Video Game News 5/20/2025

#Fortnite
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Fortnite Is Back On The US App Store After Nearly Five Years Away

Fortnite's AI Darth Vader hasn't just created problems for Epic by being Jedi mind-tricked into saying bad words, it's led SAG-AFTRA to file an unfair labour practice charge

Fortnite Is Finally Back On iOS In The US; Here's How To Download It

Fortnite trolls players with Jar Jar Binks skin that’s nearly impossible to get without cheating

Video game voice actor union takes Fortnite's Darth Vader chatbot to court

SAG-AFTRA files unfair labour practice charge against Fortnite maker Epic, following AI-generated Darth Vader voice lines

Fortnite's AI Voiced Darth Vader Is Causing More Chaos in the Games Industry

Apple has ‘blocked’ Fortnite from coming to the iOS App Store - Epic

Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader was a toxicity disaster and an apparent provocation for striking voice actors

Fortnite S3 Leak Reveals Zero Point Shard Gameplay Mechanic – Dash Like Never Before

Fortnite x OK Go Collab Drops Upside Down Emote

May 20, 2025: Fortnite’s Darth Vader AI Sparks Lawsuit, FFXIV Mobile Hits China

Epic just recommended this Fortnite iPhone app - and you can get it for free now

#SuperEarth
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Helldivers 2 Finally Takes The Fight To The City Streets In Urban Warfare Update

"Protec the lil' uns!" As Helldivers 2's CEO takes a victory lap around the latrines, players have already fallen in love with their new SEAF buddies

UPDATE: "All eyes now turn to Liberty's Heart" Helldivers 2's big battle for Super Earth is here, as the Heart of Democracy update brings an Illuminate "Great Host" invasion

Helldivers 2 Players Have Had SEAF Buddies For Less Than 24 Hours, And They Already Love Them

Helldivers 2 Heart of Democracy Update Finally Brings the Illuminate Invasion to the Streets of Super Earth

Helldivers 2: Heart of Democracy update live, brings the fight to the streets of Super Earth

Helldivers 2: Heart of Democracy update sees Super Earth itself invaded

Helldivers 2 Fights Back on the Streets of Super Earth in Major PS5, PC Update

Helldivers 2 Major Update "Heart of Democracy" Out Today

Helldivers 2 Heart of Democracy Update Takes the Fight to Super Earth

Helldivers 2: Heart of Democracy Update Brings Battle to Super Earth, Player Count Spikes

Illuminate Bring The Fight To Super Earth In Helldivers 2's Latest Update

#Helldivers2
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Helldivers 2 major update promises victory for squidkind as the Illuminate finally invade hated Super Earth

Helldivers 2 players are being tasked with saving Super Earth in latest update

#Cyberpunk2077
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Cyberpunk 2077’s Sequel Will Return To Night City, As Well As Take Us Somewhere New

Cyberpunk 2077's sequel will see you return to Night City, and head to a new city described as "Chicago gone wrong"

Cyberpunk 2077 sequel may go beyond Night City with a second metropolis

Cyberpunk 2077 sequel features second city that's like "Chicago gone wrong", says series creator

Stellar Blade PC Appears Poised to Be a Humongous Hit

Nexus Mods cross-platform app v0.11.1 brings full Cyberpunk 2077 support for Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck

#Switch2
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At Least A Few Stores Will Have Switch 2 In Stock The Day Of Launch For Fans Without Pre-Orders

Worried that Nintendo Switch 2 stock levels could leave you without a console until 2026? Well, Ninty’s reportedly done a deal with Samsung that might help

Switch 2's Hyrule Warriors Will Delve Into Zelda Lore That Fans Have Been Wondering About

Here's what Switch 2's game cards will look like

Nintendo bolsters Switch 2 supplies with Samsung chip partnership

Watch Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Switch 2 Creator’s Voice

Preview: Raidou Remastered Offers a More Active SMT Experience

Switch 2 Won’t Support VRR in Docked Mode, Nintendo Confirms

Fast Fusion getting free DLC, track totals and various fps/resolution modes detailed

Which Switch games are being enhanced for Switch 2? Pure Nintendo Podcast E112

Nintendo Partners With Samsung To Produce Main Chips For Switch 2

Switch 2's News Section Will Reduce Clutter With Individual Account Feeds

Borderlands 4 could potentially cost $80

Nintendo is now using Samsung to make Switch 2 chips to ramp up production

#ST
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition is out now, needs a workaround on Linux

A FREE Upgrade – S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition Re-irradiates Consoles & PC

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition Drops with Nixed Reactions

#StellarBlade
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Single-player sickos rejoice, PlayStation 5 gets another non live-service game in the form of a Stellar Blade sequel, dropping “before 2027”

Stellar Blade Developer Confirms Sequel Plans

Stellar Blade sequel confirmed, and it might arrive sooner than you think

Looks like Stellar Blade 2 is coming, and it'll drop before 2027

Stellar Blade 2 is official and seemingly not too far away

Stellar Blade Sequel Announced, Out by 2027

Shift Up Confirms Stellar Blade 2, Coming Before 2027

Shift Up 2025 IR Presentation Mentions Stellar Blade Sequel

Stellar Blade 2 PS5 Release Date Window Revealed

#Samsung
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Samsung Reportedly To Provide OLED Screens For Future Switch 2 Refresh

Talking Point: The Switch 2 Pre-Order Situation Sucks, But Can Nintendo Do Anything About It?

#Shift
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Shift Up essentially confirm Stellar Blade 2 is in the works, haven't revealed how revealing it will be

Stellar Blade 2 could be releasing sooner than expected

#Borderlands4
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As Gamers Express Concern About Borderlands 4 Potentially Costing $80, Gearbox Chief Randy Pitchford Says: ‘If You’re a Real Fan, You’ll Find a Way to Make It Happen’

Hey Randy, I'm not sure if saying that a "real fan" will figure out how to pay $80 for Borderlands 4 is a good look

$80 for Borderlands 4 too costly? Randy Pitchford says, "If you're a real fan, you'll find a way to make it happen"

Gearbox CEO comments on $80 price tag: “True fans will pay for games”

"If You're A Real Fan, You'll Find A Way" - Borderlands 4 Dev Gives Tone Deaf Response To Price Concerns

#NintendoSwitch2
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Beyond the Legend – Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – Creator's Voice | Nintendo Switch 2

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: Creator’s Voice]

Borderlands 4 Boss Says a ‘Real Fan’ Will Pay $80 for Video Games

A New Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Video Teases The Past

Exclusive: Fast Fusion Will Contain 12 Tracks, Free Content Update Confirmed

#RPG
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Blades of Fire Review

Blades of Fire review - brutal action RPG can't get weird enough

Raidou Remastered Reintroduces a Cult Classic Atlus RPG in PS5, PS4 Gameplay Overview

New Game Plus Finally Coming To This Sleeper Hit Xbox RPG

Expeditions Developer Campfire Cabal Still Working on Next Game in Series

Blades of Fire Review – A Powerful But Rugged Blade

Free Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker DLC Now Available

Square Enix Celebrates Final Fantasy IX's 25th Anniversary With New Artwork

#Nintendo
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Nintendo announces Gamescom return, following Switch 2 launch

Nintendo privacy policy says they may record GameChat audio/video (UPDATE)

Nintendo Files New Trademark For A DS Cult Classic

Nintendo could be remaking Nintendo DS game Hotel Dusk

Kid Icarus has now been added to Nintendo Music

#Avowed
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If We Get Avowed 2, It'll Have To Make Do Without A Key Figure

Avowed director Carrie Patel has left Obsidian, and joined Oxenfree dev Night School as a game director

Avowed’s director quits Obsidian for Netflix

Avowed game director departs Obsidian, joins Netflix's gaming team

#Switch
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Six New Lego Super Mario And Mario Kart Sets Launching August 1

Star Wars 7-Game Nintendo Switch Collection Is 50% Off At Amazon

Nintendo has filed a new trademark for Cing’s 2007 DS adventure game Hotel Dusk: Room 215

Review: Onimusha 2 Remaster Prioritizes Quality of Life Additions

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Daima DLC Debuts This Week

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Review – A PS2 Classic Returns

Review: Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny (Switch) - A Solid Remaster Of One Of PS2's Best, But Stick To 4:3

'Thank Goodness You're Here' Headlines Physical Game Label From Lost In Cult

#S
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Grand Theft Auto 6 Development Began “In Earnest” in 2020

Elden Ring Nightreign Trailer Details Guardian’s Passive and Skills

#Minecraft
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Anticipated Steam Game RoadCraft Is Out Now And Off To A Good Start

Minecraft snapshots - testing new features in 25w21a

The 43 best Minecraft texture packs May 2025

Fan recreates Minecraft in Super Mario 64, playable on Original Hardware

I Got a Free Game Key for Cubic Odyssey – Here’s Why You Should Check It Out

Grab this official Minecraft game for free, now on PC and Xbox Series S and X