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Epic prepares for Fortnite’s iOS App Store return by boosting its Epic Rewards to 20%

3 days ago | videogameschronicle.com | Chris Scullion

Epic Games is preparing for the apparent return of Fortnite to the iOS App Store by making permanent changes to its Epic Rewards scheme. Originally introduced in May 2023, Epic Rewards lets players earn 5% back in Rewards any time they make a purchase on the Epic Games Store.
Nintendo posts video showing Switch 2 mouse controls working on the Home screen

3 days ago | videogameschronicle.com | Chris Scullion

Nintendo has posted a video showing its Switch 2 mouse controls being used on the Switch 2 Home screen. The video, which was initially posted on the Nintendo Today app, shows the user holding the right Joy-Con 2 on its side, using it as a mouse. The user then enters the Home menu’s Controllers option, and selects a tutorial screen which explains how the mouse controls work.
Fallout TV star says his character’s plot has been planned up to at least Season 5 or 6

3 days ago | videogameschronicle.com | Chris Scullion

One of the lead actors in the Fallout TV series says his character’s arc ends around Season 5 or 6, suggesting its creators envisage a long run for the show. Season 2 of the Fallout show wrapped production last week, meaning it may still be some time before it appears on Amazon Prime Video. However, during a recent panel appearance at Comic Con Liverpool, actor Aaron Moten – who plays Maximus in the show – said his character’s story is supposed to end three or four seasons later.
Ori developer Moon Studios head warns it may have to shut down following review bombing

3 days ago | videogameschronicle.com | Chris Scullion

The co-founder and CEO of the studio behind the Ori games says it may have to close down due to its latest game being “review bombed”. Moon Studios released action RPG No Rest for the Wicked in early access in April 2024 and currently has a ‘Mostly Positive’ rating on Steam, with 74% of the nearly 35,000 user reviews marked as positive.
Sega announces latest Virtua Fighter is coming to Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox

3 days ago | videogameschronicle.com | Andy Robinson

Sega has announced that Virtua Fighter 5 REVO is coming to consoles, including Nintendo Switch 2, with additional content, and revealed a new fighter for the next instalment. Revealed during a live stream event on Sunday, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio showed the first footage of classic fighter Wolf Hawkfield, who will be appearing in the next Virtua Fighter game, which was first announced in December.
Humble Bundle is selling $214 of Xbox Game Studios titles for $10

4 days ago | videogameschronicle.com | Chris Scullion

The latest Humble Bundle gathers eight critically acclaimed from Xbox Game Studios and is selling them for $10. The bundle, which is simply titled Xbox Games Studio Bundle, contains PC Steam codes for eight games that were previously published under the Xbox Game Studios banner. It includes such titles as Remedy Entertainment‘s Quantum Break, Insomniac‘s Sunset Overdrive and Moon Studios‘ Ori and the Will of the Wisps.
Giant Bomb sold by Fandom, will continue independently

4 days ago | videogameschronicle.com | Jordan Middler

Giant Bomb has been sold by Fandom, and will continue independently. Announced during the group’s PAX East panel, the site has been sold by Fandom to long-time staffers, Jeff Grubb, Jeff Bakalar, Dan Ryckert, Mike Minotti and Jan Ochoa. The news was announced during the group’s PAX East panel.
Sega announces Virtua Fighter news coming this weekend

5 days ago | videogameschronicle.com | Andy Robinson

Sega has announced a new Virtua Fighter Direct live stream for this weekend, in which it says it will share news on the series. The Virtua Fighter 2025 Spring Direct will take place on Sunday, May 11, at 7 am PDT, and “reveal new developments in the Virtua Fighter series,” Sega said. The last Virtua Fighter live stream took place in December, and focused on Virtua Fighter V R.E.V.O., the updated game that released for consoles and PC in January.
Hideki Kamiya says he’d ‘love’ to remake Devil May Cry, now he’s working with Capcom again

6 days ago | videogameschronicle.com | Andy Robinson

Former PlatinumGames designer Hideki Kamiya says he’d like to work on his classic Capcom action games Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe again. Kamiya was recently reunited with his former employer via his new studio Clovers, which is creating a sequel to another of his classic titles, Okami. Speaking via his YouTube channel, Kamiya was asked if he’d like to use the opportunity to revisit some of his other Capcom games, namely the first Devil May Cry, which he directed.
Doom: The Dark Ages Review: Brutal, challenging, and laugh-out-loud funny

6 days ago | videogameschronicle.com | Jordan Middler

Doom: The Dark Ages is a video game as described by a 15-year-old goth. There are dragons, beheadings, medieval castles made of skulls, pounding heavy metal, and constant challenge. At times, the game is like the doodles at the back pages of a heavy metal fan’s school jotter. It’s bombastic and silly, and it’s also extremely fun to play and constantly rewarding.