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As many fans expected, Fortnite‘s mysterious cube has entered Loot Lake. You can watch what happens above, but the cube either melts or sinks into the water, turning the entire lake purple. Just as notably, it also gave the water the same properties the cube had, bouncing players into the air. All of this appears to be a setup for Season 6, which may start as soon as next week. Epic has not yet announced a start date, but Season 5 ends on September 25, which may be when we see the next big evolution of the game. For now, enjoy having a giant, bouncy lake to check out.

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Pokemon Go players will soon have their first chance to add another rare Pokemon to their collection, but this one may be harder to catch than most. The Mythical Deoxys from Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire versions is set to debut in the popular mobile game, but just as Mewtwo before it, it will only be available through EX Raids.

Unlike standard Raid Battles, EX Raids are an exclusive type of battle that you can only participate in if you received an invitation. In order to qualify for an invite, you will need to have recently won a Raid Battle at a “qualifying” Gym. If you do manage to get your hands on one, you’ll now be able to extend the invitation to one of your Ultra or Best Friends.

Pokemon Go developer Niantic says Deoxys will begin appearing in the game “with the next cycle of EX Raid invitations.” Gyms that can host EX Raids will now be marked with a new tag when you look at its details, allowing you to more easily identify which locations you’ll be able to find Deoxys.

Deoxys is a powerful Psychic-type Pokemon, so if you do get an invite to an EX Raid, you’ll want to bring strong Dark-types such as Tyranitar to combat it. In the mainline series, Deoxys is able to assume multiple forms, each of which alters its appearance and amplifies certain stats, but it will appear in its Normal form when it debuts in Pokemon Go. It’s unclear how Niantic will introduce Deoxys’ other forms in the mobile game.

The Gen 1 Legendary Mewtwo was originally also only available through EX Raids, but it will make its first appearance in standard Raid Battles beginning later this week, September 20, as part of the Ultra Bonus Event. You’ll be able to encounter the Legendary Psychic-type at Gyms until October 23, so you won’t want to miss your chance to add it to your collection while you can.

Where past seasons of Fortnite have had the comet and rifts to keep an eye on, the lead up to Season 6 has been headlined by the cube. The giant, mysterious purple object appeared after a lightning strike partway through Season 5, and eventually it began moving around the map at fixed intervals. As predicted, it’s ultimately made its way to Loot Lake and sank or melted into the water.

The long-term effects of this and what it portends for Season 6 are unclear, but it does have one immediate, very noticeable effect. The water in Loot Lake has turned distinctly purple, a change that’s easily noticeable even from the Battle Bus. Should you make your way to the water, you’ll also notice one other big adjustment: The water now bounces players up into the air, much as the cube itself did when it was intact.

We don’t yet know how long the lake will remain this way–you can see what it looks like above–but it’s just the latest evolution of the Battle Royale map, which has changed significantly with each of the past few seasons. Epic has yet to release a second map for its wildly popular mode, but it hasn’t been shy in making major adjustments to the island, wiping out sections of it with meteor crashes and replacing others with new area teleported from different dimensions.

With so much change, expectations are high for Season 6. Epic has yet to announce a start date for it, but new seasons typically follow immediately after the conclusion of the previous one. If so, you can expect to see Season 6 next week, as Season 5 is set to wrap up on September 25. That makes this your last chance to complete any challenges and earn the rewards available right now.

Destiny 2‘s Forsaken expansion has been out for a few weeks and the Raid is live, but that doesn’t mean Bungie is done trying to entice people to play the game. This weekend, between September 21-23, anyone with Destiny 2 (which is free this month for PlayStation Plus members) has a chance to try out Gambit mode for free.

In Gambit, two teams of four face off against separate waves of enemies. Fallen enemies drop “motes,” which you can collect and deposit into a bank in the center of the map. Once a team has deposited 75 motes, a “primeval” boss appears. The first team to kill its boss wins the round.

That would make for an enjoyable PvE race, but a few additional rules apply, ratcheting up the excitement of each Gambit match. Banking a group of motes all at once temporarily removes your opposing team’s mote bank, while a mini-boss appears in its place. Also, at various points during the match, a portal will open up, letting one player travel to the opponents’ side, where they can attack and kill players, causing additional setbacks.

The free trial includes all four Gambit maps. It’s an exciting mode, and one anybody who’s interested in Destiny 2 should give a shot. The trial begins at 10 AM PT (1 PM ET) September 21 and ends at the same time on September 23. For tips to help you win, be sure to check out our Gambit guide and, for the love of all that’s good, use Sleeper Simulant if you have it.

This week also represents the first instance of Iron Banner in Year 2 of Destiny 2. For more information, check out this week’s Ascendant Challenge location and guide as well as Spider’s latest bounty.

Here’s some good news for fans of retro gaming: Sony has announced it will release a miniature original PlayStation console that comes pre-loaded with 20 PS1 titles. Similar to Nintendo’s throwback NES and SNES consoles, it’s significantly smaller than the original (about 45% smaller), but the included replica controllers will be full size. The PlayStation Classic, as it’s called, is set to release on December 3, exactly 24 years after the original system launched in Japan. It will cost $100 / $130 CAN.

Of the 20 games that will be available on the console, Sony has only announced five so far: Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3, and Wild Arms. That’s already a nice selection, representing an array of genres that should appeal to most people with an interest in ’90s gaming. Whether it will include games like Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Final Fantasy Tactics, Resident Evil, or whatever your favorite PS1 title is, we’ll have to wait and see.

The unit will ship with an HDMI cable, USB cable, and two wired controllers. Notably, it does not come with an AC adapter. Also, it ships with replicas of the original PS1 controller, which doesn’t have analog sticks. In 1997, Sony released the DualShock controller for PS1, which many people regard as a significant improvement, thanks to its two analog sticks and vibration function. There’s no word yet on whether Sony will release DualShock controllers for the PlayStation Classic.

Pre-Order PlayStation Classic

It’s unclear how many PlayStation Classic units Sony will make available at launch. But since the NES and SNES Classic consoles were notoriously difficulty to find early on, it’s probably wise to pre-order the PS Classic if you’re interested in picking one up at launch. Here’s where you can place a pre-order.

Both retailers only charge you for the purchase when it ships, and you can cancel your pre-order any time if you change your mind.

A new week means a new PlayStation Store sale, so if you’ve been wanting to save money on digital PS4 games, now’s a good time to buy. This week’s discounts include a selection of games from the Lego series as well as a number of titles published by Warner Bros. Let’s take a look at what’s on sale and see if you find anything that’s worth buying.

Maybe you’ve finished Spider-Man, or perhaps you’re waiting for the price to come down before you play it. In either case, you can pick up games starring one of the other big comic company’s most popular heroes for cheap this week. Batman: Return to Arkham and Batman: Arkham Knight are each just $8 right now. And if you have a PSVR headset, you can embody the Dark Knight yourself to solve crimes in Batman: Arkham VR for $12.

Other highlights include Jurassic World Evolution for $51, Injustice 2 for $22, and Middle-earth: Shadow of War for $25. On the cheaper side of the scale, you can pick up indie games like Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons for $6 and Virginia for $3. PS Plus members can save $3 by pre-ordering Hollow Knight Voidheart Edition before its September 25 release.

Finally, Lego fans have plenty of opportunities to save cash this week. The most recent entry, Lego The Incredibles, is down to $36, but the older games are much cheaper. You can get Lego Jurassic World, Lego Marvel’s Avengers, Lego Marvel Superheroes, and Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens for $8 apiece.

Even if you don’t see anything on here you’re interested in, you can check out the full sale for even more discounted games.

Good news, PC gamers. The online retailer GOG is giving away four games for free right now. It’s unclear when they’ll go back up to regular price, so if you like free stuff and you have a PC capable of rendering the pixels of retro games, you’ll want to pick these up as soon as possible.

The games in question are all from the 1990s. You can grab Tyrian 2000, Shadow Warrior Classic Complete, Stargunner, and Bio Menace without spending a dime. And as with all GOG games, they come DRM-free.

Tyrian 2000 is a fast-moving vertical shooter that has you flying through space and blasting enemy ships with a customizable array of weapons. Shadow Warrior is a first-person shooter from 3D Realms, the makers of Duke Nukem 3D. Stargunner is a side-scrolling space ship shooter, and Bio Menace is an action platformer.

Basically, if you like shooting things in the pre-polygon era, you’re going to have a good time. And even if you don’t care for the games, at least you didn’t spend any money on them.

If you have an Amazon Prime membership, you can also pick up September’s free PC games from Twitch right now. These include The Adventure Pals, Guild of Dungeoneering, Gunpoint, and more. And if you’re an Overwatch player, also be sure to grab your free Golden Loot Box.