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Apple claims Epic is trying to ‘micromanage’ its business operations in a new court filing
Apple is asking a California judge to reject Epic’s request to hold the company in contempt for allegedly violating a 2021 injunction relating to its App Store practices. Apple maintains that it has complied with the injunction.
Epic wants to blow the Google Play Store wide open
After winning an antitrust case against Google, Epic Games has revealed what it wants as a result. In short, it's looking to blow the Play Store wide open.
Meta, Microsoft, X and Match Group come out swinging against Apple's third-party payment rules
Epic Games has received some significant support in its battle against the fee Apple is charging for iOS payments made outside of the App Store. Meta, Microsoft, X and Match Group filed a petition stating that "The Apple Plan comports with neither the letter nor the spirit" of a court ruling.
Epic will charge non-game developers $1,850 'per seat' to use Unreal Engine
Epic Games has announced a new pricing structure for non-game developers to use its Unreal Engine. It’ll cost these folks $1,850 per seat to use the software.
Apple reinstates Epic's developer account two days after banning it
Apple has backtracked on its decision to ban Epic Games' developer account. The reversal means that Epic will be able to bring its own app store to iPhones and iPads in the EU, in turn letting the company bring Fortnite back those devices in the bloc.
Fortnite's new season is delayed due to tech issues
Epic Games has delayed the start of the new Fortnite season due to a technical issue. The latest season focuses on Greek gods.
EU regulators probe Apple's latest Epic Games takedown
The EU will question Apple over the legitimacy of its decision to ban Epic Games' developer account. It's the latest in a series of clashes between the two tech companies.
Apple bans Epic’s developer account and calls the company ‘verifiably untrustworthy’
Apple has banned Epic’s developer account just after the launch of iOS 17.4, which allowed third-party storefronts in the EU to accommodate the DMA. This puts Epic’s planned storefront in jeopardy.
Disney is investing $1.5 billion in Epic Games to create a 'games and entertainment universe'
Players will be able to “play, watch, shop and engage with content, characters and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and more” in the new entertainment universe, which will be powered by Epic’s flagship Unreal Engine.
Epic Games confirms Fortnite is coming back to iOS in Europe this year
Epic Games will be bringing Fortnite back to the iPhone and iPad in Europe later this year.
Supreme Court declines appeals from Apple and Epic Games in App Store case
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeals filed by both Apple and Epic Games.
There's still time for Fortnite players to request a refund for unwanted items
The FTC extended its submission claims deadline for Fortnite players who were charged for unwanted purchases during gameplay.
Fortnite Festival tries to bring back the heyday of music gaming
Fortnite Festival brings Rock Band-like rhythm gaming to Epic's ever-expanding online powerhouse.
Fortnite's OG season keeps breaking player count records
Fortnite released a new, throwback season late last week featuring its original island map and elements from Chapter 1 Season 5. The season, Fortnite OG, will pull from earlier seasons over the course of the next month. Player counts have spiked since its release.
Alan Wake brings his flashlight to Fortnite
Alan Wake is coming to Fortnite in a cross-promotional event ahead of the game’s long-awaited sequel, launching on October 26.
This gorgeous-looking game lets you control a colony of photorealistic ants
Empire of the Ants is a forthcoming console and PC adventure that has you controlling photorealistic insects in a gorgeously-rendered world. It was built using Unreal Engine 5.
Telltale Games confirms layoffs after former developer says 'most of' its team are gone
The news follows similar layoffs across the gaming industry.
Unreal Engine will get more expensive, but not for game devs
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says the company is adjusting Unreal Engine pricing for non-gaming developers in fields like film, TV and automotive. However, it won’t affect game developers.
Apple asks Supreme Court to reverse App Store ruling in Epic case
As expected, Apple is making a last-ditch effort to get the Supreme Court to reverse a ruling that would force it to open up its App Store to third-party payments.
Epic Games is laying off 16 percent of its workforce and selling Bandcamp
Fortnite maker Epic Games is laying off about 830 employees. Epic also said it is divesting Bandcamp, an online music platform it acquired in mid-2022.