Video Games
The ‘Terminator’ Franchise is the Next Crossover in ‘Fortnite’!
Yesterday The Predator finally made its way into Fortnite, joining a guest cast of genre characters that begs for more additions. Well, you won’t have to wait very long, as leakers have let the cat out of the bag with The Terminator franchise making a stop during the Chapter 2 Season 5 Battle Pass.
To round things up, rumours of The Terminator’s arrival began when Twitch streamers such as @TheSquattingDog received care packages from Epic Games, which just so happened to contain a pair of sunglasses that were very reminiscent of the T-800’s shades from Terminator 2.
Fortnite and Jonesy CCed me on “The Plan” for season 5! Checkout this amazing care package they sent! What clues does this have for the new season of Fortnite?! #fortniteseason5 #zeropoint #iLoveEpicGames pic.twitter.com/Dvd7FAnzjH
— Squatingdog (@thesquatingdog) December 4, 2020
Now, there’s a new portal on the map that shows off an image that eagle-eyed fans of the film will recognize as the Cyberdyne Systems office, also from Terminator 2. Not only that, but the game has also introduced a new lever-action shotgun that has a reload animation mimicking Arnold’s reloading of the gun in the 1991 classic.
And today, there was this little Tweet from the official Fortnite account hinting that Sarah Connor could be the next skin in the game!
:: Incoming Transmission – Reality Log 991 ::
Targets Description: A ruthless machine and a protector of the future pic.twitter.com/LGXiAadncR— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) January 21, 2021
Epic eventually announced the crossover in a blog post. Included in the Future War bundle, which costs 2800 V-Bucks, are two “ready-for-battle” outfits for Sarah Connor, the T-800 Endoskeleton Arm Back Bling and Combat Knife item. If you want to play as the T-800 instead, the pack includes the skin, a custom emote and the HK Skynet Uplink Back Bling and Techno-Grip Axe. Both Sarah Connor and the T-800 can be purchased separately for 1800 and 1500 V-Bucks respectively.
Video Games
‘System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary’ Now Available on the Nintendo Switch 2; Free Upgrade Available
Nightdive Studios has given Nintendo Switch 2 fans some love when it comes to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary. Previously released for the original Switch, players can now grab the Switch 2 version from the Nintendo eShop. Or, if you already own the Switch version, you can grab the Switch 2 version as a free upgrade! There’s even a 40% discount on now until June 23.
Initially launching for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Store on last June, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster eventually made it to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch the next month. The Switch 2 version of the game offers enhanced resolution, higher fram rate, and support for mouse control.
Set 42 years after the events of the first game, it’s the year 2114. As you awake from cryo sleep on the FTL ship Von Braun, you are unable to remember who or where you are… and something has gone terribly wrong. Hybrid mutants and deadly robots roam the halls while the cries from the remaining crew reverberate through the cold hull of the ship. SHODAN, a rogue AI bent on the destruction of mankind has taken over and it’s up to you to stop her.
Delve through the corridors of the derelict ship Von Braun and immerse yourself in the story rich atmosphere and environments. Explore deck by deck and unravel the horrifying fate of the Von Braun and her crew.