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Microsoft has announced that Minecraft: Education Edition is now available on Chromebooks, allowing a variety of devices–including iPad, Mac, and Windows PCs–to work together through cross-play.

Along with this announcement, Minecraft: Education Edition will receive an update that provides support for remote and hybrid learning. This update will automatically be applied to those on Chromebooks, iPads, and Windows PCs. Mac users will have to install it manually. It’s unclear which Chromebooks are compatible, but The Verge reports that users will be using the Android app of Minecraft: Education Edition that now has Chrome OS support, meaning teachers will need to be sure they have the latest Chromebooks.

Minecraft: Education Edition is designed specifically for educators, allowing them to teach and interact with students all over the world. It includes chalkboards and laboratories, as well as a Classroom mode that lets teachers communicate with and view where students are on the map. Subjects, like history and math, are taught through the game’s world. These lessons can be downloaded from the Minecraft: Education Edition Subject Kit.

In order for schools to use Minecraft: Education Edition, they must either have a Microsoft 365 account or purchase a license to the game through the Microsoft Store. Microsoft said it’s working on letting users log in with their Google account, but there’s no confirmation on when this feature will go live.

In other Minecraft news, Destiny 2‘s The Tower social space has been recreated in-game. And it only took 168 hours across three months.

Final Fantasy XIV‘s annual summer celebration, the Moonfire Faire, is now underway. The event runs until 7:59 AM PT on August 26 and features a new questline to complete, as well as new summer-themed clothing, furnishings, and other rewards to earn.

To begin this year’s Moonfire Faire quest, “A Fish Too Far,” you’ll need to speak to Mayaru Moyaru in the Upper Decks of Limsa Lominsa. You’ll also need to be at least level 30 to participate.

Complete the questline and you’ll earn the Summer’s Flame clothing set, which consists of a hat, top, wrist torque, pareo, and sandals. You’ll also get the new Flame Dance emote, as well as the Water Bomb Stand outdoor furnishing. You can see the new Moonfire Faire rewards below.

If you missed out on seasonal items from previous Moonfire Faires, you’ll have a chance to purchase some of them from vendors during this year’s event. Square Enix has also added a variety of new optional items to the FFXIV store, including a Painted Moogle Mask, a Moonfire Hachimaki, and more.

The Moonfire Faire arrives on the heels of Final Fantasy XIV’s big 5.3 patch, which introduced new story quests, some significant Job adjustments and gameplay tweaks, and even a beloved character from Nier Automata in the new crossover raid. If you’ve yet to play the popular MMO and are interesting in sampling it, Square Enix is holding another free FFXIV trial right now–but you may need a new account to participate.

During a 40-minute interview with the MinnMax Show, Mediatonic’s senior designer Joe Walsh said there may come a point where some Fall Guys levels could get repurposed or retired altogether.

“I would be very happy to be at the point where we have so many [levels] that it’s time to start retiring some,” Walsh said. “I think we’re a way off, probably. I mean, we’re going to keep an eye on it and if there are ones that don’t stand the test of time, we can either repurpose them or change them and stuff like that. I think that’s totally on the table, but for now, we kind of see the best version of Fall Guys as you press go and there are a hundred variations of that first level or something like that.”

While it remains unclear how many levels Mediatonic has in development for Fall Guys at the moment, the studio already confirmed that the game will receive a new one in an upcoming update.

That’s not all Walsh discussed in his interview with MinnMax. He also talked about how the team is examining new ways to play Fall Guys (which may include crossplay, squads, and a ranked mode), the game’s success, the possibility of a level editor, and much more.

One of the more interesting conversations during the interview was centered around the inspiration behind Fall Guys’ Hex-A-Gone minigame. Walsh said he was watching TNT Run, a Minecraft minigame in which walkable platforms explode and disappear after being touched, when the mode dawned on him.

“I’ve been watching a Minecraft minigame tournament online and I saw them playing something called TNT Run–which is very similar to [Hex-A-Gone] essentially–and I was just like, ‘Oh my god, that’s a Fall Guys round. That would work so perfectly. It’s so physical, it’s so stupid,'” Walsh said.

Elsewhere, Walsh confirmed Mediatonic has “no plans” to set Fall Guys free-to-play. He also said a level editor might come but requires lots of consideration before its implemented and clarified that the reason Fall Guys doesn’t have an announcer is that the team finds the self-commentary on Twitch better for the game’s personality. Walsh said never say never, though.

In other Fall Guys news, the game has hit a huge player-count record in its first 24 hours, amassing 1.5 million players across PlayStation and Steam. Mediatonic is already cracking down on cheaters. And despite only being on PC and PlayStation right now, the team is eyeing other platforms if there’s enough of a demand for it.

We scored the game a 7/10 in GameSpot’s Fall Guys review, saying, “With its short games and easy-to-grasp mechanics, Fall Guys is easily the most approachable and welcoming battle royale yet.”

Mayonnaise manufacturer Hellmann’s is looking to “bring out the best” of spoiled turnips in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The company’s Canadian branch will be running a virtual food drive next week that will see up to 25,000 meals donated to Canadian charity Second Harvest, one for every rotten turnip that is gifted by Nintendo Switch owners. Players won’t be giving up anything valuable in-game as expired turnips are thrown out by players if they’re not being used to attract ants. Generally, they’re used to make money in the game’s lucrative stalk market.

The Animal Crossing food drive will kick off on Monday, August 17 at 3 PM ET and will last until 12:15 AM ET on Saturday, August 22. To access Hellmann’s New Horizons island, players will have to send a message to the company’s Twitter account. It will then send them a Dodo Code that will allow them to visit and donate any spoiled turnips they have. After players help feed those in need, they will have 15 minutes to check out Hellmann’s island, which has been decked out with custom clothing at the Able Sisters’ shop, has a farm to check out and an outdoor kitchen.

“Whether virtual or real, at Hellmann’s we believe food is too precious to waste and we’re thrilled to partner once again with Second Harvest to provide meals to Canadians in need,” Director of Food Gina Kiroff says. “When we noticed spoiled turnips is a real tension point for many Animal Crossing players, we wanted to take advantage of the insight to create a fun consumer experience that would have real world impact. We’re hopeful Hellmann’s Island will not only be an incredible virtual experience, but also will inspire players to think differently about real world food waste.”

Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and recovers fresh, unsold food from donors and distributes it to over 1,000 non-profits across the country. The Toronto-based charity has given out 155 million pounds of food and looks to minimize the amount of greenhouse gases that enter the atmosphere.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is bringing back the classic stages and gameplay, but Tony Hawk himself is also seeing to it that the game corrects a past mistake. In an Instagram story, Hawk explained how one particular trick has had its name changed to honor its creator.

As Hawk explains, the “Mute Grab” was first performed around 1981 by deaf skater Chris Weddle. When it came time to name the trick, fellow skaters suggested naming it after the “quiet, mute guy”–despite the fact that Weddle was not mute–and so the name stuck. That name was passed along uncritically by the skating community for years, but recently the skate community has been more aware of issues like these. Hawk says he asked Weddle about it, who said he would have preferred it to be called the “Deaf” or “Weddle” grab.

“So as we embark on the upcoming @tonyhawkthegame demo release, some of you might notice a trick name change: The Weddle Grab,” Hawk wrote. “It’s going to be challenging to break the habit of saying the old name but I think Chris deserves the recognition.”

Hawk went on to say that when he told Weddle the news, he was so excited he shot the attached photo:

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is coming in September, but a demo of the Warehouse stage will be available this Friday for pre-orders and some of those who bought a special Chipotle promotion. For more details, check out our Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 pre-order guide.

Anyone looking for a great deal on games for PS4 and Xbox One can take advantage of some stellar discounts at a retailer you probably wouldn’t think to check. GameFly, the subscription service that sends games to your mailbox, also sells new and pre-owned games. There are currently a bunch of great deals on pre-owned titles for PS4 and Xbox One as well as one solid Nintendo Switch deal at GameFly. These deals largely best GameStop’s pre-owned prices and come with any in-package DLC and inserts as well as free shipping.

Several PS4 console exclusives are available for great prices, including 2020 games like Dreams ($18) and Nioh 2 ($22). Days Gone is also down to a new low price of $18, as is Shenmue III at $15. Death Stranding is slashed to $18, and Final Fantasy VII Remake is $40–however, you can currently grab FFVII Remake for $40 new.

Shooter fans can grab Doom Eternal for $25 on PS4 and Xbox One, Borderlands 3 on PS4 for $15, and The Outer Worlds on both platforms for $18. Horror aficionados can pick up Resident Evil 3 for $25 on PS4, a great price for a game that released in April.

The sale also features some great RPGs, with Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire for $20 and Darksiders: Genesis down to $13. Trials of Mana, which released earlier this year, is $25 on PS4 and $30 on Nintendo Switch.

You can check out all of the pre-owned game deals at GameFly and see our picks below. PS4 users should also remember to browse the huge PlayStation Store Summer Sale before it ends next week. For those who game on PC, don’t miss out on Origin’s Gamescom Sale and Fanatical’s massive Summer Sale.

Best deals at GameFly

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Mortal Kombat 11‘s Kombat League is now in its 13th season, which means there are several additional character skins and rewards to earn. Dubbed the “Season of the Fallen Kingdom,” players will be tasked with completing daily and seasonal challenges. It won’t take long to earn your first major unlock as Shao Kahn‘s Fallen Emperor skin is unlocked after playing your first set of five competitive matches.

The daily challenge will allow players to earn 50 Time Krystals each day by completing five Kombat League sets. Meanwhile, the seasonal goals will task players with spilling 10,000 pints of blood, landing 25 uppercuts across matches, and completing 10 daily challenges in total. By completing all of them, players will get Sub-Zero’s “Furious Winter” costume. Other bonuses include new fatalities for Kano and Scorpion plus exclusive gear. There are also rank-based rewards such as unlocking Kitana’s “Lost Queen” outfit when you become Champion and “Prince of History” Geras unlocking at Demi God.

The goal for each player is to make it all the way to the top Elder God rank, which is done by winning battles online. Players will receive an icon and background based on the season and will get bonus rewards once it ends. Thankfully, the rewards are given based on the highest rank achieved, so eventually ranking down won’t be a punishment.

Mortal Kombat 11’s Aftermath expansion, which adds an epilogue to the campaign mode, released earlier this year alongside a significant free update with new stages and finishers.