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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

Fortnite maker Epic Games settles antitrust case against Samsung | TechCrunch

E-Commerce

Epic reaches mystery settlement with Samsung days before new Galaxy phones

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

Fortnite maker Epic Games settles antitrust case against Samsung | TechCrunch

E-Commerce

Epic reaches mystery settlement with Samsung days before new Galaxy phones

Video games

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

fromPolygon

E-Commerce

FTC sends $126 million in refunds to Fortnite players, reopens claims

fromFortune

European startups

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

fromtime.com

Video games

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

fromPolygon

E-Commerce

FTC sends $126 million in refunds to Fortnite players, reopens claims

fromFortune

European startups

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

more#ftc

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.

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.

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.

fromHackernoon

3 months ago

The Battle of the App Stores and Monopoly Wars | HackerNoon

Google recently ventured into offering interactive e-books for free on Google Play, surprising consumers with its potential as an alternative to established e-book retailers.

European startups

#out-of-words

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

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.

Apple

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

fromAol

Apple

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

fromBusiness Insider

Apple

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

fromDeveloper Tech News

European startups

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

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.

Apple ordered to keep web links in the App Store

Apple's request to block external links in the App Store was denied by an Appeals Court.

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.

fromAol

Apple

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

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.

Apple

Apple ordered to keep web links in the App Store

more#apple

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.

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

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

Video games

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

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.

Video games

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

more#the-witcher-4

fromKotaku

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

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.

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.

Video games

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.

fromappdevelopermagazine.com

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

The Witcher 4 is anticipated to be unveiled with new features at Epic's State of Unreal event, following CD Projekt Red's transition to Unreal Engine for future games.

Video games

Unreal Fest Orlando 2025

Unreal Fest Orlando 2025 marks a milestone with the State of Unreal keynote being hosted here for the first time, uniting creators across various industries.

Video games

#spotify

Apple

Spotify says support for external payments on iOS has already boosted subscriptions | TechCrunch

Apple

Spotify's iPhone app will now let you easily buy audiobooks

Apple

Spotify says support for external payments on iOS has already boosted subscriptions | TechCrunch

Apple

Spotify's iPhone app will now let you easily buy audiobooks

Microsoft blames Apple for Xbox mobile store delays

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

fromNew York Post

Apple

Microsoft backs 'Fortnite' maker Epic Games in legal feud, claims Apple 'stymied' plans for Xbox mobile store

Apple

Microsoft blames Apple for its delayed Xbox mobile store

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.

fromNew York Post

Apple

Microsoft backs 'Fortnite' maker Epic Games in legal feud, claims Apple 'stymied' plans for Xbox mobile store

Apple

Microsoft blames Apple for its delayed Xbox mobile store

more#microsoft

Artificial intelligence

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.

The Fortnite AI controversy isn't just about Darth Vader

The actors union accuses Epic Games' Llama Productions of choosing to 'replace the work of human performers with AI technology' without appropriate notice or bargaining.

Artificial intelligence

#sag-aftra

fromwww.theguardian.com

Video games

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

fromwww.bbc.com

Video games

Fortnite faces complaint from actors' union over AI Darth Vader

fromKotaku

Video games

Fortnite In Legal Trouble After Adding AI Darth Vader

Artificial intelligence

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

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.

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.

fromKotaku

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.