J Balvin gets 'Fortnite' Icon Series

Epic Games has partnered with reggaeton artist and five-time Latin Grammy winner J Balvin. He's the newest addition to Fortnite's icon series with in-game items like a new J Balvin outfit, emote, glider, and back bling that unsheathes as a pickaxe.

You can now unlock the new outfit and back bling thanks to the J Balvin Cup. Epic will unveil the entire set later this week, on August 26 at 8 pm EST. The collection includes the J Balvin Outfit with Energia Balvin Style and Fortnitemares Skeleton Balvin Style, along with the Balvin Cruiser Glider and the In Da Party Emote.

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Ariana Grande will hold a virtual 'Fortnite' concert

Epic Games want to attract Ariana Grande fans into Fortnite. The Rift Tour concert series will be headlined by the pop superstar, with the first show taking place on August 6 at 6 PM Eastern, followed by August 7 and 8 shows so those in other time zones can tune in. Epic wants concertgoers to arrive early (at least an hour before the show). The Rift Tour playlist will go live 30 minutes before the show. 

Of course, you can score themed cosmetic items, too. You can pick up an Ariana outfit and a Piggy Smallz Back Bling. Both items will appear in the Fortnite Item Shop on August 4 at 8 PM Eastern, with show attendees being able to get an umbrella glider. If you can't or won't go to a live show these days, Ariana is bringing the show to you. If you play Fortnite, that is.

Source: Engadget

'Fortnite' brings LeBron James to the game on July 14

Just in time for the premiere of Space Jam: A New Legacy this week, LeBron James is coming to Fortnite on July 14. Epic will be selling two different King James skin. One shows off his pregame-style of a blazer, hoodie, shorts, and shirt and tie, and the other is either his Tune Squad uniform or a Taco Tuesday-themed outfit. LeBron also sports his signature Nikes that are coming out this month, too.

You have the chance to buy the skins as a bundle with extra in-game items, an emote, and a special loading screen. LeBron joins Travis Scott and Tyler "Ninja" Blevins, who have previously had Fortnite skins.

Source: Engadget

Epic Games pays Sony for 'Fortnite' cross-play

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As Epic Games' challenge of Apple's 30% cut goes to court, we're learning more about the company and its popular game, Fortnite. One of the latest discoveries is that Epic reached an agreement with Sony to pay extra for cross-play support. And the developer continues to pay to this day. 

This information was revealed when Epic CEO Tim Sweeney was asked by the cross-examiner how cross-platform play works in Fortnite, especially when it comes to profits from purchases made via "cross-wallet" features (including features like skins you can buy on one platform and use on others).

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