Fortnite’s ‘Override’ Season Brings Sonic the Hedgehog to the Battle Royale Arena

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Epic Games has partnered with Sega to bring Sonic the Hedgehog to Fortnite’s ‘Override’ season. This highly anticipated update marks a new era for the beloved blue hedgehog, as players can now experience the classic character in a whole new way.

The ‘Override’ season will allow players to take on the role of Sonic, complete with his signature speed and agility. To celebrate this special occasion, Sega has also included the Tails Sidekick, which can be unlocked by purchasing the Battle Pass. This limited-time offer will give players access to exclusive content, including the Tails Sprite, Rings, and Sonic Power Sneakers.

The Sonic Power Sneakers, in particular, offer a unique ability that allows players to Spin Dash in their fight against Dr. Eggman. This move will undoubtedly give players an edge in combat, as they can quickly dash towards their opponents and unleash a flurry of attacks.

“Bringing Sonic and his friends into Fortnite gives generations of fans an exciting new way to experience these beloved characters together and serves as another major moment in Sonic’s 35th anniversary,” said Takashi Iizuka, Sonic Creative Officer, Sega of America, Inc.

The ‘Override’ season also includes classic video game mechanics, such as Cheat Codes and 1-Up Tokens. These nostalgic elements will transport players back to the golden age of gaming, where the thrill of discovering hidden codes and collecting power-ups was a major part of the fun.

Additionally, the ‘Override’ season will feature exclusive fashion kits, inspired by popular franchises like ‘Mean Girls’ and ‘Clueless.’ These kits will allow players to customize their characters with stylish outfits, complete with iconic accessories and hairstyles.

“The Sims 4” is getting two new for-purchase fashion kits for “Mean Girls” and “Clueless,” upgrading players’ online closets with ’90s and early 2000s looks. The Mean Girls Capsule will bring a fetch array of miniskirts and matching sweaters and velour track suits, plus looks inspired by some of the film’s most notable scenes: the jingle bell performance and Mathletes team jacket. The Clueless Capsule Kit will feature Cher’s infamous yellow-plaid set, layered tops, button-front skirts, workout wear and overalls inspired by Tai.

Players can also expect a limited-time “House of the Dragon” event in “Game of Thrones: Dragonfire,” where all dragons released throughout Season 3 are back at the Hatchery. The dragons are identical to those seen on screen and each possess unique passive Habit abilities, troop affinities and powerful synergies.

Furthermore, Sega has announced the launch of a digital version of the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game (TCG), which will be playable on desktop and mobile. Fans can check its status on the Disney Lorcana website.

The digital version of Disney Lorcana TCG will be featured at more Disney events and theme parks starting 2027, including exclusive cards at Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts. It is also set to expand across the Disney Cruise Line with its Collection Quests.

Ravensburger has announced a digital version of the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game (TCG) is officially in the works. While at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Ravensburger shared Disney Lorcana TCG will be featured at more Disney events and theme parks starting 2027, including exclusive cards at Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts. It is also set to expand across the Disney Cruise Line with its Collection Quests.

The Curator’s Collection Beauty and the Beast Edition, the new addition to the Curator’s Collection line, will release this October at select Disney locations and will feature new artwork of the film’s characters.

The digital version of Disney Lorcana TCG will be playable on desktop and mobile. Fans can check its status on the Disney Lorcana website.

Get ready to compete for the title of the tournament champion and a $50,000 grand prize at the UNO Championship Series on Nov. 11. Gamers will participate in a series of in-person qualifying tournaments starting in Kissimmee, Florida on Oct. 3, Chicago on Oct. 10, and El Segundo, California on Oct. 17. There will also be digital qualifiers through the UNO! Mobile app.

The competition is a two-hour event in Los Angeles bringing top players together for a showdown that will be streamed live on Twitch.

Additionally, the Esports Foundation (EF) has postponed the inaugural Esports Nations Cup until November 2027. Originally planned to take place in November 2026, the event date was changed after “ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation.”

The Esports Foundation (EF) is a nonprofit organization based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that aims to develop global gaming and esports. The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is a global international esports competition for nations and territories.

New game studio Black Pony Immersive has launched from game developers Harvey Smith and Ben Horne. The studio is built to design and develop first-person action RPGs where players can create their own experiences with emergent game systems.

Smith serves as CEO and creative director for Black Pony Immersive. Horne is the chief operating officer and executive producer. Ricardo Bare is the design director.

Smith served as studio director at Arkane Austin and is known for his work on the “Deus Ex” and “Dishonored” game series. Horne served as production director at Arkane Austin. Bare was most recently creative director at Arkane Studios and has worked as a designer on franchises including “Deus Ex” and “Prey.”

Embark on the journey by solving puzzles and mysteries within the point-and-click adventure game. You might even uncover the secrets of a mysterious floating theatre full of familiar faces.

These hand-drawn characters are brought to life from the fantasy novel “Moominsummer Madness” by Finnish-Swedish writer and artist Tove Jansson. “Moomin: Midsummer Madness” is the latest adventure in the Moomin multiverse, brought to gamers by Crossbridge Game Studios and publisher Shochiku Games.

Construction sites just got a whole lot scarier. PlaySide Studios is expanding its “Dumb Ways To Die” IP and launching even more ways to die with their latest spinoff game “Dumb Ways to Build” on Sept. 10.

In “Dumb Ways to Build,” players can wield a physics-based arsenal of tools to build construction sites and improvise their way out of chaotic and fatal situations. Whether tackling the job site with up to four friends in an online crew or braving it alone in Solo Play, the game puts your building and survival skills to the test.

The game will be available across PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox X|S for USD $7.99.