Epic Games Confirms Fortnite Refunds for D4vd Cosmetics, Plans Further Changes

Epic Games has confirmed it will refund D4vd cosmetics to any Fortnite player who makes a request via player support, with further changes to come.

21-year-old U.S. singer D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, was charged with the murder of a 14-year-old girl, Celeste Rivas Hernandez. It is alleged that he killed her on or around April 23, 2025, after she threatened to report their relationship. Burke pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, lewd and lascivious acts with a person under 14, and mutilating a dead body.

Fortnite players had for some time called on Epic Games to remove D4vd emotes and jamtracks from the game, with some saying they would rather not own the items. The D4vd items include the Feel It and Trophy Drop emotes, and the What Are You Waiting For and Locked and Loaded Jam Tracks.

Today, after players reported success in getting a refund from Epic via player support, a tweet from the Fortnite Status account confirmed the news, and noted that further changes were coming. The statement is published below:

We hear the concerns. We have a bunch of changes we’re rolling out over time. The first one will be available on Tuesday April 28th, when anyone who purchased one of these items will be able to get an immediate self-service refund. And, right now, players who request refunds for D4vd cosmetics via player support can be refunded.

Some players are now asking Epic Games to remove the D4vd emotes from their accounts if they obtained one of them without buying it, for example through tournament placements. Epic has yet to say if it will remove D4vd cosmetics entirely from the game, but based on its statement, this could fall under "a bunch of changes we’re rolling out over time."

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The Best Deals Today: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Splatoon Raiders, AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, and More

A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save big on Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Apple AirTags, 4K Movies, and more. Check out our top picks for Sunday, April 26, below.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined for $49.99

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is one of the biggest RPG releases of the year so far, and this weekend you can score a copy on any platform for $49.99! This is a great entry point if you've never played a Dragon Quest adventure before, or if you're keen to explore more of the series after the HD-2D Erdrick Trilogy Remakes!

Refurbished Sony 4K OLED BRAVIA 8 TV for $1049.99

Woot has a great deal on this Sony 4K OLED BRAVIA 8 TV, with refurbished units available for $1049.99. Sony's Bravia line is well respected and usually more expensive, making this TV well worth a look if you're in the market for a new one. If you're aiming for the best picture quality and rich colors, you cannot do better than OLED, and these units are often still like new.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2) for $29.99

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade dropped on Switch 2 earlier this year, and today, you can score a copy for $29.99 from Walmart. This is the definitive version of the game, featuring Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade with all its enhancements from PS5 and Episode INTERmission, starring Yuffie Kisaragi. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is set to launch on Switch 2 in early June, so now is the time to catch up.

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 4K UHD for $15.49

Kill Bill is one of Tarantino's most beloved films for a reason, with its massive revenge story spanning over two films and four and a half hours. Today, you can take home Kill Bill: Vol. 1 on 4K UHD Blu-ray for $15.49, and I'm even seeing a further discount via coupon for $11.61.

Nintendo Switch 2 - Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 Bundle

The limited time Nintendo Switch 2 - Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 Bundle is live now, and you can save $20 off a copy of Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 for a limited time. If you've yet to pick up a Switch 2 console, now is a great time, especially with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book set to launch next month.

Splatoon Raiders Up for Pre-Order

Splatoon Raiders is officially due out this July, and pre-orders have now opened for the series' first single-player-focused game! In addition to physical Nintendo Switch 2 copies, three new Splatoon Raiders amiibo of Frye, Shiver, and Big Man are also set to release on July 23.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X for $373.81

Amazon has the fantastic AMD Ryzen 9900X on sale today for $373.81, which saves 25% off MSRP. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, "The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is an incredible processor, easily able to power through creative applications like Adobe Premiere and Photoshop. However, its gaming performance is a bit less impressive for the price, making it hard to recommend to dedicated PC gamers."

Apple AirTag 4-Pack for $56.99

Apple AirTags are one of the best purchases you can make as an iPhone user. After pairing it once, you can instantly throw an AirTag almost anywhere, including a wallet, purse, backpack, suitcase, or even a Nintendo Switch 2 case. You can save over $40 today at Woot on a 4-pack.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble for $15

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble was a great return to form for the series, and if you've yet to check this one out, you can score a copy for $15 today at Amazon. There are over 200 brand new stages to discover, 300 customization items, and plenty more to check out in this one.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones for $248

Amazon has the incredible Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones on sale today for $248. In our 9/10 review, we wrote, "The Sony WH-1000XM5 is hands down the best sounding and most impressive noise-canceling headphones around. They demand a high premium but the cost of audio excellence is well worth it with this pair of headphones."

Ghost in the Shell 4K UHD Blu-ray for $14.49

Mamoru Oshii's Ghost in the Shell is still one of the most popular anime films of all time. Set in 2029 after World Wars III & IV, this film follows Motoko Kusanagi on her quest to locate a mysterious computer virus that poses a major threat to the world. You can pick this up on 4K UHD Blu-ray for $14.49 this weekend at Amazon.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 Limited Edition Blu-ray for $40.50

The conclusion of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is almost here, with the final cour, The Calamity, set to premiere this July. While you wait, you can score the limited edition Blu-ray of Part 3, The Conflict, for just $40.50 today at Amazon. This set only released last month and features all 14 episodes of Part 3, plus a 72-page production booklet, the NYCC 2024 panel, creditless opening/endings, and more. Now is the time to catch up on Thousand-Year Blood War before it's too late!

Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.

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Assassin’s Creed Hexe Game Director Benoit Richer Exits Ubisoft Just Months After Departure of Previous Creative Director

Ubisoft’s mysterious Assassin’s Creed Hexe project seems to be going through a rough patch, as game director Benoit Richer has announced his departure.

An update on the latest for the history-hopping stealth franchise came from a LinkedIn post published by the former Ubisoft Montreal developer. In his message, he stated that he left to join Quebec-based indie studio Servo Games as co-founder and game director.

This is the second major departure for the Assassin’s Creed game, which is in development with the Hexe codename, this year. The last saw creative director Clint Hocking exit the project in February, with Assassin’s Creed head of content Jean Guesdon filling the role in his place.

Richer first joined Ubisoft Montreal back in 2000 as a level designer for games like Rainbow Six Vegas 2 before leaving the company for the first time in 2008. He eventually found his way to WB Games Montreal in 2010, where he served as game director on Batman: Arkham Origins, before returning to Ubisoft Montreal in 2017 to work on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.

It's unclear who may fill Richer's role at Ubisoft. IGN has reached out to Ubisoft for comment.

In terms of official information, we don’t know much about the Assassin’s Creed Hexe project outside of a single logo. It was announced in 2022 alongside Assassin’s Creed Infinity (now called Animus Hub) and what eventually became Assassin’s Creed Shadows, with franchise vice executive producer Marc-Alexis Côté saying at the time that it would be a “new flagship title” and “a very different type of Assassin’s Creed game.”

Assassin’s Creed Hexe currently has no release date. While we wait for Ubisoft to deliver more news, you can catch up on how to play the franchise in chronological order. You can also catch up on all of the latest on Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced.

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Alien: Isolation 2 Seemingly Teased in New Video Posted by Sega and Creative Assembly

Publisher Sega and developer Creative Assembly have revealed what appears to be a teaser trailer for Alien: Isolation 2.

A mysterious video titled "A False Sense of Security" was posted by the franchise’s official YouTube account today, April 26, which also happens to be Alien Day. It’s little more than an atmospheric teaser that features a rainy, outdoor location and a familiar emergency phone save station.

The teaser trailer doesn’t outright confirm that it is for the long-awaited Alien: Isolation 2, but given that Creative Assembly announced it was working on a follow-up back in late 2024, fans are already expecting an impending announcement. The only text included in the video’s description says, "A feeling of being safer than one really is."

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— Alien: Isolation (@AlienIsolation) April 26, 2026

Alien: Isolation originally released for PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One all the way back in October 2014. It’s since been remembered as not only a classic entry in the world of Alien video games but a beloved horror game in general. That’s mostly thanks to the creepy, cramped hallways of the Sevastopol space station and the intelligent Xenomorph killer that lives there.

Despite earning a strong fan base in the decade following its release, Creative Assembly and Sega refrained from making an official announcement about a sequel until the 10th anniversary of its launch in 2024. Little information about Alien: Isolation 2 was shared at the time, with the team, which includes original creative director Al Hope, mostly telling players to expect more information "when it’s ready."

"Today, I'm delighted to confirm, on behalf of the team, that a sequel to Alien: Isolation is in early development," Creative Assembly said at the time. "We look forward to sharing more details with you when we're ready."

Sega has not confirmed platforms or a release date for Alien: Isolation 2 yet. While we wait for Sega and Creative Assembly to shine more light on their Alien Day teaser video, you can see where the original game landed on our list of the top 25 best horror games of all time. You can also see where it fell on our list of the top 10 licensed games based on movies.

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The Best Deals Today: Bravia 8 OLED TV, 4K Blu-rays, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, and More

A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save big on Apple AirTags, 4K Movies, AirPods Pro 3, Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, the limited edition Marathon DualSense, and more. Check out our top picks for Sunday, April 19, below.

Refurbished Sony 4K OLED BRAVIA 8 TV for $1049.99

Woot has a great deal on this Sony 4K OLED BRAVIA 8 TV, with refurbished units available for $1049.99. Sony's Bravia line is well respected and usually more expensive, making this TV well worth a look if you're in the market for a new one. If you're aiming for the best picture quality and rich colors, you cannot do better than OLED, and these units are often still like new.

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 4K UHD for $15.49

Kill Bill is one of Tarantino's most beloved films for a reason, with its massive revenge story spanning over two films and four and a half hours. Today, you can take home Kill Bill: Vol. 1 on 4K UHD Blu-ray for $15.49, and I'm even seeing a further discount via coupon for $11.61.

Nintendo Switch 2 - Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 Bundle

The limited time Nintendo Switch 2 - Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 Bundle is live now, and you can save $20 off a copy of Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 for a limited time. If you've yet to pick up a Switch 2 console, now is a great time, especially with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book set to launch next month.

Splatoon Raiders Up for Pre-Order

Splatoon Raiders is officially due out this July, and pre-orders have now opened for the series' first single-player-focused game! In addition to physical Nintendo Switch 2 copies, three new Splatoon Raiders amiibo of Frye, Shiver, and Big Man are also set to release on July 23.

Apple AirTag 4-Pack for $56.99

Apple AirTags are one of the best purchases you can make as an iPhone user. After pairing it once, you can instantly throw an AirTag almost anywhere, including a wallet, purse, backpack, suitcase, or even a Nintendo Switch 2 case. You can save over $40 today at Woot on a 4-pack.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble for $15

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble was a great return to form for the series, and if you've yet to check this one out, you can score a copy for $15 today at Amazon. There are over 200 brand new stages to discover, 300 customization items, and plenty more to check out in this one.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones for $249.99

Amazon has the incredible Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones on sale today for $249.99. In our 9/10 review, we wrote, "The Sony WH-1000XM5 is hands down the best sounding and most impressive noise-canceling headphones around. They demand a high premium but the cost of audio excellence is well worth it with this pair of headphones."

Ghost in the Shell 4K UHD Blu-ray for $14.49

Mamoru Oshii's Ghost in the Shell is still one of the most popular anime films of all time. Set in 2029 after World Wars III & IV, this film follows Motoko Kusanagi on her quest to locate a mysterious computer virus that poses a major threat to the world. You can pick this up on 4K UHD Blu-ray for $14.49 this weekend at Amazon.

Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.

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Square Enix Cafes Set to Open in Los Angeles and Shinjuku

Los Angeles, California and Shinjuku, Japan will be the first recipients of Square Enix's officially licensed cafes. The veteran game publisher announced today that it would open locations on both sides of the Pacific, with both locations set to open this spring.

"The cafe spaces will offer menu items inspired by multiple Square Enix IPs, while the adjoining shop spaces will carry a wide selection of official merchandise," the company said in a press release. No further details have been announced just yet, such as what Square Enix game-inspired menu items would be available to eat and drink or what unique merch will be exclusive to each location.

The Los Angeles location will be operated by J-Pop Culture Cafe Inc. at 316 E. 1st St. in Little Tokyo, in the former Mitsuru Sushi & Grill space. The Shinjuku location, at Paselabo Tower 1F / 2F / 3F, 3-36-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, will be operated by the Newton Corporation.

Food has long been a staple of Square Enix's biggest franchise, Final Fantasy, appearing as healing or stat-boosting items, which means we could see any number of Final Fantasy-inspired food or drinks at the cafes. Dragon Quest's Slimes, meanwhile, seem ripe for inclusion – perhaps in candy form. Kingdom Hearts also comes to mind, though tying that one into these cafes might be trickier given the Disney licensing factor.

Square Enix recently announced that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S this year, and Square Enix game director Tetsuya Nomura says that "development is progressing smoothly" on Kingdom Hearts 4 and Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3.

What Square Enix game-inpsired food and beverages would you like to see on the menu at the Square Enix Cafe? Let us know in the Comments below!

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Next Final Fantasy XIV Expansion Revealed, FFXIV Evercold Coming January 2027

The next expansion for the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV has been revealed; it's called FFXIV Evercold and it's coming January 2027.

The teaser trailer dropped during the FFIXV Fan Fest keynote and showed the Warrior of Light and the Scions of the Seventh Dawn crossing into a new realm that appears to be freezing over. If you've been keeping up with the FFXIV Dawntrail 7.x patch series, you'll recognize the new character Halmarut and her role in bringing the characters of FFXIV between worlds. This marks the beginning of a new story arc for the MMORPG that's being called "The Godless Realms Saga."

For FFXIV players, what you need to know is that we're going to the Fourth, a new reflection separate from anywhere we've been so far. It's a realm that's on the verge of freezing over, reminiscent of how The First was taken over by light in Shadowbringers.

With FFXIV Patch 7.5 going live on April 28, its story content will act as the bridge that leads into what's happening in Evercold (catch up on everything coming to FFXIV 7.5).

The keynote continued with showcasing the concept art and environmental design for the new zones in FFXIV Evercold. This includes imposing architecture and a wide range of biomes, which you can see below.

Along with Evercold and FFXIV 8.0, Square Enix is making fundamental changes to how the core game works and how it's focusing on "fighting off fatigue." It's also looking to modernize itself and teased a new UI; they showed an early mock-up that is subject to change (and it's very reminiscent of Final Fantasy XVI, which the FFXIV team worked on).

We will be providing updates as the FFXIV Fan Fest keynote goes on.

This story is developing.

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