Grab 'The Elder Scrolls Online' for free on Epic Games Store

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If you're looking for a way to pass the time until The Elder Scrolls VI comes out, you might want to check out the Epic Games Store. For a limited time, you can get The Elder Scrolls Online for free and enjoy hundreds of hours of quests, exploration, and combat.

The free version of The Elder Scrolls Online includes the base game and all the updates, but not the expansions. If you want to access more areas, stories, and features, you'll need to buy them separately. However, even without the expansions, there's plenty to do and see in the game. 

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Heinz creates island on Fortnite to spotlight soil health

Heinz, makers of the world’s favourite ketchup, has announced its latest play in gaming, aiming to shine a light on the world's declining soil health.

Soil plays an essential part in the food system. In fact, it’s estimated that 95% of the food we eat is directly or indirectly produced in soils. But according to environmental experts, our soils are at risk and could be gone in as little as a generation if we don’t act.

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'Fortnite' ends support for Windows 7 and 8

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Fortnite's new cyberpunk-themed "Mega" season is coming on Friday. But if you're playing on the PC, you'll need to have a Windows 10 machine. Epic Games already announced in December that it planned to drop support for older Windows versions. And it looks like the change happens today. If you are on Windows 7 or 8 and want to try out the "Mega" season, Epic recommends using NVIDIA's GeForce Now cloud gaming service.

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'Fortnite' gets Sam Wilson's Captain America, plus new hero BriteStar skins

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Captain America is making a comeback in Fortnite. But this time, we get Sam Wilson's version of Cap. If you're a fan of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier show, you'll appreciate the new skin coming to Fortnite. The outfit comes complete with Cap's iconic shield. It, of course, doubles as a Back Bling and a Pickaxe. You can also get the EXO-7 Falcom Wings Glider in the Fortnite Item Shop.

The game is also introducing a new hero called BriteStar. Her outfit includes the Brite Shield, a Back Bling, and a Pickaxe. You can also equip the Brave and Brite Wrap to complete the look. (This includes Red Brite and Blue alt Style.) You can now get the new skins in the shop. And you have the option to buy them separately or as part of the Captain America and the BriteStar bundle. The bundle will include the Captain America and the BriteStar Loading screen. You can get it now at a discounted price of 2,600 V-Bucks instead of the 4,300 V-Bucks price. 

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