In case you've taken your New Year's partying to the max and haven't dropped into Fortnite for a few days, you should know that Epic's second part of the 7.10 content update has added a clever little anti-construction device - the Boom Box.

We first thought of slipping a few Blackjack references and mentioning how Epic are on a roll but them gambling metaphors tend to shed their poetic appeal quite quickly. For what it's worth though, Epic aren't really big on luck either.

Xbox One's Fortnite bundle caused confusion after redditors called out Epic for misleading advertising. The box clearly states that the full game is included, but the bundle was missing Save the World, which is Fortnite's paid co-op mode.

Although one would think that the Epic Games Store would be great news for gamers everywhere, we've already heard somewhat malicious rumours of how all Epic's user data ends up with Tencent - a rumour that's now been refuted from the top.

Epic Games rolled out what should only be the first batch of content from Fortnite: Battle Royale's 7.10 content drop, and to be fair it shows, seeing as how the only novelty it adds is a new type of holiday-flavoured deployable - presents.

Xbox One users are one step closer to better shooter experience with Microsoft's decisive push for keyboard and mouse support for the platform. Razer partnered up with the former and officially launched their first wireless combo for Xbox.

Crossplay may have been brought to the world's attention by Epic Games and the whole PS4 controversy, but Microsoft and Valve seem to be spearheading the next step in its integration between PC and Xbox One systems, as some leaks suggest.

Alfonso Ribeiro who we know from his portrayal of Carlton Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air sitcom has sued Epic over a Fortnite dance. Ribeiro's lawyers claim that Epic are falsely presenting the signature dance as their own creation.

Popular Fortnite leaker FNBRLeaks has shut down his social media and GitHub accounts after receiving a cease and desist letter from Epic's attorney. FNBRLeaks shared the info saying that if he didn't do it, Epic would pursue legal action.

After a negative feedback from the Fortnite community, Epic Games have removed the overpowered weapon dubbed Infinity Blade from the game. The developer said they messed up and released the weapon too soon and without good counters.