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Business
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Epic's Head Of HR Is Out Less Than A Month After Mass Layoffs

Epic Games has parted ways with chief people officer Monika Fahlbusch following mass layoffs affecting over 1,000 employees.
#disney
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Disney Removes A Bunch More Games From Steam With No Warning

Disney has removed over 29 games from Steam without warning, raising concerns about potential exclusivity with Epic Games.
Video games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic aims to create an entertainment universe, with a Disney-themed extraction shooter set for release in November.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Disney Reportedly Interested in Buying Fortnite Maker Epic Games

Disney is reportedly interested in acquiring Epic Games to deepen their existing relationship and integrate Disney IP into Fortnite.
European startups
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Disney's big bets on the metaverse and AI slop aren't going so well

Josh D'Amaro faces crises with OpenAI's Sora shutdown and Epic's layoffs, impacting Disney's future plans and investments in AI and metaverse.
more#disney
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.
#fortnite
Video games
fromWGB
3 weeks ago

Epic Lays Off 1,000 Following Fortnite Dropoff

Epic is laying off 1,000 employees due to declining Fortnite engagement and ongoing financial challenges.
Video games
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Epic Games to lay off more than 1,000 employees | CBC News

Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees due to declining Fortnite engagement and aims to save $500 million through cost reductions.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

No Ads? Check Back In Two Weeks; I/Os Will Outlive Us All | AdExchanger

Epic Games faces challenges with ad revenue as it resists in-game ads while competitors like Roblox embrace them.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Live-service games are such a mess even Fortnite is struggling

Fortnite's decline in engagement has led to significant layoffs at Epic Games, highlighting the struggles of live-service games.
European startups
fromGadgets 360
3 weeks ago

Here's Why Fortnite-Maker Epic Games is Laying Off Over 1,000 Employees

Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees due to a downturn in Fortnite engagement and broader industry challenges.
Video games
fromWGB
3 weeks ago

Epic Lays Off 1,000 Following Fortnite Dropoff

Epic is laying off 1,000 employees due to declining Fortnite engagement and ongoing financial challenges.
more#fortnite
#apple
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Apple's Supreme Court bid could redefine who controls platform pricing across the app economy - Silicon Canals

Apple petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a contempt ruling regarding its 27% commission on external payment systems in the App Store.
Apple
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Apple will again appeal to the Supreme Court in battle with Epic Games

Epic Games and Apple are escalating their legal battle over commission fees on mobile purchases via third-party payment systems.
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Why Apple would rather go to the Supreme Court than drop its App Store fee below 27% - Silicon Canals

Apple's Supreme Court fight with Epic Games is driven by financial logic, prioritizing revenue over legal concessions.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Apple plans Supreme Court appeal in Epic Games App Store battle - again | TechCrunch

Apple is appealing to the Supreme Court regarding App Store fees and seeks to pause a ruling on external payment charges.
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Apple's Supreme Court bid could redefine who controls platform pricing across the app economy - Silicon Canals

Apple petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a contempt ruling regarding its 27% commission on external payment systems in the App Store.
Apple
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Apple will again appeal to the Supreme Court in battle with Epic Games

Epic Games and Apple are escalating their legal battle over commission fees on mobile purchases via third-party payment systems.
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Why Apple would rather go to the Supreme Court than drop its App Store fee below 27% - Silicon Canals

Apple's Supreme Court fight with Epic Games is driven by financial logic, prioritizing revenue over legal concessions.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Apple plans Supreme Court appeal in Epic Games App Store battle - again | TechCrunch

Apple is appealing to the Supreme Court regarding App Store fees and seeks to pause a ruling on external payment charges.
more#apple
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Hope For A New Open World Lord Of The Rings RPG Is Surging

Warhorse Studios may be developing a Lord of the Rings game, but conflicting rumors and industry challenges create uncertainty.
#unity
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 weeks ago

Back To The Original Unity; OpenAI's Ads Pilot Earns Its Wings | AdExchanger

Unity has distanced itself from IronSource after its acquisition, while the ad tech industry faces significant challenges and opportunities.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 weeks ago

Back To The Original Unity; OpenAI's Ads Pilot Earns Its Wings | AdExchanger

Unity has distanced itself from IronSource after its acquisition, while the ad tech industry faces significant challenges and opportunities.
more#unity
#layoffs
Retirement
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Epic Lays Off Terminally Ill Employee Who Can't Get Life Insurance

Epic Games laid off over 1,000 employees, impacting Mike Prinke, who faces terminal brain cancer and lost his life insurance due to the cuts.
European startups
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Epic Games layoffs today: Fortnite losses force video game maker into 20% job cut

Epic Games is laying off 1,000 employees, about 20% of its workforce, due to decreased Fortnite engagement and financial challenges.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Laid Off Fortnite Devs Didn't See The Cuts Coming

Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees due to a downturn in engagement and financial losses.
Business
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Epic Games cuts 1000 jobs, says Fortnite engagement is down | TechCrunch

Epic Games is laying off 1,000 employees due to decreased Fortnite engagement and rising operational costs.
more#layoffs
#rocket-league
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago
Video games

Chris Pratt Basically Confirms Wario Is In The Mario Galaxy Movie

Epic assures fans that Rocket League remains a priority despite recent mass layoffs.
fromGameSpot
8 months ago
Video games

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.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Chris Pratt Basically Confirms Wario Is In The Mario Galaxy Movie

Epic assures fans that Rocket League remains a priority despite recent mass layoffs.
more#rocket-league
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Tim Sweeney Gets Savaged Online For 'Out Of Touch' Layoff Post

Tim Sweeney's comments on layoffs at Epic Games were criticized as tone-deaf and disrespectful to the affected employees.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The creator of Fortnite has laid off more than 1,000 staff despite billions in revenue

The video game industry faces significant job losses due to financial struggles, with Epic Games announcing over 1,000 layoffs amid rising costs and declining engagement.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Crimson Desert Sells Shocking Number Of Copies In Just 24 Hours

Crimson Desert has sold over 2 million copies within 24 hours despite mixed reviews, indicating strong initial momentum.
#fortnite-pricing
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Epic is increasing the price of Fortnite's V-Bucks currency

Epic Games is reducing V-Bucks value across all Fortnite purchase tiers starting March 19, effectively increasing real-world costs for in-game items despite maintaining the same dollar prices.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

V-bucks are getting more X-pensive

Fortnite V-bucks packs will provide less currency at the same prices starting March 19th, with the Battle Pass cost reduced to 800 V-bucks but no longer rewarding V-bucks upon completion.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Epic is increasing the price of Fortnite's V-Bucks currency

Epic Games is reducing V-Bucks value across all Fortnite purchase tiers starting March 19, effectively increasing real-world costs for in-game items despite maintaining the same dollar prices.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

V-bucks are getting more X-pensive

Fortnite V-bucks packs will provide less currency at the same prices starting March 19th, with the Battle Pass cost reduced to 800 V-bucks but no longer rewarding V-bucks upon completion.
more#fortnite-pricing
#google-play-store
European startups
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Google and Epic announce settlement to end app store antitrust case

Google and Epic settled their antitrust dispute with a revised agreement reducing Play Store fees, enabling multiple app stores on Android, and addressing court-ordered remedies for developer fairness.
European startups
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Google and Epic announce settlement to end app store antitrust case

Google and Epic settled their antitrust dispute with a revised agreement reducing Play Store fees, enabling multiple app stores on Android, and addressing court-ordered remedies for developer fairness.
more#google-play-store
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

The Feud Over Epic Banning Indie Game Horses Isn't Over

Epic Games removed Horses from its PC storefront, prompting an ongoing dispute over removal reasons and allegedly vague, semi-automated communication from Epic to Santa Ragione.
#google
more#google
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Is this the end of Epic and Google's feud?

Epic sued Google over five years ago in August 2020, and in December 2023 a jury unanimously handed it the win. An appeals court upheld that verdict, and the US Supreme Court didn't step in to save Google from the immediate consequences. Judge Donato ordered Google to crack open Android in the United States, forcing Google to eventually host rival app stores inside its own store, among many other punishments.
Tech industry
#apple-app-store
more#apple-app-store
#antitrust
fromFortune
5 months ago
Tech industry

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

fromFortune
5 months ago
Tech industry

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

more#antitrust
#google-play
more#google-play
Law
fromKotaku
6 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
6 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
6 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
8 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
more#cma
Video games
fromGameSpot
8 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.
fromKotaku
9 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
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