heroes feeling weaker due to needing up to six items of a particular kind to efficiently launch a counterattack after falling behind. Formerly, you had the ability to unlock four flex slots which served the same purpose. With the total slot count being reduced from 16 to 12, we can assume these flex slots are no longer available for unlock.

The new item shop interface

There are "many" new items being added to the store according to the patch notes, and all item icons have got new artwork which makes the items and their purpose more easily identifiable.

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