No, 'Fortnite' Isn’t Ending — Here’s How the Hoax Got Started
Fortnite isn’t ending, but a fake Tweet is making its way around the web that says otherwise. Here’s what you need to know.
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Jesser Has Attracted Millions of Subscribers on YouTube — What's His Net Worth?
In recent years, Jesser's popularity and net worth has blown up due to his YouTube gaming videos and real-life sports challenges with known personalities.
'Pokémon' x Van Gogh Collab Was Ruined By a Crazed Mob of Scalpers And Fans Are Not Happy
The 'Pokémon' and Van Gogh collaboration event was supposed to be a great time for fans, but it devolved into a mob of scalpers fighting over rare merchandise.
Many Staffers at Mediatonic Were Laid Off — What Does This Mean for 'Fall Guys'?
Epic Games let go about 16% of its workforce in a recent round of layoffs, including many at developer Mediatonic. Is 'Fall Guys' shutting down because of this?
You Could Play Alongside Princess Nokia in This 'Fortnite' Event (EXCLUSIVE)
Princess Nokia has always been a fan of 'Fortnite,' and though she doesn't personally have an in-game skin, players can compete alongside her in this upcoming event.
xQc Used to Enjoy Offline Chatting With Viewers But Doesn't Anymore — What Happened?
Offline chatting is a niche way for streamers to engage with their viewers after a live broadcast. xQc used to do this before he lost interest due to chatters.
Ludwig Was Forced to Cancel Mogul Chessboxing 2023 Due to Issues — It Will Return in 2024
Unexpectedly, YouTuber creator Ludwig announced the highly-anticipated Mogul Chessboxing 2023 would be canceled due to complex circumstances with the event.
'Horizon Forbidden West' Is Slated to Come to PC Sometime in "Early 2024"
There are plenty of games made for the PlayStation that have since been made available on PC. 'Horizon Forbidden West' finally has a release window for PC.
'Monster Hunter Now' GPS Location Spoofing Lets You Play Without Moving
GPS spoofing tools allow players to play location-based games like 'Monster Hunter Now' without moving. However, there are some drawbacks to be mindful of.
Kick's New Program Will Compensate Creators With Hourly Pay — Here's How to Get Paid
Kick is the new streaming platform on the block. If you're hoping to make streaming a career, here's what to know about its hourly pay plan for creators.
These 'Minecraft' YouTubers Have Been Canceled and Arrested for Serious Criminal Charges
Many popular 'Minecraft' YouTubers have been canceled into obscurity for serious allegations or criminal charges that they could never recover from.
Topsters.org Lets You Make Posts for Your Top 25 Anything, Including Games
Want to know how to make a Top 25 games post with Topsters.org? The site allows users to create grid-based images that list their top 25 favorites.
What Happened to Yandere Dev? The Controversial Game Creator Posted a Lengthy Apology
What happened to Yandere Dev? The YouTuber and game developer posted a long apology post addressing new controversies surrounding him.
Ransomware Group Claims to Have Hacked Sony and Is Threatening to Sell Stolen Data
A hacker group known as Ransomed.vc claimed breaching Sony Group and reportedly has threatened to sell stolen data from the company.
Ice Poseidon Faces Major Backlash for Hiring a Man to Livestream With an Escort
Ice Poseidon, a controversial streamer on Kick, is facing major backlash after he hired a man to pay an escort and stream their encounter.
Kyle Gordon Has an Album on the Way — and a Wacky New Character in 'Candy Crush Soda Saga' (EXCLUSIVE)
Following his debut on 'Eurovision,' Kyle Gordon spoke with Distractify about his upcoming album and 'Candy Crush Soda Saga' collab.
Unity Promises to Change Controversial Pay-Per-Install Policy in New Open Letter
Unity announced plans to charge developers a substantial pay-per-install fee, leading to outrage, death threats, and Unity's decision to reverse its policy.
Players Can Now Refund 'Fortnite' Skins for Unwanted Items — Here's How
Thanks to a settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and Epic Games, players can refund 'Fortnite' skins for unwanted items by sending an in-game ticket.
The Skibidi Toilet Creator Has Reportedly Been Arrested — But We Don't Think So
Rumors have been floating around that the creator of Skibidi Toilet, a video series about toilet people, has been arrested. But the truth seems far from that.
'GTA VI' Is Still a Long Way From Release — but the Leaks are Promising
Rockstar suffered from a massive leak last year for 'GTA VI,' and fans have since compiled all of the leaks for the upcoming game into one document.
Is Gardevoir or Gallade Better in 'Pokémon GO'? Some Trainers Can't Decide
In 'Pokémon GO,' Ralts is a unique Pokémon that can evolve into Gardevoir or Gallade. You can choose one or the other, but it can be hard a decision.
Genesect Is a "Pretty Good" Pokémon With One Major Flaw in 'Pokémon GO'
Genesect is a Bug and Steel-type Mythical creature in 'Pokémon GO' used in many Trainer lineups. But how good is it? Here's what to know.
Players Are Randomly Getting Free Xander Skins in 'Fortnite' — What's Going On?
You could get the Xander skin in 'Fortnite' as a reward from the refer a friend challenge in 2022, but it appears some players are now receiving it for free.
Adin Ross's Fame Rose in Part Through Playing 'NBA 2K' With Bronny James
Adin Ross owes his fame in part to a connection with Bronny James, who he met through playing 'NBA 2K' online. They started streaming together.
'GTA: San Andreas' Mod Can Trigger Unique Cutscenes and Events By Following NPCs
'GTA: San Andreas' is a janky, yet beloved title. Thanks to a mod, the game has received new content, including new gameplay elements from following NPCs.
'Monster Hunter Now' Takes a Massive Franchise and Doles it Out Into Bite-Sized Pieces
Taking a franchise as large and strategy-heavy as 'Monster Hunter' and making it mobile-friendly is hard, but Niantic may have done just that with 'Monster Hunter Now.'
Leaked Internal Talks Between Xbox Executives Exposes Plan to Buy Nintendo
The thought of Xbox owner Microsoft buying Nintendo is baffling, but top executives were seriously discussing plans to make it happen.
One of Gaming's Biggest Leak Reveals Xbox's Internal Plans and New Digital-Only Consoles
Sensitive details about Microsoft's plans for Xbox, including potential new digital-only consoles on the horizon, have leaked and has the internet talking.
Activision Has Reportedly Already Seen the Switch 2 — Details
Nintendo fans have been holding out for the announcement of the Switch 2, though is the company making one? We won't see one until 2024 at earliest.
A Twitch Streamer Says She Pulled a Receipt Out of Her Burger at KFC (EXCLUSIVE)
Twitch streamer hazunats says she pulled a crumpled receipt from her burger at a KFC in Germany, and she claims it might be a "revenge thing."
Rune Glitches in 'Elden Ring' Can Net You Millions of Runes — Here Are the Best Ones
Finding and sticking to a tried-and-true Rune glitch in 'Elden Ring' will help fund all your level ups and purchases. Here are the best ones we found.
Guy Furious Over Getting Scammed Into Buying PS4 From PS5 Facebook Marketplace Seller
To his surprise, a guy bought a used PS4 instead of the PS5 he thought he was purchasing. The seller, a Facebook Marketplace user, scammed him out of $300.
You Can Score a Bloodmoon Ursaluna for Completing Perrin's Quest in the 'Teal Mask' DLC
Perrin is a traveling photographer who Trainers will meet in 'Teal Mask.' She brings a lot of life to the DLC, and also has a quest with a worthwhile reward.
The Legendary Ogerpon Is One of Several Rewards You Can Get for Completing 'Teal Mask'
The 'Teal Mask' DLC in 'Pokémon Scarlet & Violet' will reward players nicely with a new Legendary creature and more for completing the story in Kitakami.
Izi Prime Slapped Jack Doherty on a Recent Livestream
Jack Doherty got slapped by Izi Prime on a recent livestream, leading many to wonder why Jack got slapped, and why it's not the first time.
Time and Separation Led to the Downfall of the Original Achievement Hunter Crew
Viewers have all kinds of theories for why the original Achievement Hunter crew disbanded. Many point at Rooster Teeth's workplace controversy and COVID.
Viewers Abuse Streamlabs Exploit to Troll Twitch Streamers With Million-Dollar Donations
Streamlabs is a great addition for Twitch streamers to customize their broadcast, but it seems an exploit allows viewers to send fake million dollar donations.
'Starfield' Mod Hilariously Fails at Removing Non-Binary Pronouns and Gets Removed
A small touch to 'Starfield' is that players can freely choose pronouns for their character. A mod aimed to remove this, but it made every character non-binary.
Every Leveling Requirement You Need to Know to Reach Level 50 in 'Pokémon GO'
Trainers will eventually have requirements they must complete to improve their level in 'Pokémon GO' — some of which will take time and effort.
You'll Want to Know Bombardier's Weakness Before Attempting Its Raid in 'Pokémon GO'
Trainers can now battle Bombirdier in 'Pokémon GO' through a Three-Star Raid. Before heading in, here are details on its weakness and the best counters against it.
Polished Gems in 'Fae Farm' Will Fetch for a Pretty Penny — How to Farm Money Quick
You'll need plenty of funds to buy crucial upgrades in 'Fae Farm.' Luckily, we know a way you can farm money fast, but it will require some investment.
Can You Play 'Roblox' Without Downloading It? Yes, But Here’s Why It's a Bad Idea
It is possible of you to play 'Roblox' without downloading it to your phone or PC, but you might be better off installing the app. How to do it.
'Resident Evil 4' Remake Will Have VR as Early As This Winter
'Resident Evil 4' Remake has long teased the addition of VR, and now we know that the game will get support for the PSVR 2 sometime this winter.
Ada Wong and 'The Separate Ways' DLC Will Be Returning to 'RE4' Remake
'Resident Evil 4' Remake is bringing Ada Wong back to the game with the upcoming release of 'The Separate Ways' DLC, coming on Sept. 21.
'Princess Peach: Showtime!' Shows Peach Kicking Serious Butt in Her Own Title
Princess Peach finally gets to do more than float and play a damsel in distress in the new upcoming game 'Princess Peach: Showtime!'
This 'Pokémon GO' Trick May Help You Get More Excellent Throws
Making an excellent throw in 'Pokemon GO' will greatly increase your catch rate. Here's how to make one and tips to better your throws.
Steps to Complete "A Prince in Disguise" Quest in 'Disney Dreamlight Valley'
"A Prince in Disguise" is the last quest in a string of objectives with Belle and the Beast in 'Disney Dreamlight Valley,' and it can be tricky to complete.
The Next 'Animal Crossing' Game Could Be a Remake of an Older Title
Nintendo has yet to drop an inkling of info about a new 'Animal Crossing' game, but that hasn't stopped fans (and us) from speculating what could come next.
Ninja Was Banned From Livestreaming on TikTok — But He's Unbothered About It
Ninja found himself quickly banned from TikTok Live after recreating the "glizzy overload" motion while livestreaming, but many viewers are wondering why.
The Jonochrome Controversy Explained — What to Know About the 'One Night at Flumpty’s' Creator
It’s been alleged Jonochrome dated an underage woman and has been labeled as a “groomer.” Here's what you need to know about the allegations.