News Epic Games has officially found its new Chief Creative Officer. Recently, Donald Mustard, the chief creative officer at Epic Games announced his official retirement. Many fans were curious about who would fill the man’s shoes. With so many popular games under Epic Games, such as Fortnite, people have been hoping for a good fit to take the role. Today, Epic Games announced that the former creative director of Riot Games, Charlie Wen, will now be the chief creative officer at Epic Games....

Fortnite News Epic Games has confirmed a previous report that Fortnite Blitz Royale would be extended an additional four weeks to Aug. 12! Blitz Royale has rapidly become one of the most beloved game modes in Fortnite. The fast-paced, chaotic Zero Build limited-time mode (LTM) resonated with players instantly, and Epic Games has taken note. Despite Blitz Royale set to conclude on July 15, the Fortnite developers have extended its lifespan....

News Which character are you looking forward to? Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 is just over one week away, and the teasers and leaks have surfaced. The next season will beGreek Mythology-themedwith an in-game mini-event due to the transition from Season 1 into Season 2, but what about the Battle Pass? The Fortnite scene’s reliable leakers have unveiled the complete Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 Battle Pass, and here’s what we know so far....

I’ll bring the sauce As part of the promotion for Capcom’s upcoming release,Monster Hunter: World, a temporary eatery will be popping up in London, where fans can gorge on free burgers and steaks while checking out the open-world adventure. TheMonster Hunter Meat Shackwill offer huge platters of meat, gratis, for parties of up to four carnivores. Opening for just a few nights at the end of January, fans will be able to play the game and stuff their stomachs for ninety minutes, in a ritual that already sounds too excessive by my delicate intestinal standards....

Gaming Guides Planning on joining the fight for freedom? Then you’ll want to know what system requirements are needed to enjoy Helldivers 2. Helldivers 2 is PC and PlayStation 5 title. You can get it through Steam or the PS Store. It isn’t a super demanding game, nor does it take up a lot of space. Still, you want to ensure you can run Helldivers 2 by checking the minimum and recommended PC and PS5 system requirements....

Alien: Earthstar Samuel Blenkin explains how the new corporation in the TV series is different from the pre-established Weyland-Yutani. TheupcomingAlien: Earthwill see space vesselMaginotcrashing into the planet, bringing with it Xenomorphs and other threatening extraterrestrial species. Centered throughout will be the Prodigy Corporation, a company focused on synthetic-human hybrid tech while investigating the crash. During an interview withScreenRant’s Liam Crowley forAlien: Earth,Samuel Blenkin, who plays Prodigy Corporation CEO Boy Kavalier, unpacked how the new company is different from Weyland-Yutani....

News Looking to mod Oblivion Remastered? Here is how. One of The Elder Scrolls series’s staples is the ability to download mods. In the past, games like Skyrim have had mod support on consoles and PC, allowing for gamers of all sorts to create and download some of the most creative mods in the game. So, how do people download mods in Oblivion Remastered? Downloading mods in Oblivion Remastered: Is it possible?...

Of all the minions added toFinal Fantasy XIVwithDawntrail, three have proven more elusive than others. One of these, the Not-so-bighorn, has finally been tracked down, but you might not like the method. The other two elusive minions fromDawntrailare the Quetzal, which is obtained through Waterside Exploration XXXI Ventures, and the Wind-up Mamool Ja, which is obtained through Highland Exploration XXXI Ventures. I’m sure you may guess where this is going....

Valorant News You need to verify phone number to form a team in VALORANT Premier. VALORANT Premier is available only to registered players. The in-game competitive system requires you to verify your phone number to proceed. Here’s how to verify Phone number in VALORANT. How to verify Phone number in VALORANT? To access VALORANT Premier, you need to have a verified account. The way to do this is to enter a secret code that you will receive on your phone....

There were previous reports that Lenovo may be preparing to release a handheld PC gaming device that will compete with the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally. A recentarticle from Windows Reportgoes more in-depth regarding the rumored handheld device, while also revealing that there could be AR goggles to accompany it. According to Windows Report, the glasses are part of a gaming ecosystem being developed by Lenovo. No release date or price is given for the handheld or the glasses, and Lenovo has yet to confirm or deny the reports....

Community features added I’m probably too excited aboutMario Golf: World Tourfor the 3DS, coming this summer. I’m even more excited after this morning’s Nintendo Direct broadcast, which gave us the first details on the game’s multiplayer. Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata confirmed thatWorld Tourwill feature worldwide online multiplayer. You will be able to play in real time against other golfers all over the world. You’ll also be able to upload your scores and go up against other in tourneys....

Do you think Niven got royalties? This week’s Arcade Archives entry is a particularly curious case, as publisher Hamster has reached right back into the dawning days of the coin-op era to present us with Namco’sNavarone— Now available to download on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Released way back in 1980 — the same year that Namco would blow the whole scene wide open with its seminal release,Pac-Man—Navaroneis a single-screen shmup that tasks the player with circling a battlefield, blasting away at gun encampments and debris in an effort to destroy the central base located at the center of the screen....

As promised, we’re back with another installment ofNote Worthy, Destructoid’s newest feature that digs deep into the music from some of the latest games as well as older ones that deserve some attention. This month we take a look atFez,Ridge Racer(Vita),TERA,Silent Hill: Downpour, andSkullgirlsalong with some oldies, and my surprise favorite of the month,Black Oceanby IMERUAT. So read up, listen to some samples courtesy of Destructoid’sSoundcloud page, and let us know what you think of this month’s offerings....