Like most everything else in life, Fortnite V-Bucks are going up in price, Epic Games has announced. Epic Games had a blunt and transparent reason for raising prices.

"The cost of running Fortnite has gone up a lot and we're raising prices to help pay the bills," the studio said. The new prices go into effect on March 19.

You can see a full breakdown of the new prices in the graphic below. Epic Rewards members get 20% back on purchases in Fortnite, as well as Fall Guys and Rocket League, when made through the Epic Games Store or Epic's own payment system on PC, iOS, and Android.

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It's-a Mario Day! March 10 has been recognized as the day Nintendo celebrates its biggest icon, and, like previous years, the company is offering big discounts on several games starring the mustachioed plumber through its eShop and select retailers. On average, you can expect to save $20 on each Switch game, and several of Mario's greatest hits are included in the sale, such as Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Switch remake, and many more. Most of these discounts will run through March 14. Check the list below for all the best Mario game discounts we've found happening this week. We've also rounded up dozens more deals on Mario merchandise happening this week, including Blu-rays, books, action figures, and much more, so if you're looking to treat a Mario fan at home--or yourself--there's plenty on offer.

Mario Day Video Game Deals

As mentioned above, a long list of Mario games for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2--both mainline titles and spinoffs--are on sale this week. Many are regarded as some of the best Switch titles, including Super Mario Odyssey, which still shines almost a decade after its 2017 release, and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, another outstanding 3D adventure that expanded on the Wii U original and made it even better. We've also included a few discounted releases starring Mario's friends, such as Luigi's Mansion 3 and Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.

• Donkey Kong Country Returns HD -- $42 ($60)
• Luigi's Mansion 3 -- $40 ($60)
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• Mario & Luigi: Brothership -- $30 ($60)
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• Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 -- $30 ($60)
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• Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope -- $6 ($60)
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• Mario vs Donkey Kong -- $40 ($50)
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• Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door -- $30 ($60)
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• Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury -- $40 ($60)
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• Super Mario Maker 2 -- $40 ($60)
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• Super Mario Odyssey -- $40 ($60)
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• Super Mario Party Jamboree (Switch) -- $42 ($60)
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• Super Mario RPG -- $40 ($60)
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park Preorder Discount$80 | Releases March 26

While it's not on sale, don't forget you can preorder the Switch 2 edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder at multiple online retailers ahead of its launch on March 26. This updated version of the critically acclaimed platformer adds a whole new area with two plazas to explore, called Bellabel Park. It also makes Rosalina a playable character, and it adds 17 new multiplayer minigames. As you'd expect from a Switch 2 upgrade, this version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder also boasts technical updates like a 4K resolution when docked, improved frame rates, and shorter loading screens. Both the physical and digital versions of Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park are $80, but those who already own the Switch version can upgrade to the Switch 2 version via the eShop for just $20.

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Lego Super Mario - Luigi and Mach 8 Kart (2,234 pieces)

$180 | Releases April 1

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March 10 might be Mario Day, but the Nintendo icon's little brother Luigi is stealing the show with a brand-new Lego set. Last year saw the launch of the Lego Mario and Standard Kart set, and on April 1, Luigi will race onto store shelves with a replica of his signature Mach 8 kart. Now available to preorder through the Lego Store, this new Super Mario Kart set is priced at $180.

Lego Super Mario - Luigi and Mach 8 Kart (2,234 pieces)

$180 | Releases April 1

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Just like last year's Mario Kart set, the Luigi kit is a large-scale replica of the green plumber and his ride. The 2,234-piece set includes a posable Luigi figure, functional steering, spinning flame exhaust, and a display stand for dynamic mid-drift angles, with the ability to roll the kart forward off the stand. The black box carries an age recommendation of 18 and up, indicating that this is one of several Lego Nintendo sets designed to be a showpiece rather than a toy.

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Activision has debuted a new communications channel for the Call of Duty series to talk directly to fans about whatever the topic of the day might be for the popular FPS franchise.

The Call of Duty CM account launched in February of this year. The account is run by the Call of Duty franchise's community teams, along with "some friends," Activision said.

"We're just getting started. Stand by," the account's description reads. The account says its location is in the "comments section." In reality, the account is based in the US.

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With 5 million sales in the bag, Capcom has confirmed that it plans to expand on Resident Evil Requiem with new content and a story expansion. Game director Koshi Nakanishi broke the news, confirming that a photo mode will be added to the game in the near future, and in May, a minigame will also appear in Resident Evil Requiem.

Like previous mainline Resident Evil games, Resident Evil Requiem will also receive a story expansion in the future. Nakanishi teased that the expansion will "delve deeper into the world of Requiem," and it's now in development.

The developer also made a few jokes related to ongoing Resident Evil Requiem discourse, including a cheeky tease of a game focused on revealing who the co-protagonist Leon S. Kennedy's wife is and a Resident Evil Match-Three puzzle game. Capcom is also working on improving Resident Evil Requiem on PC, and a recent patch introduced a number of fixes to deal with several performance issues.

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in one corner of the turbulent skies, there appeared a blue beacon of hope... There exists a world in which islands of all shapes and sizes float in a sea of clouds. This is a world forsaken by the gods. A long time ago, beings known as the Astrals attempted to seize control of this world with their overwhelming power. However, the citizens of the skies, the Skydwellers, successfully resisted. The world once again entered a time of peace. Presently, our hero is about to embark on a journey after receiving a letter from his missing father. Accompanying him is Vyrn, a rather peculiar family member who happens to be a winged lizard. Despite Vyrn's objections, our hero prepares to leave his home of Zinkenstill when the mysterious island is suddenly engulfed in flames. The fleet of the burgeoning Erste Empire wreaks havoc from the skies above. Amidst the chaos, a chance encounter with a mysterious girl named Lyria awakens the fallen dragon of the stars, who unleashes a roar of revival.

Sealed Gate is a medieval fantasy game where players are immersed in a huge and interesting world full of dangers and mysteries. The game has various systems such as combat system, crafting, professions, magic system, resource extraction system and much more. The combat system is based on dynamic real-time battles where players can choose between different fighting styles using weapons and magic in combination with each other. Crafting allows players to create various items using resources found during the exploration of the world, such as weapons, armor and tools. Players can explore the vast world of Sealed Gate, which consists of various locations such as cities, villages, forests, caves, ruins and more. During the journey, players can meet various characters such as merchants, princesses, assassins and more.

Welcome to DreamWorld, a groundbreaking sandbox MMORPG that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. Venture into a dynamic and infinite world that seamlessly integrates elements of survival, sandbox, role-playing, city-building, and strategy games.