'Fortnite' brings 'Resident Evil' characters Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine into the game

The newest Capcom characters to make their way to Fortnite seems apt for the spooky season. Epic Game adds legendary Resident Evil characters Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine to the game. Chris and Jill get alternate costumes that pay tribute to their appearances in Village and Nemesis. Back Bling has three shades of Resident Evil's life-sustaining herbs. There are also themed pickaxes and a "brolly stroll" emote. You can buy the outfits and equipment in separate S.T.A.R.S. Team and S.T.A.R.S. Team Gear bundles.

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'Fortnite' will hold 'Shortnitemares' spooky short film fest

As part of its spooky season festivities, Fortnite will be holding its third short film festival by the end of October. "Fortnitemares," as the Halloween event is called, will host "Shortnitemares," a.k.a. scary short films fest. Epic hasn't revealed what titles we could expect from this festival.

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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