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video-games5 days ago•9 min saved

Fortnite offline for major v42 patch with map changes and new loot

Fortnite’s servers are down for scheduled maintenance ahead of version 42. Epic Games says the game will be back online around midday UK time (7am ET). The update introduces map changes, new weapons and items, new loot, and gameplay tweaks including a “cheat code” feature, plus bug fixes and performance improvements (notably on Nintendo Switch). Players have mixed reactions, with some criticizing a monetization move that gates exclusive content behind gifting a Battle Pass and ongoing complaints about matchmaking and other changes.

via Yahoo Finance UK|

#epic-games #fortnite #server-maintenance

culture8 days ago•13 min saved

Sonic Wields a Gun as Fortnite Gathers Gaming Legends

Fortnite's Gaming Legends season officially reveals Sonic the Hedgehog joining the battle, complete with a gun, alongside a roster of guest icons including Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, Mega Man, Mortal Kombat, Tetris, Pac-Man and Jazz Jackrabbit; Joker from Persona 5 had already been confirmed, and Doctor Eggman is also included. The update goes live August 20, with a trailer showing weaponized cosmetics for the licensed characters.

via Kotaku|

#culture #epic-games #fortnite

technology9 days ago•17 min saved

Disney, Epic Tie Star Wars Ride to Fortnite Adventure

Disney and Epic Games have launched a cross‑media Fortnite adventure that links the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run ride to a queue‑level mission; completing it unlocks a Forsworn Trooper Outfit in a new Fortnite experience called Smugglers Gambit, with the ride's Unreal Engine assets integrated into the game—bridging Disney's real‑world park experience with Fortnite.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#disney #epic-games #fortnite

technology10 days ago•2 min saved

Apple Proposes Tiered 5–15% Fee for External Payments in Epic Antitrust Case

Apple asks a court to allow up to a 15% fee on purchases made via external payment links for App Store apps, with 10% for some programs and 5% for Small Business, as part of the ongoing Epic Games antitrust dispute; the piece also notes Google’s ongoing Play Store changes—opening to external billing and third‑party stores under a separate case.

via Engadget|

#antitrust #app-store #apple

technology11 days ago•5 min saved

Apple pitches tiered off-App Store fees in Epic Games case

Apple has submitted a proffer with proposed off‑App Store commission rates for the Epic Games v. Apple case: 15% for standard apps (30% IAP), 10% for Video/News/Mini Apps Partner Programs and renewals, and 5% for Small Business Program apps. The filing also notes comparisons to Google Play’s rates and argues the linked-out fees are procompetitive, while the Supreme Court has allowed lower‑court proceedings to continue. Epic is expected to respond, with further briefs due as the case progresses, including a Sept. 14 deadline for Apple’s Supreme Court brief.

via 9to5Mac|

#app-store #apple #epic-games

tech11 days ago•32 min saved

Apple’s off‑App Store fee push fuels Epic clash and Supreme Court review

Apple asks to collect fees on external purchases made via links outside the App Store, proposing 15% for standard apps, 10% for certain partner programs and renewals, and 5% for Small Business; Epic says the plan exceeds Ninth Circuit guidance, while Apple argues that its necessary costs would be essentially zero. The Ninth Circuit had suggested costs could justify fees, and the Supreme Court is weighing whether Apple willfully violated the injunction in Epic Games v. Apple, with no off‑App Store commissions in effect yet.

via The Verge|

#antitrust #app-store #apple

policy11 days ago•35 min saved

Judge orders Google to streamline rival Android app stores

In Epic Games v. Google, Judge James Donato ruled that Google must reduce “anticompetitive friction” in Android app distribution: rival app stores must be allowed inside Google Play, rivals must get access to Google’s full app catalog for years, and Google must fix friction such as a preliminary “view” step before installation and misleading search/surface results. The changes are to be implemented quickly, with a deadline of about a week.

via The Verge|

#android #antitrust #app-stores

business13 days ago•3 min saved

KitBash Unites Major 3D Platforms Under One Roof

KitBash has acquired ArtStation and Sketchfab from Epic Games, bringing the two 3D art platforms under the same umbrella as KitBash3D and Greyscalegorilla. The deal aims to create a connected ecosystem spanning learning, asset creation, publishing, and artist discovery, while preserving existing portfolios, libraries, and workflows. Epic will continue to focus on Unreal Engine 6, Fortnite, and the Epic Games Store.

via 80 Level|

#artstation #business #epic-games

technology14 days ago•5 min saved

Play Store Opens to Rival App Stores, Aptoide Leads the Charge

Following a judge’s order tied to the Epic Games antitrust case, Google began hosting third‑party app stores in the Play Store, with Aptoide as the first. Stores must meet security standards, undergo Google review, and incur upfront fees; developers can opt out. The US rollout is active with international expansion planned, adding a new distribution path beyond Google’s own store, though Aptoide’s catalog remains comparatively sparse for now.

via Ars Technica|

#antitrust #aptoide #epic-games

technology15 days ago•2 min saved

Aptoide Games Lands on Google Play, Expanding Android Store Options in the US

Aptoide has made Aptoide Games available on Google Play for Android users in the United States, marking a milestone for third-party app stores on the official Android store. The move follows years of tension between Google and alternative storefronts and a 2024 ruling that opened Play Store to competitors, with Epic Games’ litigation helping spur broader distribution options for developers and more choices for users.

via Engadget|

#android #aptoide #epic-games

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Google Play to Welcome Rival App Stores After Epic Settlement Is Withdrawn

With the Google–Epic settlement withdrawn, Google will begin distributing third-party app stores on Google Play starting July 22. Rival stores will have default access to the full Play catalog, with developers able to opt out, and stores must meet security, IP, and update/uninstall requirements. A $5,000 annual compliance fee applies, and stores can be removed for malware issues. The rollout is framed as a global “Registered App Stores” program to boost competition and user choice while preserving Android security; US rollout details remain to be clarified.

via Ars Technica|

#android #antitrust #app-stores

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Epic Games settles with ex-contractor over Fortnite partner IP leak

Epic Games has settled with a former contractor accused of leaking confidential Fortnite collaborations with IPs such as Minecraft, Ben 10, and Game of Thrones. The agreement includes an injunction prohibiting the contractor from possessing or disclosing Epic secrets, but does not specify compensation or damages, even though Epic sought them in the lawsuit.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#business #epic-games #fortnite

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Epic Games settles Fortnite leaks case, enforces injunction against former contractor

Epic Games settled a lawsuit with former contractor Hayden Cohen over alleged leaks of Fortnite partner information. The settlement includes a court-approved injunction barring Cohen from possessing, using, or disclosing Epic’s confidential information and from sharing it with third parties; Cohen also pledged not to leak any more confidential material. Monetary damages were not disclosed in the agreement. Epic had alleged leaks of unannounced collaborations with partners like Minecraft, South Park, Ben 10 and Game of Thrones.

via Eurogamer.net|

#confidentiality #epic-games #fortnite

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Supreme Court to hear Apple’s contempt ruling in Epic App Store clash

The Supreme Court will hear Apple’s appeal of a contempt finding in the Epic Games dispute over App Store fees and external payment links. Lower courts found Apple violated a 2021 injunction by blocking cheaper payment options, though Apple allowed external links and still charged a 27% commission on those purchases; the Ninth Circuit upheld a fee framework tied to costs and remanded to Judge Rogers, who found contempt in 2025 and halted commissions on external-link purchases. A ruling could reshape global App Store practices, with a decision expected by mid-2027.

via The Next Web|

#antitrust #app-store #apple

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Epic Games Loses Unreal Engine Legend as UE6 Advances with AI

Legendary Unreal level designer Sjoerd de Jong leaves Epic Games after 12 years as Unreal Engine 6 is unveiled with heavy AI integration (Claude and Gemini) and UEFN. The move comes amid industry anxiety about AI overtaking game development, though Epic says humans will still guide the process. De Jong’s departure, paired with UE6’s direction beyond UE5.8’s AI-driven world generation, underscores the industry-wide shift toward AI-assisted workflows while he remains optimistic about adapting to the new landscape.

via Wccftech|

#ai #epic-games #level-design