Gaming News: Xbox Price Hike, Fortnite Return, Hell Divers Tease, IGN Live Event & Humble Bundle
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In today's gaming world, Xbox is causing quite a stir by raising prices on their hardware and games. Microsoft's decision to increase prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, and headsets has left many gamers scratching their heads. The price hike, effective immediately, is a global phenomenon, with the exception of headset prices only going up in the US and Canada. Microsoft justifies these changes by citing market conditions and the escalating costs of development. As a result, players can expect to shell out $80 for new first-party games during the upcoming holiday season, a move that has sparked speculation about which titles will fall under this new pricing structure.
Meanwhile, the battle between Epic and Apple over Fortnite has taken a new turn, with the popular game set to return to North American iOS devices after a prolonged legal tussle. Epic's refusal to pay the standard 30% store fees on mobile game revenue has led to a push for running Fortnite through their own Epic Game Store. A recent court ruling found Apple in violation of a court order, prompting a peace proposal from Epic's Tim Sweeney. Sweeney's proposal to drop litigation if Apple extends a tax-free framework worldwide adds a new layer of intrigue to this ongoing saga. The return of Fortnite to iOS devices marks a significant victory for Epic in their quest to navigate around store fees and retain more profits.
On another front, Hell Divers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios is teasing fans with promises of exciting news that will leave them speechless. The cryptic statement from Arrowhead's CEO about fans potentially needing to "your pants" hints at something big on the horizon for the game's community. With an announcement scheduled for May 8th, players are eagerly anticipating what Arrowhead has in store for them. Lastly, IGN Live is gearing up for an exciting event in downtown Los Angeles, offering discounted tickets with the promo code daily fix. Additionally, the Iden Friends Humble Bundle provides gamers with a fantastic deal on a bundle of top-notch games, with proceeds going to a charitable cause. Stay tuned to IGN for all the latest updates in the gaming world.
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