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Sony Begins Open Beta Today For Cross-Platform Play With ‘Fortnite’
Cross-platform play between game platforms is undeniably fun. Sure, there are still games that are restricted to each platform, but for games like Fortnite, it’s been a benefit, and not just in monetary value. Xbox head Phil Spencer has been a proponent of the feature for a long time, but despite his support, there’s been one big stumbling block: Sony.
Sony hasn’t exactly been keen on giving up the potential revenue from console exclusivity for a while now. But that appears to be changing. Today, Sony announced on PlayStation Blog that the company has “identified a path toward supporting cross-platform features for select third party content.” That third party content is indeed Fortnite, which begins an open beta today “that will allow for cross platform gameplay, progression and commerce across PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, and Mac operating systems.”
Now, I know what you’re saying. “What the hell does that mean when I can’t even play Friday The 13th: The Game with my Xbox or PC buddies?” Baby steps, as they say. Sure, we might not be able to play F13 across different consoles, but what’s to say that Devil May Cry 5 couldn’t have the option in the future? Or Monster Hunter World? And yes, not all of the games will be purely horror-centric (Fortnite isn’t), but imagine the possibilities if this open beta finally gives Sony a kick in the butt?
Are you watching? Ishana Night Shyamalan has clearly been paying attention to her father, M. Night Shyamalan. Not only is she following in his footsteps as a filmmaker, but she’s also embracing a similar mystique surrounding her work.
The new trailer for her feature directorial debut, The Watchers, gives viewers a taste of what’s in store. AreYouWatching.com has launched with even more clues.
Visit the site to join the mysterious creatures that lurk in the Irish forest as you observe a shelter. From the time the sun sets at 7:30 PM until it rises at 5:55 AM, four strangers — played by Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouere — can be seen trapped inside.
You’ll find several interactive items. Click on the gramophone to set the mood with some spooky music. Tap on the birdcage to hear an ominous message from the parrot inside: “I’m going out, try not to die.” Press on the TV to watch clips from a fake reality show called Lair of Love. And if you tap on the window during the daytime … they’ll tap back.
There are also Easter eggs hidden at specific times. We’ve discovered three: a disorienting shot of Fanning’s character’s car at 5:52 PM, a closer view of the captives at 11:11 PM, and a glimpse of monitors at 12:46 AM. Let us know if you find any more in the comments…
The Watchers opens in theaters on June 14 via New Line Cinema. Ishana Night Shyamalan writes and directs, based on the 2022 novel of the same name by A.M. Shine. M. Night Shyamalan produces.
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