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Fortnite adds Sonic, Mega Man, and other gaming icons to its roster

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Fortnite has introduced new characters from various gaming franchises, including Sonic, Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, and Jazz Jackrabbit. These characters are part of the game's 'Gaming Legends' series, expanding its collection of iconic intellectual properties. The update allows players to wield weapons as these beloved characters. AI

RANK_REASON This is a product update for a video game, adding new cosmetic items and characters.

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Fortnite adds Sonic, Mega Man, and other gaming icons to its roster

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Now It Will Be Sonic Who Gets To Have A Gun In Latest Fortnite Update Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro and Jazz Jackrabbit join Fortnite’s ever growing IP pit

    🎮 Now It Will Be Sonic Who Gets To Have A Gun In Latest Fortnite Update Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro and Jazz Jackrabbit join Fortnite’s ever growing IP pit in ‘Gaming Legends’ trailer 📰 Source: Kotaku 🔗 Link: https://kotaku.com/now-it-will-be-sonic-who-gets-to-have-a-gun-in-…

    LINKS kotaku.com/now-it-will-be-sonic-who-gets-…

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