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Phoenix Labs recently released its new monster hunting game Dauntless onto the Epic Games Store and consoles. You and some friends drop into an arena with your weapons, attack a nearby monster, kill it before it kills you, and harvest its body to build cool weapons and armor. It’s a familiar idea to players well acquainted with the Monster Hunter franchise. It may not be as complex as Monster Hunter: World, but there are still a few things we wish we knew before jumping into our first hunt. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about Dauntless’ opening hours. Quest efficiently After Dauntless’ short tutorial, you’ll drop into Ramsgate. It’s a small city packed with people who want to talk. Look at the top of your screen for the compass, and chat with everyone who has a golden icon above their head. Before long, you’ll have plenty of quests to work on. The great news is that you can do most of these quests at the same time. If you … [Read more...] about Dauntless beginners guide

Fortnite has had weapon wraps for a few seasons now and fans feel like they have a pretty good handle on what the pricing of the cosmetic items should look like. So, when Epic broke with that traditional pricing with the game’s new Slippery Wrap fans weren’t happy. After a bit of backlash, Epic has decided to change the price of the wrap to match fans’ expectations. In the past, when Epic has sold cosmetic Wraps in the store, the standard has been that they would cost 500 V-Bucks for animated Wraps — which have moving patterns that constantly shift throughout the game — and 300 for non-animated ones. But the Slippery Wrap, which isn’t animated, was released at 500 V-Bucks. The wrap itself looks nice in-game with its fish-scale-like pattern, but without any animation fans were unhappy to see the price set at the higher tier. Just two hours after the skin debuted, Epic acknowledged the criticism it was receiving from fans, and tweeted out an apology … [Read more...] about Epic admits it overpriced Fortnite’s Slippery weapon skin

Fortnite’s World Cup is just around the corner, and players are giving it their all to qualify for the big event. BuckeFPS, like many other players, wanted to throw his hat into the ring. Unlike most players, however, BuckeFPS’ secret weapon was none other than his dad. BuckeFPS uploaded a video where he showcases the crucial matches that helped him qualify for the Fortnite tournament, and in the backdrop of his careful play is one constant: his dad’s voice. As BuckeFPS tries to survive a closing storm circle and a handful of determined Fortnite rivals, his dad tries to calm him down, gives him tips, and encourages him. He also constantly reminds him of how many points his son needs, and how many people are left on the map. It’s not just your typical parent support here — the dad clearly knows how the game works at a high level, and is able to commentate the gameplay even as it moves at a fast pace. I love it. For his efforts, BuckeFPS will get at minimum … [Read more...] about World’s best Fortnite dad coached son into $30M tournament

We’ll have to wait a little longer to see Sonic the Hedgehog hit the big screen. The film Sonic the Hedgehog has been pushed to Feb. 14, 2020 — making it the perfect Valentine’s Day movie to see with your boo. The original release date was set for November of this year, but has been delayed in order to “fix” Sonic’s look. This announcement comes after a wave of internet backlash followed the first trailer, with many complaining about the beloved hedgehog’s design. The stinging internet critique prompted director Jeff Fowler to declare that Sonic’s look would be redone before the final version hit theaters. He announced this on Twitter, complete with the hashtag #gottafixfast. The internet then reacted to this news, questioning the feasibility of doing intense overhauls on such a project. Fowler seems to have taken the second wave of feedback into account and took to Twitter again on Friday, posting the new release date of the movie with … [Read more...] about Sonic the Hedgehog movie delayed three months to ‘fix’ Sonic

The 2017 puzzle game Rime is free on the Epic Games Store through May 30. It and the procedural action-adventure City of Brass are both available as Epic accelerates its schedule of free giveaways from twice a month to every single week. Rime, by Tequila Works, launched almost exactly two years ago, on May 26, 2017. Players take on the role of a boy uncovering the abandoned buildings of a lost, fantastical island. It’s an exploration-based game, which we praised for its visual appeal but found somewhat lacking in overall impact. The story’s conclusion pays off well, however. When it launched, Tequila Works fitted it with the Denuvo anti-tampering DRM, but immediately promised to remove it should players crack the DRM. The players did, and the studio followed suit. City of Brass was released May 4 (after a Steam Early Access launch in September 2017) and, like Rime, also launched on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It will be free on the Epic Games Store from … [Read more...] about Rime is now free on the Epic Games Store