By this point in gaming's history, we're all grossly aware of just how egregious and widespread microtransactions are across some of the most popular games. Even a title like Battlefield 6, which promised a more traditional first-person shooter multiplayer experience in the lead-up to launch, is being bombarded with oodles of micros.
Fortnite is no exception to the rule, with its V-Bucks and myriad collaborations with pop culture icons, but the cost of this latest skin might take the cake.
Today's youth can't wait to find a pile of V-Bucks gift cards under the Christmas tree.
As first spotted by Insider Gaming, Clyde, a raccoon dressed like a cowboy, is now available, provided you've either already shelled out the $170 or are planning to shell out the $170 it costs to have a Backbone Pro, a new handheld device that helps you play games on your phone, complete with analog sticks, buttons and triggers.
As Backbone's website states: "For a limited time, starting December 3rd, 2025, new Backbone Pro purchases and current Backbone Pro owners can unlock the Clyde Outfit. Pick up a Backbone Pro controller, redeem your code, and complete a quick in-game Quest to...
