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Fortnite developer Epic has kicked off a new limited-time mode in Battle Royale on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. For the next few days, players will be able to jump into the short-lived Blitz mode, which promises “swift storms and lots of loot.”

Blitz was one of the new limited-time modes Epic teased last month for Battle Royale. As the studio previously described, the mode features much shorter matches than usual, which Epic says makes them “faster [and] more intense.” In Blitz, the maximum duration of a match is only 15 minutes, and each match begins with the storm circle already closing in.

On top of the shortened match times, loot availability has been adjusted in Blitz mode. The likelihood that treasure chests and ammo boxes will spawn during a match has been significantly increased, and Floor Loot spawns “nearly 100% of the time.” The spawn interval of Supply Drops and their descent time have also been decreased, while harvest resources have been doubled.

Epic hasn’t announced an exact end date for Blitz mode, but limited-time events in Battle Royale typically run for about a week, giving you only a few days to participate before it is removed from the rotation. You can find more details about Blitz mode on the official Fortnite website.

Blitz mode rolls out shortly after the release of Fortnite’s 3.3 patch. Along with an assortment of bug fixes, that update moved Smoke Grenades into the Vault. In their place, Epic introduced Supply Llamas and a new weapon in Battle Royale: remote explosives, which can be placed on the map and detonated from a distance. Another weapon, the Boogie Bomb, has also been “temporarily disabled” due to a bug, although it will return to the game once Epic has resolved the issue.

Is there any better way to watch your favorite TV show than with 10,000 other fans in a stadium? Based on the reaction to a massive livestream of Dragon Ball Super in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, there likely is not. The city streamed the penultimate episode of Dragon Ball Super publicly on Saturday, March 17, and it wasn’t the only one.

There were several screenings throughout Latin America, including events in Ecuador and El Salvador, all of which attracted massive crowds, based on photos shared via social media. Fans arrived to watch the episode and celebrate the upcoming end of the series before a movie arrives in Japan later in the year.

However, Toei Animation–the company behind Dragon Ball Super–was not thrilled about unauthorized screenings of their show. “We have become aware of plans to exhibit episode #130 of Dragon Ball Super in stadiums, plazas, and public places throughout Latin America,” the company wrote in a statement on March 12. “Toei Animation has not authorized these public showings and does not support or sponsor any of these events not do we or any of our titles endorse any institution exhibiting the unauthorized episode.”

It’s also been reported that a letter was sent to the Mexican government from the Japanese embassy, asking that all screenings be suspended. However, local news outlet El Diario de Juárez (via Kotaku) reports that Toei and government officials in Ciudad Juárez were able to come to an agreement ahead of the screening event, authorizing at least that one gathering.

There is still one final episode of Dragon Ball Super to go. Then fans will have to wait until December 14, when the new film releases.

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The massively popular PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is now available on mobile. Following a round of beta tests in Canada, PUBG Corp. has rolled out the mobile version of PUBG in “many” regions around the world, including the US.

Described as a “faithful adaptation” of the PC game, PUBG Mobile features the same last-man-standing gameplay experience that helped propel the title to become the third best-selling game in Steam history. Like the PC and Xbox One versions, PUBG Mobile pits 100 players against each other on an increasingly shrinking map, with the object being to outlast all the other players.

The mobile version of PUBG was developed in collaboration with mobile gaming giant Tencent. “We are working hard to create an authentic PUBG mobile experience that players new and old will love,” said Chen Jerry, Tencent’s Corporate Vice President. “A lot of [work] went into controls and optimization to give players a smooth and intuitive experience.”

Unlike the just-released mobile version of Fortnite, which is currently only available to select iOS users who have signed up for the invite-only test, PUBG Mobile can be downloaded for free on both iOS and Android devices from the App and Google Play stores. Those with iOS can grab the game here, while Android users can download it here.

PUBG Mobile arrives after receiving “large amounts of positive feedback” following Android and iOS beta tests in Canada last week, which took place on March 15 and 16, respectively. However, whereas the mobile edition of Fortnite features cross-play and cross-progression with other versions, PUBG Mobile doesn’t appear to offer either.

This story has been updated.

If you’re looking to catch up on some recent games or even stockpile new releases, now is a pretty good time to visit a Target. The store is holding a Buy One Get One 50% Off sale this week, with advertised games including the brand-new Sea of Thieves and Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom. The sale excludes Switch and Wii U games, as well as Detective Pikachu.

In a similar but much more specific sale bargain, Target is also offering 50% off select Switch games with the purchase of Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle. Finally, the store is offering clearance prices on Amiibo right now. This mostly applies to the apparently overstocked bevy of Animal Crossing characters, but also includes a few other assorted figures.

You can check out the full list of eligible BOGO games here, or shop strictly among the Switch games discounted with Kingdom Battle. These prices are good through March 24.

If you’re also in the market for a console to play those gaming acquisitions on, Target is offering a Cartwheel coupon that takes 15% off a PlayStation Pro. That makes the usually $400 system a cool $340. You’ll need to download the Target app to use the coupon, and this only applies to purchases made in-store, but it’s still a hefty discount on a brand-new console.

A Minecraft rivalry was the impetus behind a massive bomb hoax in the UK, impacting hundreds of schools and forcing some to evacuate. It was all a failed attempt to force a rival server to be shut down for abuse.

Sky News reports that the 24,000 threatening emails were spoofed to appear as if they’d come from a Minecraft server called VeltPvP. Velt operators say their opponents in the rivalry have harassed them with illegal activities, of which this is the latest example. Carson Kallen, Velt’s chief executive, said he’s been frequently swatted–the dangerous practice of falsely reporting a crime-in-progress to send police to a person’s home.

One of the hoaxers anonymously said it was “horrible” that their threats scared school children, and that he understood he could be arrested. He accused VeltPvP of their own chicanery, though, saying they had engaged in DDoS attacks against rival servers. Kallen called this accusation “completely false.”

Thankfully no one was hurt, and police have assured the public it does not consider these to be “viable threats.” The schools have been given additional security advice as well.

After suffering a few delays, Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom finally makes its anticipated debut on PS4 and PC this week. Despite being a follow-up to the beloved PS3 RPG, Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, Revenant Kingdom bears little direct connection to the first game, taking place hundreds of years in the future and following the adventures of Evan Pettiwhisker Tildrum, a deposed boy-king on a journey to form his own kingdom.

The story isn’t the only area where Revenant Kingdom diverges from its predecessor. The game features a radically different battle system than the original, eschewing the Pokemon-like familiars of the first Ni No Kuni completely in favor of faster-paced real-time battles. In addition to that, Revenant Kingdom features kingdom building and strategy elements, often tasking players with commanding a small army of troops in RTS-like battles.

While these new elements may not always tie together in a cohesive way, they help set the title apart from its beloved predecessor. They also make it one of the year’s most ambitious releases, taking roughly 35 hours to complete by our estimates. In GameSpot’s Ni No Kuni II review, critic Peter Brown said the game “compels you to care and put your best foot forward” and features “something worthwhile around every corner, and usually something pretty to admire along the way.”

Ahead of its release, other outlets have also started posting reviews of Ni No Kuni II. As usual, we’ve collected a sample of them below to give you an idea of what critics think about the anticipated JRPG. For a broader look at Ni No Kuni II’s critical reception, be sure to visit GameSpot sister site Metacritic.

• Game: Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
• Developer: Level-5
• Platforms: PS4, PC
• Release date: March 23
• Price: $60 / £50

GameSpot — 8/10

“Ni No Kuni 2 is a robust game that offers ample ways to spend your time, and even if they aren’t all up to the same level of quality, it’s easy to appreciate how they collectively contribute to the bigger picture. It’s chock full of excellent battles and surprising moments that make for a far more memorable experience than you initially expect and leaves you impressed by your own accomplishments. If you didn’t play the first game, don’t let this one pass you by too.” — Peter Brown [Full review]

IGN — 7.8/10

“Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom distinguishes itself from its predecessor by layering fast-paced, real-time combat and an engaging kingdom building system atop more traditional RPG systems and quests. It’s a shame it delivers so few truly memorable characters and restricts so much of its storytelling to text on screen, but by the end of Ni No Kuni 2 the broader themes certainly resonate and the 40+ hour journey has been well worth it.” — Cam Shea [Full review]

Polygon — 9/10

“Ni No Kuni 2 aims for a lot of different targets: world-spanning story, management sim, recruitment game and solid combat experience. Against all odds, it manages to hit them all in a way that very few games in its genre can manage. There’s no part of the game that feels more or less important, and there were no moments in the game where I thought I was slogging through exposition or kingdom management to pad hours in my playthrough. There’s not a wasted breath or a plot point that doesn’t manage to pay off in a significant way. Ni No Kuni 2 is a solid contemporary JRPG that brings a lot of design ideas that I love into sharp, clear focus while staying entertaining and engaging throughout.” — Cameron Kunzelman [Full review]

US Gamer — 3.5/5

“Ni No Kuni 2 is a sweet-tempered and attractive RPG with a strong castle-building mechanic, but it’s dragged down by a jarringly ugly overworld, mandatory fetch quests, and a lot of padding. It’s a pleasant throwback for fans of the genre, but it ultimately fails to meet the high bar set by other big-budget JRPGs.” — Kat Bailey [Full review]

Game Informer — 8/10

“Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom may not nail everything it attempts, but it gets the important things right. Building your kingdom is satisfying and engaging, even with the weak narrative hooks. The cycle of rewards became an obsession, and had me staying up late to recruit just one more ally, or complete just one more upgrade. Combat could be tighter, and other supporting elements could use some polish–but like any kingdom, this experience isn’t about individual contributions. It’s about how those contributions come together, and the fun of this experience as a whole outweighs its flaws.” — Joe Juba [Full review]

GamesRadar+ — 4.5/5

“Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is the RPG adventure that’s like shooting sunshine right into your veins. So clear your calendar, because Level-5 is about fill it with monsters, magic, and city management.” — Rachel Weber [Full review]

The 2018 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony is getting sexual. WWE has announced that Mark Henry, who wrestled under the monikers Sexual Chocolate and the World’s Strongest Man, is the latest inductee–joining a jam-packed roster of talent being honored this year.

The news was first reported by USA Today, which spoke to Henry about the honor. According to the former ECW and World Heavyweight Champion, finding out he was becoming a Hall of Famer was emotional. “A couple of tears fell, and you felt like, instantly, all of the pain and torment that you put your body through, the sacrifices that you made–they were worth it,” the former Olympic weightlifter remembers. “It paid it all off.”

Though Henry retired from active competition after the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royale in 2017, WWE says he is still being utilized as a talent scout and mentor for the company, assisting talent like Braun Strowman, Baron Corbin, and Apollo Crews. He joins a Hall of Fame class that includes Goldberg, The Dudley Boyz, Ivory, Jeff Jarrett, Hillbilly Jim, and celebrity inductee Kid Rock.

At this point, there is no word on who will induct Henry. Sadly, chances are the honor will not go to the giant hand he fathered with fellow Hall of Famer Mae Young. If you’re too young to understand that reference, thankfully the internet remembers everything.

The 2018 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will take place Friday, April 6, and air on the WWE Network. Two days later, WWE will present Wrestlemania 34.