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CEO Behind "Fortnite" Trashes Execs Suddenly Swearing Allegiance to Donald Trump

Tim Sweeney criticizes Big Tech's shift in political alignment for favor with the Trump administration.
#fortnite

Fortnite Winterfest brings Mariah Carey, Snoop with Cyberpunk 2077 characters in tow

Mariah Carey debuts in Fortnite's Winterfest with two exclusive skins.

Play Fortnite? You might be eligible for a settlement payout. How to get your refund

Epic Games must refund over 500,000 players due to deceptive purchasing practices as ruled by the FTC.

Fortnite's latest event breaks its record, with more than 14 million players

Fortnite's "Remix: The Finale" event set a new record with 14 million concurrent players.
The concert was part of the launch for a new season in Fortnite.

The Disneyfication Of Fortnite Won't Let You Take Mickey Mouse On A Killing Spree

Disney and Epic Games are developing a new 'persistent universe' for gamified experiences that intertwine various Disney franchises.
Players will experience a seamless flow between Fortnite and Disney through a collaborative ecosystem.

Fortnite Maker Epic Brings Game Store to Millions of Android Devices

Epic Games Store to be pre-installed on Telefonica's Android devices, enhancing gaming access.
Partnership allows bypassing traditional app stores, favoring direct downloads.
Epic counters app store monopolies amid previous conflicts with Google and Apple.

Fortnite players tricked' into unwanted purchases are getting refunds. Here's how

Epic Games to refund over $245 million to consumers tricked into unwanted purchases due to deceptive designs in Fortnite.

Fortnite Winterfest brings Mariah Carey, Snoop with Cyberpunk 2077 characters in tow

Mariah Carey debuts in Fortnite's Winterfest with two exclusive skins.

Play Fortnite? You might be eligible for a settlement payout. How to get your refund

Epic Games must refund over 500,000 players due to deceptive purchasing practices as ruled by the FTC.

Fortnite's latest event breaks its record, with more than 14 million players

Fortnite's "Remix: The Finale" event set a new record with 14 million concurrent players.
The concert was part of the launch for a new season in Fortnite.

The Disneyfication Of Fortnite Won't Let You Take Mickey Mouse On A Killing Spree

Disney and Epic Games are developing a new 'persistent universe' for gamified experiences that intertwine various Disney franchises.
Players will experience a seamless flow between Fortnite and Disney through a collaborative ecosystem.

Fortnite Maker Epic Brings Game Store to Millions of Android Devices

Epic Games Store to be pre-installed on Telefonica's Android devices, enhancing gaming access.
Partnership allows bypassing traditional app stores, favoring direct downloads.
Epic counters app store monopolies amid previous conflicts with Google and Apple.

Fortnite players tricked' into unwanted purchases are getting refunds. Here's how

Epic Games to refund over $245 million to consumers tricked into unwanted purchases due to deceptive designs in Fortnite.
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#gaming

Palworld global community manager on its meteoric launch: 'We definitely panicked'

Palworld's early access launch was a massive success, causing immediate server challenges that required external support to manage player demand.

Epic Games to pre-install its game store on 'millions' of devices with new Telefonica deal | TechCrunch

Epic Games partners with Telefónica to preinstall Epic Games Store on Android devices, promoting competition against Google Play and iOS App Store.

Palworld global community manager on its meteoric launch: 'We definitely panicked'

Palworld's early access launch was a massive success, causing immediate server challenges that required external support to manage player demand.

Epic Games to pre-install its game store on 'millions' of devices with new Telefonica deal | TechCrunch

Epic Games partners with Telefónica to preinstall Epic Games Store on Android devices, promoting competition against Google Play and iOS App Store.
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#unreal-engine

Unreal And Unreal Tournament Are Free On Internet Archive, With Epic's Blessing

Epic Games has allowed the download of Unreal and Unreal Tournament for free via the Internet Archive, with support from the fan community.

Unreal, Unreal Tournament free on Internet Archive

Epic Games supports the preservation of Unreal and Unreal Tournament by making them available for free through the Internet Archive.

These Two Classic Shooters Just Became Completely Free, Forever

Epic Games allows free access to Unreal and Unreal Tournament via Internet Archive, embracing game preservation and community sharing.

5 impressive new Unreal Engine 5.5 features

Unreal Engine 5.5 significantly enhances mobile game development, aiming to compete directly with Unity.

Epic Games launches a new unified game development assets marketplace, Fab

Epic Games launched Fab, a unified marketplace for game developers to access assets widely used in Unreal Engine and beyond.

Get limited-time free content for Unreal Engine

Epic Games continues to offer free content through biweekly drops on the Fab Store.

Unreal And Unreal Tournament Are Free On Internet Archive, With Epic's Blessing

Epic Games has allowed the download of Unreal and Unreal Tournament for free via the Internet Archive, with support from the fan community.

Unreal, Unreal Tournament free on Internet Archive

Epic Games supports the preservation of Unreal and Unreal Tournament by making them available for free through the Internet Archive.

These Two Classic Shooters Just Became Completely Free, Forever

Epic Games allows free access to Unreal and Unreal Tournament via Internet Archive, embracing game preservation and community sharing.

5 impressive new Unreal Engine 5.5 features

Unreal Engine 5.5 significantly enhances mobile game development, aiming to compete directly with Unity.

Epic Games launches a new unified game development assets marketplace, Fab

Epic Games launched Fab, a unified marketplace for game developers to access assets widely used in Unreal Engine and beyond.

Get limited-time free content for Unreal Engine

Epic Games continues to offer free content through biweekly drops on the Fab Store.
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Vampire Survivors Is Free For One Day Only

Vampire Survivors remains highly popular, with its free offering on the Epic Games Store widely acknowledged as a significant event for gamers.
#clayton-act

US Justice Department Investigation Leads To Board Members Leaving Epic Games

Epic Games faced legal action for violating the Clayton Act regarding board member affiliations involved with Tencent.
Two board members resigned following the Justice Department's findings, emphasizing corporate governance issues.

Two directors of Epic Games, Tencent resign amid antitrust investigation

The resignation of Tencent-appointed directors from Epic Games highlights concerns over antitrust laws related to interlocking directorates. This ongoing review emphasizes regulatory scrutiny in corporate governance.

US Justice Department Investigation Leads To Board Members Leaving Epic Games

Epic Games faced legal action for violating the Clayton Act regarding board member affiliations involved with Tencent.
Two board members resigned following the Justice Department's findings, emphasizing corporate governance issues.

Two directors of Epic Games, Tencent resign amid antitrust investigation

The resignation of Tencent-appointed directors from Epic Games highlights concerns over antitrust laws related to interlocking directorates. This ongoing review emphasizes regulatory scrutiny in corporate governance.
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#game-development

Former Little Nightmare Devs Tease Their Creepy New Sci-Fi Game

Section 9 Interactive is developing a new sci-fi action-adventure game with support from Epic Games Publishing, featuring elements reminiscent of Little Nightmares.

Why Epic Games' Fortnite Creative marketing push is sparking calls for more transparency from some creators

Epic Games' marketing campaign significantly boosts traffic for selected Fortnite Creative experiences, raising questions about the selection process for creators.

Fortnite Now Has Wallrunning, Thanks To A Fan

Epic Games intends to evolve Fortnite into a broader gaming platform beyond just battle royale.

Epic's ambitious digital asset shop is now open

Epic Games' Fab marketplace streamlines asset acquisition for developers and supports a vision for an interoperable metaverse.

Epic Games' Fab is a one-stop content marketplace for everyone, and it's just launched

Epic Games has launched the Fab marketplace, a comprehensive platform for digital assets across various game engines.

Download Epic Games' free Unreal Engine sample game

Epic Games has launched a free download of Project Titan, showcasing Unreal Engine's capabilities through a collaborative project of 4,000 contributors.

Former Little Nightmare Devs Tease Their Creepy New Sci-Fi Game

Section 9 Interactive is developing a new sci-fi action-adventure game with support from Epic Games Publishing, featuring elements reminiscent of Little Nightmares.

Why Epic Games' Fortnite Creative marketing push is sparking calls for more transparency from some creators

Epic Games' marketing campaign significantly boosts traffic for selected Fortnite Creative experiences, raising questions about the selection process for creators.

Fortnite Now Has Wallrunning, Thanks To A Fan

Epic Games intends to evolve Fortnite into a broader gaming platform beyond just battle royale.

Epic's ambitious digital asset shop is now open

Epic Games' Fab marketplace streamlines asset acquisition for developers and supports a vision for an interoperable metaverse.

Epic Games' Fab is a one-stop content marketplace for everyone, and it's just launched

Epic Games has launched the Fab marketplace, a comprehensive platform for digital assets across various game engines.

Download Epic Games' free Unreal Engine sample game

Epic Games has launched a free download of Project Titan, showcasing Unreal Engine's capabilities through a collaborative project of 4,000 contributors.
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#fumito-ueda

Fumito Ueda's follow-up to The Last Guardian is an untitled dark sci-fi game

Fumito Ueda's new game promises to continue his legacy of atmospheric storytelling and innovation, though details remain scarce.

Shadow Of The Colossus Creator Reveals Untitled New Game

Fumito Ueda's new untitled game evokes themes of survival reminiscent of Shadow of the Colossus and is under development by GenDesign.

Fumito Ueda's follow-up to The Last Guardian is an untitled dark sci-fi game

Fumito Ueda's new game promises to continue his legacy of atmospheric storytelling and innovation, though details remain scarce.

Shadow Of The Colossus Creator Reveals Untitled New Game

Fumito Ueda's new untitled game evokes themes of survival reminiscent of Shadow of the Colossus and is under development by GenDesign.
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#telefonica

Epic's dream is starting to come true - its store will be preinstalled on 'millions' of Android phones

Telefónica will preinstall the Epic Games Store on Samsung devices, marking a key move to rival Google's app store.

Epic Games' app store will be preinstalled on millions of Android phones

Epic Games partners with Telefónica to pre-install its mobile storefront on millions of Android devices, expanding game access significantly.

Epic's dream is starting to come true - its store will be preinstalled on 'millions' of Android phones

Telefónica will preinstall the Epic Games Store on Samsung devices, marking a key move to rival Google's app store.

Epic Games' app store will be preinstalled on millions of Android phones

Epic Games partners with Telefónica to pre-install its mobile storefront on millions of Android devices, expanding game access significantly.
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Epic's holiday sale includes 16 free games this year

Epic Games' holiday sale includes 16 free games and notable discounts on popular titles, with enhanced rewards for purchases.

Fortnite OG Pass Chapter 1 Season 1 - All Skins And Other Rewards

Fortnite OG is now a permanent mode, offering a nostalgic experience and a new pass featuring items inspired by earlier game versions.

FTC distributes $72M to Fortnite customers tricked into making unwanted purchases | TechCrunch

FTC has refunded $72 million to consumers misled by Epic Games' confusing purchase system.
Epic Games fined $245 million for its deceptive 'dark patterns' influencing user purchases.
#microsoft

Microsoft Says It's Google's Fault You Can't Buy Xbox Games On Its App

Microsoft's efforts to sell Xbox games on Android are stalled due to a court's administrative stay on ruling against Google.

Google Ordered to Open Play Store to Rivals; Microsoft Shutting Down Retail Media Platform; Channel 4 Testing Enhanced Advertising Marketplace

Google is mandated to open its Play Store for greater competition and alternative payment methods, following a ruling from a US federal judge.

Xbox's Big New Feature Is Ready But Can't Legally Launch Yet

Microsoft's plans to sell Xbox games directly through its Android app are delayed due to a court ruling preventing the feature's release.

Microsoft Says It's Google's Fault You Can't Buy Xbox Games On Its App

Microsoft's efforts to sell Xbox games on Android are stalled due to a court's administrative stay on ruling against Google.

Google Ordered to Open Play Store to Rivals; Microsoft Shutting Down Retail Media Platform; Channel 4 Testing Enhanced Advertising Marketplace

Google is mandated to open its Play Store for greater competition and alternative payment methods, following a ruling from a US federal judge.

Xbox's Big New Feature Is Ready But Can't Legally Launch Yet

Microsoft's plans to sell Xbox games directly through its Android app are delayed due to a court ruling preventing the feature's release.
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It's time to admit it: Unreal Engine 5 has been kind of rubbish in most games so far, and I'm worried about bigger upcoming projects

Unreal Engine 5 may not be the universal solution it was perceived to be, as evidenced by issues in recent game launches.

Two early Unreal games are now permanently free via the Internet Archive

The Internet Archive is crucial for preserving digital media, now offering downloads of Unreal and Unreal Tournament with Epic Games' support.
#google

Google Must Open Android to Other App Stores and Billing Options, Judge Rules

Google must change its app store policies to allow developers more independence.
The ruling is a significant win for Epic Games in its legal battles with Google and Apple.
Developers will still pay Google for services despite the change in policies.

Google must allow other storefronts on Android platform

Google must allow third-party app stores and alternative payment methods on Android, per court ruling.

Google ordered to open up Play app store to competition

Google must allow more competition in its app business for Android users.
The ruling imposes significant restrictions on how Google operates its Play Store.
Epic Games will collaborate with Google to implement and monitor the changes.

Epic Games sues Google for blocking app distribution | App Developer Magazine

Epic Games alleges collusion between Google and Samsung to restrict competition in app distribution through the Auto Blocker feature.

US judge orders Google to open app store to rivals

Google must allow rival Android apps on its Play Store, marking a significant shift in competition regulation.

Judge's ruling against Google in Epic Games case highlights a shift in antitrust law

Google must allow third-party app stores on Android devices, an outcome stemming from an antitrust case led by Epic Games.

Google Must Open Android to Other App Stores and Billing Options, Judge Rules

Google must change its app store policies to allow developers more independence.
The ruling is a significant win for Epic Games in its legal battles with Google and Apple.
Developers will still pay Google for services despite the change in policies.

Google must allow other storefronts on Android platform

Google must allow third-party app stores and alternative payment methods on Android, per court ruling.

Google ordered to open up Play app store to competition

Google must allow more competition in its app business for Android users.
The ruling imposes significant restrictions on how Google operates its Play Store.
Epic Games will collaborate with Google to implement and monitor the changes.

Epic Games sues Google for blocking app distribution | App Developer Magazine

Epic Games alleges collusion between Google and Samsung to restrict competition in app distribution through the Auto Blocker feature.

US judge orders Google to open app store to rivals

Google must allow rival Android apps on its Play Store, marking a significant shift in competition regulation.

Judge's ruling against Google in Epic Games case highlights a shift in antitrust law

Google must allow third-party app stores on Android devices, an outcome stemming from an antitrust case led by Epic Games.
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Xbox Games Will Soon Be Sold In A New Place

Microsoft will soon enable Xbox game purchases directly via its Android app due to a recent court ruling allowing rival app stores on Google Play.

Judge orders Google to distribute third-party app stores on Google Play

The injunction mandates Google to allow third-party app stores access to the Google Play Store for three years.
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