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6 months ago
Apple

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says 'the long national nightmare of the Apple tax' is over

fromAol
6 months ago
Apple

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says 'the long national nightmare of the Apple tax' is over

Apple
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says 'the long national nightmare of the Apple tax' is over

Tim Sweeney's court victory dismantles Apple's App Store fee structure, allowing developers more payment options and competition.
Apple
fromAol
6 months ago

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says 'the long national nightmare of the Apple tax' is over

Tim Sweeney won a significant court decision against Apple, altering the App Store's payment system.
fromAol
6 months ago
Apple

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says 'the long national nightmare of the Apple tax' is over

Apple
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says 'the long national nightmare of the Apple tax' is over

Tim Sweeney's court victory dismantles Apple's App Store fee structure, allowing developers more payment options and competition.
#fortnite
Video games
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Epic Games's Fortnite is back in US Google Play Store, as court partially reverses restrictions it won on iOS | TechCrunch

Fortnite returned to the U.S. Google Play Store after a court order; Epic settled with Google while an appeals court limited developer gains against Apple.
Video games
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Gamers Say There's AI Slop in the New Season of Fortnite

Fortnite's new update features images accused of low-quality AI-generated art, prompting player backlash, an 80% poll against AI content, and debate over disclosure policies.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Video games

Epic Games's Fortnite is back in US Google Play Store, as court partially reverses restrictions it won on iOS | TechCrunch

#apple-app-store
#unity
#antitrust
fromFortune
1 month ago
Tech industry

Google, Epic Games reach 'comprehensive settlement' over long-running Play Store antitrust case | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Tech industry

Google, Epic Games reach 'comprehensive settlement' over long-running Play Store antitrust case | Fortune

#google-play-store
Tech industry
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Epic Games And Google Reach Legal Settlement After Years Of Court Battles

Google and Epic Games reached a proposed settlement to expand developer choice on Android, lower fees, and allow competing app stores, pending court approval.
#disney
#google-play
Law
fromKotaku
2 months ago

19-Year-Old Pleads Guilty To Sending Death Threats To Epic Games - Kotaku

A 19-year-old pleaded guilty to sending death threats to Epic Games and faces up to five years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and supervised release.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Epic Games says Apple's new install process cuts user drop-offs by 60% | TechCrunch

Apple started allowing EU users to install alternative marketplaces earlier this year under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). At that time, the installation process was lengthier and involved multiple "scare screens" - warnings about the potential dangers of installing apps from sources other than the App Store. Developers complained that Apple's tactics resulted in people abandoning the installation process. Earlier this year, the EU slapped a $568 million fine on Apple for not complying with DMA rules.
Miscellaneous
US news
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Teen Who Threatened To Kill Devs At Fortnite Studio Pleads Guilty

A 19-year-old pleaded guilty to sending death threats to Epic Games employees and faces up to five years' federal prison, fines, and supervised release.
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago

Master the creative software of the moment with the best Unreal Engine 5 courses

The best Unreal Engine 5 courses can help you get up to speed in the hugely popular game and 3D creation platform. Whether you want to use Epic Games' platform to develop video games, VFX, product and architectural visualisation or animation, there's a course or tutorial out there to help you find your way. UE5 is a fairly complex platform with many tools and features and lots of potential add-ons.
Online learning
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Y Combinator says Apple's App Store has hindered startup growth | TechCrunch

Y Combinator filed an amicus brief supporting Epic, arguing Apple’s App Store fees and policies stifle startup investment and innovation.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Substack writers can now direct U.S. readers to (often cheaper) web-based subscriptions on iOS | TechCrunch

Substack will enable external payments through the U.S. App Store, offering benefits to creators and consumers by allowing access to reduced prices.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Tesla's graphics are about to get Unreal

Tesla may switch its in-car visualizations to Epic Games' Unreal Engine, enhancing features like Autopilot and Full Self-Driving.
#cma
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

How To Get The Free Chevrolet Corvette In Fortnite And Rocket League

Players can unlock a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 during Epic Games' Summer Road Trip event through quests in Fortnite and Rocket League.
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

How To Get A Free Fortnite Skin And Glider From Rocket League

Epic's Summer Road Trip event offers exclusive rewards in both Fortnite and Rocket League, culminating in a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 car body.
#unreal-engine-56
fromKotaku
4 months ago

Now's The Perfect Time To Grab Civilization 6 For Free While Civ 7 Is Still In Its Rebuilding Phase

"Civilization 6 is currently free to claim on Epic games as part of its big summer sale. It is feature-complete and comes with years of balance updates and polish."
Video games
#samsung
#ftc
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Video games

Fortnite Players to Receive More Than $126 Million in Refunds. Here's How You Can File a Claim

fromFortune
5 months ago
European startups

Fortnite players can cash in on another $126 million in refunds after being 'tricked' into unwanted purchases-here's how

fromtime.com
5 months ago
Video games

Fortnite Players to Receive More Than $126 Million in Refunds. Here's How You Can File a Claim

fromFortune
5 months ago
European startups

Fortnite players can cash in on another $126 million in refunds after being 'tricked' into unwanted purchases-here's how

Growth hacking
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

Hinge is planning its own mobile payment system to avoid App Store fees

Hinge aims to launch its own payment service by year-end, bypassing Apple fees to enhance product investment opportunities.
Venture
fromGameSpot
5 months ago

Lego Fortnite Expeditions Is The Co-Op Action-Adventure Mode You've Been Waiting For

Lego Fortnite Expeditions introduces a cooperative gameplay mode focusing on action-adventure missions, without traditional building mechanics.
Video games
fromGameSpot
6 months ago

Infinitesimals Is A Tiny Sci-Fi Shooter With A Big Heart

Infinitesimals presents a unique third-person action-adventure without survival horror elements, emphasizing speed and sandbox-style gameplay.
#out-of-words
fromGameSpot
6 months ago
Video games

Out of Words Is A Charming And Colorful Co-Op Stop-Motion Adventure

Out of Words features co-op gameplay where characters communicate without speech, tackling puzzles in a beautifully animated world.
fromEngadget
6 months ago
Video games

Out of Words is a cozy stop-motion co-op adventure from Epic Games

Epic Games is launching a unique co-op platform game called Out of Words, featuring whimsical characters and gravity-inversion mechanics.
The game, launching in 2026, combines stop-motion aesthetics with cooperative gameplay.
Designed by WiredFly and Kong Orange, the game is heavily influenced by poet Morten Søndergaard.
Video games
fromEngadget
6 months ago

Out of Words is a cozy stop-motion co-op adventure from Epic Games

Epic Games is launching a unique co-op platform game called Out of Words, featuring whimsical characters and gravity-inversion mechanics.
The game, launching in 2026, combines stop-motion aesthetics with cooperative gameplay.
Designed by WiredFly and Kong Orange, the game is heavily influenced by poet Morten Søndergaard.
Video games
fromGameSpot
6 months ago

Epic Games CEO Says Battle Royale Is The Best Shooter Genre Invented

Tim Sweeney argues that battle royale is the best shooter genre ever invented, with more innovation to come.
fromGameSpot
6 months ago

Fortnite Boss Makes A Bold Claim About AI In Video Games

AI characters giving you the possibility of infinite dialogue with a really simple setup for creators means small teams will be able to create games with immense amounts of characters and immense and interactive worlds.
Artificial intelligence
#the-witcher-4
fromCreative Bloq
6 months ago
Video games

I step inside The Witcher 4's "infinite Forest" - how Epic Games and CD Projekt Red are redefining open worlds with Unreal Engine 5.6

The Witcher 4 tech demo showcases a significant technological advancement for open-world games, utilizing Unreal Engine 5.6 tools.
fromGadgets 360
6 months ago
Video games

The Witcher 4 Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo Shows Stunning Open World

The Witcher 4 tech demo showcases Unreal Engine 5 technology with stunning visuals and environments, though not representative of actual gameplay.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
6 months ago

I step inside The Witcher 4's "infinite Forest" - how Epic Games and CD Projekt Red are redefining open worlds with Unreal Engine 5.6

The Witcher 4 tech demo showcases a significant technological advancement for open-world games, utilizing Unreal Engine 5.6 tools.
fromKotaku
6 months ago

AI Darth Vader In Fortnite Made Epic So Delighted, It Wants Players To Create Their Own LLM-Driven NPCs

During June 3's State of Unreal presentation, Epic's collaboration with Disney was termed a "historic moment for video games," but this figure of speech stands at odds with the ethical implications of such technology.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromCreative Bloq
6 months ago

I tried the MetaHuman Animator at Unreal Fest - here's why anyone can now create lifelike characters without Unreal Engine 5

MetaHumans technology is now accessible beyond Unreal Engine, allowing use with various 3D software.
Real-time facial animation for MetaHumans can now be achieved with basic cameras.
fromEngadget
6 months ago

The Witcher IV's lush world is on display in Unreal Engine 5.6 demo

The demo premiered a ten-minute gameplay and cinematic experience that showcased cutting-edge graphics and tech for the upcoming Witcher IV, albeit not final scenes.
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