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Voice actor union strikes back after Fortnite debuts controversial AI-powered Darth Vader
Voice actor union strikes back after Fortnite debuts controversial AI-powered Darth Vader
SAG-AFTRA has filed an unfair labor practice charge against the Epic Games subsidiary behind the problematic Darth Vader chatbot.
May 20, 2025
Epic Games CEO resubmits Fortnite to Apple App Review... again
Epic Games CEO resubmits Fortnite to Apple App Review... again
'There is no way a rapidly evolving multi-platform game like Fortnite can operate if platforms use their power or processes to obstruct.'
May 16, 2025
Epic’s Tim Sweeney shares first details about Unreal Engine 6
Epic’s Tim Sweeney shares first details about Unreal Engine 6
In an interview with Lex Fridman, Epic Games' Tim Sweeney shared the first details about the next version of Unreal Engine, Unreal Engine 6.
May 4, 2025
Epic acquires AI-powered 3D asset tagging technology Loci
Epic acquires AI-powered 3D asset tagging technology Loci
The Fortnite maker says the tech will help 'automate artist workflows and improve discoverability of content.'
April 3, 2025
Epic Games Store reached 295 million PC players in 2024
Epic Games Store reached 295 million PC players in 2024
Annual player spending also increased by 15 percent to $1.1 billion last year.
Feb. 15, 2025
Epic Games Store expands on mobile with third-party titles and free games
Epic Games Store expands on mobile with third-party titles and free games
The new additions will be available on Android worldwide and iOS across the European Union.
Jan. 24, 2025
Apple kept mum about XcodeGhost malware attack against 128M users
Apple kept mum about XcodeGhost malware attack against 128M users
Apparently, nearly 128 million iOS users downloaded apps containing the XcodeGhost malware but Apple did not inform users about the attack.
Jan. 1, 2025
Epic Games slapped with lawsuit over hacked Fortnite accounts
Epic Games slapped with lawsuit over hacked Fortnite accounts
A law firm has sued Fortnite's developers Epic Games for not protecting Fortnite accounts against malicious hackers and cyber attacks.
Jan. 1, 2025
Epic Games secures deal to preinstall Fortnite onto Android phones in UK and Spain
Epic Games secures deal to preinstall Fortnite onto Android phones in UK and Spain
Epic is working with service provider Telefónica to make Fortnite more accessible to UK and Spanish players.
Dec. 14, 2024
Epic Games announces deal with Telefónica
Epic Games announces deal with Telefónica
Epic Games has entered a deal with telecoms company Telefónica, which will see the Epic Games Store and Fortnite pre-in…
Dec. 12, 2024
FTC starts issuing refunds to Epic Games users following settlement
FTC starts issuing refunds to Epic Games users following settlement
The US' Federal Trade Commission has started the process to refund consumers impacted by Epic Games' alleged dark patte…
Dec. 10, 2024
Unreal Engine 5.5 Released, Brings Major Performance Improvements to Lumen & Path Tracing
Unreal Engine 5.5 Released, Brings Major Performance Improvements to Lumen & Path Tracing
Epic Games has released Unreal Engine 5.5 which comes with major performance improvements to Lumen and Path Tracing.
Nov. 14, 2024