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

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

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

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.

Epic is bringing AI Darth Vader's tech to Fortnite creators

Epic Games is enabling Fortnite creators to develop AI-powered NPCs with unique personalities and voice interactions later this year.

fromDigiday

Epic aims to boost originality in Fortnite's creator ecosystem

Fortnite's copycat culture may be diminishing as Epic Games introduces tools to foster originality among creators.

New tools could enable creators to innovate rather than recreate popular experiences.

Artificial intelligence

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

fromappdevelopermagazine.com

Video games

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

Video games

Unreal Fest Orlando 2025

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.

Epic is bringing AI Darth Vader's tech to Fortnite creators

Epic Games is enabling Fortnite creators to develop AI-powered NPCs with unique personalities and voice interactions later this year.

fromDigiday

Epic aims to boost originality in Fortnite's creator ecosystem

Fortnite's copycat culture may be diminishing as Epic Games introduces tools to foster originality among creators.

New tools could enable creators to innovate rather than recreate popular experiences.

Artificial intelligence

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

fromappdevelopermagazine.com

Video games

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

Video games

Unreal Fest Orlando 2025

more#game-development

5 days 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

Fortnite back on US Apple app store after five years

Fortnite has returned to Apple's app store in the US after nearly five years, following a major legal dispute regarding in-app payment systems.

Fortnite is back on US iPhones again

Fortnite returns to iOS after five years due to a court ruling favoring Epic Games against Apple's policies.

fromFuturism

Judge Orders Fortnite Back On iOS After Apple Exec Rages That "It's Our F****ING STORE"

Epic Games' Fortnite returns to Apple's App Store after a lengthy legal battle about payment systems.

Epic Games' Fortnite Returns to Apple App Store in US After Nearly 5 Years

Fortnite is back on Apple's App Store after a five-year ban, marking a significant legal victory for Epic Games.

Fortnite's future will be AI tools and big ideas, Epic's Saxs Persson tells me

Fortnite is evolving into a creative platform for users, indicating a shift in focus from traditional gaming to user-generated content.

fromPolygon

After Fortnite's AI Darth Vader, nothing will be the same in the gaming industry

AI's integration into video games could reshape gameplay, as seen with Epic Games' AI version of Darth Vader.

The gaming industry is exploring AI, but risks remain in user interaction with AI systems.

fromwww.bbc.com

Fortnite back on US Apple app store after five years

Fortnite has returned to Apple's app store in the US after nearly five years, following a major legal dispute regarding in-app payment systems.

Fortnite is back on US iPhones again

Fortnite returns to iOS after five years due to a court ruling favoring Epic Games against Apple's policies.

fromFuturism

Judge Orders Fortnite Back On iOS After Apple Exec Rages That "It's Our F****ING STORE"

Epic Games' Fortnite returns to Apple's App Store after a lengthy legal battle about payment systems.

Epic Games' Fortnite Returns to Apple App Store in US After Nearly 5 Years

Fortnite is back on Apple's App Store after a five-year ban, marking a significant legal victory for Epic Games.

Fortnite's future will be AI tools and big ideas, Epic's Saxs Persson tells me

Fortnite is evolving into a creative platform for users, indicating a shift in focus from traditional gaming to user-generated content.

fromPolygon

After Fortnite's AI Darth Vader, nothing will be the same in the gaming industry

AI's integration into video games could reshape gameplay, as seen with Epic Games' AI version of Darth Vader.

The gaming industry is exploring AI, but risks remain in user interaction with AI systems.

E-Commerce

Epic Games and Samsung settle app store competition case

E-Commerce

Epic Games ends its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung

fromArs Technica

E-Commerce

Samsung and Epic Games call a truce in app store lawsuit

E-Commerce

Epic reaches mystery settlement with Samsung days before new Galaxy phones

fromTechCrunch

E-Commerce

Fortnite maker Epic Games settles antitrust case against Samsung | TechCrunch

fromTheregister

E-Commerce

Epic Games and Samsung settle app store competition case

E-Commerce

Epic Games ends its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung

fromArs Technica

E-Commerce

Samsung and Epic Games call a truce in app store lawsuit

E-Commerce

Epic reaches mystery settlement with Samsung days before new Galaxy phones

fromTechCrunch

E-Commerce

Fortnite maker Epic Games settles antitrust case against Samsung | TechCrunch

US judge orders Apple to reappear in court to explain refusal to comply with antitrust ruling

Apple is ordered by a judge to explain its non-compliance with a court ruling regarding App Store restrictions.

Legal troubles stem from Apple's refusal to comply with injunctions related to its antitrust dispute with Epic Games.

fromBusiness Insider

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.

European startups

fromDeveloper Tech News

Epic Games notches win as court rejects Apple's App Store appeal

The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals denied Apple's request to delay changes to its App Store practices after the Epic Games lawsuit.

Apple Loses Bid to Pause App Store Reform Order in Epic Games Case

Apple's control over its App Store faces increased competition due to a recent court ruling.

fromwww.engadget.com

Microsoft blames Apple for Xbox mobile store delays

Microsoft blames Apple's App Store rules for delaying Xbox mobile app store launch.

fromAol

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.

fromNew York Post

US judge orders Apple to reappear in court to explain refusal to comply with antitrust ruling

Apple is ordered by a judge to explain its non-compliance with a court ruling regarding App Store restrictions.

Legal troubles stem from Apple's refusal to comply with injunctions related to its antitrust dispute with Epic Games.

fromBusiness Insider

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.

European startups

fromDeveloper Tech News

Epic Games notches win as court rejects Apple's App Store appeal

The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals denied Apple's request to delay changes to its App Store practices after the Epic Games lawsuit.

Apple Loses Bid to Pause App Store Reform Order in Epic Games Case

Apple's control over its App Store faces increased competition due to a recent court ruling.

fromwww.engadget.com

Microsoft blames Apple for Xbox mobile store delays

Microsoft blames Apple's App Store rules for delaying Xbox mobile app store launch.

fromAol

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.

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

With 'Lego Fortnite Expeditions', Epic Games delivers a cooperative mode that emphasizes adventure, featuring class-based gameplay centered around completing missions and defeating enemies.

Venture

European startups

fromHackernoon

3 months ago

The Battle of the App Stores and Monopoly Wars | HackerNoon

Google Play's interactive e-books create competition in the e-book market for free access.

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.

Video games

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

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.

Video games

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

more#out-of-words

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fromwww.theguardian.com

Video games

Hollywood actors' union files unfair labor charge against Fortnite maker amid ongoing strike

Artificial intelligence

Fortnite Boss Makes A Bold Claim About AI In Video Games

fromwww.theguardian.com

Hollywood actors' union files unfair labor charge against Fortnite maker amid ongoing strike

Epic Games is accused of unfair labor practices for using AI to generate voices without consulting the actors' union.

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Fortnite Boss Makes A Bold Claim About AI In Video Games

AI tools can empower small teams in video game development, making grand games possible without large resources.

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Artificial intelligence

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

Video games

Witcher 4 Coming To State Of Unreal Event Tomorrow, Here's How To Watch

Artificial intelligence

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

Video games

Witcher 4 Coming To State Of Unreal Event Tomorrow, Here's How To Watch

Epic showed off Unreal Engine 5 with an impressive Witcher 4 tech demo

Epic's latest Unreal Engine demo reveals advanced features through CD Projekt Red's upcoming Witcher game, enhancing open-world technology and gameplay experience.

Video games

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

Epic showed off Unreal Engine 5 with an impressive Witcher 4 tech demo

Epic's latest Unreal Engine demo reveals advanced features through CD Projekt Red's upcoming Witcher game, enhancing open-world technology and gameplay experience.

Video games

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

Video games

Fortnite faces complaint from actors' union over AI Darth Vader

Video games

Fortnite In Legal Trouble After Adding AI Darth Vader

Artificial intelligence

The Fortnite AI controversy isn't just about Darth Vader

The use of AI to recreate iconic voices in gaming raises significant ethical and labor issues.

Artificial intelligence

SAG-AFTRA says Fortnite's AI Darth Vader voice violates fair labor practices

SAG-AFTRA is challenging Epic Games for employing an AI-generated voice of Darth Vader during an ongoing strike over labor negotiations.

fromwww.bbc.com

Fortnite faces complaint from actors' union over AI Darth Vader

SAG-AFTRA has filed a complaint against Epic Games for using AI to recreate a voice without proper union negotiation.

Fortnite In Legal Trouble After Adding AI Darth Vader

SAG-AFTRA filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games for using AI without proper communication or bargaining.

The union demands control over the representation of its members' work using technology.

The Fortnite AI controversy isn't just about Darth Vader

The use of AI to recreate iconic voices in gaming raises significant ethical and labor issues.